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Weekly Radar #321: Housing Factory², Co-owning Upside For The Little Guy, The 5 Ws and H of Angel Investing
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Weekly Radar #321: Housing Factory², Co-owning Upside For The Little Guy, The 5 Ws and H of Angel Investing

In this Weekly Radar, we cover: * Cuby’s Mobile Micro-Factory aims to solve logistical and skilled labor challenges in housing production, while leveraging partnerships with local operators. * Pacaso’s new Reg A growth round enables small investors to participate in co-ownership opportunities, with leadership poised to address financial setbacks and
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Weekly Radar #319: Proptech-Pleasing Policy Package, Affirmation Of The Long, CCP Axe To Grind, Hacking The Way, A Virtual Stronghold Out Of The Gate
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Weekly Radar #319: Proptech-Pleasing Policy Package, Affirmation Of The Long, CCP Axe To Grind, Hacking The Way, A Virtual Stronghold Out Of The Gate

In this Weekly Radar, we cover: * Compass CEO Robert Reffkin is leading efforts to end the Clear Cooperation Policy, but spinning the fact the motive is not homeowners' best interests but Compass' best interest. * Proptech companies involved in property sustainability should advocate for policy recommendations from nonprofit groups
9 min read
Weekly Radar #318: Another Discount Pitch, Climate Risk Class In Session
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Weekly Radar #318: Another Discount Pitch, Climate Risk Class In Session

In this Weekly Radar, we cover: * Brookings Institution report highlights the financial burden of climate resilience improvements for homeowners and renters, with affordable housing nonprofit Enterprise Community Partners launching Resilience Academies to help low-income housing professionals address climate risks. * Discount brokerage Falaya offers a low-fee service for sellers, but skepticism
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Weekly Radar #317: Insertion Of A Machine Soul, Feel Good Neighborhood Testbed, Getting Away With Investor Financing
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Weekly Radar #317: Insertion Of A Machine Soul, Feel Good Neighborhood Testbed, Getting Away With Investor Financing

In this Weekly Radar, we cover: * Doorvest acquired Getaway to create a vertically integrated platform for managing investment properties. Although skepticism remains regarding the financial benefits for Getaway's investors, future wealth management divisions inside brokerages will serve as a sizable potential customer acquisition channel. * Resilience hubs are key
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Weekly Radar #310: Crowded Insurance Future, The Golden Moment for Materials Emissions Measurement
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Weekly Radar #310: Crowded Insurance Future, The Golden Moment for Materials Emissions Measurement

In this Weekly Radar, we cover: * The EPA's $160 million in grants highlights the need for better data on construction materials emissions, with companies like Measurabl and Kojo positioned to enhance visibility and comprehensive Environmental Product Declarations. * With the wildfire in Jasper exacerbating the home insurance crisis, alternative
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