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Integration Spotlight: Elevated Living

ButterflyMX strives to make property access simple for everyone — and our growing list of integrations helps us achieve this. By partnering...

Fractional Ownership in Real Estate: 5 Tips for Making the Most of Your Investment

Key takeaways Fractional ownership occurs when several individuals split and share ownership of an asset. Fractional ownership in real estate...

The Best Access Control System for Your Self-Storage Facility

Key takeaways A self-storage access control system is a device that allows unit owners to remotely control access to property entrances such as...

4 Best Minneapolis Intercom System & Installers for Apartments

Key takeaways An intercom system costs anywhere up to $5,000 on average, but many factors will affect the price. Consider your building’s...

Getting a Building Operator Certification: + 4 Tips for Saving Energy

Key takeaways A building operator ensures that a property’s critical building systems are running smoothly. To become a building operator, you need...

What are Bridge Loans for Commercial Real Estate + Top Considerations

Key takeaways Commercial bridge loans in real estate are high-interest short-term loans meant to cover a gap in financing during a large real estate...

Futuristic Apartment Trends: 5 Design Ideas Residents Will Love

Key takeaways Futuristic apartments incorporate smart building technology into their designs to attract new residents and retain existing ones....

What is Inclusive Architecture? 5 Tips for Accessible Building

Key takeaways Inclusive architecture is the process of designing accessible buildings that fit every person’s accessibility needs. Inclusive design...

Get Started in Real Estate Development: The Ultimate Guide

Key takeaways Real estate development is the process of improving a property by building or improving structures. A real estate developer is an...

Biometric Deadbolts: Best Fingerprint Door Locks Today

Key takeaways Biometric deadbolts are a type of lock that uses fingerprint, facial, or iris scanning to verify a person’s identity. To use a...

Multifamily Architecture: 6 Emerging Design Trends

Key takeaways Multifamily architecture concerns designing and planning residential dwellings within a single structure. Some key cost considerations...