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 complexes, residents have to purchase wifi separately from a local ISP, either bundled with their cable package or as a…
Joe Colistra believes in the power of community and that if we could share more meaningful data, instead of trying to steal it, we might see advancements beyond our wildest imaginations. Colistra is Associate Professor of Architecture, Design, and Planning at the University of Kansas. In addition to his work with KU, he is the…
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 the future of living is far away, or that investing in tech is too expensive, but smart retrofitting doesn’t have…
Today we’re happy to announce the launch of The Future of Living Podcast with Blake Miller, our podcast that explores how people connect to the places they live with technology and how it will change in the future as technology and innovation changes our lives. In this weekly series, we dive into the…
Many property developers see building automation as prohibitively expensive for small and mid-size buildings. However, thanks to rapidly improving IoT technology, building automation is becoming more feasible for developments of all sizes. This is excellent news for multifamily buildings in particular, who are facing more competition than ever before and…
Smart technology is not just a luxury apartment amenity, it’s a tool that can help improve the way we live. Homebase was founded with the goal to make the multifamily living experience better and more connected – for everyone. We’re proud to partner with the City of Kansas City, Missouri…
We are in a rental boom. According to Yardi Matrix, apartment construction is at a 20-year high with over 345,000 units built in the US in 2017. This is exactly the type of production we need if we are to meet the growing housing demands of the future. More and…
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 is a little more complicated, simply because we don’t have a lot of data on smart apartments specifically. We know…
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 residential high rises. Renters have more choices than ever, and increasingly, they prefer smart apartments to traditional living spaces. As…
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 renters today prefer smart home amenities to traditional amenities like swimming pools. Why do renters prefer smart apartments? In short,…
Smart home technology has finally become mainstream. Connected devices like the Nest thermostat and Amazon Echo are hot items around the holidays. The US smart home market is expected to reach over $31 billion by the end of 2018 and well over $50 billion by 2022. And yet, IoT device…
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. Data makes our lives easier by saving us energy, automating common tasks, and helping us find more time to do…
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 investment today look 30 years from now? This is part of what makes the idea of smart apartments so scary for some developers. Combining…
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 buy. Young adults (and increasingly, retirees) see enormous value in apartments and condos. They rent for the lifestyle. As technology…
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 current trends are any indication of what’s to come, the future of living will revolve around something else – time….
Recently, Homebase CEO Blake Miller was featured on “Series A – The Podcast“. A Microsoft for Startups podcast series that goes in-depth with the founders, investors and others changing the world with their startups. The show travels the US and Canada, going behind the scenes of some of the most…
Homebase is getting ready to descend upon Austin for SXSW Interactive South by Southwest (SXSW) is dedicated to helping creative people reach their goals. For decades, it’s annual conference and festivals have brought together entrepreneurs, innovators, investors, creatives, and industry leaders to Austin, TX to connect, create and have a rockin’ good time! Many…
Do you have tickets to the big game in Minneapolis this weekend? If you do, we’re jealous and you can skip the rest of this post. However, if you’re like us and one of the 100+ million people who will be tuning in to watch the biggest NFL game of…
Integration – The IoT industry’s greatest challenge When you stop and think about it, there are a lot of things working simultaneously in order to keep the buildings we live in functioning to our 21st-century standards. A building’s infrastructure is comprised of systems and devices that control everything from…
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 student housing was selected as a finalist in the Hyper-Connected Communities category for the 10th annual SXSW Accelerator Pitch Event®. The…
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 hard to find reliable hard workers. With Lula, property owners and managers are instantly connected with fully vetted service providers available…
Ready or not, Thanksgiving is almost here and Black Friday deals started, well, yesterday. That means it’s time to start making our lists of gifts to give and those we hope to get! As a team of smart, connected living tech junkies, I bet you could guess that we all…
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 resident user experience and making it cheaper to manage connected communities overall. We’re super excited about the result. Check it…
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 with the folks at Techweek to talk about why we are building Homebase. Smart homes are the talk of the…
“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), but also allows our residents to enjoy innovative and connected amenity services,” Swords said. Read More at the Business Journal
We’re excited to share that Homebase CEO Blake Miller is joining Techweek KC’s 2017 lineup of speakers. With a focus on high-growth companies, this year’s speaker lineup features established veterans and rising players in the tech community. “Kansas City is one of the country’s most influential, up-and-coming tech hubs,”Amanda Signorelli,…
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?! Watch to find out.
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 strategic partners JE Dunn Construction Group and Sunflower Development Group with participation from Will Winkler of PSW Real Estate, Andrew…
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 Services (and resident Sommelier) at One Light Luxury Apartments in Kansas City, MO. One Light, which is one of the first…
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, MO. Marvel Properties builds and manages micro-luxury apartments in the Kansas City area, they focus on buying right and making smart upgrades…
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 technologies for more efficient community management and building automation in the digital age. We created this series as a resource…
We recently launched out of Think Big Labs, an IoT Incubator located in Kansas City, MO. Learn more about our plans here: Think Big Labs – Meet Homebase.ai
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