Property managers are embracing real-time payment rails — and not just for speed. Tenants now expect digital convenience at every touch point, from rent payments to security deposit refunds. Vendors, too, demand faster payouts, often before work even begins. In response, more property managers are...
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is reportedly preparing to sue real estate development and property management firm Greystar Real Estate Partners, alleging that the company charged tenants hidden fees. The regulator’s civil lawsuit is expected to allege that Greystar did not properly disclose fees for...
Hostaway has secured a $365 million strategic growth investment to expand its vacation rental software and management system designed for short-term rental property owners and managers. The company will use the new funding to support its international expansion, product development and artificial intelligence (AI) initiatives,...
Mesh Payments and MRI Software have partnered to deliver a unified spend management solution to companies in the real estate industry. This collaboration will integrate Mesh’s global corporate travel and expense (T&E) management platform with MRI Software’s property management platform, the companies said in a...
July 21, 2025
Property managers are embracing real-time payment rails — and not just for speed. Tenants now expect digital convenience at every touch point, from rent payments to security deposit refunds. Vendors, too, demand faster payouts, often before work even begins. In response, more property managers are turning to instant payments to meet rising expectations and reduce […]
August 09, 2024
In the expansive rental market, where more than 34% of Americans make monthly payments, traditional methods like paper checks and wire transfers are proving inefficient. Despite billions flowing from tenants...
June 25, 2024
Digital innovation is only as good as the customers it serves. Look at Amazon. Look at Netflix. But those are the most valuable players in the relatively short lifespan of...
May 08, 2024
A trip is never just a trip. The end-to-end travel journey spans nearly ever touchpoint across hospitality. And in the landscape of rental property management, the role of technology is becoming paramount....
October 14, 2025
Property management platform AppFolio has launched the AppFolio Performance Platform, which is built on artificial intelligence-native architecture. This platform securely stores and makes accessible property, resident and vendor data; automates repetitive tasks with agentic tools; and continuously optimizes its capabilities, the company said in a Tuesday (Oct. 14) press release. “The traditional focus on transactions […]
January 13, 2025
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is reportedly preparing to sue real estate development and property management firm Greystar Real Estate Partners, alleging that the company charged tenants hidden fees. The...
December 17, 2024
Hostaway has secured a $365 million strategic growth investment to expand its vacation rental software and management system designed for short-term rental property owners and managers. The company will use...
December 02, 2024
Mesh Payments and MRI Software have partnered to deliver a unified spend management solution to companies in the real estate industry. This collaboration will integrate Mesh’s global corporate travel and...
