Best Contech Podcasts (2025)

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Protecting Where Nature Meets Your Building 57:29

28d ago57:29

57:29

In our latest Breaking Ground ‘Construction Leaders’ series, I sit down with Eugene Finn, Managing Director of Capcon Engineering - The Rainwater Specialists - , to have a frank discussion on why we need to “get real” about sustainability; the ‘impossible challenges” stalling the delivery of critical new homes; and his team’s expansion into the US …

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Sustainable Construction & Circular Economy with Geraint Rowland from Costain 38:21

2M ago38:21

38:21

In this episode of The Soil Link Podcast, host Will Rundle sits down with Geraint Rowland, Group Environmental Director at Costain, to discuss how main contractors can transform material procurement and waste management in the construction industry. With over 17 years at Costain, Geraint brings deep expertise in sustainability, infrastructure, and …

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Balancing Cost & Sustainability in Construction Waste with James Hill from Dunton Environmental 28:07

2M ago28:07

28:07

In this episode of the Soil Link Podcast, host Will Rundle, co-founder of Soil Link, sits down with James Hill, Chief Strategy Officer at Dunton Environmental, to discuss one of the biggest challenges facing the construction industry today: how to balance cost efficiency with sustainability in hazardous waste management. With over 20 years of exper…

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Transforming Waste into Sustainable Resources with Paul Nicholls from Recycle It Global 35:31

3M ago35:31

35:31

In this episode of The Soil Link Podcast, host Will Rundle sits down with Paul Nicholls, CEO of Recycle It Global (RIG), to explore how innovation and sustainable engineering are revolutionising waste management and aggregate supply. Paul shares insights into RIG’s unique four-pillar approach to tackling waste in both land-based and marine environm…

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Leading a Construction Legacy 1:09:31

3M ago1:09:31

1:09:31

Leading a Construction Legacy For our first ‘Construction Leaders’ interview of 2025 on Breaking Ground, iProperty Radio, host Carol Tallon sits down with John O’Shaughnessy, Managing Director of Clancy Construction and VicePresident of the Construction Industry Federation to talk about his personal journey into construction and rising up through t…

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Reforming Infrastructure and Construction Public Procurement 37:32

3M ago37:32

37:32

⁉️Reforming Infrastructure and Construction Public Procurement: Quality & Award - Collaboration - Risk - Dispute avoidance On the ‘Breaking Ground’ show on iProperty Radio this week, I chat to Paul Sheridan, Director of Main Contracting & Civil Engineering Services at the CIF about Ireland’s housing crisis - and why this is really an “infrastructur…

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Tech Nest Final Episode—Thank you! 18:19

5M ago18:19

18:19

I never intended to publish over 200 podcast episodes. I truly thought I'd do 30 or 40—at most—and then move on to something else. However, the constant support I received across the entire industry motivated me to keep going. I love this industry and intend on going nowhere anytime soon. But the time has come to set the podcast aside and focus mor…

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Blueprint Conference Conversations Part 4 26:16

5M ago26:16

26:16

In this special episode, you'll get to listen in on conversations I had while attending Blueprint Conference, 2024. Here's the list of guests in this Part 4 of my Blueprint Conversations series. Brad Pilgrim, Co-founder and CEO, Parity https://www.linkedin.com/in/bradpilgrim/ https://www.paritygo.com/ Vikas Gupta, CEO, Azibo https://www.linkedin.co…

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Blueprint Conference Conversations Part 3 37:07

5M ago37:07

37:07

In this special episode, you'll get to listen in on conversations I had while attending Blueprint Conference, 2024. Here's the list of guests in this Part 3 of my Blueprint Conversations series. Pierre Calzadilla, Co-founder & COO at Upfront https://www.linkedin.com/in/pierrecalzadilla https://myupfront.com Mukund Venkatakrishnan, Co-founder & CEO …

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Rental Listings Marketplace 3.0 with Anthemos Georgiades, CEO at Zumper 29:46

6M ago29:46

29:46

In this conversation I'm joined by Zumper Co-founder and CEO, Anthemos Georgiades. We discuss the evolving landscape of the rental market, highlighting the record supply of rental units in 2024 and the implications for renters and property management companies. I was excited to discuss the latest partnership between Zumper and Airbnb, exploring how…

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Advancing EV Charging Amenities for Multifamily with Nicholas Johnson, Founder and CEO of Orange Charger 49:10

6M ago49:10

49:10

In this conversation, I talk with Nicholas Johnson, Founder and CEO of Orange Charger, about the challenges and opportunities in the EV charging industry, particularly for multifamily homes. He describes the importance of user experience, connectivity, and the role of software in managing energy consumption. We also get into the evolving landscape …

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“Why does it take so long to deliver infrastructure?” 14:48

6M ago14:48

14:48

This week on the ‘Breaking Ground’ show, ahead of the European Infrastructure Conference 2024, I am joined by Cathal Masterson, Head of Commercial Operations with Transport Infrastructure Ireland to discuss the range of transport, alternative fuel, and active transport initiatives currently underway across Ireland. We also explore the opportunities…

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Creating an Excellent Guest Experience with Peter Gudmundsson, CEO of BeHome247 40:32

6M ago40:32

40:32

Peter Gudmundsson, CEO of BeHome 247, discusses the challenges and opportunities in the short-term rental and vacation rental industry. He emphasizes the importance of delivering a consistently excellent guest experience and the need for brand consistency. Gudmundsson also addresses the impact of local zoning regulations on the industry and the rol…

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Blueprint Conference Conversations Part 2 29:58

6M ago29:58

29:58

In this special episode, you'll get to listen in on conversations I had while attending Blueprint Conference, 2024. Here's the list of guests in this Part 2 of my Blueprint Conversations series. Kenon Chen, EVP of Strategy and Growth at Clear Capital https://www.linkedin.com/in/kenon-chen-72201b4/ https://www.clearcapital.com/ John Rogers, Chief Da…

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My Irish Chateau: Blending Historic Charm with Modern Design 28:55

6M ago28:55

28:55

*My Irish Chateau: Blending Historic Charm and Modern Design* This week on Breaking Ground, host Carol Tallon meets with Conaill Moran of My Irish Chateau to discuss his journey transforming an Irish Georgian glebe into a modern chateau with a distinctive Irish-French style. Conaill shares the process of renovating the historic home, his commitment…

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The Next Iteration in Property Management for Self-Managing Landlords with Dana Dunford, Co-founder and CEO of Hemlane 44:01

6M ago44:01

44:01

In this episode, Dana Dunford, Co-founder and CEO of Hemlane, joins the show to discuss the evolving landscape of property management for self-managing real estate investors. Hemlane is a venture-backed platform that simplifies rental property management by offering tools for inspections, repairs, tenant coordination, and more, all in one place. Da…

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Bringing All Systems Together in Property Management with Jason Griffith, Co-founder and Co-CEO of Synco 44:49

7M ago44:49

44:49

In this epsidoe, I talk with Jason Griffith, Co-founder and Co-CEO of Synco, to explore how they simplify communication for property management teams. With the overload of emails and messages, Synco offers a real-time messaging platform to streamline collaboration and organize conversations. It lets users control inbox notifications and easily incl…

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3D Printed Homes With Recycled Materials with Gene Eidelman, Co-founder of Azure Printed Homes 36:24

7M ago36:24

36:24

Gene Eidelman, Co-founder of Azure, discusses how they are using 3D printing technology to create and build prefab homes. They use recycled polymers and fiberglass instead of traditional materials, making their homes faster to build and more affordable. We also get into the national housing shortage, affordability crisis, and reducing environmental…

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One Year on with Lifesize Plans 32:07

7M ago32:07

32:07

*One Year on with Lifesize Plans* This week on #BreakingGround, host Carol Tallon is joined by John Foley and Emma O'Donoghue, the husband-and-wife team behind Life Size Plans Leinster. John and Emma discuss how their unique one-to-one scale walkthrough technology is transforming the way home builders, developers, and estate agents visualize projec…

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Modern Modular Platform for Real Estate Operations with Andrew Becker, CEO and Co-founder of Billions 47:04

7M ago47:04

47:04

In this episode, I chat with Andrew Becker, CEO and Co-founder of Billions, a real estate operations platform built for high-volume teams. We explore how Billions automates data tracking and enhances team efficiency, especially in today’s challenging market. Andrew shares his journey from the Air Force to building a successful real estate team and …

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Blueprint Conference Conversations, Part 1 with Bo Lais, Heather Harmon, and Kevin Shtofman 40:57

7M ago40:57

40:57

More about each guest in this special episode: Bo Lais, Founder and CEO at Lula Bo Lais is a serial entrepreneur and current CEO/Founder of Lula, a proptech company focused on reinventing maintenance for property managers and investors. Rental property maintenance technology and software powered by a network of vetted contractors. Connect with Bo C…

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UK Construction Opportunities & Challenges 31:58

7M ago31:58

31:58

This week on #BreakingGround, host Carol Tallon is joined by Sean Daly, Director of the London Irish Construction Network and Director of Access International Security Company, a corkman based in London as he calls himself! Sean joins us to discuss the planning system across the UK and Ireland, and the upcoming modern methods of construction confer…

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Safeguarding Major Projects Delivery for Ireland 33:26

7M ago33:26

33:26

Ahead of the launch of Turner & Townsend’s new Dublin office tomorrow, Thursday September 26th, Philip Matthews, managing director of Turner & Townsend in Ireland, joins host Carol Tallon to discuss the growth of the company, critical construction skills needed and hints at a special guest joining the team at the launch! 👉 https://www.turnerandtown…

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Building for Tighter-Knit Communities with Phil Levin, Founder and CEO of Live Near Friends 40:39

7M ago40:39

40:39

In this episode, Phil Levin, Founder and CEO of Live Near Friends, shares insights on the importance of proximity in shaping our lives and the potential for multiplayer mode housing. He discusses the benefits of living near friends and family, how transportation influences city design, and the rise of cul-de-sac communities. Phil also touches on th…

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Progress Ireland: Reimagining housing delivery for Ireland 52:55

8M ago52:55

52:55

Sean O’Neill McPartlin, Director of Housing Policy with Progress Ireland, joins #BreakingGround host Carol Tallon this week to talk about Progress Ireland, Ireland’s newly established independent think tank. Sean shares some of his ambitions to drive policy change across Ireland starting with a policy to enable compliant garden dwelling units. 👉 ht…

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Reshaping Turnover Services in Multifamily with Greg Sack, Partner and CMO of Pinch 41:42

8M ago41:42

41:42

Greg Sack, partner and CMO of Pinch, discusses how Pinch is reshaping the multifamily industry's approach to turnover and common area cleaning. Pinch offers centralized solutions for property management companies, bridging the gap and providing efficient cleaning services. The conversation covers topics such as the challenges of finding cleaners, t…

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BNP Paribas Construction Report - August 2024 39:09

8M ago39:09

39:09

This week on #PropertyRoundup on iProperty Radio.com is John McCartney, Director and Head of Research with BNP Paribas Real Estate. John joins host Carol Tallon today to discuss the recent BNP Paribas Construction PMI report and, construction employment and activity stats in August 2024. Check out the full report here 👉 https://breakingground.news/…

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Women In Construction Ireland: Upcoming launch 36:20

8M ago36:20

36:20

Joanne White, Founder of Women In Construction Ireland, joins #BreakingGround host Carol Tallon this week to discuss the organisation’s upcoming launch on September 26th! Book your spot for the launch today at the following link 👉 https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSegG6gEIREZ99cxeZarjwMq4XLk16mXWCDk58OjkOEdKmKzWA/viewform *Breaking Ground is…

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Transforming Construction: Innovation, Sustainability, and the Future of ConTech & CleanTech 29:09

8M ago29:09

29:09

In this episode, we explore the transformative changes occurring in the construction industry, driven by cutting-edge technologies and a growing focus on sustainability. Our guest expert, Ibon Iribar of Cemex Ventures, discusses the major challenges the industry faces today, from meeting regulatory demands to enhancing efficiency, and how innovatio…

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The Impact of Pest Control in Property Management and Tenant Experience with Landon Cooley, Co-founder and CEO of Pest Share 45:53

8M ago45:53

45:53

In this episode, I chat with Landon Cooley, CEO and Co-founder of Pest Share, about the crucial yet often overlooked role of pest control in property management. Landon highlights the challenges of dealing with specialty pests like bed bugs and cockroaches, which can cause major issues in multi-family settings. Pest Share offers a solution by provi…

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Data-Driven Decision-Making in Real Estate with Jason Lewris, Co-founder at Parcl Labs 40:48

8M ago40:48

40:48

In this episode, I chat with Jason Lewis, co-founder of Parcel Labs, about the evolving landscape of real estate data. We dive into the power of real-time housing data, how it's becoming more transparent, and the impact it's having on the market. Jason shares insights on how Parcel Labs is leading the charge by providing unparalleled access to hous…

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Where is Proptech Headed from the Triple Win Podcast with Andrew Smallwood, VP of Revenue at Second Nature 39:05

8M ago39:05

39:05

This episode is a bit different. I recorded this as an episode for the Triple Win Podcast with Andrew Smallwood, VP of Revenue at Second Nature. So today, I'll be playing the role of guest and Andrew is host. Enjoy this fun discussion on where proptech is headed. -- From the Triple Win Podcast: Few things have changed the property management indust…

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Navigating M&A in the Proptech Industry with Ben Lerner, Managing Director of Lerner Associates 51:31

9M ago51:31

51:31

Join me as I chat with Ben Lerner, Managing Director of Lerner Associates, about M&A in the proptech industry. Ben shares his unique insights from his background in tech and real estate, focusing on the importance of licenses and the evolving dynamics of user licensing. We discuss the differences between M&A and venture capital markets, highlightin…

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A New Era in Lending with Kirill Bensonoff, Co-founder and CEO of New Silver 33:30

9M ago33:30

33:30

Kirill Bensonoff, CEO and Co-founder of New Silver, a fintech company that provides loans for fix and flip projects, joins Tech Nest to discuss the current state of the real estate market, the challenges faced by investors, and how New Silver differentiates itself from other lenders. Kirill explains how their technology, including a pricing engine,…

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Digitising Circular Economies in Construction 34:41

9M ago34:41

34:41

In this insightful Soil Link podcast episode, we are thrilled to host Peter Evans from McFadyen Digital, a leading expert in platform marketplaces and the circular economy. Peter, who also co-chairs the MIT Platform Strategy Summit and serves on the Forbes Business Council, brings a wealth of knowledge from his extensive experience at KPMG and GE. …

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The Evolution of Tenant Screening with Steve Carroll, Co-founder and CEO of Findigs 46:51

9M ago46:51

46:51

Steve Carroll, CEO and co-founder of Fine Diggs, discusses the issue of rental fraud and its impact on the rental application process. He highlights that 25% of all evictions are attributable to rental application fraud and explains how fraudsters use stolen or fraudulent information to lease properties and wait out the eviction process. Carroll em…

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Prioritizing Data Security and Addressing Biases in AI Algorithms with Lindsay Liu, Co-founder and CEO of Super 38:00

9M ago38:00

38:00

Lindsay Liu, Co-founder and CEO of Super, discusses the challenges property managers face with busy work and inefficient communication. Property managers spend a significant amount of time on tasks like email and phone calls, which can be automated and streamlined. Super aims to centralize communications and automate tasks for property managers, al…

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Demystifying Real Estate Auctions with Steven Jacobs, President at Ten-X 39:04

9M ago39:04

39:04

In this episode of Tech Nest, I explore commercial real estate auctions with Stephen Jacobs, President of Ten-X. Stephen shares his journey leading Ten-X (which is a really cool story, BTW) and debunks myths about auctions, explaining their strategic advantages beyond just distressed properties. Learn how Ten-X leverages data and technology to stre…

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A Fresh Approach to Fractional Homeownership with Frank Rohde, Founder and CEO of Ownify 40:25

10M ago40:25

40:25

Here's a fun one for y'all. Frank Rohde, Founder and CEO of Ownify, a company working to revolutionize homeownership through fractional ownership joins the show. Frank shares insights into Ownify's innovative model that helps first-time homebuyers with good income and credit but limited savings gradually build equity in their homes. You'll hear abo…

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Innovative Solutions for Risk Assessment and Loss Control in Insurance with Valkyrie Holmes, Founder and CEO of Faura 38:00

10M ago38:00

38:00

In this episode we dig into the side of real estate that seems to be the big, sleeping topic: insurance. Valkyrie Holmes, Founder and CEO of Faura, discusses the impact of natural disasters on insurance, the challenges faced by insurance companies, and the innovative solutions offered by Faura. The conversation covers risk assessment, loss control …

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Assumable Loan Opportunities in Residential Real Estate with Raunaq Singh, CEO and Founder of Roam 39:48

10M ago39:48

39:48

We've got a solid interview for y'all this week. Raunaq Singh, Founder and CEO of Roam, comes on the show to discuss their platform for purchasing homes using assumable low-rate mortgages. Raunaq digs into the history of assumable mortgages, the potential size of the market, and the challenges and opportunities for buyers and sellers. Raunaq also e…

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Protecting Construction’s Most Critical Asset 25:06

10M ago25:06

25:06

Joining host Carol Tallon on #BreakingGround on iProperty Radio this week is Natalie Ryan, Regional Ambassador for the Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity in Ireland to discuss the range of supports offered by the charity, the #MakeItVisible campaign and some of the fundraising events coming up in the next few months. The construction charity …

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Uncovering Hidden Inventory in Real Estate with Amanda Orson, Founder and CEO of Galleon 34:16

10M ago34:16

34:16

Have we all been ignoring opportunities to uncover inventory? Amanda Orson, Founder and CEO of Galleon, reveals the hidden potential in the real estate marketplace by exposing inventory not visible on the MLS. She shares insights on industry challenges and opportunities, and how technological advances are revolutionizing real estate transactions. A…

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Women In Construction Ireland 37:04

10M ago37:04

37:04

Joining host Carol Tallon on #BreakingGround on iProperty Radio this week is Joanne White, Founder of Women In Construction Ireland, a new independent consultancy organisation that promotes gender equality in the construction industry, to discuss the launch of the new organisation! Check out the site 👉 https://wici.ie/ *Breaking Ground is sponsored…

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Churn Prevention in Property Management with Lior Abramovich, Co-founder and CEO of Blanket 45:59

10M ago45:59

45:59

I'm super excited for this episode's guest, Lior Abramovich, co-founder and CEO of Blanket. Blanket is a property retention platform, designed to help property managers reduce churn and better inform owners. Discover how Blanket launched to immediate acclaim and rapidly assembled a team driven by a shared mission. Lior outlines the dual aspects of …

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The Future of Venture Capital in Proptech with Nima Wedlake, Managing Director at Thomvest Ventures 44:49

10M ago44:49

44:49

He's back! Nima Wedlake, Managing Director at ThomVest Ventures, about the current state of Proptech and the themes he is tracking for 2024. We focused on an essay Nima penned, covering several topics including control point software, AI's impact on construction productivity, and the rise of home services businesses. Nima discusses the challenges a…

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Modern Deal Coordination for Agents with Vijay Gopalswamy, Founder and CEO of Trackxi 31:57

10M ago31:57

31:57

This episode is focused on tech providing the means to execute the basics, at a high level, for real estate agents, teams, and brokerages. Vijay Gopalswamy, founder and CEO of Traxy, a deal-tracking tool for real estate professionals, shares his story of why he started Trackxi due to a void in the market for a great transaction coordinating platfor…

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Greener, Smarter Buildings with Jean-Simon Venne, CTO and Co-founder at BrainBox AI 36:23

10M ago36:23

36:23

More about BrainBox AI and Jean-Simon Founded in 2017, BrainBox AI was created to address two critical issues currently facing the built environment: carbon emissions and energy consumption. As innovators in the decarbonization movement, BrainBox AI’s game-changing HVAC technology leverages AI to make buildings smarter, greener, and more efficient.…

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Busting Real Estate Data Myths with Mike Simonsen, President of Altos Research 46:09

11M ago46:09

46:09

Mike Simonsen, President of Altos Research, joins Tech Nest today to discuss real estate data and some of the myths around mortgage rate lock-ins. Altos Research offers local and national real estate data to financial institutions, real estate pros, and investors. Simonsen reveals that the lock-in effect started in 2014, not 2022, due to falling mo…

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Building an International Home Search Portal with Chet Kittleson, Co-founder and CEO of Far Homes 39:26

11M ago39:26

39:26

Chet Kittleson, Co-founder and CEO of Far Homes, shares how the company is simplifying international home buying. Born from the pandemic's remote work trend, Far Homes helps people buy and sell homes abroad, starting with Mexico. They offer a thorough real estate search platform, connect buyers with local agents, and focus on high-demand markets li…

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