Preston Grutzmacher

Dec 21, 2023 | bdcnetwork.com | Preston Grutzmacher

Continue Reading Throughout the pandemic, multifamily developers and operators saw a massive surge in demand. With residents no longer commuting and instead working from home, new needs arose: newer and faster laptops, webcams, microphones, docking stations, standing desks, and better lighting. This shift led to shortages and significant price increases (in some cases, price gouging) in consumer goods—do you recall the scarcity and high costs of webcams in 2020?

Nov 16, 2023 | bdcnetwork.com | Preston Grutzmacher |IMEG Corp

Continue Reading Hands down, the biggest buzz right now at every multifamily conference, summit panel, roundtable or leadership meeting is about artificial intelligence (AI). A myriad of experts and talking heads appearing on webinars and podcasts, or in articles and blogs (like this one), are stressing the necessity for the multifamily industry to adopt AI.

Oct 26, 2023 | bdcnetwork.com | Preston Grutzmacher |Perkins Eastman

Continue Reading The multifamily industry is great; it's like being among friends and extended family. We have these amazing, huge conferences like Apartmentalize, OPTECH, or the International Builders' Show. We get to catch up with each other, talk about what's happening in our businesses and the industry at large, check out the new players, and see what's new with the old players—but it's a lot to take in, and sometimes it can feel like information and sensory overload.

Sep 29, 2023 | bdcnetwork.com | Preston Grutzmacher |Perkins Eastman

Continue Reading At the end of the day, businesses exist to generate revenue. Yet, one of the most challenging tasks for any organization is figuring out how to raise rates for their services without creating too much disruption or customer attrition. It's a delicate balance, but the path becomes easier to walk down when both the business and the customer can genuinely benefit—the elusive win-win scenario.

Sep 7, 2023 | bdcnetwork.com | Preston Grutzmacher

Continue Reading The evidence is indisputable: people love smart home technology, and renters are increasingly seeking the same tech conveniences in modern smart apartments. Among the pivotal elements of technology in any smart apartment are the latest smart lock and its user experience.