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The real estate industry has always been known for its traditional ways, but in recent years, technology has started to disrupt the way things are done. From virtual tours to online marketplaces, technology is transforming the real estate industry in exciting ways, making it more efficient and accessible for buyers and sellers alike.

One of the most significant impacts of technology on real estate is the rise of online marketplaces. Platforms like RE/MAX and Realtor.ca allow buyers to browse listings, schedule tours, all from the comfort of their own homes. This convenience has led to a rise in virtual home buying, with buyers sometimes purchasing properties sight unseen.

Another way technology is changing the game in real estate is through…

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Could you imagine paying more than $11,500 for a TV? A leading Canadian electronics retailer currently lists several models of 85-inch to 100-inch (215 cm to 254 cm) TVs from $12,000 to a cool $100,000. 

In the late 1930s, however, the equivalent of $11,500 today would buy you only a 12-inch (30 cm) screen. When the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC) started broadcasting in 1952, there were less than 150,000 TV sets in the country. Thirteen years later, 92% of Canadian homes had televisions–there were more TVs in homes than telephones or installed bathtubs.

There’s simply no comparison between the technology of TV’s golden age with the custom world of the latest TV technology. Along the way, we saw the birth of cable television, whose…

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blockchain technology

Blockchain technology is everywhere. It is in the banking system, in supply chain management, in high-tech enterprise security. Blockchain technology is also firmly implanted in the Canadian real estate market.

So, what role does blockchain, cryptocurrency, and all of the underlying technology play in the real estate sector anyway? Let’s explore!

How Blockchain Technology Can Help Improve Canada’s Real Estate Market

The first question many Canadians have is: What exactly is the blockchain?

Blockchain is an encrypted record-keeping system that stores data on a “block.” Every record is stored on a block and has a unique identifier. The blocks are linked together through a chain and must be synced to function…

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