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Mortgage Lender Deploys Voice AI Across Customer Service OperationsRent Magazine Contributor —August 21, 2026
New American Funding announced Friday that it is deploying voice artificial intelligence across its mortgage business to handle customer phone interactions, providing another example of how AI is entering the technology infrastructure behind the U.S. housing industry....
AI-Powered Property Management Continues to Transform the U.S. Rental MarketRent Magazine Contributor —July 27, 2026
Technology continues to reshape nearly every aspect of the rental housing industry, with artificial intelligence becoming an increasingly valuable tool for landlords, property managers, and real estate investors. As multifamily housing operators look for ways to improve efficiency while meeting evolving tenant expectations, AI-powered property management platforms are moving from optional innovations to essential business...
Artificial Intelligence Continues Transforming Property Management OperationsRent Magazine Contributor —June 28, 2026
Artificial intelligence is becoming an increasingly valuable tool within the property management industry as landlords and management companies adopt digital solutions designed to improve leasing, maintenance coordination, and customer service. Rather than replacing property professionals, AI is helping automate routine administrative tasks while allowing staff to focus on resident relationships and operational decision-making. Industry leaders...
Gear Loop Redefines Gear Rental Marketplace AccessRent Magazine Contributor —June 24, 2026
Gear Loop is a peer-to-peer gear rental marketplace focused on community, sustainability, affordability, and secure transactions....
Smart Apartment Technology Expands Rapidly Across the U.S. Rental Housing MarketRent Magazine Contributor —May 11, 2026
One of the most significant developments shaping the U.S. rental housing industry this week is the accelerating adoption of smart apartment technology across residential and mixed-use properties nationwide. Property managers, developers, and housing technology firms are continuing to expand investments in digital systems designed to improve security, energy efficiency, tenant convenience, and building management operations....
Revolutionizing Short-Term Rentals: Jeff Thomas and the Power of Strategy at Blessed BNBSRent Magazine Contributor —March 6, 2026
Jeff Thomas is rewriting the playbook for short-term rental success by merging luxury with precision-driven strategies. In the competitive world of short-term rentals, success often feels like a mix of guesswork, intuition, and a dash of good luck. But Jeff Thomas, founder of Blessed BNBS, is challenging that narrative by infusing his properties with data-driven...
Rise of AI Leasing Systems Creates New Challenges for Rental MarketRent Magazine Contributor —February 20, 2026
The U.S. rental market, already grappling with affordability and supply challenges, is now confronting a rapid transition to artificial intelligence (AI)‑driven leasing platforms, prompting concerns among renters, property managers, and housing advocates about automation mishaps, renter protections, and market fairness. In a recent report, a journalist described their experience apartment hunting in the Bay Area,...
AlphaGenome AI Advances Could Influence Health-Driven Home Buying TrendsRent Magazine Contributor —January 28, 2026
On January 28, it was reported that Google DeepMind’s AlphaGenome AI model is making significant strides in the scientific community, particularly in understanding how genetic variants influence gene regulation and, indirectly, lifestyle and long-term health outcomes. While the primary focus of this development is advancing our understanding of genetics and human biology, experts believe that...
Early 2026 Tech Landscape Underlines AI, Security, and Real-Time Decision InnovationRent Magazine Contributor —January 27, 2026
As the technology industry pushes into 2026, significant advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) and security are set to redefine the landscape. Thought leaders and analysts alike are pointing to these key areas as the primary forces driving innovation and transformation across businesses. AI is making a major leap, moving beyond merely providing insights to enabling...
AI Chatbots Enhance Customer Engagement in Real EstateRent Magazine Contributor —December 15, 2025
In November 2024, Artificial Intelligence (AI) chatbots are transforming customer engagement in the real estate industry, offering a more efficient and personalized experience for both buyers and agents. A prime example is Barry Plant, an Australian real estate agency that has integrated an AI-bot named Grace into its operations. Grace assists in interacting with prospective...