How to Choose the Right Managed Cleaning Service for Your Rental or Property Portfolio
Guest Contributor This article was written by our partner, Kedziora Business Growth. Cleaning operations are not a back-office function. They are a direct driver of reputation, retention, and revenue across vacation rentals, multifamily communities, and growing property portfolios. Whether you oversee a handful of short-term rentals or a more diversified portfolio, the decision to engage […]
Coworking Has Replaced the Business Center-Data Explains Why
Coworking has replaced the traditional apartment business center as 75% say access to coworking spaces directly influences their decision to renew their lease. By Becky McLaughlin For years, the business center was treated as a baseline amenity in multifamily communities. It represented productivity, access and modern living. Today, many of those spaces sit unused, built […]
Dump the Drip: 7 Signs Your Apartment Coffee Setup Is Toxic
Every property has that relationship. On the surface, everything looks fine. A coffee vending machine for apartments tucked into the corner. A stack of cups. A few bottles of flavored syrup. Maybe even a sign that proudly declares, “Free Coffee.” But behind the scenes? It’s messy. It’s high-maintenance. And honestly, it’s annoying. Coffee amenities always […]
Personal Printers Are Disappearing, But Printing Demand Isn’t
New data from WithMe, Inc. reveals a surge in shared printing, with over 33 million pages printed across apartments, offices, cafes and coworking spaces in 2025 CHICAGO, IL – Jan. 20, 2026 – Most people gave up on personal printers years ago. They were clunky, costly and sat idle for months at a time. Yet […]
Using AI to Improve Forecasting, Retention and the Resident Experience
Artificial intelligence is frequently discussed as an efficiency play. Yes, its impact as a time-saving, cost-controlling tool is important, but these benefits aren’t what make AI transformative. Its true value lies in foresight. At its core, AI is designed to perform tasks that normally require human judgment. This includes analyzing data, recognizing patterns and making […]
Automation in Property Management: Reducing Burnout and Reclaiming Time
Multifamily teams are under constant pressure to do more with less. Resident expectations are rising, staffing remains tight, and day-to-day operations can quickly turn into a nonstop cycle of requests, follow-ups and administrative work. Automation is a lifeline in this environment. It performs repetitive, routine tasks that pull teams away from higher-value work without direct […]
Centralization in Action: Streamline, Align, Excel
Centralization can feel like a scary word. Many worry it will strip local teams of autonomy, make operations inflexible or dilute meaningful interactions with residents. In practice, it empowers teams and gives leaders the tools and bandwidth they need to focus on the human side of property management. In WithMe, Inc.’s The Future of Multifamily […]
A Property Manager’s Guide to AI, Automation, and Centralization
Multifamily leadership has always been complex, but the pressure is mounting. Teams are leaner. Expectations are higher. Residents expect faster responses, better experiences, and greater transparency, all while on-site teams are already stretched thin. At the same time, technology is advancing at a pace that can feel equal parts exciting and overwhelming. Artificial intelligence. Automation. […]
The Outlook for Apartment Amenities: Q&A with Jeff Lail of WithMe
There’s little doubt that the “extras” offered by a multifamily property can entice renters from one property to another. However, those on-site amenities aren’t stagnant—they change, based on demand. To clarify what’s going on with apartment features—as well as the 2026 outlook—Apartment ApartmentBuildings.com tapped with Jeff Lail, CEO of WithMe, for his insights and forecast. […]
WFH Working for Apartment Developers
More than a third of residents make their apartment or community space a home office. Two-bedroom apartments being used to house residents are going out of style. It’s not because of square footage, but rather how that space is being earmarked. More than one-third of apartment residents in professionally managed communities work from home at […]