Technology

Upgraded vs. Outdated: A Digital Case for Improved Ancillary Income

Residents now consider high-tech amenities a significant factor in their leasing decisions. This isn't a trend. Technology that operates seamlessly and enhances the renter experience is a core expectation for renters. This presents an extraordinary opportunity to create communities that residents love and generate substantial returns.

Industry Trends Report | Week of March 23

Multifamily's top storylines this week are CAPREIT acquires Broadway West, homeless housing, NJ mulls algorithmic pricing ban, better budgeting, using data to explain costs to residents, defining America's renters, renter trust recession, AI in student housing and how AI is impacting marketing.

Industry Trends Report | Week of March 16

Multifamily's top storylines this week are multifamily movers and milestones, Quarterra welcomes residents to Emblem Renata, Trump order may loosen lending rules, lease renewals, student housing in 2026, fair housing in marketing, PetScreening named CRE tech influencer, Zark launches Community Inventory Audit and AI proptech attracting VC.

Industry Trends Report | Week of March 9

Multifamily's top storylines this week are CAPREIT acquires Hart Townes, Reno's investment draw, BTR alarmed over Senate housing proposal, trash management, zoning and workforce housing, 2026 spring leasing, proptech, AI listing image issues and fake move-in packages.

Industry Trends Report | Week of February 23

Multifamily's top storylines this week are Brickstone's full ownership of The Lodge, move-ins at Modera Rio Salado, Hamilton Zanze Fairways acquisition, towing the Valentine, adapting to industry change, the culture of denial, lessons in utilizing AI, CRE's data fragmentation and brand consistency in emails.

Industry Trends Report | Week of February 16

Multifamily's top storylines this week are the groundbreaking of Mill Creek's Modera Allston, NYC moves closer to rent freeze, overhaul of D.C.'s housing finance, the value of company culture, reasonable accommodations, older renters drive retention, AI's moment in multifamily, discovery funnels changing and the backlash over Ring's surveillance…

Industry Trends Report | Week of February 9

Multifamily's top storylines this week are ApartmentRatings and SatisFacts award winners, Creative Marketing Concepts rebrands, Class A gaining strength, affordable housing challenges, how markets pique interest, urban development, social media's role in application fraud, building a podcast and drone loses battle with apartment building.