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How to determine fair market value of commercial property
Interest rate swings over the past two years have put commercial real estate valuation back at the center of every major decision — refinancing, acquisitions, dispositions, and lease negotiations alike. Owners and investors who once treated an apprai…
What does a leasing agent do? Duties, skills, and day-to-day responsibilities
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.…
4 cash management challenges in real estate companies (and how to fix them)
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…
AI for Property Management – Overview, Uses Cases, Best Software
Artificial intelligence has moved from an experimental add-on to a baseline expectation in property management. 93% of multifamily organizations now use AI tools in some capacity, and leasing automation and predictive maintenance have emerged as the …
From systems of record to systems of intelligence and execution: What it means for real estate businesses
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…
Lease vs license
Understanding the differences between a lease and a licenses is essential for commercial landlords. While both agreements allow another party to occupy or use a property, they have distinct legal, financial, and operational implications. A lease prov…
8 leading energy monitoring platforms for commercial buildings in 2026
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…
Why bank reconciliation is still a top accounting pain point—and how you can fix it
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…