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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 pride at the finish line wasn’t about speed. It was about commitment, preparation, and the…

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 this: EPA-backed studies estimate that residential water leaks waste up to 10% of all usage,…

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 take inaccurate data at face value. The challenge isn’t a lack of effort; it’s the…

When you think rent regulation, you probably think of rent caps. Or eviction protections. Maybe vacancy control. But it’s 2025, ladies and gentlemen, and in the confusing and ever-expanding web of the regulatory environment, rent control frameworks have continued to expand to regulate and restrict the ways property owners can collect and manage everything from…

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 is beginning. This time, it’s quieter, subtler, and found on the page of a bill:…

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 my own workflow. But do not fret, I work with the real Utility Experts who…

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 confusing meter readings, and never spent time tracking paperwork. That’s not luck. That’s intention. And…

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 a little different. Congress is now signaling strong bipartisan support to keep ENERGY STAR funded for…