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Facilities managers around the world are adapting to a new era for the industry. Economic uncertainty, labor shortages, and shifting tenant expectations are driving significant transformation – along with the need for new technologies. Increased dema…

Las Vegas in June is no stranger to heat, but this year, the temperature wasn’t the only thing rising. At NAA Apartmentalize, the energy was electric, the conversations were bold, and the spotlight was firmly fixed on the future of multifamily housin…

Lease administration isn’t just about paying rent on time. It’s about timing—period.  And when critical dates slip through the cracks, the costs can come fast and hard. In this case, a missed expiration date blindsided the tenant and left them with n…

There’s a new AI in town, and it’s reshaping how real estate businesses get work done. It’s called Agentic AI, and it’s ready to help you navigate the complex workflows and mountains of data that are commonplace in the real estate industry. Agentic A…

The real estate industry is at a pivotal moment. Data volume, operational complexity, and client expectations have grown beyond the limits of traditional software models. As these challenges intensify, the need for innovative technology solutions bec…

Arriving in the sleepy town of Savannah, Georgia, for Realcomm | IBcon 2025, one couldn’t help but wonder if this historic town was a metaphor for the commercial real estate industry. The industry, much like Savannah, is a blend of tradition an…

Lease administration can be full of landmines. A small misstep—like forwarding the wrong invoice—can trigger massive financial consequences. In this case, it led to a $100,000 overpayment that took months to unwind.  This really happened. The details…

Managing a multifamily property comes with several costs, and failing to budget for them can quickly eat into your profits. On average, property management fees range from 4% to 12% of the monthly rental income, with additional costs for leasing, mai…