Did you know that many of the ways we traditionally celebrate Valentine’s Day don’t show a lot of love for the earth? This year, ditch the roses, which often require heavy pesticides and are shipped in from South America or even Africa. Try giving something local and...

Electronic devices are always sucking up energy, even when they’re not in use. Research shows these sneaky energy vampires can account for 5 to 10 percent of an average household’s energy consumption, as well as about 1 percent of worldwide carbon dioxide emissions....

As the dog days of summer arrive, many people arrive home from a hot day out and immediately want a cool and refreshing drink. Rather than running the tap and waiting for cool water to arrive, simply fill a pitcher of water and keep it chilled in the fridge. Showers...

Utility costs, especially energy and water, keep rising. As a Housing Provider, you want to recover the costs you can, especially in a market of softening rents. When you can't increase rent to cover those rising utilities, billing Residents for them can help boost...

The benefits of consuming less and conserving more At Livable, we know that energy conservation contributes to our goal of saving the environment and saving apartment owners money. We know that making residents aware of their usage can create significant savings, but...

Congress did not pass any new legislation and, in fact, its initial moratorium expired in July 2020. After that point, the extensions were directed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, which claimed it was authorized by a 1944 law to mandate that people...

“At Livable, our goal has always been to help save the environment while also saving apartment owners money by making residents responsible for their utility usage. We have seen that making tenants more aware of their usage can create significant savings. But just how...

"While there is some recognition of this distress in the deal by providing 100% in rent assistance and requirements for the tenants to use the funds to pay rent, we are very concerned as to when this moratorium will actually end," Christine LaMarca, president of the...

At Livable our mission is to add value to your business, even beyond utility management, here is some helpful insight into what amenities tenants are most excited about when looking for a rental!   According to a 2020 report from the listing site, Zumper “Outdoor...

Property owners nationwide should anticipate across-the-board utility increases in 2021, with some jurisdictions expected to see double-digit rate hikes. Yet there are proactive steps owners can take now to hedge against these additional expenses.  Why Rates Will...