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…
Ben PutanoMay 7, 2019
Smart apartment operating systems—also called smart management platforms—are critical to the success of every smart multifamily community. We looked at the value of smart operating systems in a recent article,…
Ben PutanoMarch 29, 2019
Nick Reddell has a tough job. As the Housing Corporation President for the University of Kansas’s Phi Kappa Psi fraternity, Reddell is the landlord, property manager, and maintenance man for…
Ben PutanoMarch 22, 2019
Operating systems are an essential component of every computer-powered device. Consider your smartphone. How useful would it be without iOS, Android, or whatever operating system it runs? The answer is…
Chris PiggottMarch 15, 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
The promise of smart apartments is exhilarating for property managers and owners. They dream of a building that practically fixes itself thanks to self-monitoring building systems and automated maintenance tasks.…
Bryan LarsonOctober 22, 2018
Internet of Things (IoT) devices have made building automation systems more accessible than ever. Thanks to rapidly decreasing hardware costs and world-class networking technology, building automation is no longer a…
Bryan LarsonSeptember 25, 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
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…
Bryan LarsonAugust 15, 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
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
