Month: June 2025

Industry Trends Report | Week of June 2

The top storylines in multifamily this week are dissecting energy savings, Grace Hill wins four Stevies, outcomes from rent control, rent reporting, finding investment gems, relying too much on automation, data visualization in maintenance, managing your tech stack and the fall of security robots.

Alfred, Quarterra Merge Multifamily Management Operations

RKW Residential and Quarterra Living have entered a merger agreement. The two represent the property management arms of Alfred and Quarterra, a subsidiary of Lennar Corp. Combined, the emerging platform will oversee operations on some 52,000 units across the nation, representing more than $20 billion in assets.

SmartRent Evolves its Platform With AI-Powered Intelligence

SmartRent, Inc., the leading provider of smart communities solutions and smart operations solutions for the rental housing industry, today announced the continued evolution of its platform with the introduction an AI-powered intelligence layer and enhanced energy management tools designed to empower operators to make informed decisions.

Navigating the Future of Rent Reporting

If the multifamily industry can implement effective rent reporting programs on its own, the chances increase that the sector can govern itself and not have outside interference from regulatory bodies. What’s certain is rent reporting isn’t a passing trend. It’s here to stay, and operators that offer it…

Grace Hill CEO and Products Shine at the 2025 Stevie Awards

Grace Hill won an impressive four Stevie American Business Awards for a second consecutive year. The company was awarded Stevies in the Technology Executive of the Year, Business-to-Business Product, Upskilling/Workforce Learning Solution and Corporate Learning/Workforce Development Solution categories.