Tech: Page 7
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RealPage acquires Knock CRM
The acquisition allows RealPage to deliver a front-office platform that supports centralized leasing.
By Leslie Shaver • Oct. 5, 2022 -
Fogelman bulks up its tech team
The Tennessee-based firm has promoted a long-time staffer and brought in a new hire to advance its technology infrastructure.
By Leslie Shaver • Oct. 3, 2022 -
This small firm aims to manage 75,000 units in the next 2 years
Virginia-based Middleburg Communities is aggressively pursuing other property management firms.
By Leslie Shaver • Oct. 3, 2022 -
September roundup: new multifamily products
New offerings include wine cooler drawers, on-site health care services and more.
By Mary Salmonsen • Sept. 28, 2022 -
Q&A
Phoenix operator uses AI to save more than 3,000 employee hours
Artificial intelligence helped this workforce manager find efficiencies without cutting jobs.
By Leslie Shaver • Sept. 27, 2022 -
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT
Demand on the rise for electric vehicle charging at multifamily properties
EV adoption will accelerate next year thanks to new tax credits and expanding options from automakers. Are your properties ready?
By Mary Salmonsen • Sept. 20, 2022 -
SFR manager Poplar Homes enters the apartment business
By acquiring 33 Realty’s property management arm, the Cupertino, California-based proptech company grows geographically.
By Leslie Shaver • Sept. 19, 2022 -
Greystar veteran Stephanie Fuhrman joins Entrata
The proptech provider, which recently entered Canada, also hired execs who have worked at Yardi and RealPage.
By Leslie Shaver • Sept. 15, 2022 -
Even with record occupancies, most student turns go smoothly this year
Many operators have applied lessons learned during the pandemic to make the process successful as students return in force to off-campus housing.
By Leslie Shaver • Sept. 12, 2022 -
FirstService Residential signs 1,350 units in New York City
The buildings’ new management will include energy-efficiency consulting with a focus on decarbonization.
By Mary Salmonsen • Sept. 12, 2022 -
PROJECT SPOTLIGHT
Workforce studio units open in San Francisco’s Tenderloin
The 240-unit TL Residences features an array of sustainable technologies and transformable walls and furniture.
By Mary Salmonsen • Sept. 2, 2022 -
FTC sues online listing service Roomster for defrauding customers
The suit alleges Roomster and its executives bought fake reviews and failed to verify listings.
By Mary Salmonsen • Aug. 31, 2022 -
Q&A
How one owner incorporates business intel to enhance portfolio management
Florida-based Beacon Real Estate Group invests in technology that helps it work with operators.
By Leslie Shaver • Aug. 29, 2022 -
PRODUCTS
August Roundup: New multifamily products
New offerings include flooring, showerheads and ductless mini-split systems.
By Mary Salmonsen • Aug. 25, 2022 -
Katerra factory buyer acquires PA facility, targets multifamily construction
Volumetric Building’s new factory will serve major markets in the Northeast, such as Philadelphia, New York City and Washington, D.C.
By Sebastian Obando • Aug. 11, 2022 -
Local businesses, volunteer opportunities matter to renters
While the apartment industry has been engaged in the amenity wars over the past decade, neighborhoods still matter a lot.
By Leslie Shaver • Aug. 8, 2022 -
July roundup: New multifamily products
New offerings include brick facades and smart automation.
By Mary Salmonsen • July 27, 2022 -
Sponsored by Rent Manager
Self-showing technology is the new age of leasing
We’re in a new era of leasing. Start alleviating pressure from your staff and place more responsibility on prospects.
By Sam Shannon • July 25, 2022 -
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT
As e-commerce booms, managers boost package infrastructure
Dedicated rooms and delivery services help reduce the burden on on-site staffers.
By Leslie Shaver • July 19, 2022 -
Managers brace for Amazon package deluge
Prime Day orders accounted for 2% of deliveries arriving at apartment properties in 2021, but that number could grow this year.
By Leslie Shaver • July 14, 2022 -
June roundup: New multifamily products
The list includes products unveiled at last week’s Apartmentalize conference.
By Mary Salmonsen • June 29, 2022 -
Q&A
How rising cap rates could put pressure on managers
Owners could expect more from their managers as rapid property appreciation declines.
By Leslie Shaver • June 15, 2022 -
Q&A
Squeezing efficiency out of single-family rentals
After rapid growth over the past couple of years, Pure still sees consolidation opportunities through technology.
By Leslie Shaver • June 13, 2022 -
Sponsored by CSG Forte
Are you sure tenants’ payment data is secure?
With current rent prices, protecting tenants’ digital payments data is more important than ever.
June 13, 2022 -
Pure makes a play for institutional investors, looks for more acquisitions
The company expects to operate in 25 states by the end of the year and recently closed a $50 million financing round.
By Leslie Shaver • May 25, 2022