Thursday, March 26, 2015
Who's got game? Courting millennial renters
Apartment
owners are going after Millennials with a full-court press, and not just during
March Madness. The opportunity represented by this groundswell of echo-boom
renters, who will become the nation’s largest
living generation this year, outstrips anything multifamily has seen in
recent memory. But that begs the question: Is multifamily ready for this new
wave? Having gotten used to the over-the-top amenities that are the
signature of student housing today, Millennials have high expectations when
it comes to technology. First on their list? Fast, robust Internet. Check out
this exclusive
Industry Voices article over at Student Housing Business featuring
InfiniSys CEO Richard Holtz, and learn about the fast break multifamily
owners will have to pull off to cater to this new generation of residents.
Thursday, March 19, 2015
Automatic for the (Apartment) People
Up until now, home automation has mainly focused on single-family residences. But that many soon be changing. In this article, Multifamily Executive’s Laura McNulty takes a look at a home automation hub that not only connects apartment dwellers to their homes – and devices such as smart thermostats or other appliances -- but also puts residents and managers in constant communication, too. Of course, the key for this type of automation to really hit home for apartment dwellers will be a robust, reliable Internet connection that doesn't get bogged down during peak periods. In the meantime, at least you'll be able to know if you really did turn the coffee pot off before leaving for work. Read the article here.
Thursday, March 12, 2015
Home Tweet Home
A tweeting house, a homemade thermostat to turn up the heat on the landlord, and a rabbit to find your next apartment. The New York Times Natalie Kitroeff takes a look at how the Internet of Things, as well as some neat apps, are changing what we think of as Home Tweet Home…
http://www.nytimes.com/2014/03/09/realestate/high-tech-solutions-for-house-and-apartment.html
Thursday, March 05, 2015
Cutting the cellular cord
Just
in case you think cellular over WiFi is still a far-off possibility, think
again. Wall Street Journal staffer Ryan Knutson cut his cellular cord for a
month, and while it wasn’t a seamless experience, he found it relatively easy
to manage on WiFi alone. The technology isn’t going to put cell phone carriers
like Verizon and AT&T out of business tomorrow, but it’s starting to get
the attention of Wall Street analysts who cover those companies. Now, what’s
the WiFi password again at your apartment community? I need to make a call.
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