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Reimagining Internet in Single Family Rentals: A Smarter, Simpler Approach

By Savannah Doctor | July 22, 2025

As institutional Single Family Rental (SFR) portfolios grow, so does the complexity of managing them. From utilities and maintenance to compliance and resident services, operators are being asked to do more, often with tighter margins and fewer people. At Conservice, we’ve…

Ask an Expert with Michelle Winters

By McKay Luu | July 21, 2025

Meet Michelle Winters ESG translator. Risk mitigator. Vice President of ESG Sales at Conservice. Michelle doesn’t think of herself as a salesperson-and that’s kind of the point. With over a decade of experience helping companies build responsible, resilient strategies that…

Utilities Need a Seat at Your Next Budget Meeting

By Lauren Bevilacqua | July 18, 2025

Budget season is here, and while teams are taking a closer look at every line on the P&L, utilities often get reduced to a simple percentage increase and treated as if costs are predictable. It’s a risky assumption. Utilities impact NOI,…

Ask an Expert with Tiffany Bergsjo

By McKay Luu | June 30, 2025

Meet Tiffany Bergsjo In honor of our 25th anniversary, we are celebrating our most tenured Utility Expert: Tiffany Bergsjo. As Director of Engineering, she’s been part of Conservice since nearly the beginning, joining in August 2003. From coding in the first office with…

NAA Apartmentalize 2025 Debrief: How BTR, AI, and ESG Are Reshaping Multifamily

By William Bailey | June 27, 2025

Each year, NAA Apartmentalize is split down the middle into two loud worlds: the vendor floor and the breakout sessions. On the vendor floor, you’ll be confronted by everything from rent optimization platforms to emotional support duck registration tools. It’s…

Watt’s Next: AI and the Future of Multifamily Energy Management

By Kellianne Gammill | May 30, 2025

In the fast-evolving world of multifamily housing, AI isn’t just for chatbots and leasing automation anymore. It’s flipping the switch on a critical area of operational efficiency: energy management. We’ve already discussed how AI supports centralization in leasing, maintenance, marketing, and resident experience.…

Utility & Operations Trends to Watch: Insights from Conservice Connect Multifamily

By Lauren Bevilacqua | May 29, 2025

Compliance updates. NOI pressure. Cathedral thinking.  Doesn’t sound like lively dinner table conversation. But if you’re a multifamily owner or operator, these topics are high on your priority list and were discussed at length in sessions, over meals, and during…

Ask an Expert with Larry Furr

By Savannah Doctor | May 27, 2025

Meet Larry Furr At Onboard, Conservice’s bulk internet management solution, delivering seamless, connected living experiences starts with the right technology-and the right leadership behind it. That’s where Larry Furr comes in. As Senior Vice President of Product, Larry has been…

From Scores to Standards: ESPM’s Growing Impact on Compliance

By Kellianne Gammill | May 27, 2025

ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager (ESPM), the a benchmarking platform, is more than just a tracking tool—it’s a compliance essential. In this episode, we unpack how ESPM compares your properties to peers nationwide, offers real-time efficiency insights, and plays a growing…

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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…

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.

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