Real Estate

For over 25 years, Captivate has been simplifying and enhancing the interaction between property managers and tenants by making it turnkey and affordable. This effort recently expanded to include student housing and evolved to cater to Generation Z, who have been raised on digital devices and are used to dynamic content. Our digital property management…

Skip the homemade flyers and costly posters – Go Digital! Discover ways your multifamily property can use digital signage for successful resident communication. From building announcements and leasing opportunities to community fitness and building events, easily customize your messaging to fit your property’s needs. We were so inspired by how our clients are using Captivate ScreenCenter™…

Only 22% of students enrolled in US colleges and universities live in campus dormitories. Most are required to live on-campus during their first year of study, some throughout their second year. While student housing is always in demand, today’s residents expect more from off-campus student housing providers than Wi-Fi, fitness center access, game rooms, or…

Properties of all sizes and all around the globe see the value in prioritizing the health and safety of the people who come through their doors. As we emerge into a post-pandemic world, more and more building managers are looking for proven ways to ensure safety and wellbeing for their tenants and visitors. Enter: the…

Get ahead of the leasing season with these prompts, that will get you thinking about what you need to do to have the most successful leasing season yet: 1. Can prospective residents easily book tours of units? Tip: Use a calendar booking app, like Calendly, for leads to book tours right into your calendar By…

What is digital signage? Digital signage is everywhere! Digital signage is a screen that can be customized with messages relevant to individuals in that space. It enables business owners, property managers and others to communicate full-screen messages that provide tenants, visitors, or the general public with information on displays in common spaces or high-traffic areas.…

Our Residential Network has had explosive growth over the past 2 years with hundreds of multifamily buildings – including Student Housing – added to our portfolio and no signs of slowing down. Residential real estate portfolios see the value in building community through improved resident communication and are eager to add Captivate as a top tier…

It is refreshing to see conference attendance rebounding & industry colleagues getting together to network, learn and bring some much needed fun back to our professional lives. There is no substitute for the value that in-person events, hands on learning and face-to-face conversation can provide. It is important for leaders to attend and encourage their…

Elevator leader, Schindler, recently posted a whitepaper, “Communication inside buildings. How to be efficient and effective. The role elevators play” to look at efficient communication trends in buildings, particularly in light of rapid urbanization. The article discusses the need and value of modern communication and how buildings offer the ideal landscape for agencies to connect…

“House or location?” is a common hypothetical thrown around at dinner parties, and residents of high-rise condos and apartment buildings often choose the latter. People who choose to live in multifamily buildings opt for the location, a place close to the office and within walking distance of a coffee shop, grocer, or restaurant; a bustling urban…