In this Weekly Radar (covering two GEM radars), we cover:

• Geek Estate will be curating multiple events over the next few weeks between Seattle and San Diego.
• Can we all just chill out on the "Google will kill the portals" sentiment?
• Opendoor's "can buy homes" ZIP code coverage area has expanded exponentially due to AI. But, is it really AI that led to them being able to buy homes nationally?
• As AI changes the way companies are built, organization structures also have to change. Pete Flint dives in with a video essay, which prompts thoughts of "team debt."
• With a mission to accelerate chance social encounters, 222 is an IRL marketplace facilitating social experiences at local venues/events through AI recommendations.
• The GEM Proptech Index had a combined market cap of $278.962B, an increase of .29% from the previous week.

Geek Estate’s Proptech Getaway, an intimate (founders and C-suite) retreat for the brightest minds in proptech, is back for the 3rd year running…taking place in beautiful Central Oregon at Juniper Preserve April 28-30th, 2026. An exclusive gathering for GEM members. Are you coming?

New GEM Members

• Matt Barba from Placester
• Daniel Kattan from Sell2Rent
• Amy Gorce from REdistribute
• Ross Chesnick from Shortlyst
• Nathan Nasseri from ResVR

Latest from Geek Estate Blog:

Smart Tech for the Full Resident Lifecycle

The growth of proptech has transformed the rental experience, yet many workflows still feel disjointed. Operators often juggle multiple systems for leasing, access, and maintenance. Residents encounter similar fragmentation as they move from touring to move-in and daily living. This disconnect has limited the full…

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🤣 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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As always, links surrounded by the ❇️ emoji indicate exclusive GEM content. If you would like to have access to all links or attend our curated gatherings, please consider GEM membership.

Transmission Recap:

Most recently, GEM's 2026 predictions dropped, with AI Madness the broad theme for the coming year. Before that, Drew Meyers announced GEM Ventures, a highly curated angel group built around shared conviction looking for an early stage company to back in Q1 or Q2.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

SEATTLE TO SOCAL ROADTRIP
By: Drew Meyers

I'm embarking on a roadtrip to California for a few weeks in order to escape the grey and rain that dominates Seattle winter months.

If you're in any of the following cities and interested in meeting, reach out…

• Portland
• Grants Pass/Medford
• Sacramento
• San Francisco
• Los Angeles
• San Diego

Dates for GEM events are still tentative. You can login to GEM Primer for a view into the calendar as events are added.

BIZ INTEL

PROPTECH INDEX WEEKLY - AS OF 12/26/2025
By: Community Relations

Consisting of 25 stocks, the GEM Proptech Index had a combined market cap of $278.962B, an increase of .29% from the previous week.

GEM MEMBER NEWS

• Biju Ashokan was a guest on Real Estate Insiders Unfiltered: Listen/watch.
• Foyer announced VantageScore 4.0 Credit Checks and Credit Rewards — Landy Liu
• Bilt appointed Annie Laurie McCulloh as Executive Director of Leasing & Loyalty. — Jonathan Lawless
• VeriFast acquired Opsansa, a San Francisco-based company experienced in automated property management support. — Tim Ray
• Ben Bear was a guest on Let Them Eat Cake: Listen

REAL ESTATE

CHILL OUT ON THE "GOOGLE KILLS THE PORTALS" SENTIMENT
By: Drew Meyers

Yes, Google is testing for sale listings directly into search results, in partnership with ComeHome (H/T Mike DelPrete)...