Proptech Pulse: Making Sense of Real Estate's Biggest Consolidations with Craig McClelland
Proptech PulseShow Notes
In this essential episode of PropTech Pulse, host Kyle Hunter welcomes Craig McClelland, a 25-year real estate veteran who has operated at every level of the industry—from independent brokerage owner to national corporate leader, mortgage servicing rights portfolio manager, and active PropTech investor. McClelland brings rare 360-degree visibility into how technology, capital, and operational strategy converge to reshape residential real estate. The conversation addresses urgent questions fac...
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