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…
Laura GoedeAugust 1, 2019
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…
Laura GoedeJuly 19, 2019
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…
Laura GoedeJune 28, 2019
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…
Ben PutanoMay 24, 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
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…
Ben PutanoJanuary 11, 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