New Industry Event to Showcase How Technology Can Boost Profitability in Real Estate

Held in late March, the DisruptCRE New York Conference offered an opportunity for thought leaders in real estate development, property services, and other industry verticals to come together with technology innovators. Held in New York City’s Financial District, the event included a variety of topical and educational discussions as well as an exhibitor showcase. Tech companies were also presented with the opportunity to participate in a pitch segment, in which they were able to present their tec…

Miniature Camera Technology Introduced to Commercial Real Estate

Thanks to the introduction of new technology, it is becoming increasingly easier for commercial real estate professionals to provide more accurate and cutting-edge service to their clients. The Farbman Group is one company blazing that trail with the use of mini cameras, according to a local CBS station in Detroit. With the use of drop cams and wearable cameras, the company is able to collect photos and video clips to demonstrate how space in a particular building is currently used as well as ho…

FAA Finally Releases Proposed Rules for Drone Usage

After sitting on pins and needles for much of the last year, the commercial real estate industry has finally received the long awaited proposed rules for drone usage from the Federal Aviation Administration. The FAA released the rules last month to potentially allow for the use of small commercial Unmanned Aerial Vehicles. Under the rules, drones could only be used by individuals who have received flying certification and guidance regarding height, speed, and times at which the drones could be f…

A Review of RE Meter

As commercial real estate professionals are well aware, the ability to move as quickly as possible is essential to success in this industry. At the same time, it is imperative that you be able to perform risk assessments in a reliable, accurate manner to ensure that your investments are protected to the greatest degree possible. Cue the introduction for (RE) meter. While the commercial real estate technology sector is continuing to evolve at a rapid pace, (RE) meter has introduced a completely i…

CompStak Redesigns Commercial Real Estate Lease Platform

CompStak has recently announced the redesign of its commercial real estate lease platform, according to Reuters. The newly designed CompStak Enterprise platform includes features that will provide lenders, investors, and landlords with more in-depth market insight in a user-friendly, streamlined interface. Working in collaboration with a variety of industry experts, the commercial real estate data and analytics firm completely redesigned the platform. In a quest to ensure that the new Enterprise…

FoodTenants.com has the right ingredients for CRE space

Restaurants can often have specific needs when searching for commercial real estate space. Now, a new database has provided the right ingredients to ensure restaurants find just what they need. FoodTenants.com is a specialty database that contains more than 1,000 regional and national restaurant chains as well as emerging food concepts with an interest in expansion. Property information is submitted to the database by landlords. The website is then able to generate a list of prospective tenants …

Kushner Brothers Combine Real Estate and Technology

The Kushner brothers have teamed up to launch Cadre, a start-up that aims to make it easier for select clients to invest in real estate technologies. Jared and Joshua Kushner have charted separate careers for years, one as a real estate developer, the other as a technology venture capitalist. But the brothers have teamed up for a new company that combines their two expertises. Read the full NY Times story here….

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RealMassive Is Rapidly Expanding Into More Territories

RealMassive has announced its plans to expand into more territories, including Miami. The company was the first data provider to offer open access to the commercial real estate industry. Originally launched in Austin, RealMassive is experiencing ground-breaking growth as it continues to branch into new markets on a monthly basis. Taking on New Territories Along with the firm’s expansion into Miami, RealMassive has branched into a number of other areas including Tucson, Albuquerque, and Oakland. …

Dotloop Helping Real Estate Teams to Improve Collaboration

As commercial real estate professionals are all too well aware, the need for collaboration within the industry is significant. Recently, dotloop announced the introduction of the industry’s first platform built specifically to allow real estate teams to work in a more efficient manner, thus presenting the opportunity to complete more transactions. Teamwork Means Increased Transaction Volume The more that teams are able to work together in the real estate industry, the greater the profit potentia…