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We love real estate & tech. Geek Estate's "business" is helping members of "the GEM" succeed, and this publication is not run by journalists. Established 2007.

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The Countdown to Blueprint Vegas Begins

The Countdown to Blueprint Vegas Begins

There is one month left until Blueprint Vegas 2025, a global gathering of industry leaders, real estate, and construction tech startups–as well as VCs changing the built world. As a friend of GEM you can save $300 on the current registration price for an All-Access…

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Bridging the Gap Between U.S. New Construction Supply and Foreign Demand

Bridging the Gap Between U.S. New Construction Supply and Foreign Demand

[Note from editor: The “Mastermind Showcase” highlights companies and news from members of GEM Diamond. Today’s showcase comes from the 2025 REACH Class: New Estate Only] NEO connects builders, agents, clients, and international investors through a centralized interface for showcasing and accessing new development projects….

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2025 REACH Commercial Scale-Up Cohort Announced

2025 REACH Commercial Scale-Up Cohort Announced

The REACH Commercial program, backed by the National Association of Realtors and Second Century Ventures, announced the companies selected for its 2025 Commercial Scale-Up program: 1031 Specialists: Specialists that facilitate 1031 exchanges nationwide, helping clients defer capital gains taxes through compliant, efficient, and managed real…

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Full Blueprint Agenda is Now Live

Full Blueprint Agenda is Now Live

GEM is a proud partner of Blueprint Vegas 2025, a global gathering of industry leaders, real estate, and construction tech startups–as well as VCs changing the built world. Join us September 16th – 18th, 2025 and save $300 off the on-site price ($500 off the…

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Protecting Agents from First Contact to Close

Protecting Agents from First Contact to Close

[Note from editor: The “Mastermind Showcase” highlights companies and news from members of GEM Diamond. Today’s showcase: Tether RE] A safety and productivity platform for real estate professionals, Tether RE’s mobile app offers 24/7 live monitoring, discreet SOS alerts, and automatic struggle or impact detection…

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Maximizing First Time Homeowner Savings With Matching and Rewards

Maximizing First Time Homeowner Savings With Matching and Rewards

[Note from editor: The “Mastermind Showcase” highlights companies and news from members of GEM Diamond. Today’s showcase: Foyer] A fintech startup serving  aspiring and first-time homebuyers, Foyer is building the 401k for homeownership. Through its First‑Time Homebuyer Savings Account (FHSA) designed to accelerate down payment…

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A CEO’s Guide to  What Matters with AI

A CEO’s Guide to What Matters with AI

From the team at StackPoint, a GEM Diamond member, the “Real Estate AI: A CEO’s Guide to What Matters” is an unbiased, in-depth, and actionable handbook designed for: Leaders at any stage of the AI adoption journey, from skeptics and beginners to seasoned experts Owners,…

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Connecting Real Estate Pros with Trusted Editors and Tools

Connecting Real Estate Pros with Trusted Editors and Tools

[Note from editor: The “Mastermind Showcase” highlights companies and news from members of GEM Diamond. Today’s showcase: Pixlmob] An online platform designed to streamline post-production workflows for real estate media professionals, Pixlmob connects users with a curated network of verified photographers and video editors. The…

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Join us at Blueprint Vegas 2025

Join us at Blueprint Vegas 2025

Join us at Blueprint: The Future of Real Estate. With over 250 speakers across 100+ sessions, you’ll discover the latest ideas, innovations, and technologies transforming the built world. This conference is great for: Entrepreneurs: network with investors, innovators, and industry leaders to build partnerships, learn…

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Meet the 2025 Housing Innovation Alliance Pitchfest Finalists

Meet the 2025 Housing Innovation Alliance Pitchfest Finalists

The Housing Innovation Alliance announced the 11 finalists for its 2025 Pitchfest competition. This year’s finalists provide cutting-edge solutions that tackle housing’s biggest challenges like supply shortages, housing attainability, environmental impact, home management, and adapting existing homes. They will pitch live at the Pacific Coast…

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