Dono raises $6.5M to digitize fragmented US property records

The title sector is plagued by antiquated and fragmented record systems that delay closings and increase costs. Dono wants to change that. Continue reading

This company wants to take virtual property tours outside

Planitar’s new iGUIDE Site Plans extend virtual listings beyond interiors, giving buyers a full exterior view of properties. Continue reading

Proptech VCs want faster payback and fewer risks in 2026

January’s proptech funding data points to a market emphasizing scale, capital structure and operational durability over early experimentation. Continue reading

Residential proptech is back in focus — and AI is driving the reset

AI is reigniting investor interest in residential proptech, with firms like Fifth Wall betting on tools that reduce transaction friction. Continue reading

3 ways artificial intelligence will reshape real estate in 2026

From agentic AI to cybersecurity threats, Inman Connect New York revealed how artificial intelligence is reshaping real estate — and why agents must adapt now. Continue reading

Staying authentic while getting found in the new era of AI search

At Inman Connect New York, agents and tech leaders shared how AI is reshaping search and agent visibility. The takeaway was clear: if AI can’t find you, neither can your next client. Continue reading

What is ‘agentic’ AI, and why does it matter for real estate?

Proptech innovators at Inman Connect New York said that a new, more proactive version of AI may come into its own — and spread throughout the real estate industry — in 2026. Continue reading

Mauricio Umansky: The best real estate careers are built on passion, not chasing achievements

The Agency CEO urged agents to shift from chasing success to fueling passion. At Inman Connect, he shared how enduring fulfillment — not milestones — drives lasting careers. Continue reading

AI chatbots are taking agents from newbie to pro in record time

Find out how real estate agents are using ChatGPT and other AI chatbots to save time, sharpen strategy and compete like top producers. Continue reading

Humaniz to launch AI-driven real estate agent recruiting platform

Humaniz is betting on AI and proprietary data to reinvent real estate recruiting, breaking the industry’s dependence on MLS-based agent records. Continue reading