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  • New Research Shows DOB Violations Increasing Across NYC

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    After a series of fatal accidents, the Department of Buildings (DOB) announced increased construction enforcement efforts in February 2016. In addition to adding new types of violations and raising fine amounts for hazardous infractions, the DOB added more inspectors to their ranks, all of which should point to an increase in violation issuance. It`s been nearly a year since the launch of ramped up site safety initiatives – has the enforcement landscape changed since? SiteCompli, a company…

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  • Advice for Property Managers to Stay Updated in the Industry

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    There are new ideas, technology, organizations and programs in the Property Management industry that are being introduced every day. As a property manager, it’s important to stay on top of the latest trends and news as it can help you improve your property while also preventing problems before they even start. Here is some advice for property managers that can keep you up-to-date. LEADERS ARE READERS Blogs are one of the best ways to stay educated on news and updates. There are hundreds of exper…

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  • 4 Ways Virtual Reality Technology is Improving the Office Leasing Process

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    Guest Post by Ara Agopian, CEO of Evara VRThe virtual reality market has made significant strides through 2017. New VR headsets like the Oculus Rift, HTC Vive and Google Daydream debuted amid great consumer and enterprise anticipation, while VR content launches kept pace garnering encouraging download totals. BI Intelligence forecasts shipments of VR heads…

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  • RealPage to Create Multifamily Data Powerhouse with Axiometrics Acquisition

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    Real page is expanding its MPF Research division with the $75 million acquisition of Axiometrics, a multifamily data provider. The acquisition deal includes all of Axiometrics’ assets and is expected to close this month with full integration of the two services by 2018. The addition is part of RealPage’s mission for a full-service data intelligence platform that will help multifamily clients make educated capital decisions. …

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  • Directory Spotlight: 42floors, the Office Space Search engine

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    Discover your dream office space on 42floors’ simplified marketplace platform. Millions of rentals and leases are available in prime locations across the United States. 42floors is free to list office space and search available leases. 42floors Service42floors’ database exclusively focuses on listing office spaces for lease. It does not require a signup to…

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  • Knock, Knock, Who’s There? $32M in Series A Financing

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    Atlanta-based online home selling platform Knock announced a successful Series A funding round led by RRE Ventures. The $32.5 million in capital will help Knock expand its marketplace service into new areas. Former Trulia executives Sean Black, Jaime Glenn, and Karen Sakhuja created and lead Knock. Black, company CEO, says working in online real estate led…

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  • Zenplace is Making Property Management Easy & Effortless for the 50 Million Rental Properties Across the U.S.

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    Harvard University’s Joint Center for Housing Studies are calling the national surge in demand for rentals “unprecedented” and industry analysts expect it to continue. However, property owners find that renting properties can be frustrating and worrisome. From finding reliable tenants, to leasing quickly and easily, to efficient maintenance, it can be a lot for a property owner to manage well. Which is why, with over 50M rental properties and 100M tenants across the U.S., property management ser…

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  • How to Build the Perfect Commercial Real Estate Technology Stack

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    How to Build the Perfect Commercial Real Estate Technology Stack The technology stack. That’s a term we hear a lot these days. It may sound a little geeky, but it’s actually pretty simple. A tech stack is a group of multiple technology applications that today’s businesses use to manage their core functions. Decades ago, it was an actual stack of hardware in the IT department. Now, like most technology, it’s virtual and resides in the cloud. How to Build the Perfect Commercial Real Estate Technol…

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  • LiquidSpace Report: Flexible Office Space Demand is Growing

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    The modern workplace has evolved beyond business parks and cubicle mazes. Businesses demand workspaces flexible in terms of size, location, amenities, and leasing terms. Liquidspace, a leading provider of flexible office space, conducted an analysis of its marketplace in the final quarter of 2016 to pinpoint current and future demands. Their conclusion: more providers recognize the need for flexible terms and flex space needs will continue increasing. …

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  • MACH Energy Survey Reveals Best Practices and Priorities for CRE Energy Management

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    It’s no secret that the Commercial Real Estate (CRE) sector has long been one of the major sources of GHG emissions and energy consumption in the U.S. According to the United States Energy Information Administration, 41% of total U.S. energy consumption can be directly accounted for by commercial and residential buildings. In fact, if these buildings were aggregated and considered a separate nation, they would demand more energy than all but two other nations worldwide. …

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