The Dinosaurs Are Comfortable.

A state of real estate tech in 2026.

May 2026·9 min read·Veer Patel

A broker in Hanover sits in her driveway with buyers ready to sign — and her software 3 miles away. An essay on why Dotloop, Lone Wolf, and the rest of American transaction management stopped shipping a decade ago, why they're still profitable, and what comes for them next.

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