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Hail and Its Impact on Property Owners

By William Bailey | October 4, 2023

Smells like rain… Extreme weather events are becoming more frequent. It’s not a fun fact, but it is a measurable phenomena all over the world. And everyone, from the real estate insurance industry to PropTech innovators and regulatory watchdogs are…

The Massachusetts Green Bank: An Empty Office Precedent for the U.S.?

By William Bailey | September 26, 2023

“Use it up. Wear it out. Make it do or do without.” A classic from the Great Depression, and the heart and soul of the Massachusetts Community Climate Bank, or “Green Bank” as it is more widely understood. At the…

Your BPS Blueprint: A Guide to Emerging Building Performance Standards

By William Bailey | August 30, 2023

You hear “greenhouse gas emissions” and you think…what? “Cars,” certainly. “Industry,” probably. “Agriculture” generally, and “cows” tragically. It might surprise you, then, to find out that a major portion of our nation’s contributions to global greenhouse gas emissions come from…

Summer Utility Guide – Supporting Residents and Your Company During Heatwaves

By Lauren Bevilacqua | August 3, 2023

Can you feel it?  The scorching of summer heat? Record-breaking heat waves well above the three-digit mark are permeating the United States, our sidewalks sizzling like bacon in a frying pan. Extreme heat events are no longer a distant rarity, but…

“Eco-Renters” Are Highly Desirable – Here’s 5 Ways to Attract Them

By William Bailey | July 18, 2023

Quick question: What are the top features potential renters look for in a new home? If your answer begins with must-haves like the “right location” or “number of bedrooms,” you’d be right more often than wrong. But you may be surprised…

2023’s Key NAA Apartmentalize Takeaway

By William Bailey | July 5, 2023

Centralization. Google it as a business intelligence concept in 2023, and you’ll see a search engine results page with as many different definitions as there are entries. In the property management space, it’s joined its cousins “innovation,” “automation,” and “AI-assisted”…

Slowing Pains After Growing Pains—Managing the Single Family Downturn

By William Bailey | May 9, 2023

What goes up must come down, right? And for the single family industry in 2023, the coming down looks imminent. After several years of 15–18% annual growth, several forecasts are predicting just single-digit growth for single family housing in 2023.…

Friend or Foe? Build-for-Rent’s Place in the Real Estate Market

By Lauren Bevilacqua | May 1, 2023

Build-for-rent has entered the chat. Well, the term originated in 2010, but it’s a hot topic amongst single family stakeholders at the moment. The concept of build-to-rent has been around for decades, but it’s gained significant momentum in recent years…

A Student Housing Snapshot – Your Spring Breakthrough Before Turn

By Lauren Bevilacqua | March 21, 2023

Recession who? The Student Housing industry is thriving. Good news! While inflation and rising interest rates have modestly slowed down the new development pipeline, student housing rent is healthy and demand just reached a record high at the end of…

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RUBS Utility Billing vs. Submetering: A Decision Guide

By Lauren Bevilacqua | July 14, 2026

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

By William Bailey | July 2, 2026

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

By Lauren Bevilacqua | June 30, 2026

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

By Kellianne Gammill | June 11, 2026

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

By Denver Hollingsworth | June 9, 2026

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

By Kellianne Gammill | May 22, 2026

Stay ahead of 2026 building performance standards like Local Law 97. Track city deadlines, understand penalties, upgrade properties, and take action to stay compliant.

Good Data In, Good Data Out: The Key To Turn Season

By Kellianne Gammill | May 14, 2026

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

By Denver Hollingsworth | May 7, 2026

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

By Kellianne Gammill | April 28, 2026

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]

By Jack Davis | April 16, 2026

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?

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