SmartRent

Industry Trends Report | Week of November 17

The top storylines in multifamily this week are Brynson and Engrain team up to strengthen fee transparency, SmartRent names Ponthahil as CIO, REBA adopts Fabric to speed data delivery, inside the C-suite, generational diversity in the workplace, mailroom makeovers, GA4 demystified, AI and proptech startups and the latest…

SmartRent Names Sangeeth Ponathil Chief Information Officer

SmartRent, Inc., a leading provider of smart communities and smart operations solutions for the rental housing industry, today announced the appointment of Sangeeth Ponathil as Chief Information Officer. A proven executive leader with more than 25 years of experience guiding enterprise technology strategy, Ponathil will chart SmartRent’s technology…

Industry Trends Report | Week of November 10

The top storylines in multifamily this week are SmartRent's new advisory council, rents poised for a 2026 comeback, LA lowers rent increase cap, notes from a road warrior, renter by choice, brand research and resident resonance, Preiss Co.'s tech evaluation process, appealing to Gen Z renters and chabots…

SmartRent Launches Product Advisory Council

SmartRent, Inc., a leading provider of smart communities and operations solutions for the rental housing industry, today announced the launch of its Product Advisory Council, a group of senior executives from some of the industry’s largest and most innovative ownership and management organizations.

Industry Trends Report | Week of June 16

The top storylines in multifamily this week are Zark Series A funding, SmartRent announces new president and CEO, competition indicates ongoing apartment shortage, renters staying longer, value-engineering and costs, hoarding, AI invoice coding, AI takes center stage at Apartmentalize 2025 and steps for lease-ups.