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Whether it’s grocery delivery, meal kits or streaming services, consumers have shown they're willing to pay extra for added value. But when does a convenience fee become a junk fee? As governments scrutinize fees, it's crucial to distinguish between unnecessary costs and those that genuinely reflect the value…
The top storylines in multifamily this week are third-party management, more 2025 goals, multifamily priorities, happier teams and residents, AI in real estate decisions, pricing algorithms, three-day evictions bill, Grace Hill names new CTO and VP of Growth and housing starts favor multifamily and BTR.
The top storylines in multifamily this week are monetizing services, security deposits, the 2025 rebound, the future of RentTech, effective Google Ads, transparency and trust in tech, winners of Grace Hill Kingsley and Ellis awards, multifamily distress jumps and D.C. mayor pushes housing reforms.
In the competitive multifamily market, services and amenities serve as critical differentiators for retaining residents and attracting prospects. While these components can generate significant revenue, failing to meet expectations or communicate their true value to the living experience can have a detrimental effect.
The top storylines in multifamily this week are data entry and accuracy issues, AI and multifamily evolution, real estate tech trends, the 2025 industry outlook, application fraud, senior housing demand, California fires' impact, direct lending is back and investors acceptance of higher interest rate.
Artificial intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing multifamily real estate by enhancing operational efficiency and resident experiences. Tools like predictive analytics, chatbots and smart technologies are streamlining property management tasks such as maintenance scheduling, lease renewals and rent collection.
The top storylines in multifamily this week are using AI with confidence, evaluating media investments, FCC allows bulk Internet billing, branding new properties, multifamily's dynamic 2025, using rent control as an opportunity, immigration enforcement, SmartRent names new president and CEO and Class B leads occupancy recovery.
Too many onsite multifamily teams feel paralyzed when it comes to understanding and using artificial intelligence (AI). According to Rent.'s recent 2025 State of Multifamily Marketing Report, only 35% of multifamily professionals feel comfortable trying out AI tools. This low confidence persists even as property owners push for…