To create a truly smart building, connectivity has become the fifth utility. With 80% of mobile traffic starting and ending in a building, owners and managers depend on reliable cellular…
Blake MillerMay 12, 2020
Right now, no segment of the population generates more buzz than Generation Z. These 13-24 year olds will soon be the largest group of renters in the US. They are…
Blake MillerApril 7, 2020
As we approach nearly two decades of historic urban revival, some have claimed that the cities are stalling and the suburbs are back. Whether you believe that’s true or not,…
Blake MillerJuly 24, 2019
Yesterday, Sprint rolled out what is arguably the most reliable 5G network in the world. Starting in four cities—Atlanta, Houston, Dallas, and Homebase’s hometown of Kansas City—Sprint 5G will extend…
Blake MillerMay 31, 2019
Security is one of the largest factors in a renter’s decision on choosing an apartment. Study after study after study has shown that residents value security amenities over almost everything…
Blake MillerMay 7, 2019
There’s an all-out amenities war raging in the multifamily industry. Apartments, condos, and even student housing communities are trying to provide a hotel-like experience for residents. Multifamily companies are taking…
Blake MillerFebruary 13, 2019
As rent everywhere continues to rise – especially in the world’s most desirable cities – entrepreneurs are getting creative with alternative living models. They go by many names: coliving, roommate houses,…
Blake MillerJanuary 31, 2019
Smart buildings are full of impressive hardware and software, but their real value comes from data. Buildings and their occupants generate enormous amounts of data, and thanks to IoT-powered smart…
Blake MillerJanuary 25, 2019
2018 was a strong year for commercial real estate, especially in multifamily. There are more renters than at any time in 50 years, PropTech became a venture capital darling, and…
Blake MillerJanuary 4, 2019
Real estate technology, also known as PropTech, has officially hit the mainstream. According to VentureScanner, investment in PropTech grew 63% in 2017 to over $12 billion. Companies big and small…
Blake MillerDecember 21, 2018
The Future of Transportation is bright, but still a bit murky. The private and public sectors are scrambling to answer today’s mobility challenges while planning for the demands of tomorrow.…
Blake MillerDecember 14, 2018
This is Part Two of a three-part series called Multifamily and the Future of Transportation. Read Part 1 City Club Apartments (CCA), a multifamily developer from Detroit, Michigan, recently finalized plans…
Blake MillerDecember 7, 2018
Transportation and real estate are inextricably linked. We live, work, and play in buildings connected by vehicles, roads, rails, and sidewalks. Together, this infrastructure makes up the vast majority of…
Blake MillerNovember 29, 2018
It’s hard to remember now, but there was a time when Airbnb was considered crazy. World famous investors called the idea impossible and dangerous. “No one is going to let…
Blake MillerNovember 16, 2018
Neil Patel, a marketing expert and co-founder of KISSmetrics, is homeless by choice. Instead of paying a mortgage, he lives out of 4- and 5-star hotels while traveling the world.…
Blake MillerNovember 9, 2018
Seniors have more retirement options than ever before. The classic snowbird move to the Sunbelt is still the most popular choice, but more and more retirees are opting to live…
Blake MillerOctober 19, 2018
Wifi connectivity is an important infrastructure service for the modern living space — arguably as essential as clean running water, electricity, and security in today’s connected world. Yet, in apartment…
Blake MillerSeptember 5, 2018
Regardless of how old your building may be, retrofitting an apartment with smart building tech can make significant improvements in your property value and tenant experience. It may seem like…
Blake MillerAugust 23, 2018
Smart apartments are the hottest thing in multifamily living. Residents love them, but are they really worth the investment? The short answer is a resounding yes. But the long answer…
Blake MillerJuly 30, 2018
More and more households are choosing to rent instead of buy. Cities across the country are peppered with cranes and construction sites as developers loft-out old warehouses and build new…
Blake MillerJuly 25, 2018
In the words of Bob Dylan, “Times they are a-changin'”. This is especially true for apartments. Top apartment amenities are going through a massive shift. A recent study found that…
Blake MillerJuly 18, 2018
The future of living will be shaped by one thing more than any other: data. IoT technology and ubiquitous internet access are allowing us to capture data like never before.…
Blake MillerJuly 10, 2018
Updated July 12, 2019 Real estate is a long-term investment. Where most businesses barely plan past the upcoming quarter, real estate development companies are looking decades ahead. How will an…
Blake MillerJuly 10, 2018
There are more renters in the United States today than at any point since 1965. While some people rent out of necessity, many people are choosing to rent instead of…
Blake MillerJuly 10, 2018
What does the future of living look like to you? High-tech appliances might come to mind, like robo-maids, holographic TVs, or flying cars that fold up into suitcases. But if…
Blake MillerJuly 10, 2018
Homebase.ai to showcase Connected Community Manager in the Hyper-Connected Communities category Kansas City, MO — January 16, 2018 — Homebase.ai, a connected building and community management platform for apartments and…
Blake MillerJanuary 16, 2018
We're excited to announce an exciting new partnership and integration with Lula, an On-Demand professional services application for property managers. We know maintaining a property is tough work and it’s…
Blake MillerDecember 1, 2017
We've been working hard the last few months on a big product update to Homebase that gives property managers even more control of the devices in their building, while improving…
Blake MillerNovember 9, 2017
Recently our CEO Blake Miller participated on a panel at Techweek Kansas City discussing our data intelligence is affecting every part of our lives. As a follow up, Blake sits down…
Blake MillerSeptember 28, 2017
"We're also very excited to be partnering with Homebase, an intelligent building and community management software system that not only provides connectivity for our smart hardware (thermostats, locks and lights),…
Blake MillerSeptember 26, 2017
You may have heard of SAAS (Software as a Service) or PAAS (Platform as a Service), but we'd like to introduce you to "Living as a Service". WHAT IS THAT?!…
Blake MillerAugust 29, 2017
July 19, 2017, Kansas City, MO -- Homebase, a smart apartment and intelligent building platform for the multi-family industry, announced today $500,000 in additional funding. The round was led by…
Blake MillerJuly 19, 2017
This week on Smart Apartment Talk we try a little different format for the show than we have before with an in-depth, one-on-one interview with Eric Willey, Director of Concierge…
Blake MillerMay 9, 2017
This week on Smart Apartment Talk, we're back in the Developers Corner with our host Blake Miller as he talks with Andrew Brain and Dan Martin of Marvel Properties in Kansas City,…
Blake MillerApril 4, 2017
Welcome to the first episode of Smart Apartment Talk, presented by Homebase.ai. The source for multi-family industry, tips, tricks, market insights and everything you need to know about leveraging smart…
Blake MillerMarch 15, 2017
We recently launched out of Think Big Labs, an IoT Incubator located in Kansas City, MO. Learn more about our plans here: http://thinkbigpartners.com/think-big-labs-meet-homebase-ai/
Blake MillerSeptember 6, 2016
