In the words of Bob Dylan, “Times they are a-changin’”. This is especially true for apartments. Top apartment amenities are going through a massive shift. A recent study found that renters today prefer smart home amenities to traditional amenities like swimming pools. Why do renters prefer smart apartments? In short, smart apartments make our lives easier, more convenient, and frankly,…
The future of living will be shaped by one thing more than any other: data. IoT technology and ubiquitous internet access are allowing us to capture data like never before. Data makes our lives easier by saving us energy, automating common tasks, and helping us find more time to do the things we love. So far the future of living…
Real estate is a long-term investment. Where most businesses barely plan past the upcoming quarter, real estate development companies are looking decades ahead. How will an investment today look 30 years from now? This is part of what makes the idea of smart apartments so scary for some developers. Combining computer technology (known for rapid obsolescence) and real estate sounds…
There are more renters in the United States today than at any point since 1965. While some people rent out of necessity, many people are choosing to rent instead of buy. Young adults (and increasingly, retirees) see enormous value in apartments and condos. They rent for the lifestyle. As technology continues to shape our lives, our expectations are changing as…
What does the future of living look like to you? High-tech appliances might come to mind, like robo-maids, holographic TVs, or flying cars that fold up into suitcases. But if current trends are any indication of what’s to come, the future of living will revolve around something else – time. As we trade in spacious suburban homes for city lofts…
Recently, Homebase CEO Blake Miller was featured on “Series A – The Podcast“. A Microsoft for Startups podcast series that goes in-depth with the founders, investors and others changing the world with their startups. The show travels the US and Canada, going behind the scenes of some of the most successful startups. On their trip to Kansas City, they came…
Recently I had the awesome opportunity to join Joel Goldberg’s new podcast, Rounding the Bases. I’m always excited to do any podcast and talk about the future with super creative minds, but this podcast was special. I’ve been a huge fan of Joel’s for awhile now and if you aren’t familiar with Joel, he’s one of the voice of…
Think Big has been going thru an evolution. At the beginning of 2016 we made a decision change the way we would work with entrepreneurs to solve problems. I’m excited to announce Homebase, an Intelligent Apartment Platform out of Think Big Labs that I’m leading. Learn more about our plans here: Think Big Labs – Meet Homebase.ai
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