Property Management News

Delivery Drone Crashes Into Apartment Building

There is a potential new headache for property managers now as an Amazon delivery drone crashed into an apartment building in the Dallas suburb of Richardson. An Amazon Prime Air MK30 drone hit the side of the apartment building and crashed to the ground. The company is working to make minor repairs to the apartment building related to the collision. Witnesses said the propellers on the drone were still moving when it hit the apartment building “and you could smell it was starting to burn. Luckily, nothing really caught on fire” where it hit the building. Paying Too Much For Insurance? Get a FREE quote to insure your rental properties for less. GET A FREE... Read more

ChatGPT is starting to offer advertising, and while that isn’t surprising, the early details matter, especially for anyone used to the sheer number of metrics...

Landlords looking to upgrade their heating/cooling systems in their rentals should consider heat pumps among their options. This somewhat new technology is better for...

Competition in the multifamily housing market is intensifying, with new developments offering upgraded amenities, leasing incentives, and smart-home features. These...

A renter touring an apartment has already made 90% of their decision before they ever step through the door. They’ve seen the website, scrolled the Instagram...

AI and Affordable Tech Are Transforming...

Saving money on energy is more important than ever in uncertain economic times. As every day seems to bring surprising headlines, apartment owners, developers, and managers are investing in technologies that make their buildings more resilient and more efficient. Advances in technology have made hardware like smart thermostats, wireless sensors, and even solar panels much less expensive. Artificial intelligence (AI) systems can knit these technologies together—gathering data, remembering resident preferences, and helping owners and managers operate their communities to get the most out of every dollar. “The software systems, the connectivity, the hardware: All of these things have... Read more

For rental housing providers, artificial intelligence has become both a challenge and a solution. Fraud in rental applications isn’t new, but the technology powering...

To say that multifamily marketers are hyped about using AI to upgrade their apartment’s virtual tours would be an understatement. Attend any conference or browse...

Your virtual tours accomplish one of two things. They either attract and qualify prospective renters, helping them visualize what your units and amenities look like...

“The Residences at…” format is failing—and voice search is the reason why. Smart speakers, voice assistants, and voice-to-text tools are influencing how...