Quantify Your Footprint: First Step to Solving the Climate Risk Puzzle
For real estate owners, grappling with climate risk can feel overwhelming. With unclear regulatory requirements, evolving market expectations, and shifting business realities, finding the best path forward is murky. So over the next several weeks, we’ll be leveraging our unique…
The Outsized Influence of Small Multifamily Properties
When you think of multifamily properties, the image that probably comes to mind is a towering high-rise or a sprawling apartment community with hundreds of units. And you’re not wrong. Publications like the Wall Street Journal and CRE Daily have highlighted the increasing trend…
Don’t Let RUBS Rub You the Wrong Way: Improve Utility Cost Recovery Without Submetering
Charging your residents for their utility consumption fairly isn’t just an ethical dilemma – it’s an economic one. Residents who pay for their consumption are more likely to reduce it, saving both property management and residents money. While submeters are…
Ask an Expert with Zach Beck
Meet Zach Beck “Fundamentally, I want everyone I work with to feel like they’re in a better spot after meeting me.” Experience is a key that unlocks every door, and when it comes to property management, he’s had first-hand experience…
Elevating ESG Strategies and Asset Value: The Impact of WELL at Scale
Breathe. Thrive. Transform. Buildings today must do more than simply exist. They are central to the sustainability of our communities and are called upon to align with Environment, Social, and Governance (ESG) frameworks. In a recent update, the WELL Building Standard version…
Understanding Submetering: Student Housing’s Guide to Fair Utility Distribution
Campus is alive with the end-of-year buzz. Students are cramming for finals, and student housing teams are gearing up for the Turn season hustle. As move-outs mark the start of summer, just a blink later, move-ins will be upon us.…
AI Supercharged: Powering Up Utilities for a High-Demand Future
Imagine a world where your light switch anticipates your needs, where electric grids learn and adapt in real time. This is not a glimpse into a distant future; this is today’s electric landscape, supercharged by Artificial Intelligence (AI). As the…
Ask an Expert with Jack Davis
Meet Jack Davis Introducing Jack Davis, our new VP of ESG Strategy. With nearly three decades working at the intersection of utilities and real estate, Jack has seen some things. A natural consultant and skilled problem solver, he has designed…
4 Common Mistakes to Avoid when Choosing Bulk Internet
Eighty-nine percent of renters cite high-speed internet access as one of the most important amenities they look for, with it ranking higher than garbage disposals, dishwashers, microwaves, and walk-in closets. In response to this growing demand, bulk internet deployment has become…
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5 Signs Your Telecom Strategy Needs An Update
Telecom has a funny way of becoming someone’s problem. A resident can’t get connected, so they call the onsite property team. A provider needs an answer, so someone digs through an old agreement. A renewal date appears on the calendar,…
How to Streamline Invoice Processing & Auditing
Utility bills have a lot to say. They can tell you where costs are climbing and where usage looks unusual. They can point to a provider error before it hits your bottom line. And across hundreds or thousands of accounts,…
Ask An Expert with Sustainability Expert, Sandra Closson
Meet Sandra Closson Some people see spreadsheets full of utility data. Sandra sees a story about how a building operates and where it can improve. With nearly three decades of professional experience and 17 years in sustainability, Sandra has built…
The Next Chapter of Single Family Operations
At some point “more” stops being the answer. The single family industry has spent the last decade defining success as growth. Build new properties, acquire existing properties, attract institutional investment, repeat. Portfolios grew from hundreds of homes to thousands. “More”…
RUBS Utility Billing vs. Submetering: A Decision Guide
RUBS Utility Billing vs. Submetering A Decision Gu | RSS.com TL;DR: Not every property gets to choose between RUBS and submetering – your building, budget, and state regulations all play a role. RUBS (Ratio Utility Billing System) is faster and…
NAA 2026 Debrief: AI Everywhere, Automation Under Pressure, and the Human Work of Multifamily
NAA 2026 Debrief: AI Everywhere, Automation Under | RSS.com Attending this year’s Apartmentalize (which was truly excellent, by the way), you couldn’t help but notice a contrast. On the one hand, the vendor floor was an absolute sea of AI…
Inside Multifamily with NAA President & CEO Bob Pinnegar
Inside Multifamily with NAA President & CEO Bob Pi | RSS.com Conservice’s Lauren Howard sits down with National Apartment Association President and CEO Bob Pinnegar to discuss the current state of the rental housing industry. From supply and affordability challenges…
Retain Residents Longer with Transparent, Fair Utility Billing
Improve resident retention with transparent utility billing. Build trust, increase resident satisfaction, reduce disputes, and support lease renewals with fair billing practices.
Power in Partnership: Building a Real Estate Tech Ecosystem That Works
More tech doesn’t always mean a better resident experience. The true potential lies not in individual tools, but in how they work together. From internet to access control, smart home tech to resident experience platforms, properties rely on a growing…
2026 Building Performance Standards Compliance by City
Stay ahead of 2026 building performance standards like Local Law 97. Track city deadlines, understand penalties, upgrade properties, and take action to stay compliant.
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