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How to Swipe-to-Open with ButterflyMX
Key takeaways ButterflyMX allows you to open doors or gates for yourself, guests, or service providers remotely using your smartphone. You can...

Managing Deliveries in Apartment Buildings
Key takeaways Managing deliveries in apartment buildings used to require staff involvement. But these days, technology takes the work out of...

The Structural Support for Multifamily Housing
Key takeaways The U.S. must build at least 4.6 million new apartments by 2030 to meet increasing demand driven by demographic shifts and urban job...

What Are Smart Apartment Buildings? Here’s How to Create One
Key takeaways Smart apartment buildings are homes that integrate with smart amenities, building automation systems, and property management...

A High-Touch to High-Tech Approach to Property Technology
Key takeaways A high-touch property is one in which there is hands-on, human involvement in customer and tenant services. High-touch, in the form of...

Top 3 Proptech Amenities for Apartment Residents
Key takeaways: Investing in property technology amenities is one of the most efficient ways to improve the resident experience at your property. The...

3 Proptech Amenities Millennials Can’t Live Without
Key takeaways Millennials, as the largest group of renters, prioritize technology-driven amenities that enhance convenience, security, and...

Zoned Elevator Controls with ButterflyMX
ButterflyMX elevator control system (ECS) allows for selective control of different elevators within a building, also known as zoned elevator...

11 Best Real Estate Technology Trends to Watch in 2025
Key takeaways Real estate technology trends like AI will not replace real estate agents but rather improve their roles by enhancing how they market...

Keeping Residents Safe & Reduce Risk with 7 Types of Proptech
Key takeaways Implementing property technology like key card systems, video intercoms, keypads, alarm systems, smart locks, and more can enhance the...

6 Tips to Keep Tenants Happy at Your Apartment Building
Key takeaways Resident turnover is inevitable, but many effective ways exist to reduce turnover rates and save money. By implementing these six...
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