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NAR Opens Applications for iOi Pitch Battle

NAR Opens Applications for iOi Pitch Battle

Second Century Ventures, the National Association of REALTORS® strategic investment arm, is accepting applications for the second annual Innovation, Opportunity and Investment Summit Pitch Battle. For those selected, live presentations will take place at the iOi Summit on Wednesday, August 21 in Seattle. Chris Smith,…

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Bitcoin & Cryptocurrency for Landlords: Should I Accept Rental Payments in Bitcoin?

Bitcoin & Cryptocurrency for Landlords: Should I Accept Rental Payments in Bitcoin?

Chances are, you’ve come across information on Bitcoin or other cryptocurrencies in the news lately. It’s no wonder the digital currency is such a hot topic – after crashing in value, the Bitcoin market seems to be recovering quickly with an increase in value of…

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Interview with Andrew Ackerman from Dreamit Urbantech

Interview with Andrew Ackerman from Dreamit Urbantech

We get asked frequently by founders what the available funding options are. One such option is Dreamit. We had the chance to ask Andrew Ackerman, the managing Director of their UrbanTech program, a few questions about their upcoming accelerator class. What are some of the things…

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Requiring Employers to Assist Employees with Housing Would Unleash Innovation

Requiring Employers to Assist Employees with Housing Would Unleash Innovation

[Note from editor: We publish a Weekly Transmission for 165+ Geek Estate Mastermind members that consists of long form articles covering the spectrum from shipping container co-living spaces to the battle for listing acquisition in the first iBuyer world war. Below is a sample of one of the…

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Snap Up Real Estate is taking the Canadian housing market by storm

Snap Up Real Estate is taking the Canadian housing market by storm

[Note from editor: The “Mastermind Showcase” highlights companies and news from members of the Geek Estate Mastermind. Today’s showcase: Snap Up Real Estate] Finding the perfect home can be a challenge, just as selling a property can be; but thanks to the technology of Snap…

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AI, Tech Platforms, and Shiny Objects

AI, Tech Platforms, and Shiny Objects

AI (artificial intelligence) does work across dozens of industries. Just ask Amazon, Starbucks, Target, and Walmart. What do those four have in common? Years of operational data, the money to invest in such an initiative, and experts in the discipline who know how to balance…

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TechStars-Colliers Real Estate Accelerator Applications are Closing Soon

TechStars-Colliers Real Estate Accelerator Applications are Closing Soon

To the founders reading, the Colliers-Techstars Proptech Accelerator is only accepting applications for another 5 days. The deadline is May 26th. For those accepted, the program starts September 9th in Toronto. Apply Now Hear from the 2018 Class: Apply Now

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The Undisrupted: A Portrait of Blue Collar America

The Undisrupted: A Portrait of Blue Collar America

[Note from editor: We publish a Weekly Transmission for 165+ Geek Estate Mastermind members that consists of long form articles covering the spectrum from shipping container co-living spaces to the battle for listing acquisition in the first iBuyer world war. Below is a sample of one of the…

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Geek Estate Labs is Open for Business

Geek Estate Labs is Open for Business

When people ask what I do, I generally say “real estate technology consulting.” However, if you consider real estate tech to be anything that relates to buying, selling, renting, or home ownership…well, that could mean virtually anything. The new Geek Estate Labs landing page is…

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Upcoming Private Geek Estate Mastermind Events in New York City

Upcoming Private Geek Estate Mastermind Events in New York City

The Geek Estate Mastermind is a private group of independent thinkers, free from sponsored messages and noise. A real estate tech-think tank, of sorts. There will be several invite-only events/meet-ups in New York City between April 8th and 19th. Interested in attending or know someone who would…

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