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…
Insulation: A Key to Green Construction and Achieving ESG Goals
Insulation has played a pivotal role in construction for millennia. Today, it stands at the forefront of green construction, offering a path to significant energy savings and helping buildings meet Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) objectives. This blog delves into…
Unveiling the Future: Insights from the 2024 IFRS Sustainability Symposium
Recently, the International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) hosted their second annual International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) Sustainability Symposium in New York City. The 2024 IFRS Sustainability Symposium saw a gathering of not only investors, corporations and their advisors, but also dozens of…
Ask an Expert with Ryan Nelson
Meet Ryan Nelson If change was thread, Ryan Nelson weaves tapestries. He’s an entrepreneur, sustainability enthusiast, and current industry leader in the practical implementation of ESG initiatives for the real estate industry. He serves as SVP & General Manager, ESG…
The Strategic Role of ESG
ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) isn’t your average boardroom buzzword. Contrary to recent politically-driven backlash, ESG is not a political tool. ESG is a framework used to evaluate or measure business strategy. It transcends political agendas to focus on the core…
Outsmart Utility Scams: Your Guide for Resident Protection
Scammers have gotten smarter. And utility scams in particular have become sneakily sophisticated, defrauding unsuspecting consumers of a staggering $239 million each year. In your role as community owner or manager, you’re positioned as the frontline defense tasked with the responsibility of safeguarding…
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Good Data In, Good Data Out: The Key To Turn Season
It’s that time of year again for student housing. Move-outs are piling up nearly as fast as move-ins and student housing operators and property teams have just a few short weeks to get it all sorted before the next wave…
Improving Resident Experience Through Connectivity: 4 Reasons Bulk Internet Actually Works
Multifamily owners and operators are rethinking how connectivity is delivered. Bulk internet programs are becoming an increasingly valuable solution.
Conflict in Iran Affects Utility Costs
The situation in Iran is already having measurable economic effects. While much of the attention has focused on geopolitical implications, the financial impact on consumers is becoming increasingly clear. At the time of this publication, U.S. consumers have absorbed an…
A Practical Way to Prioritize Climate Risk Across Your Portfolio [Rent at Risk: Part 3]
Climate risk analysis produces a long list of exposures across assets and markets, but it does not always produce a clear path forward. How should you leverage and prioritize available data?
Utility University: March 2026
Utility costs are rising but this isn’t just another temporary spike. From increasing energy demand to the growing role of internet as essential infrastructure, the utility landscape is evolving fast. Here’s what property teams need to know to stay ahead.
The ROAD to Housing Act: What It Means for Supply, Renters, and Operators
The Senate passed the ROAD to Housing Act on March 12 with an 89-10 vote. That kind of margin is rare, especially for something as complex as housing policy. On paper, that kind of support should signal momentum. In reality, it highlights something more interesting.
What 650 Property Audits Revealed About Utility Rate Misalignment
Most utility bills are treated as a given. They arrive, they’re processed, and they’re paid. In some cases, they’re allocated or passed through to residents, but structurally, they are rarely questioned. Utilities tend to sit in the category of “fixed”…
The 8 Climate Hazards Multifamily Investors Should Be Screening For [Rent at Risk: Part 2]
Some hazards create gradual operational pressure. Others introduce the potential for sudden, high-impact loss events. Some are widespread across nearly every region. Others are highly concentrated geographically but carry larger financial consequences when they occur. Understanding those differences is critical when screening portfolios. Because not all climate hazards carry the same implications for multifamily performance.
Vacant Cost Recovery (VCR): The Complete 2026 Guide
Utility billing doesn’t always line up cleanly with move-ins and move-outs. When it doesn’t, properties often end up covering costs that belong to residents. This article walks through how Vacant Cost Recovery helps catch those gaps and recover what would otherwise be lost.
New Rules. Same Old Trash. Ask an Expert with Tedd Schonsheck
Meet Tedd Schonsheck: Waste strategist. Former Army officer. Recovering retail executive. Now, he’s one of the people dedicated to making sure trash actually works for property owners and managers.
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