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  • Co-living Spaces: A Solution for Tech Housing?

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    By Howard Kozloff and Emma LoosCo-working spaces are the offices of the future. Co-living spaces may be soon to follow.Over the course of a few years, co-working spaces quickly caught on and popped up in cities across the country. Instead of sitting alone at a coffee shop working on a startup or freelance work, people could rent an actual desk in an office environment and socialize with people in similar positions. Now with the emergence of co-living spaces, residents can rent a one-bedroom unit…

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  • Reasons That Real Estate Agents and Brokers Need to Make Websites ADA Compliant

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    To be successful in the highly competitive market of real estate, both agents and brokers must do everything possible to connect with all viable buyers and sellers. Unfortunately, a large number of real estate websites are not ADA compliant. That means that an entire community is shunned and that real estate professionals are missing incredible opportunities. Law firms are beginning to track and monitor real estate companies with noncompliant ADA websites. As a result, many companies are bei…

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  • Innovative Methods for Keeping Real Estate Agents and Brokers Safe

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    Unfortunately, crime affects everyone, even real estate agents and brokers. Although many agencies now require two real estate agents to work together for open houses and showings, there are times when these professionals work alone. Because of ongoing risks, a number of companies have devised innovative technologies that enhance the safety and security of agents and brokers. Staying Safe …

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  • How CRE Tech Startups Are Mapping Marijuana with Green Zones

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    Little by little, states are making it legal for marijuana to be used for medicinal and recreational purposes. Interestingly, this has had an impact on not only people and businesses but also the real estate industry. A prime example is that commercial real estate tech startups are using green zones to map compliant marijuana properties. The goal is to track areas used to grow medical mari…

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  • Falkon: Mobile-First Real Estate Research and Discovery Tool for Brokers

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    Every once in a while, an amazing mobile app comes along that helps brokers be more effective. Designed specifically for real estate brokers in New York City, Falkon is revolutionizing the research and discovery process for properties. With this mobile-first app, data pertaining to virtually every freestanding property are available. This tool has enhanced the way that brokers research and canvass properties while on the move. …

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  • Exciting Free and Affordable Technology Tools Worth Consideration

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    While the yearly Realtors Legislative Meetings & Trade Expo focuses heavily on political issues, the annual May Realtor Magazine is more interested how technological advancements affect the real estate world. In particular, real estate professionals have the opportunity to gain insight about free and affordable technology tools that can easily be integrated into their business. Helpful…

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  • 10MinRealty: Connecting Motivated Real Estate Buyers with Licensed Agents in Real-Time

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    10MinRealty (TMR) is a smart mobile device app for consumers and real estate agents that can be downloaded in the Google Play Store and the App Store. With this innovative application, a connection is made in real-time between a potential homebuyer and a qualified real estate agent. As an example, perhaps you want to purchase a home, and while driving around a particular neighborhood, you …

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  • Tips for Creating a Powerful CRE Tech Marketing Plan

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    More than any other time in history, a commercial real estate tech marketing plan is essential. With an abundance of marketing strategies, creating an effective plan can be challenging, whether working alone, with a handful of people, or a full team of professionals. Unfortunately, many commercial real estate tech companies end up with too many ideas, and, as a result, the focus on the ultimate goal gets lost.Important ConsiderationTo ensure …

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  • The Potential for Revolutionizing Real Estate Transactions with Blockchain Smart Contracts

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    With Blockchain, which is somewhat similar to Bitcoin, and other virtual currencies powered by the Blockchain technology, there is a real possibility of eliminating the need for trusted third parties when facilitating transactions by using smart contracts. These contracts make it possible to automatically verify and enforce real estate contracts without having any human involved. As a result, the need for real estate agents, inspectors, title insurance providers, and lenders is greatly reduce…

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  • The First Hudson Yards Building Now Open

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    After much anticipation, the first Hudson Yards building has opened for business. As the largest private real estate development in the country, this is a significant milestone. With reporters from Forbes on hand donned in bright yellow vests and hard hats, Hudson Yards was toured. Spread over 28 acres, the development is being constructed in one of the last undeveloped areas of Manhattan. …

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