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Energy costs remain one of the most significant controllable expenses in commercial real estate – and without the right monitoring infrastructure in place, a substantial share of that spend goes to waste. Research consistently shows that approx…

Bank reconciliation is a critical recurring accounting function that ensures bank activities, both withdrawals and deposits, are accounted for and appropriate. The process can identify bank transactions not yet entered in MRI Property Management X (P…

Real estate bonus depreciation has become one of the most valuable tax incentives available to property investors. By allowing an immediate deduction of a large portion of eligible asset costs, bonus depreciation on real estate provides a powerful wa…

Rental records (such as copies of old leases) act as a legal and financial safety net for landlords. They provide evidence of income, expenses, agreements, and actions taken over the life of a tenancy or property. When questions arise from tax author…

Artificial intelligence has moved from buzzword to boardroom agenda, but is it truly transforming corporate real estate, or just clouding our judgment with hype? That’s what MRI Software set out to explore at the 2025 CoreNet Global Summit in Anaheim…

As we look ahead from the economic uncertainty of the past year, real estate organizations are asking: What technology trends will define success in 2026? One thing is abundantly clear: Artificial Intelligence (AI) will continue to dominate PropTech.…

While much of the real estate industry has spent 2025 talking about AI and its many uses in daily life, few organizations have fully embarked on enterprise-level AI journeys. Let’s look at how organizations can assess their options when it comes to u…

In real estate transactions, trust and transparency are everything. Buyers want to know not only the condition of the property but also the risks associated with owning it. One of the key tools for ensuring this transparency is the Natural Hazard Dis…