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Tenant parking rights: What property managers need to know about leases, laws, and rules
For decades, a parking space could be bundled into the monthly rent and rarely appeared as its own line in a lease. That norm is shifting as California unbundles parking from rent in many new buildings, cities drop parking minimums, and EV charger re…
10 Best apartment management software platforms compared for 2026 (G2 shortlist)
Apartment operators are reorganizing how their communities run. Leasing, renewals, payments, and resident service requests are moving from the on-site office to centralized teams and shared systems. Across the industry, 87% of multifamily organizatio…
Multifamily centralization: Benefits, challenges, and best practices for centralized property management
Multifamily centralization has moved from experiment to operating standard. Leasing, accounting, collections, and resident communications that once lived at every property are increasingly handled by shared teams that support an entire portfolio. Acc…
Where AI is actually making a difference
Artificial intelligence (AI) for real estate is regularly discussed in terms of ambitious transformation projects, yet many of the strongest results come from far more familiar challenges. Real estate is never short of data. In many organizations, th…
Real-world AI for occupiers: From experimentation to everyday value
There is no shortage of discussion about artificial intelligence (AI) technology in real estate. New tools, new models, and new predictions seem to develop every week. Discussions at this year’s National Retail Tenants Association (NRTA) conference h…
The AI Evolution: From Automation to Intelligent Action
A year ago, many conversations about artificial intelligence (AI) focused on efficiency. Organizations wanted to understand how AI could automate repetitive tasks, reduce manual effort, and help teams work faster. Today, the conversation is changing…
Where should you start with AI? Begin with the problem, not the technology
Artificial intelligence (AI) has become a familiar topic across the real estate industry. Most organizations are no longer debating whether AI matters. They are already exploring how it can create value. The more important question now is: Where do w…
Reporting Rent Payments to Credit Bureaus: A Guide for Landlords, Property Managers, and Renters
For most renters, twelve months of on-time payments still leave no trace on a credit report, even as reporting rent payments to credit bureaus becomes more common. TransUnion’s 2025 rent reporting survey found that 13 percent of consumers had r…