Boxing an Empty Coat: 2024’s Rental Plateau and Utility Cost Hikes
It’s a good time to be a renter. It’s a bad time to be a home buyer. And it’s a…strange time to own or manage rental properties. Every January, we at Conservice build a snapshot of the rental industry and…
Future-Forward in 2024: Key Trends Reshaping Manufactured Housing
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…
Revolutionizing Energy Efficiency: The Power of HVAC Automation
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…
Making Seasons Bright: A Property Manager’s Guide to a Festive and Safe Holiday
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…
The ESG/ROI Connection: Create Value for Real Estate through Environmental, Social, and Governance Initiatives
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,…
Wisdom En Masse: Analyzing the NAA Pulse Survey
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…
Riding the Wave of Change: How Demographic Shifts Reshape Multifamily Housing
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…
Revitalizing Urban Landscapes: The Rise of Green Roofs and Living Walls
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…
Smart is Smarter – Why it Might be Time to Make Your Multifamily Property a Smart Building
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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Exploring the YoY Energy Price Hikes
Why Doing Everything Right Still Costs More First the lightning. Then the thunderclap. Right? The lightning. Over the last 18 months, AI, in all of its many and emerging forms, roared across the U.S. And while cultural and enterprise hesitance…
Onboard Is Now Conservice Internet Management
Since 2017, Onboard has been singularly focused on transforming how internet is delivered, supported, and monetized in the real estate industry. We’ve built a platform that simplifies bulk and non-bulk internet programs for owners, enhances the resident experience, and drives…
Senior Living Runs on Care (and Careful Utility Management)
Senior living operations exist for one main reason: to support residents. Every role, every process, and every decision ultimately serves people, not just systems. That focus is what makes the industry unique. And it’s also what makes operational strain show up more quickly when something falls out of balance.
The NOI Drain You Can’t See: How Utility Billing Errors Quietly Undermine Portfolio Performance
Identify and recover hidden utility billing errors that quietly drain NOI. Learn how a utility bill audit, automation, and expert review improve budget accuracy across multifamily and commercial portfolios.
Mid-Lease Enrollments: You’ve Signed a Bulk Internet Contract—Now What?
Signing an internet management contract is a big step forward. You’ve secured better pricing, guaranteed service levels, and one of the most in-demand amenities for your residents. But once the ink is dry, the real work begins: getting residents enrolled.
What the 2026 GRESB Updates Mean: Our Observations on the Key Shifts
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…
California AB1414: New Bulk Internet Opt-Out Law—What You Need to Know
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…
Built to Go the Distance: How Properties Achieve ENERGY STAR, LEED, and WELL Certifications
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…
Smart Waste & Water Analytics: The Next Cost-Cutting Frontier in Multifamily
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…
Your Utilities Might Be Lying to You.
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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