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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…
Bonus Depreciation for Rental Property
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…
How long do landlords keep rental records?
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…
Smokescreen or smart tech? What corporate real estate leaders really think about AI
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…
PropTech trends for 2026: What real estate leaders need to know
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.…