
The Multifamily Smart Home Revolution
05/26/22 • 31 min
Welcome to another episode of Open Door, presented by Cox Communities! Today on the show, Bess Freedman sits down to discuss all things internet with Product Director at Cox Communities, Lalit Bhatia, and President at P.B. Bell, Debbie Willis. Lalit explains the innovations of smart home devices while Debbie gives insight into the benefits MDU owners can gain from upgrading their units. The trio talks about the rise in self-guided tours and how everything in life is more technological these days. Plus, hear how different age demographics adapt to smart homes and why now tech gives renters all the bells and whistles that used to only come with home ownership. Sit back and enjoy this fantastic conversation on Open Door from Cox Communities.
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Presented by Cox Communities
Welcome to another episode of Open Door, presented by Cox Communities! Today on the show, Bess Freedman sits down to discuss all things internet with Product Director at Cox Communities, Lalit Bhatia, and President at P.B. Bell, Debbie Willis. Lalit explains the innovations of smart home devices while Debbie gives insight into the benefits MDU owners can gain from upgrading their units. The trio talks about the rise in self-guided tours and how everything in life is more technological these days. Plus, hear how different age demographics adapt to smart homes and why now tech gives renters all the bells and whistles that used to only come with home ownership. Sit back and enjoy this fantastic conversation on Open Door from Cox Communities.
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Multifamily Community from a Technology Standpoint
On this week’s episode of Open Door, brought to you by Cox Communities, where we’re providing information for you to consider when making decisions for your multifamily communities. Discover the latest trends and technologies that are making some multifamily business owners stand out. Our host, Bess Freedman, is joined by Eric Goranson and Kristine Hedlund to discuss how to plan for a multifamily community from a technology standpoint. Eric is a certified Kitchen Designer and radio talk show Host for “Around the House with Eric G and Caroline B," while Kristine is the Senior Manager of New Business Development & Major Accounts for Cox Communities. Together the trio touch on a wide array of multifamily technology topics including smart devices, defining expectations of the end user, eco-friendly building and more. Hear first hand about where they see the future of technology integration with multifamily communities and the value that comes with embracing technological growth. So sit back and get ready for this exciting episode of Open Door, presented by Cox Communities!
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Latest Trends in the Resident Experience
Residents’ expectations are changing fast and staying on top of the trends and their implications provides incredible advantages to multifamily business owners. Multifamily residence is one of the fastest evolving industries and today’s multifamily business owners are faced with some tough questions. What exactly does “customer experience” mean in a multifamily landscape? How has recent volatility affected risk aversion? What is meant by “Home As a Hub?” What do the latest trends mean for multifamily business owners? Hear the answers to these critical questions, and more, on today’s episode of Open Door by Cox Communities. Join Bess Freedman as she sits down with strategists, thought leaders, and experts to explore the ever-changing world of multifamily residential.
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