Remember the hype? There was plenty of it. When Apple released the first iPad a little more than a year ago I was skeptical of how this new toy would change the world. Even though I have been an enthusiastic user (evangelist) of Apple Computer since 1986, I assumed this was another consumer oriented product.  [...]

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BrightDoor is proud to offer a weekly e-briefing for our clients and colleagues. Entitled “Monday’s First Cup”, this email provides links to fresh information on topics surrounding real estate, marketing and technology. A sample of this week’s e-briefing can be previewed here: Monday’s First Cup for April 29, 2011 If you’re not already a subscriber [...]

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The real estate listings and search site Zillow.com has filed it’s S-1 in anticipation of a public offering. Another great sign that the investor community and Wall Street are starting to see value in the real estate technology segment. TechCrunch article on the Zillow.com IPO.

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Taking the collective feedback from both current clients and prospects, it appears that the storm clouds are finally beginning to lift around the Amenity and Resort segments of real estate. We’ve received very encouraging feedback that sales are starting to rebound in many areas. Also, we’ve noticed a measurable uptick in interest from builders, developers [...]

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There might finally be some good news this year about the nation’s dismal housing market. Or, at least, the bad news could stop. See this article in the Journal.

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