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Anyone who’s ever been employed at MRI Software knows that being a part of the MRI family isn’t just about finding a fulfilling profession, it’s about being an integral part of helping MRI achieve its goals. Over the years, we’ve been honored to rece…

For multifamily owners and operators, requiring renters insurance is one of the best ways to reduce your exposure to risk. In addition to attracting great residents and maximizing occupancy, multifamily property managers should always be looking for …

Takeaways: Private companies and non-profits shouldn’t procrastinate, even with the deadline extension to 2021. Collaboration across reporting lines within an organization can make the transition to compliance with the new lease accounting standards…

Alycia Workman, Esq., is Senior Associate General Counsel at MRI Software. The California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) is set to have a major impact on the multifamily real estate industry, beginning as early as January 2020. The new consumer privacy …

At the NMHC OpTech annual conference earlier this month, I had the pleasure of moderating the “Ask the Tech Pros” panel. It was a great opportunity to hear from a few top Tech leaders in the industry, including CIOs, VPs, and Technology Directors as …

Asset managers have a lot of important things to do – things that can add considerable value to the portfolio. They need to be planning recapitalizations, optimizing portfolio cash flow, setting priorities for operating and capital initiatives, negot…

Real estate technology in 2020 will present an opportunity for both residential and commercial firms to differentiate themselves through relationships. In the coming year, we predict that technology will be a catalyst that enables firms to drive tena…

The expectations of today’s renters have changed, and multifamily property managers must be prepared to meet those expectations to stay competitive. Being able to maximize occupancy with the right residents, retain them with a high-end experience, an…