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Exploring the YoY Energy Price Hikes

By William Bailey | February 4, 2026

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

By Lauren Bevilacqua | February 2, 2026

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…

The NOI Drain You Can’t See: How Utility Billing Errors Quietly Undermine Portfolio Performance

By Kellianne Gammill | January 16, 2026

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?

By Mike Doucette | January 15, 2026

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

By Nicola Helfert | November 5, 2025

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

By Savannah Doctor | November 3, 2025

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

By Kellianne Gammill | October 23, 2025

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

By Kellianne Gammill | October 21, 2025

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.

By Lauren Bevilacqua | October 20, 2025

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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How to Streamline Invoice Processing & Auditing

By Lauren Bevilacqua | August 7, 2026

Utility bills have a lot to say. They can tell you where costs are climbing and where usage looks unusual. They can point to a provider error before it hits your bottom line. And across hundreds or thousands of accounts,…

Ask An Expert with Sustainability Expert, Sandra Closson

By Lauren Bevilacqua | July 20, 2026

Meet Sandra Closson Some people see spreadsheets full of utility data. Sandra sees a story about how a building operates and where it can improve. With nearly three decades of professional experience and 17 years in sustainability, Sandra has built…

The Next Chapter of Single Family Operations

By Lauren Bevilacqua | July 16, 2026

At some point “more” stops being the answer. The single family industry has spent the last decade defining success as growth. Build new properties, acquire existing properties, attract institutional investment, repeat. Portfolios grew from hundreds of homes to thousands. “More”…

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…

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