Startup advisory firm Equity Angels delivers upbeat 2024 impact report

Founded by Kenya Burrell-VanWormer and Katherine Winston, the advisory group completed the formation of a mentorship team and raised $3 million in its first year in operation, according to the report. Continue reading

Listing descriptions are the most popular way to use AI: SURVEY

Delta Media Group conducted a survey of 100 brokerages on their sentiment toward the growth of artificial intelligence in real estate. Continue reading

Venture capitalists: Proptech founders need tenacity

At Inman Connect New York, a group of VCs agreed that every new company wanting money needs a leader with the courage to bleed for their company. Continue reading

Julie Kheyfets named new CEO of AI renovation company Block

Kheyfets spent seven years as Block’s Chief Operating Officer, and prior to that, led North American growth for Tractable, a unicorn in the AI accident and disaster recovery space. Continue reading

Luxury Presence debuts Brokerage Listing Networks amid CCP debate

Los Angeles-based Luxury Presence, which launched as a website developer for luxury brands before evolving into a wide-ranging software provider, will unveil the solution at ICNY on Tuesday. Continue reading

Verify by CallAction reduces risk as TCPA tightens: Tech Review

On Jan. 27, new rules for contacting consumers kick in. If you’re not compliant, you’re at serious risk of fines and lawsuits. Just ask Keller Williams. Continue reading

Portfolio success leads Fifth Wall to open new fund

In conjunction with the new fund, which is backed by new limited partners such as Lowe’s, Public Storage, Kite Realty Group and Independence Realty Trust, Fifth Wall’s largest proptech investment went public in December with a $9 billion market capital… Continue reading

Explore Nashville’s thriving market at Inman On Tour this spring

The future of real estate is here, and it’s time to look ahead. In Nashville, we’re doing just that, and we’re giving you the secrets and skills you’ll need to thrive in the next era of real estate. Continue reading

With sales slow in 2024, proptech turned inward — and toward Zillow

Zillow stayed the course as it continued to develop its super app while real estate brokerages raced to adapt artificial intelligence and property managers benefitted from new rental software. Continue reading