In this episode of Boardroom to Build Mode, we sit down with Bob Frady, founder of PropertyLens, to explore how AI and better data systems are reshaping the way people buy, insure, finance, and evaluate real estate.

After struggling to find reliable property risk information while purchasing his own home, Bob built PropertyLens to function like a “Carfax for houses” giving buyers, insurers, and financial institutions a clearer understanding of hidden risks before major decisions are made.

We dive into the challenges of fragmented property data, how AI helps surface the most important risks from thousands of data points, and why greater transparency could fundamentally change the future of real estate, insurance, and even building standards themselves.

Bob also shares insights into the growing role of climate risk, municipal responsibility, infrastructure resilience, and the tension between modernization and outdated building practices.

If you are interested in proptech, insurance innovation, AI driven risk analysis, or the future of real estate decision making, this conversation offers a fascinating look at where the industry is heading.

The Hidden Risks in Real Estate: How Better Data Changes Property Decisions

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