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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…

The quiet stretch between Christmas and New Year isn’t just for relaxing; it’s prime time for planning. While the market slows and inboxes calm down, realtors have a golden opportunity to set themselves up for a frictionless start to 2026.  The marke…

At this year’s MRI Ascend annual users conference, I sat down with a panel of affordable and public housing professionals who shared an honest look at what it takes to deliver on their mission in one of the most unpredictable environments in memory. …

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…

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…

The real estate industry is in the middle of a major transformation. For decades, investment and operational decisions were often driven by instinct, experience, and limited market data. Today, technology has changed the game. Real estate data analyt…

Whether you’re a leasing agent or a multifamily executive, accurate market data is essential for smart decision-making. While many have previously relied on private sources to inform decision-making, using this type of multifamily data could ex…