Unpacking the Top 10 Trends in Affordable Housing
7.3 million rental units short? Nope, that’s not a typo. The affordable housing crisis is here and demands urgent solutions. Jurisdictions across the country are racing to build more affordable homes and streamline development. Developers in the affordable housing space…
Read MoreAssess Your Physical Risks to Solve the Climate Risk Puzzle
With record-breaking high temperatures on the rise, real estate owners are facing very real climate risks that could negatively impact their portfolios. And with unclear regulatory requirements, evolving market expectations, and shifting business realities, it’s hard to know what your…
Read MoreNAA 2024 Key Insights: Resident Experience and Practical Centralization
Two feet into any NAA Apartementalize conference, and you begin to appreciate the SCALE of the multifamily industry. Dozens of breakouts, panels, and think tanks; hundreds of vendor booths with blazing signs; and thousands of souls from all corners of…
Read MoreQuantify Your Footprint: First Step to Solving the Climate Risk Puzzle
For real estate owners, grappling with climate risk can feel overwhelming. With unclear regulatory requirements, evolving market expectations, and shifting business realities, finding the best path forward is murky. So over the next several weeks, we’ll be leveraging our unique…
Read MoreThe Outsized Influence of Small Multifamily Properties
When you think of multifamily properties, the image that probably comes to mind is a towering high-rise or a sprawling apartment community with hundreds of units. And you’re not wrong. Publications like the Wall Street Journal and CRE Daily have highlighted the increasing trend…
Read MoreDon’t Let RUBS Rub You the Wrong Way: Improve Utility Cost Recovery Without Submetering
Charging your residents for their utility consumption fairly isn’t just an ethical dilemma – it’s an economic one. Residents who pay for their consumption are more likely to reduce it, saving both property management and residents money. While submeters are…
Read MoreElevating ESG Strategies and Asset Value: The Impact of WELL at Scale
Breathe. Thrive. Transform. Buildings today must do more than simply exist. They are central to the sustainability of our communities and are called upon to align with Environment, Social, and Governance (ESG) frameworks. In a recent update, the WELL Building Standard version…
Read MoreUnderstanding Submetering: Student Housing’s Guide to Fair Utility Distribution
Campus is alive with the end-of-year buzz. Students are cramming for finals, and student housing teams are gearing up for the Turn season hustle. As move-outs mark the start of summer, just a blink later, move-ins will be upon us.…
Read MoreAI Supercharged: Powering Up Utilities for a High-Demand Future
Imagine a world where your light switch anticipates your needs, where electric grids learn and adapt in real time. This is not a glimpse into a distant future; this is today’s electric landscape, supercharged by Artificial Intelligence (AI). As the…
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What the 2026 GRESB Updates Mean: Our Observations on the Key Shifts
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…
Read MoreCalifornia AB1414: New Bulk Internet Opt-Out Law—What You Need to Know
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…
Read MoreBuilt to Go the Distance: How Properties Achieve ENERGY STAR, LEED, and WELL Certifications
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…
Read MoreSmart Waste & Water Analytics: The Next Cost-Cutting Frontier in Multifamily
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…
Read MoreYour Utilities Might Be Lying to You.
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…
Read MoreThe First Bills Are In. Here’s What Early Utility Data Reveals About Student Housing
Move-in day has come and gone. The carpets are clean, the furniture is set, and the flood of parents and students with boxes and carts has finally slowed. For operators, the chaos of Turn is behind them. But another wave…
Read MoreMeet the New Goby Dashboard That Turns Sustainability Data Into Action
Conservice is excited to introduce a new dashboard for Goby, our sustainability and compliance platform. Goby has always helped real estate owners and operators manage utility and sustainability data across their portfolios. With this release, the platform now delivers insights faster,…
Read MoreUtility Data Centralization: Unlocking AI, Energy, and Sustainable Solutions
Let me tell you a secret. If you were to take over my computer at any given moment, you’d probably find 30 tabs, 10 apps, and a spreadsheet all open at once. I’ll admit it: I’m no expert at centralizing…
Read MoreThe Hidden Engine Driving Build-to-Rent in 2025
When the Smiths moved into a brand‑new rental home last spring, they didn’t just discover fresh flooring or smart thermostats; they stepped into a lifestyle shaped by seamless utility management. They never saw a bill go astray, never gawked at…
Read MoreENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager: What’s Really Happening and How to Protect Your Data
If you work in property management or sustainability, you’ve probably heard the headlines. Back in May, several news outlets reported that the federal ENERGY STAR program (including ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager) could be eliminated. The reality in August 2025 looks…
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