The SMART, Successful Path to Sustainability
Isn’t it odd that annual goals have been around for thousands of years, but we still struggle to accomplish them? Sustainability initiatives are no different, with roughly 96% of sustainability programs failing! So, what can we do? How can we change the…
The Rippling Effects of Waste Labor Shortages
Like many industries, waste haulers are still experiencing COVID-19-related difficulties, primarily the effects of labor shortages. Shortages were a problem before the pandemic began, and it has only been exacerbated. Labor shortages mean that service levels have been difficult for…
6 Money-Saving Tips for Multifamily Property Owners
If you are a multifamily property owner, there’s a lot you need to do for things to run smoothly. Ensuring your units are full and maintaining happy tenants is only part of your job. On the business end of things,…
New Changes to Credit Score Reporting for Multifamily Housing
Credit scores are an integral part of everyone’s financial life. A good credit score can unlock savings and other financial benefits, like low interest rates and more favorable terms. Because timely rent payments are not traditionally reported to credit agencies,…
Why Vacant Cost Recovery is Important
Communities often bill their residents for various utility charges like water, sewer, and trash. However, there are two utilities that residents are typically required to set up in their own name with the local utility provider: electric and gas. What…
3 Ways Retail Operators Reduce Their Utility Expenses
In today’s economic climate, it’s becoming glaringly evident that retailers need to save money to make money. While there may seem like endless avenues to explore when looking to cut operating costs, there is one often overlooked: Utilities. Utilities are…
5 Things You’re Doing Wrong With Your Multifamily Utilities
Running a multifamily community is no easy task, and when you have multiple communities to manage it becomes even more difficult. As such, it’s natural that you would stick to tried and true practices whenever possible. However, times evolve, laws…
How to Use RUBS to Improve Utility Cost Recovery
If your property isn’t equipped with submeters, you might be wondering how to fairly charge your residents for utilities. RUBS uses the property’s shared utility expenses to calculate resident charges using a predetermined formula. What Does RUBS Stand For? RUBS…
Minimize Risk, Increase Your Bottom Line
Multifamily property owners are tasked with managing regulatory compliance in a multitude of ways; evictions, landlord and tenant laws, fair housing, and data security and privacy, just to name a few. So, it comes as no surprise to hear that…
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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.
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”…
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