In this Weekly Radar, we cover: * Hamlet provides AI-driven summaries of municipal meetings to help real estate developers track policy discussions, but its success depends on whether developers value summarized dialogue over direct policy shifts. * Rocket Companies' acquisition of Redfin for $1.75 billion positions it as a dominant

In this Weekly Radar, we cover: * Productive AI and HouseWhisper streamline real estate CRM workflows via voice automation, avoiding the complexity of physical AI assistants. * Compass faces criticism for blocking Drew Meyers' dissenting opinion means they no longer have a say in the conversation and thus have zero ability

In this Weekly Radar, we cover: * Prefab housing like West Holden Place’s rapid assembly is approaching mainstream adoption as developers look to mitigate high material costs and investors prepare for tariff-induced price fluctuations. * Greg Isenberg predicts AI will replace SaaS interfaces, making custom software creation nearly free. * The GEM

In this Weekly Radar, we cover: * PropHero raised $25 million to expand its disruptive, fee-based model that uses AI to help investors find lower-risk properties across multiple countries. * Earnings reports hit for eXp, Compass, and Costar. The summaries will be included in the Earnings Radar once all 10 companies release.

In this Weekly Radar, we cover: * A research team developed a remote sensing system that identifies building materials using aerial imagery and neural networks, with applications in urban efficiency, real estate investment, and digital twin development. * Oculis Domes, a company focused on unique and sustainable short-term rental accommodations, is expanding

Before we get to your regularly scheduled programming...we have to ask, are you a Real Estate (tech) Rebel in need of Resort Mode? Greg Fischer and I would welcome your attendance at the upcoming GEM Proptech Getaway. This is your chance to take a step back to work on

In this Weekly Radar, we cover: * Zipline advances aerial drone delivery with its next-gen Platform 2, with the potential to improve efficiency, sustainability, and expanded healthcare access. * DeepSeek challenges AI giants with a cost-effective, high-performing open-source model. * CES 2025 showcases emerging PropTech and ConTech innovations. * Amazon expands into automotive e-commerce,

In this Weekly Radar, we cover: * Toyota's Woven City in Japan will showcases cutting-edge smart city technologies such as autonomous vehicles, dry cleaning and storage services. Building high-tech company towns can't be done without partners, which presents distribution opportunities for proptech startups and incumbents. * The bankruptcy

In this Weekly Radar, we cover: * The GEM Proptech Index increased 3.97% from the previous week. * The New Mexico MLS’s decision to require floor plans for listings by 2025 is a win for companies like CubiCasa and FloorPlanOnline, setting a precedent for other MLSs to follow in modernizing

In this Weekly Radar, we cover: * Home insurance is in crisis. Companies like Zillow are incorporating wildfire risk data into listings, and innovators like Lightship RV and Pebble are pioneering high-end mobile homes as a glimpse into potential solution for homeowners in wildfire-prone areas. * Casago acquired Vacasa for $5.02

In this Weekly Radar, we cover: * Travel planning startups have faced similar challenges as home search startups. * Founders must identify unique market insights that others miss to gain a competitive edge and attract investor confidence. * Fifth Wall is raising $500 million through its REACT Fund to expand investments in innovative

In this Weekly Radar, we cover: * The importance of intangible qualities by founders cannot be understated when it comes to securing VC funding. * WeFunder's Jonny Price highlights the need for personalized outreach in successful crowdfunding campaigns. * 215 Robotics targets parking lot maintenance with advanced robotics in a massive