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Should Apartment Building WiFi Be a Community-Wide Amenity?

To stay competitive in today’s real estate market, you need to offer the right amenities. But, as trends rapidly change, you may be having a hard...

How to Get Clients for a Security Company: 5 Tips for Security Installers

Key takeaways If you’re wondering how to get clients for your security company, you should: Promote your company across channels like social media,...

Complete Buyer’s Guide to IoT Access Control Systems

Key takeaways IoT access control comes in many shapes and sizes. There are different hardware choices that you can install at an entryway. In...

6 Best Apartment Automation Systems Right Now

Takeaways Apartment automation involves technology that streamlines aspects of living in an apartment building. The benefits of automation...

Top 10 Access Control Software Companies in 2025

Key takeaways Access control system software empowers you to assign, manage, and monitor access credentials and activities. Access control software...

Should Multifamily Properties Offer Flexible Leasing Options?

The 2020s have disrupted the real estate market in many ways. But one trend on the rise is short-term rentals and flexible leasing. For most...

The Future of Micromobility & Real Estate: Impact on Developers

Key takeaways As younger generations exert more and more influence on the multifamily and commercial markets, micromobility will serve as a way to...

5 Simple Tips for Building Security

Your business needs a secure, accessible space to thrive. From installing a commercial intercom system to hiring security staff, the sky is...

All About Doorbell Phone Systems & How They Work

Key takeaways Doorbell phone systems are a humble effort to update and digitize doorbells. But at the end of the day, they lack the features and...

SIP Door Phone for Building Entry: Are There Better Options?

Key takeaways Door phones are unwieldy and awkward to use and install, no matter what technology they run on. SIP door phones are a step in the...

RFID Door Lock: The 3 Best Locks & How They Work

Key takeaways RFID door locks get the job done when it comes to managing access to individual units for tenants with pre-authorized credentials. But...