Tech Bytes: A new look (and board) for Lone Wolf; KW sues Inside RE
Lone Wolf updates brand, debuts proptech advisory board; meanwhile, KW calls foul on Inside RE's BoldTrail brand, plus news from RealReports, Block Renovation.
January 22, 2025
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How technology drives the industry, and the innovators who are pushing it forward.
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