Smart Apartments go well beyond devices, they're a new approach to the entire multifamily experience. What does the future of living look like to you? High-tech appliances might come to…
The multifamily industry is battling disruption on all fronts. Technology, labor shortages, the economy, and resident backlash are all foreshadowing the most transformative decade in real estate ever. What do…
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…
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…
For the last decade, multifamily developers have catered to the wants and needs of millennials. When millennials wanted to move downtown, developers renovated old warehouses and built highrises. When they…
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,…
Real estate has been slow to adopt technology in the past, but the pace of innovation has increased dramatically. Investors have poured over $20 billion into PropTech startups in the…
Ten years is not a very long time in the multifamily world. But in technology, ten years is an eon. One of the greatest challenges in real estate today is…
Few building systems are as mission critical as access control. This is especially true in the multifamily world, where safety and security are top concerns for residents. In a recent…
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…
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,…
Freelancing is no longer a niche profession. A 2017 study by Upwork and the Freelancers Union found that there are over 57 million freelancers in the United States– more than a…
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…
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…
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…
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.…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…