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

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

In this Weekly Radar, we cover: * Investment in parking is increasing, driven by companies like Metropolis, which expanded into parking operations after acquiring a parking operator, and by the use of technology for ticketing, payment enforcement, and automated reporting. * Skyfire raised $8.5 million in seed funding to build an

In this Weekly Radar, we cover: * Egypt's $1 billion hydrogen-powered skyscraper in the New Administrative Capital is a bold green energy gamble, contingent on a clean energy supply chain and dwarfed by Saudi Arabia's Line megaproject. * Proptech companies have a prime opportunity to drive energy retrofits

In this Weekly Radar, we cover: * California is encouraging school districts to develop housing on surplus land, with existing projects and partnerships highlighting a new opportunity for developers. * Shay's launch as the "first" self-representation platform for homebuyers is not the first, and lacks the comprehensive expertise

In this Weekly Radar, we cover: * Autodesk will collaborate with Los Angeles using its CAD and BIM software for sustainable retrofitting during the 2028 Olympics, reflecting a growing trend of public-private partnerships in proptech, driven by climate change and opportunities like the new space race. * Placemakr, under Jason Fudin'

In this Weekly Radar, we cover: * Cents, backed by $40M from Camber Creek, is expanding its niche in laundromat management through its acquisition of Laundroworks, hinting at potential tech opportunities in other stable industries like car washes. * We used generative AI to envision an hourly-based compensation model with performance bonuses

In this Weekly Radar, we cover: * The Palm Springs City Council approved an ordinance regulating co-owned homes, with Pacaso noting it as a state-first, but the high price requirement may lock out those who need co-ownership the most. * Opendoor spun off its Open Exchange business into a new company, Mainstay,

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

In this Weekly Radar, we cover: * Grimshaw Architects' new a decarbonization toolkit, Minoro, shows the potential for high quality content marketing...a missed opportunity for a tech company to gain mindshare with building owners. * A recent Zillow "Homeowner Mates" ad promotes co-buying as a cost-effective solution for

In this Weekly Radar, we cover: * Rep. Katie Porter supports the End Hedge Fund Control of American Homes Act, but John Burns research indicates hedge funds are not the ones driving prices. * McKinsey’s new Sustainable Materials Hub helps clients create sustainable supply chains, signaling a new focus on decarbonization

In this Weekly Radar, we cover: * Companies like 280 Earth and Neustark, which raised $69 million for carbon mineralization, innovate in decarbonization, but their existence may conflict with the goal of completely eliminating carbon emissions. * In a rough time for startup funding, peer practice pitches would be a great way

In this week's Weekly Radar, we cover: * HUD announced a potential pilot for direct cash housing assistance to address Section 8 challenges, inspired by successful programs in Philadelphia, D.C., and Rochester, and tech innovations from Propel and Code for America. * At the Innovative Housing Showcase, regulators and

I couldn't be more excited to announce GEM's first international excursion, GEM Walks the Camino. The seven-day journey starting in Sarria, Spain and ending at the Cathedral Santiago de Compostela will take place in May 2025. The cultural experience has been on my radar for years.

In this week's Weekly Radar, we cover: * Freddie Mac's proposal to enter the secondary mortgage market by purchasing second mortgages has received support from Wall Street analysts and fintech startups like Point, Figure, and RenoFi, but also raises concerns about potential risks reminiscent of the 2008

In this week's Weekly Radar, we cover: * NWMLS decided against joining NAR's settlement agreement, citing it reduces compensation transparency and restricts sellers' options. * Alphabet-backed 280 Earth opened its first carbon capture plant and secured $50 million in funding, furthering the ability for landlords to use

In this week's Weekly Radar, we cover: * With climate change driving up insurance costs homeowners and renters, especially those who are "house poor," are at risk. * Keyper, a UAE rent payment startup, joins a competitive market with U.S. players like Bilt Rewards and Piñata after