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Future-Forward in 2024: Key Trends Reshaping Manufactured Housing

By Lauren Bevilacqua | January 16, 2024

2024: The year manufactured homes rolls past ‘business as usual,’ parking right at the intersection of innovation and resilience. Here, amidst economic roller coasters, the industry stands as a near recession-proof class. The sector is now at the forefront of…

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Revolutionizing Energy Efficiency: The Power of HVAC Automation

By Karrah Krakovyak | December 20, 2023

When we consider the costs to run our homes and offices, energy bills invariably come to mind. The concern is well-founded, as Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) systems account for nearly half of a building’s energy usage, according to…

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Making Seasons Bright: A Property Manager’s Guide to a Festive and Safe Holiday

By Lauren Bevilacqua | December 18, 2023

All is calm, all is bright. So let’s keep it that way. The holiday season is upon us! It’s a time for joy, celebration, and creating warm memories with family and friends. But as the winter chill sets in and…

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The ESG/ROI Connection: Create Value for Real Estate through Environmental, Social, and Governance Initiatives

By Lauren Bevilacqua | December 5, 2023

ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) is reshaping the landscape of real estate investment, proving that smart business strategies align profit with planetary well-being. Despite facing criticisms for its perceived political leanings and questions about its direct impact on stock performance,…

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Wisdom En Masse: Analyzing the NAA Pulse Survey

By William Bailey | November 30, 2023

What happens when more than two thousand property management professionals share their insights, experiences, goals, and anxieties in one focused census?  You get the NAA Pulse Survey. At the end of August, National Apartment Association (NAA, a multifamily industry pillar for…

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Riding the Wave of Change: How Demographic Shifts Reshape Multifamily Housing

By Lauren Bevilacqua | November 16, 2023

The only constant is change. Ride the wave of change or…find yourself beneath it. As a business navigating choppy waters, understanding and adapting to change is not just a smart strategy – it’s a necessity. This is especially true in…

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Revitalizing Urban Landscapes: The Rise of Green Roofs and Living Walls

By Karrah Krakovyak | November 10, 2023

In a world that increasingly demands sustainable practices, property managers stand at the crossroads of expectation and innovation. This article marks the beginning of a series unraveling the layered benefits of retrofits, starting with the multifaceted advantages of green roofs…

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Smart is Smarter – Why it Might be Time to Make Your Multifamily Property a Smart Building

By Lauren Bevilacqua | October 23, 2023

Apartment communities might just outsmart your phone—the future isn’t on the horizon, it’s at your doorstep. The rise of artificial intelligence and automation technology is not confined merely to industries and workspaces. It has seamlessly found its way into our…

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The RISK OF RECESSION has…changed? Direction on the Pivot.

By William Bailey | October 20, 2023

Recession and interest rates. Interest rates and inflation. Rents flattening. Recession. Interest rates. That about sums up the last several months of headlines in the real estate industry. And for good reason. We’re definitely in a headwind economic climate, and…

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What the 2026 GRESB Updates Mean: Our Observations on the Key Shifts

By Nicola Helfert | November 5, 2025

Change is on the horizon. The 2026 GRESB Real Estate Standard marks a decisive move toward measurable, performance-based climate action. Rather than incremental adjustments, these updates focus attention on the issues that most directly shape long-term value and resilience. GRESB…

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California AB1414: New Bulk Internet Opt-Out Law—What You Need to Know

By Savannah Doctor | November 3, 2025

New Requirements Go Into Effect January 1, 2026 California has officially passed AB1414, a bill that changes how property owners and operators can offer bulk internet services to residents. Beginning January 1, 2026, property owners must allow residents the ability…

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Built to Go the Distance: How Properties Achieve ENERGY STAR, LEED, and WELL Certifications

By Kellianne Gammill | October 23, 2025

We recently held our first 5K for our team, and it got us thinking. We watched many of our Experts who hadn’t run in years (or ever) lace up, train for weeks, and push through on the big day. The…

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Smart Waste & Water Analytics: The Next Cost-Cutting Frontier in Multifamily

By Kellianne Gammill | October 21, 2025

In this economy, cost control is on everyone’s mind. And energy and payroll usually top the list for multifamily operators. But here’s the thing: water and waste are two of the fastest-growing, least-managed costs eating into margins every day. Consider…

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Your Utilities Might Be Lying to You.

By Lauren Bevilacqua | October 20, 2025

Preventing Losses from Errors, Theft, and Oversight. Utilities don’t always tell the whole truth. At least not without a little verification. Between billing errors, meter issues, and missed rate updates, it’s easy for even the most diligent property teams to…

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The First Bills Are In. Here’s What Early Utility Data Reveals About Student Housing

By Lauren Bevilacqua | September 18, 2025

Move-in day has come and gone. The carpets are clean, the furniture is set, and the flood of parents and students with boxes and carts has finally slowed. For operators, the chaos of Turn is behind them. But another wave…

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Meet the New Goby Dashboard That Turns Sustainability Data Into Action

By McKay Luu | September 15, 2025

Conservice is excited to introduce a new dashboard for Goby, our sustainability and compliance platform. Goby has always helped real estate owners and operators manage utility and sustainability data across their portfolios. With this release, the platform now delivers insights faster,…

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Utility Data Centralization: Unlocking AI, Energy, and Sustainable Solutions

By Kellianne Gammill | August 27, 2025

Let me tell you a secret. If you were to take over my computer at any given moment, you’d probably find 30 tabs, 10 apps, and a spreadsheet all open at once. I’ll admit it: I’m no expert at centralizing…

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The Hidden Engine Driving Build-to-Rent in 2025

By Lauren Bevilacqua | August 26, 2025

When the Smiths moved into a brand‑new rental home last spring, they didn’t just discover fresh flooring or smart thermostats; they stepped into a lifestyle shaped by seamless utility management. They never saw a bill go astray, never gawked at…

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ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager: What’s Really Happening and How to Protect Your Data

By Jack Davis | August 18, 2025

If you work in property management or sustainability, you’ve probably heard the headlines. Back in May, several news outlets reported that the federal ENERGY STAR program (including ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager) could be eliminated. The reality in August 2025 looks…

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