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    July 2024 roundup: New multifamily products

    A host of new offerings were on display at the NAA’s recent Apartmentalize Conference.

    By • July 24, 2024
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    Proptech funding drops 14.3%

    Ninety-one percent of tech firms anticipate raising capital, and 45% expect that to happen in the next 10 to 12 months.

    By • July 9, 2024
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    Q&A

    Denver-based operator uses its smaller size as an advantage

    The CEO of Atlas Real Estate said his company “out-locals” national players while still investing in technology.

    By • July 9, 2024
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    RealPage breaks silence on antitrust allegations

    Amid dozens of lawsuits and a DOJ investigation, the company issued a statement to correct what it said are factual inaccuracies around its revenue management software.

    By • June 27, 2024
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    Apartmentalize 2024

    How centralization changes employees’ career paths

    Companies like Equity Residential are placing a greater focus on competencies that can apply across roles.

    By • June 27, 2024
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    Inside a Dallas developer’s plan for 2,000 starts this year

    The president of Leon Capital Group’s multifamily division sees an opportunity to deliver new apartments into rent growth.

    By • June 20, 2024
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    Staff matters, new survey of 400,000 online reviews says

    More than 60% of positive property reviews — and 18% of negative ones — make mention of on-site teams, according to an AI-powered study.

    By • June 6, 2024
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    PRODUCTS

    May 2024 roundup: New multifamily products

    Payment management and resident tech support are among the new services available this spring.

    By • May 29, 2024
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    REITs beat expectations in Q1

    Strong occupancy and resident retention set the stage for outperformance.

    By • May 23, 2024
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    REIT Report

    UDR plans to back off of high occupancy to boost rents

    Despite solid results, the REIT isn’t raising its full-year guidance.

    By • May 13, 2024
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    Q&A

    Carleton Management Services’ new CEO sees a path for midsize firms

    As operators go through a period of consolidation, Tasha Krawiec says some owners prefer smaller firms.

    By • May 6, 2024
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    REIT Report

    EQR continues trend of record-low turnover

    The REIT’s expenses rose only 1.3% thanks to lower maintenance and utility costs.

    By • May 1, 2024
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    Q&A

    ‘Synthetic’ fraud is on the rise. Are you prepared?

    Criminals are using identities composed of a mix of real and fake information to get past traditional detection methods, according to a new report.

    By • April 30, 2024
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    PRODUCTS

    April 2024 roundup: New multifamily products

    Offerings this month range from an AI-powered maintenance management platform to vacuum-insulated window glass.

    By • April 24, 2024
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    The secret to affordable EV charging in multifamily buildings? Intelligent electrical load management

    With the right tools and technology, it’s possible to add a substantial number of EV chargers to multifamily residential properties without the need for expensive electrical upgrades.

    April 22, 2024
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    Rising rental fraud comes at a cost for property managers

    Falsified applications have reduced income or increased expenses by at least 10% for most operators, according to a new report.

    By • April 9, 2024
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    Nearly half of renters still pay by check

    A new report says that ACH payments are the top choice when it comes to electronic options.

    By • April 3, 2024
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    PRODUCTS

    March 2024 roundup: New multifamily products

    Offerings this month include exterior finishes, keyless locks and sinks made of recycled materials.

    By • March 27, 2024
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    Report: DOJ opens criminal probe into RealPage, multiple landlords

    The Justice Department also has an ongoing civil investigation into the data and software provider.

    By • March 25, 2024
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    Q&A

    How operators can use big data

    A framework for analyzing disparate data sets can help providers notice and take advantage of patterns, according to a tech consultant.

    By • March 14, 2024
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    FTC, DOJ argue against dismissal of Yardi antitrust case

    The agencies contend that competitors must not agree to advertised list prices, even if actual rents vary from that starting point. 

    By • March 8, 2024
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    Arizona AG sues RealPage, multiple landlords

    The state alleges that the firm’s revenue management software compiles competitively sensitive lease data on pricing and occupancy.

    By • March 4, 2024
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    PRODUCTS

    February 2024 roundup: New multifamily products

    Offerings this month include items featured at the International Builders’ Show and Kitchen and Bath Industry Show in Las Vegas.

    By • Feb. 28, 2024
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    How multifamily pros can use generative AI wisely

    Before deploying these tools, users should have an understanding of what they can and can’t do — and how they might not work as expected.

    By • Feb. 28, 2024
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    5 ways AI is transforming the apartment industry

    Both predictive and generative tools have seen applications in leasing, marketing and data analysis.

    By • Feb. 14, 2024