Ever wondered what the future of multifamily looks like when AI handles home buying without a human in sight?In this week’s Multifamily Caffeine Wire, I unpack three industry-shifting headlines that should be on every multifamily leader's radar.First up, meet HOMA https://www.tryhoma.com/ out of Florid. Buyers just closed on a home using AI from start to finish. No realtor. No brokerage fees. And yes, it’s legal. That’s a signal. Especially when you think about what this means for leasing automation in our space.Next, I touch on the DOJ’s settlement with RealPage. While some say it’s a “nothing burger,” municipalities are starting to challenge even the oldest multifamily practices—such as market surveys. You need to understand how this ripple could affect revenue management.Finally, portable tenant screening is gaining traction. Several years ago, I saw a renter's résumés and thought it would eventually be a technology renters would use to lease apartments. This is that idea, grown up and powered by tech. If done right, it could overhaul how prospects qualify while reducing friction for both parties to the lease.I'm sharing candid takes, connecting the dots, and asking the questions that matter to forward-thinking multifamily professionals.If this sparked a thought or raised a question, hit that like button and subscribe to stay caffeinated with more multifamily insight every single week.https://www.multifamilycollective.com

From all of us at the Multifamily Collective and the Multifamily Media Network — Happy Thanksgiving. 🍁It’s been a long year — but in the best of ways. 2025 brought growth, creativity, and real relationship-building across our industry. And we’re ending this season filled with gratitude for every partner, creator, and listener who’s helped build this platform.In this episode, I share:Heartfelt thanks to our supplier partners and content creatorsA glimpse at our big plans for 2026Why we're investing in the future of multifamily leadership, media, and communityWe’re not just talking about more content — we’re talking about deeper engagement, richer conversations, and a thriving community that’s built to serve the next generation of multifamily professionals.Thank you for being part of it.► If you're aligned with where we’re headed, hit subscribe and stay with us — 2026 is going to be special.

We just got back from a 3-week road trip through Idaho, Wyoming, Utah, and New Mexico — and after 100+ miles of hiking and 21,000 feet of elevation, I’ve returned energized and ready to look ahead.This episode is short but critical.I’m inviting you to think about your 2026 goals now — not in January.Most people wait until the first of the year to set resolutions. But by then, you’re influenced by emotions, peer pressure, and the momentum of the moment. Instead, I suggest you use the stillness of December to reflect on 2025. Be honest. Celebrate what worked. Get honest about what didn’t.Then begin setting intentional goals using the framework of heart, soul, body, and mind.If you get them written by November 30th, you can start working them in December. That gives you a 30-day head start — and it’s a massive advantage over waiting for January motivation to kick in.Let’s lead ourselves well, so we can lead others better.► Like what you’re hearing? Subscribe for more practical leadership content through a multifamily lens.