You can now browse through some of the most cutting-edge real estate technology startups, take a peak at the link below: List of Y Combinator Real Estate StartupsY Combinator is probably one of the more well known early-stage VC's based in Silicon Valley and they've invested in many different real estate technology startups.Some notable mentions:https://www.openlistings.co/ (transact real estate w/o an agent)www.shittylistings.com (data-driven list of distressed properties)https://www.statwing.com/ (advanced real estate data analysis made easy)http://www.rentobo.com/ (free online rental management)--What real estate startups are you currently watching and where do you forsee opportunity to combine tech with real estate?

Average from the statistics I have read are between 60 & 90 days on market.

Average from the statistics I have read are between 60 & 90 days on market.

This is not to be be disparaging, but statistics show those who have no "skin in the game" are more likely to abandon the enterprise if things turn difficult. 

While the Missouri side of the region is flooded with investors, the Metro East is a well-kept secret…until now.The Metro East is the second largest urban area in Illinois after the Chicago metropolitan area and, as of the 2000 census, the population of the Metro East statistical area is 599,845 residents, a figure that has risen above 700,000 in 2010.

I dislike math, and statistics, and coding, but I can have a great time structuring data.

…leads people to believe sex offenders are the only ones committing sex crimes, but statistics show the vast majority of sex crimes (between 87% and 96%) are committed by someone not on a publicly accessible registry.

(Caution: Sample size = 1 on this statistic... :))Have heard Toronto is similar (lineups and so on) - funniest was seeing people pay other people to line up to buy a home...truly crazy.This said - something alot of folks don't realize is just how land constricted Vancouver (downtown especially) is - it's not like so many cities in the US where you just continue to build outwards.

@Lesley Resnick Where are you finding statistics showing a longterm population shift away from cities to the suburbs and rural areas? 

Call Air BnB direct & see if they will share the statistics for Chicago winters.