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Multi-Housing News
December 9, 2024
MHN Announces 2024 Excellence Awards Winners.
The MHN team presents the newest member of the Lifetime Achievement Hall of Fame, the Executive of the Year, and our other award winners.
ConnectCRE
December 3, 2024
RCKRBX’s Michael Broder: Renters Have Become More Savvy and More Decisive .
Editorial preview for Michael's ConnectCRE panel.
CRE Unplugged
December 3, 2024
The Winning Ballot: Predicting Multifamily Trends with Data-Driven Tech - with Michael Broder.
What happens when a political strategist trades campaigns for coding? You get Michael Broder, CEO of RCKRBX™, and his mission to revolutionize multifamily real estate with tenant-driven data. In this episode of CRE Unplugged, Ryan and Nadine uncover how RCKRBX is turning tenant preferences into the ultimate cheat sheet for owners and operators. Think predictive analytics, actionable insights, and a crystal ball for asset performance—minus the mysticism..
Connect CRE
October 17, 2024
Connect CRE’s Women in Real Estate Awards honor the achievements and inspirational stories of women who have reached respected leadership positions and taken on mentorship roles.
Multi-Housing News
October 1, 2024
A growing number of marketers are discovering the potential of this tool. But keeping renters engaged post-launch can be a challenge.
Bisnow
September 12, 2024
It has long been understood by the CRE community that long lists of lavish property amenities are a must for drawing apartment renters.
Connect CRE
August 28, 2024
Since the Covid pandemic, multifamily developers have had to rethink the size, shape and contents of new developments.
The DMV Business Show
August 27, 2024
CEO of RCKRBX, Michael Broder, joins Otto Sevilla on The DMV Business Show to discuss his journey from the political world to commercial real estate.
DC Inno
August 8, 2024
Each year, DC Inno and the Washington Business Journal publish the Fire Awards spotlighting the founders, funders and fast-growing companies helping to power Greater Washington’s innovation economy.
Commercial Observer
July 2, 2024
Midyear 2024 finds a middling proptech market with many companies merely treading water and some experiencing growing demand.
GlobeSt.
June 4, 2024
This award highlights the ambitious professionals creating lasting impact on the commercial real estate industry across sectors.
GlobeSt.
April 19, 2024
New Multifamily Supply Wasn't Built for Hybrid Workforce.
One of the speakers on the State of the Industry panel at the GlobeSt. Spring Multifamily conference got our attention when he declared that much of the new supply flowing into the market is not the right size to meet the new demands of renters.
The Mann Report
March 4, 2024
Commercial Corner: Michael Broder.
RCKRBX CEO Michael Broder discusses the inspiration behind the launch of RCKRBX, the problems the platform is solving for and noteworthy trends standing out to the team across active multifamily markets..
Commercial Observer
February 6, 2024
Proptech and Real Estate: Are They Countercyclical?
As the U.S. economy improves, the question of where real estate resides in the economic cycle, and how that relates to proptech, is a matter of conjecture with no clear answer.
GlobeSt.
January 30, 2024
Influencers in CRE Technology.
This award highlights the technology that is furthering smart commercial real estate business decisions and solving a multitude of challenges the industry faces in today's market.
Propmodo
January 28, 2024
The Non-Property Data Being Used for Property Decisions
A discussion on how non-property data, culled through cutting-edge technology, is playing an increasingly important role in investment decision-making by providing additional forms of analytical intelligence.
Bisnow
January 14, 2024
‘Real-Time, Nuanced Data’: How RCKRBX Changed AREP’s Underwriting Process
See how a prominent RCKRBX user gained a competitive advantage.
Bisnow
December 19, 2023
As D.C. Real Estate Looks To Improve Diversity, City Benefits From ‘Deep Bench’ Of Talent.
The push to recruit, engage, and promote diverse talent in commercial real estate has been one of slow progress over the past few years.
Bisnow
December 7, 2023
Doing Deals, Pushing For Progress: Meet 23 Women Leading D.C.’s CRE Industry.
Women in D.C.’s real estate industry are brokering deals for millions of square feet, disposing of billion-dollar portfolios, overhauling sustainability strategies, and helping clients navigate the changing workplace.
The Real Deal
November 22, 2023
Multifamily giant JPI first Texas subscriber for RCKRBX rental data.
Startup bills its software as real-time source on renter preferences.
Bisnow
November 21, 2023
This Week's Dallas-Fort Worth Deal Sheet.
A new luxury country club is coming to the Legacy Hills development in Celina.
1876 Country Club, named for the year the city was established, will offer an 18-hole golf course, tennis courts, swimming pools, and dining and social opportunities, as well as a clubhouse that will include a fitness center and saunas.
Business Wire
November 13, 2023
Demand-side Data Intelligence Platform Expands Into Texas, Welcomes JPI as Its Latest Subscriber
RCKRBX, the leading demand-side data Intelligence platform for multifamily real estate expands into Texas and welcomes JPI as its latest subscriber.
Tangent Podcast
November 8, 2023
How to Maximize Multifamily Performance with Renter Analytics
RCKRBX CEO, Michael Broder, and COO, James Moore, join Jeffrey Berman, Zach Aarons and Edward Cohen to discuss "How to Maximize Multifamily Performance with Renter Analytics."
Washington Business Journal
October 26, 2023
A City on Edge: Concerns Over Crime Have Business Leaders Like Kamal Ali Raising the Alarm.
Crime in D.C. is a complex issue, making it all the more difficult to find solutions that make the city safer.
GlobeSt.
October 24, 2023
How Multifamily Developers Respond to Their Many Challenges.
Developers continue to be one of the most transformative areas of the multifamily landscape. From opportunities in redevelopment, mixed-use properties gaining traction, and the ever-popular BTR sector charging full steam ahead, the biggest challenge for developers is deciding just where to begin.
Washington Business Journal
October 12, 2023
Kris Broder Hired at RCKRBX.
RCKRBX, the first demand-side data intelligence platform for multifamily real estate, has appointed Kris Broder, a 30-year commercial real estate veteran, as EVP, Business Development. Recognized throughout her career for building meaningful relationships, creating exceptional customer value, and driving business growth, Broder will now lead RCKRBX's efforts to accelerate market expansion, bolster its subscriber base, and develop key industry partnerships.
Technical.ly DC
October 12, 2023
DC Power Moves: After a seven-figure funding round, HawkEye 360 has a new president.
Rob Rainhart was named to the role in September following the company’s $58 million raise in July. Plus, Xylem has new faces and an OCTO lead is moving to a new government agency.
Influencers in Multifamily
October 9, 2023
RCKRBX named to Globe Street's 2023 Multifamily Influencers List
Here are our picks for multifamily influencers in 2023.
Business Wire
October 2, 2023
Merit Awards Announces Winners of 2023 Technology Awards.
CORRECTING and REPLACING Merit Awards Announces Winners of 2023 Technology Awards.
Washington Business Journal
September 21, 2023
Michael Broder's RCKRBX is ready to 'rock' multifamily real estate
The company's online analytics platform knows what perspective renters actually want.
Connected Real Estate Magazine
August 15, 2023
DC flies under radar as proptech hub.
Commercial Observer
August 8, 2023
Why the D.C. Region Might Be the Country’s Most Underrated Proptech Hub.
The area hosts firms such as Kastle Systems, Cove, CoStar and Camber Creek, never mind proptech influencers like Marriott and Hilton. What’s keeping its reputation in check?
American City Business Journals
July 12, 2023
1M-plus apartments are set to deliver nationally amid slower rental-housing market.
A record number of apartments are delivering this year, with more than 107,000 units having finished construction in Q2 and another 1 million units under construction at the end of June, according to RealPage Inc.
Fully Occupied Podcast
July 12, 2023
Michael Broder joins Matt Giffune
on the Fully Occupied podcast to discuss the application and impact of demand-side new on multifamily investment and development.
Commercial Observer
June 6, 2023
Proptech Outlook at Midyear 2023
Scarce funding, fewer new startups, and greater competitive demands — these and other trends are shaping the real estate tech landscape.
Connected Real Estate Magazine
June 5, 2023
Proptech has potential to transform multi-family real estate.
Property technology (proptech) initially served as a way to help building owners operate their properties more efficiently. However, it’s quickly become a method of attracting and retaining tenants.
Multifamily Executive
May 31, 2023
Finding the Silver Bullets in Multifamily Development Technology.
Apartment development tech continues to face an uphill battle against ROI-minded investors and adoption-resistant user audiences.
Urban Land
May 30, 2023
How Proptech Could Transform Multifamily Real Estate.
For prospective renters, a building equipped with smart home automation technology from Scottsdale, Arizona–based technology firm SmartRent may enable them to schedule a tour online, verify their identity, and then unlock the unit’s Bluetooth-enabled smart lock to allow them to take a look around without needing a rental agent to be present.
Urban Land Magazine (Print)
May 5, 2023
How Proptech Could Transform Multifamily Real Estate
Bisnow
May 15, 2023
What Do Renters Want? Demand-Side Data Holds The Key That Developers Have Been Looking For.
To make well-informed decisions, multifamily developers have traditionally relied on supply-side data, or the historic performance, population, demographics and densities of a given market.
Business Wire
March 21, 2023
RCKRBX™ Launches Revolutionary Demand-Side Data Intelligence Platform to
Better Inform Multifamily Real Estate Investment, Development and Marketing.
Leveraging quantitative polling data and predictive analytics, the platform delivers actionable intelligence around the preferences, attitudes, and viewpoints that drive renter decision-making and how these factors will impact asset performance and value over time.
GlobeSt
March 7, 2023
New Proptech Startup RCKRBX Claims Demand-Side Multifamily Renter Data.
Sources are periodic surveys of renters using techniques from political campaign research.
The Mann Report
February 28, 2023
Rckrbx Launches Demand-side Data Intelligence Platform for Multifamily.
The demand-side data intelligence platform includes voice-of-the-customer data from current and prospective renters across targeted markets for multifamily acquisition, development, and marketing professionals.
Technical.ly DC
February 24, 2023
DC’s RCKRBX is building a SaaS platform for Real Estate Data.
Co-founders Michael Broder, CEO, and James Moore, COO, sat down with Michaela Althouse of Technical.ly DC to discuss the launch of RCKRBX and how it’s aiming to bring more of the end-user voice to the acquisition and development stages of projects.
Technical.ly DC
February 24, 2023
DC’s RCKRBX is building a SaaS platform for Real Estate Data.
Co-founders Michael Broder, CEO, and James Moore, COO, sat down with Michaela Althouse of Technical.ly DC to discuss the launch of RCKRBX and how it’s aiming to bring more of the end-user voice to the acquisition and development stages of projects.