Tag: technology
Farbman Group Launches Student Housing Venture Campusville
Farbman Group, a full-service commercial real estate firm, announced the launch of Campusville, a comprehensive student housing, property management, maintenance, development, construction and investment...
The tech it is a changin
I do not particularly care for the movie “Pretty Woman”, but I do think it provides an important frame of reference. Specifically, there is...
Unconventional smart technology solutions for property managers
Smart lockboxes, work-from-home tech, and environmental sensors are revolutionizing the way property managers handle their day-to-day operations, while also bringing best service to potential...
Why multifamily property management needs a Tesla—not another Ford
Have you noticed how some industries or business categories seem to attract innovation like a magnet? Take the auto industry, where Elon Musk’s Tesla is...
Tech growth expedites multifamily projects
At a recent ULI webinar, panelists discussed the advantages of alternative construction technologies, including modular development, panelization, mass timber, and precast concrete. The webinar...
Virtual inspections: Protecting asset value
Unsurprisingly, COVID-19 is pushing an increasing number of multifamily lenders and owners to conduct property inspections virtually. Industry giants like Freddie Mac today deploy...
The next generation of office communication tech
Most knowledge workers in 2020 are familiar with mixed reality tools like Zoom, Teams, and Slack that enable them to meet in virtual locations....
The future of apartment tech
At NAA’s recent Apartmentalize conference in Denver, the future of apartment tech was the subject of several of the educational session. Here is a...
Real estate tech boom
Real estate tech investment has gotten serious. Venture capital invested in the space tripled from 2016 to 2017, buoyed by major investments in co-working...
Connecting tech with apartments
New digital resources on industry disruption Tectonic shifts in technology, commerce, family, work, transportation and lifestyle are poised to radically reshape multifamily’s customer expectations, as...
What is a QR code and why do you need one?
What are QR codes? They come to us from Japan where they are very common. QR is short for Quick Response; they can be read...