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The 2026 NAHB International Builders’ Show (IBS) in Orlando brought together building professionals and exhibitors from around the world. As a custom software partner for PropTech and ConTech, we attended to spot the technological shifts shaping the industry. The takeaway: the sector is rapidly modernizing, moving from fragmented tools toward unified tech ecosystems that drive efficiency and scale.

In 2026, PropTech is no longer experimental. For most owners, operators, and investors, technology isn’t something you pilot — it’s core infrastructure. The shift is visible in both numbers and behavior. The global PropTech market is expected to grow from ~$34.4B in 2025 to ~$40.4B in 2026, with a projected ~17% CAGR through 2035. But growth alone doesn’t explain what’s happening.

Artificial Intelligence in real estate is no longer a future concept or a conference buzzword. It’s already reshaping how properties are leased, managed, valued, and invested in — often quietly, behind the scenes, inside operational workflows. Over the past months, ORIL has been hosting conversations with founders, CEOs, operators, and technology leaders on the Innovation Blueprint podcast, discussing how AI is actually being used in PropTech today. Not hypotheticals. Not hype.

Fee transparency in rental listings is no longer a design or disclosure detail, but a regulatory and commercial requirement for real estate and PropTech platforms. Recent FTC enforcement actions and accelerating state legislation now say that pricing logic must be explainable, consistent, and defensible across every channel where rent is shown. Real estate companies using listing platforms, PMS tools, marketplaces, or leasing experiences now need to update their sites and comply with the new regulation.

ORIL has become a member of the Real Estate Technology & Transformation Center (RETTC) and the National Multifamily Housing Council (NMHC). This membership reflects our commitment to leveraging technology to improve housing solutions, property management, and community development.

Ten years ago, ORIL entered the market with a belief that technology could — and should — do more. We envisioned software that tackles real-world challenges, supports real people and businesses. A decade later, ORIL stands as a trusted PropTech development partner with global experience, a strong technical backbone, and an ever-growing passion for innovation.

In design, time has always been more than just a resource — it’s a key metric of competitiveness, and today, it matters more than ever. With generative AI accelerating every phase of product development, the stakes are rising fast, triggering a sharp rise in demand for AI-driven design tools. According to Precedence Research, the global generative AI in design market is projected to grow from $741.11 million in 2024 to over $13.9 billion by 2034, expanding at a CAGR of 34.11%.

In today’s digital marketplace, user attention is fleeting. Every app, platform, or software solution is battling for a few moments of engagement. But what makes users stay? What transforms first-time visitors into loyal customers and vocal brand advocates? The answer lies in emotion. While usability and functionality lay the foundation, it’s emotional connection that sets great products apart. Emotional design transforms software into something users relate to—something they remember.

In a $4.5 trillion industry where data dictates market moves, real estate professionals can no longer afford to rely on gut instinct. That’s why APIs have become essential tools, automating transactions, refining property valuations, and delivering real-time market intelligence. But which ones are making the biggest impact, and what sets them apart? This article some of the most advanced real estate APIs, what makes them different, and the trends shaping the future. Read on to stay updated. Read on.

ORIL, a custom software development company, is proud to announce its official membership in the US PropTech Council, a leading nonprofit organization dedicated to innovation, research, and education in the PropTech and real estate industries. This partnership underscores ORIL’s commitment to advancing technology in real estate and marks a significant step in its mission to drive digital transformation.