Meredith Murray covers the systems and strategies shaping today’s multifamily and commercial properties. Meredith’s articles provide practical insights for real estate professionals seeking to improve security, streamline day-to-day operations, and create more seamless experiences for residents, staff, and guests.
Key takeaways: Without a video intercom, the main visitor screening gap is that residents or staff often have to make access decisions without seeing who is at the door. Audio-only intercoms, call boxes, buzz-in systems, temporary credentials, and manual sign-ins each... Read More
Key takeaways: PIPA is the main privacy framework for Vancouver and BC strata access control, so access logs, visitor records, video footage, and credential data need a clear purpose, limited use, and controlled retention. Using key fobs, mobile credentials, and... Read More
Key takeaways: Domik Smart Intercom is a wireless video intercom for residential properties that want keyless entry without installing a traditional wired system. VirtualWay publishes starting pricing of $950 per unit plus $2 per unit per month, with a $20 per... Read More
Key takeaways: Rhombus Access Control is a cloud-managed commercial access control system built for enterprises, schools, government facilities, and multi-site organizations. Its biggest strengths are a unified cloud console, mobile credentials, video-linked access... Read More
Key takeaways: A condo can replace an old garage barcode reader with a windshield tag vehicle reader or license plate recognition camera while planning for one access control platform across the garage, intercom, fob readers, and staff tools. Windshield tag readers... Read More
