Land sales in the metaverse: How real estate professionals are embracing the shift

In this new type of land ownership, real estate professionals will have to consider changing or adapting the way they sell or market real estate. Here, three pros share their insights and predict what’s next. Continue reading

From NFTs to IPOs: The top real estate investment stories of 2021

Proptech’s banner year, a couple long-awaited IPOs, surging rent growth and more — here’s all the hot Property Portfolio news that hit the press in 2021. Continue reading

Plot of land trades hands for record-breaking $2.4M. Oh, and it’s virtual

The 6,000-square-foot tract of digital real estate will someday be home to a fashion outpost and event venue — in virtual reality, at least. Continue reading

5-year study finds Bitcoin is a way better investment than real estate

A study published by Point2Homes.com revealed extensive return on investment comparisons between the most popular form of cryptocurrency and real estate. The results are staggering. Continue reading

New report finds crypto could ‘become the new gold’ for luxury

Crypto currency is becoming an increasingly popular commodity for affluent global households, now just 3 points behind gold in a survey of over 3,000 global respondents. Continue reading

Eager to buck timeshare label, Pacaso hails new RESO designation

The new “co-ownership” category may get Pacaso one step closer to effectively fighting off critics who want to peg the company as selling “timeshares.” Continue reading

Pacaso now accepting cryptocurrency for luxury home shares

Luxury home investment platform Pacaso announced it will now allow its investors to use multiple forms of cryptocurrency. Property investors can partition their investment as well, using a digital currency as a down payment and traditional financing fo… Continue reading

Crypto in real estate: How new tech may affect contracts, transactions

Shortly after facilitating a transaction with cryptocurrency, Propy CEO Natalia Karayaneva discussed the technology’s future at Inman Connect. Continue reading

The Real Word: Can the appraisal process be color-blind?

Watch Byron Lazine and Nicole White give a real estate agent’s perspective on industry-related topics. In this edition of The Real Word, they’ll discuss racial discrimination in homebuying, NAR’s Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers, and using TikTok as … Continue reading

The Real Word: Is sight unseen the way to go?

Watch Byron Lazine and Nicole White give a real estate agent’s perspective on industry-related topics. In this edition of The Real Word, they’ll discuss buying a home sight unseen, co-housing and how to win bidding wars. Continue reading