Maximize Your Profit with Smarter Utility Management In today’s multifamily housing market, rising utility costs are a silent threat to property ROI. Water, electricity, and gas expenses can erode cash flow, reducing the returns that landlords and property managers...

Making Sense of a Changing Utilities Landscape Utility costs have long been a wildcard in rental property management. But in 2025, the stakes are higher than ever. A mix of inflation, infrastructure strain, regulatory shifts, and climate goals are converging to create...

Extreme weather events are becoming more frequent and severe, affecting communities worldwide. Property owners and managers are increasingly forced to adapt to unpredictable conditions, from heatwaves and hurricanes to prolonged droughts and heavy storms. As climate...

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has revolutionized countless industries, but its impact on energy consumption and costs is a complex issue. For housing providers, AI presents both opportunities and challenges as they grapple with rising energy bills. The Energy-Hungry...

Most apartment communities aren’t seeing the potential savings right in their own backyard. One of the ways apartment housing providers choose to manage their utility costs is through a Ratio Utility Billing System (RUBS). RUBS is a system that allows housing...

In a world of softening rental markets and rising utilities, cost recovery is essential to your bottom line. As a Property Owner/Manager, protecting your bottom line – your net operating income (NOI) – is more crucial than ever. But don't worry, here at Livable we've...

Summer weekends are longer and lazier. (Maybe it's the heat?) They're also a great time to remember our responsibility toward the environment amidst the cookouts, pool parties and games. Summer weekends can be times for both celebration and conservation. From Memorial...

With Independence Day coming and, for many, an extra long weekend, it’s a great time to remember our responsibility toward the environment amidst the celebratory cookouts, pool parties and fireworks. The July 4th weekend can be a time for both celebration and...

Ratio Utility Billing Systems (RUBS) are becoming increasingly relevant as a means of cost savings, especially in multi-family dwellings. They provide a transparent and equitable method for allocating utility costs based on factors like occupancy and unit size, while...

With climate concerns continually on the rise, sustainability has become a top priority for individuals, businesses and communities alike. The good news is, sustainability and increased ROI’s can go hand in hand with the implementation of Ratio Utility Billing. Now...