Let’s Talk LEDs: A Bright Future for Energy Efficiency
In the world of building innovation, retrofits are increasingly becoming the stars, and among these, LED lighting shines the brightest. As the global focus shifts towards energy efficiency and environmental stewardship, LED technology is stepping into the spotlight. With the gradual…
Ask an Expert with Jerry Davis
Meet Jerry Davis Multifamily wizard. Utilities whisperer. The Chief Sales Officer of the Conservice team dedicated to teaching America how great it is to let someone else handle utilities for you. He’s the point of Conservice’s spear, and as such, he has…
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…
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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,…
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
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
Under the right circumstances, pressure creates diamonds. In multifamily housing, today’s operating pressure may have the right circumstances for a similar transformation. Rising utility costs, tighter margins, and increased regulatory scrutiny are pushing property managers to uncover efficiencies they may…
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.
Climate Risk Is Now a Portfolio Allocation Question, Not a Reporting Exercise
A practical framework for screening climate risk in multifamily portfolios and identifying market and asset hotspots.
Keep the Heat On: Utility Assistance Resources for Property Teams This Winter
Record-breaking cold across the East is driving heating costs higher and putting pressure on residents and property teams alike.. Meanwhile, in our headquarters in Utah, we’re still scanning the mountains for snow (we’re not bitter). But across the country, winter…
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.
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