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Industry InterviewAugust 27, 20265 min read

Troy Palmquist on Building HomeCode Reviews →

Real estate agents spend thousands on technology based on sales demos and forum chatter. Troy Palmquist built HomeCode Reviews to fix that. We asked him why.

Back Office OperationsMay 1, 20267 min read

The Real Cost of a Brokerage Back Office in 2026 →

Most brokerages don't know what their back office actually costs. We break down the real numbers: software, staff, compliance, errors, and show where the money goes.

Profile2025

Pierre Calzadilla, Upfront — Real Estate Finance (Hispanic Wealth Project) →

A profile of Upfront co-founder Pierre Calzadilla, drawing on his 20+ years in proptech (Trulia, RealScout, and beyond) to explain why he's building an agent-first financial platform. The piece dives into Upfront's mission of transparency, lower fees, and equitable financial access, with particular focus on underrepresented communities in real estate.

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