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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 Great Proptech Q3 Scramble: We Survived! (Mostly.)

🤣 The Great Proptech Q3 Scramble: We Survived! (Mostly.)

[Editor’s note: This is a cheeky and comical version of our Proptech Earnings Radar for Q3 2025. It’s is written entirely with AI using Gemini. If you want the serious version, head over to the original article on Crystal, or join GEM.] Gather ’round, fellow…

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NAR Tech & Innovation Pitch Battle 2025 Pitch Battle Winner: NEO

NAR Tech & Innovation Pitch Battle 2025 Pitch Battle Winner: NEO

Congratulations to Christian Calusa and the NEO (New Estate Only) team for winning the 2025 NAR Tech & Innovation Pitch Battle! The event took place in Houston during NXT this past weekend. The result…a wave of social media exposure and a $15,000 check from Second…

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Streamlining Invoice Review & Approval for Real Estate Firms

Streamlining Invoice Review & Approval for Real Estate Firms

[Note from editor: The “Mastermind Showcase” highlights companies and news from members of GEM Diamond. Today’s showcase comes from the 2025 REACH Commercial Class: BreatheEV] PredictAP provides AI-powered invoice coding specifically built for accounts payable (AP) functions in the real estate sector. Their accounting intelligence…

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Increasing EV-Ready Capacity in Multifamily Housing

Increasing EV-Ready Capacity in Multifamily Housing

[Note from editor: The “Mastermind Showcase” highlights companies and news from members of GEM Diamond. Today’s showcase comes from the 2025 REACH Commercial Class: BreatheEV] BreatheEV delivers turnkey electric vehicle (EV) charging solutions tailored for multifamily residential properties. Their platform enables property owners to install…

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Proptech Job Opportunity: Client Growth & Adoption Director — Housing, Real Estate & Mortgage at Evocalize

Proptech Job Opportunity: Client Growth & Adoption Director — Housing, Real Estate & Mortgage at Evocalize

We have a job opportunity to share from a GEM Diamond member, Evocalize…. Description  Evocalize powers performance marketing for leading real estate and mortgage brands. Their Collaborative Marketing Platform enables AI-driven, multi-channel local campaigns across Google, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube—no expertise required. Why this…

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Avoiding Costly Errors in 1031 Real Estate Swaps

Avoiding Costly Errors in 1031 Real Estate Swaps

[Note from editor: The “Mastermind Showcase” highlights companies and news from members of GEM Diamond. Today’s showcase comes from the 2025 REACH Commercial Class: 1031 Specialists] 1031 Specialists serves as a qualified intermediary for real estate investors, particularly seasoned investors and family offices, by facilitating…

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Apply for Pitch Battle Competition at NAR NXT 2025

Apply for Pitch Battle Competition at NAR NXT 2025

Applications are open for the 2025 NAR NXT Pitch Battle! Previously held at the iOi Summit, this years Pitch Battle will be hosted for the first time at NXT on Nov 15th in Houston, TX with a larger audience. Only 6 companies will be selected…

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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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