Real Estate, Technology and the Internet of Things
Inman will be hosting its 2nd Hacker Connect on Monday, August 7th at the Hilton (Union Square Hotel) in San Francisco. Hacker Connect is a one-day event created for the real estate tech community. The event explores the nuts and bolts of real estate tech. I love that the content isn’t watered down or wrapped in infomercials. Building off of the success of the inaugural…
John Glenn once said, “the most important thing we can do is inspire young minds and to advance the kind of science, math and technology education that will help youngsters take us to the next phase of space travel.” The Novato Space Festival is a wonderful event that truly captures the essence of Glenn’s sentiment. The annual festival provides an opportunity to meet legendary astronauts…
ABC Denver 7 recently reported a story about a family victimized by wire fraud and scammed out of $272,000. James and Candace Butcher sold their home in Longmont, CO and planned to use the proceeds as a down payment on their new home. The couple was informed by the real estate agent that they would receive wiring instructions prior to the closing. They received the…
The U.S. Department of Energy has partnered with NAR (National Association of REALTORS), RESO (Real Estate Standards Organization) and the Council of Multiple Listing Services to produce a home energy guide. The guide is a fantastic resource and will help real estate professionals educate their energy-conscious clients. The guide also includes best practices for presenting the data using MLS guidelines and being RESO compliant. You…
As I wrote in my last post, the community is the foundation of Maker Faire. It’s a bit avant-garde, whimsical, inventive and always colorful. I had an amazing time capturing the experience this year. Maker Faire is the ultimate eye candy. The event photographs itself. All I had to do is point and shoot.