Last week I was in the midst of another "Connect" conference for real estate and technologists.

And what a week it was, reacquainting with past attendees, seeing the latest offerings of new technology companies and hearing what agents from across the country are experiencing.

Makes me think how lucky we are to live and work in the Bay Area. While I am working on another successful year my peers from other states are not having it so good.

A big take away from this year is how it seems the real estate industry while being "local" is evolving to a national and internationally influenced industry. Many of the new offerings reflect what is happening in Australia, London, Europe and even New Zealand. (There's your plug Alistair.)

Information and data are becoming more prevalent with bloggers and websites while syndication seems the popular movement of late. www.Trulia.com continues to provide new and interesting tools for agents and consumers alike.

Yes, I loved it and Yes, Brad ( www.Inman.com ) I will be back next year!! Oh, and Joel another great series of panelist for 'Bloggers Connect'. Thanks!!

Thanks for reading!! kglidewell@pacunion.com or http://www.SFLuxuryProperties.com