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The U.S. rental market has stayed surprisingly competitive even as vacancy rates have climbed back toward historical norms. According to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Housing Vacancy Survey, the national rental vacancy rate stood at approximately 6.…

Changing property managers can feel like a daunting process, especially if you are mid-way through an active lease. Property owners may worry about disrupting tenants, breaching contracts or creating financial complications. And the switch could leav…

When speaking of the early, rapid growth phase of Dell Computers, Michael Dell famously remarked, “We were always focused on our profit and loss statement. But cash flow was not a regularly discussed topic. It was as if we were driving along, w…

Predictive maintenance is revolutionizing facilities management by enabling real estate professionals to anticipate equipment needs and prevent breakdowns before they occur. This proactive approach goes beyond traditional methods, delivering key bene…

CAFM software (Computer-Aided Facilities Management) is one of the most versatile tools available to modern facilities teams. From tracking assets and managing maintenance schedules to optimizing space and improving compliance, CAFM systems can strea…

When researching the right facilities technology for your organization, two terms you’ll hear frequently are CAFM (Computer‑Aided Facilities Management) and IWMS (Integrated Workplace Management System). Both CAFM / IWMS software support FM teams, bu…

As energy costs rise, organizations are increasingly turning to technology to optimize the performance of their buildings. Two key systems in this effort are building management systems (BMS) and energy management systems (EMS). While they share some…

For decades, real estate technology has been built around systems of record. These platforms were designed to capture, govern, and reconcile highly complex operational and financial data, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and consistency across portfoli…