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Business Wire
17 hours ago
- Business
- Business Wire
RealPage LOFT Named PropTech Breakthrough Awards 'Property Management Solution of the Year'
RICHARDSON, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--RealPage®, a leading global provider of AI-enabled software platforms to the real estate industry, announced today LOFT™ has been awarded 'Property Management Solution of the Year' by PropTech Breakthrough Awards. LOFT, powered by RealPage, is the multifamily industry's first all-in-one resident experience platform that integrates all touchpoints of the renter journey, from leasing to living. This global industry award recognizes innovative financial technology that is transforming the real estate industry and enhancing property management, smart building systems and real estate transactions. RealPage launched LOFT to meet modern renters' growing demand for convenience, flexibility, and connectivity. The platform brings leasing, moving, payments, and rewards together in one streamlined app, featuring tools like a move-in checklist, credit-building financial resources, and a loyalty program that lets renters earn rewards. 'RealPage continues to pioneer industry-leading technology in the multifamily industry with LOFT,' said Rob Franklin SVP of Resident Solutions, RealPage. 'We are proud that our resident experience platform has been recognized by PropTech, and we continue to be amazed with the overwhelmingly positive feedback from our customers and their residents.' Since August 2024, residents across 3.5 million units are now experiencing renting as it should be: integrated, seamless and simplified. For more information on LOFT, visit About PropTech Breakthrough: Part of Tech Breakthrough, a leading market intelligence and recognition platform for global technology innovation and leadership, the PropTech Breakthrough Awards program is devoted to honoring excellence in technologies, services, companies, and products that empower remote work and distributed teams around the globe. The PropTech Breakthrough Awards program provides a forum for public recognition around the achievements of technology companies and solutions in categories including messaging & communication, project management, virtual events, team collaboration, virtual offices, collaborative design, and more. For more information visit About RealPage, Inc.: RealPage is the leading global provider of AI-enabled software platforms to the real estate industry. The company offers the multifamily industry's first agentic AI platform, Lumina AI™ Workforce, with a coordinated network of intelligent AI agents that work across leasing, operations, facilities, finance and resident engagement. By using RealPage solutions for operational excellence in the front office and throughout property operations, many leading property owners, operators and investors gain transparency into asset performance with data insights, enhancing experiences with customized tools and improving efficiencies to generate incremental yield. Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Richardson, Texas, RealPage joined the Thoma Bravo portfolio of market-leading enterprise software firms in 2021 to realize faster growth and innovation to serve more than 24 million rental units from offices in North America, Europe and Asia. In 2024-2025, RealPage has been recognized as one of America's Best Employers by Forbes, one of America's Best Employers for Women by Forbes, one of America's Greatest Workplaces for Women by Newsweek, one of America's Greatest Workplaces for Parents and Families by Newsweek, and has been certified as a Great Place to Work™ in India, the Philippines, the UK and the U.S. RealPage's resident experience platform, LOFT, earned gold in the TITAN Innovation Awards.
Business Wire
17-07-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
RealPage Continues to Redefine the Resident Experience with Acquisition of Livble, a Leader in Flexible Payment Solutions
RICHARDSON, Texas & NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--RealPage ®, a leading global provider of AI-enabled software platforms to the real estate industry, continues to redefine the resident experience through its acquisition of Livble, a leader in flexible payment solutions for the multifamily industry. Integrating Livble into LOFT™, RealPage's fully integrated multifamily resident experience platform, and into Buildium ®, RealPage's all-in-one property management software for mixed portfolio and HOA managers, will provide residents with a flexible, transparent, and convenient way to split their rent payments, unlocking real value for both renters and property managers alike. With the Livble solution, qualified residents can pay rent on their terms, splitting payments into up to four installments per month to better align with their cash flow. In return, property managers benefit from guaranteed on-time rent, real-time ledger reporting, and enhanced financial visibility—all through a single, seamless platform that eliminates the need for multiple third-party vendors. RealPage assumes 100 percent of the non-payment risk and manages all collections, reducing administrative burden and enabling property teams to focus on higher-value activities that enhance the resident experience. Expanding LOFT with Livble is another step in the ongoing evolution of the platform. Today, more than three million units have access to LOFT, the multifamily industry's leading resident experience platform that brings leasing, moving, payments and rewards together in one seamless app. With the addition of Livble, residents will have greater payment flexibility supporting their ability to build financial wellness. 'This strategic acquisition underscores RealPage's commitment to enhancing the resident experience,' said Dana Jones, RealPage CEO and President. 'Offering more financial flexibility for renters while enabling our customers to operate more efficiently is exactly the type of innovation we strive to deliver at RealPage. Integrating Livble builds on the remarkable momentum we've achieved with LOFT in such a short period, and we're equally excited to bring this powerful solution to our Buildium customers.' 'RealPage and Livble have a shared vision to redefine the rent payment experience. By joining forces, we will accelerate the adoption of flexible payment options at scale for both property managers and residents,' said Josh Ehrlich, Co-founder and CEO, Livble. 'We're incredibly proud of what we've built, and this acquisition is a powerful validation of our vision and innovation. Together, we'll accelerate our mission to make financial wellness a reality for millions of renters. We are just getting started.' About Livble Livble is transforming the rent payment experience by providing renters the ability to split their rent into smaller, more manageable installments over the month to align with their income, avoid fees, and build meaningful credit in the process – all through their trusted Property Management Software platform. Livble is pioneering financial freedom and convenience in housing, making rent payments a user-friendly process. Our goal is to become the default way people think about rent, fostering a world where housing is accessible, manageable, and equitable for all. Livble is headquartered in New York with offices in Tel Aviv, Israel. About RealPage, Inc. RealPage improves the business of living. RealPage is the leading global provider of AI-enabled software platforms to the real estate industry. The company offers the multifamily industry's first agentic AI platform, Lumina AI Workforce, with a coordinated network of intelligent AI agents that work across leasing, operations, facilities, finance and resident engagement. By using RealPage solutions for operational excellence in the front office and throughout property operations, many leading property owners, operators and investors gain transparency into asset performance with data insights, enhancing experiences with customized tools and improving efficiencies to generate incremental yield. Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Richardson, Texas, RealPage joined the Thoma Bravo portfolio of market-leading enterprise software firms in 2021 to realize faster growth and innovation to serve more than 24 million rental units from offices in North America, Europe and Asia. In 2024-2025, RealPage has been recognized as: one of America's Best Employers by Forbes, one of America's Best Employers for Women by Forbes, one of America's Greatest Workplaces for Women by Newsweek, one of America's Greatest Workplaces for Parents and Families by Newsweek, and has been certified as a Great Place to Work™ in India, the Philippines, the UK and the U.S. RealPage's resident experience platform, LOFT, earned gold in the TITAN Innovation Awards.
Arab News
23-05-2025
- Arab News
Japan: A bucket-list destination worth the hype
DUBAI: A bucket-list destination for many, Japan doesn't disappoint if you're looking for that hard-to-find mix of bright lights, big cities, fascinating history and glorious nature. As first-time visitors, we opted for the tourist-heavy double whammy of Tokyo and Kyoto on our recent (last-minute) week-long visit during cherry blossom season. A wonderful surprise was just how welcoming Japan is for those travelling with young children. With our three- and four-year-old in tow, we visited sites including the beautiful Meiji Jingu Shrine, the extremely popular Sensoji Temple and the buzzing Shibuya Scramble — the world's busiest pedestrian crossing. (A great hack for your must-do timelapse video at the latter? Visit MAGNET by SHIBUYA109 and head to the Dream Capsule store on the 5th floor for a quiet viewing window, which you can follow with a strangely addictive gacha gaming session, fun for all ages.) Tokyo's famed Shibuya Scramble at night. (Getty Images) While it's easy enough to list the aforementioned sites in a single sentence, it should be stressed that Tokyo is enormous, so organizing your itinerary according to neighborhoods is advisable. My highlights included shopping at LOFT (multiple locations across the city) for beauty products and adorably quirky homeware, and — of course — the 'TikTok-famous' 3D cat at the hectic Shinjuku crossing, solely due to the amazement on my kids' faces. Another top tip for travelling in Japan is to ask about the luggage-delivery service before you head to your next destination, which in our case was Kyoto. Your bags will be waiting for you in your next hotel room within 24 hours of dropping them off at the counter. With that sorted, we hopped on the bullet train blissfully unencumbered — well, besides the kids — and sped off to Kyoto, home to 17 UNESCO World Heritage sites. The capital of Japan for more than 1,000 years, the city is an incredible maze of temples, shrines and zen gardens. Nuunu Kyoto sells original works by Japanese artists. (Instagram) Our first stop, though, was rather less storied: The Takashimaya Shopping Center is home to Nuunu Kyoto, an art department store selling original work by Japanese artists. The sketches and posters are laid out in record-store format and you can happily pass hours here picking out the perfect affordable souvenir. When it comes to historical sites, this city is bursting at the seams. The stunning views from Kiyomizu-dera Temple's cantilevered viewing platform were a personal favorite. Although we chose not to take a guided tour, I will say that a tad more info on Kyoto's various sites would be welcome in the form of billboards or QR codes. The peaceful Kodai-ji Temple boasts a small bamboo forest for those unwilling to brave the crowds at Kyoto's famous Arashiyama Bamboo Grove, and we wrapped up our afternoon by visiting the Nanzen-ji Temple complex, at the base of the forested Higashiyama mountains. The expansive complex, which dates back to the 13th century, includes Tenjuan sub-temple with its serene gardens, stepping stones and koi pond full of inquisitive fish. Although it seems ludicrous to visit Kyoto without exploring the iconic red torii gates of the Fushimi Inari Shrine, braving the uphill slope with two prams was something we couldn't face — but we will return. That was a familiar phrase while we were in Japan, which goes to show what an enjoyable time we had. The only warning I have — for couples traveling with children, at least — is to be mindful that restaurants tend to specialize. While this means most eateries are masters of their chosen fare, it also makes it hard to sample great sushi if your young ones are not of sushi-eating age. In our case, this meant our four-year-old developed a worryingly expensive penchant for wagyu steak, while our youngest existed on dry noodles and convenience store snacks (although, I have to say, even high-end restaurants were fantastic with the kids, welcoming them in no matter how late it was). Overall, Japan made for an ideal destination for a family vacation. Don't let those social-media gripes about overcrowding put you off. Even in its busiest cities at one of its busiest times of year, Japan is one of the most welcoming places on Earth.
Yahoo
05-05-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Oklahoma AG insists Gov. Stitt terminate embattled agency Commissioner
OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) – On Monday, Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond renewed his call for Governor Stitt to remove Allie Friesen, Commissioner of the Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse. Friesen was in the hot seat at the Capitol last wee answering questions about millions in unused pandemic dollars, and the possibility that the agency won't make payroll. , House Committee grills ODMHSAS Commissioner on missing $43 million 'Commissioner Friesen offered no satisfactory answers for the agency's ability or inabilityto meet payroll obligations. The commissioner is simply not equipped for the job – and shenever was,' Drummond said. 'Gov. Stitt hired a counselor who doesn't have a license to runour Mental Health Department, nor does she have the leadership experience. Is it any wonderthe department is in financial meltdown?' The Oklahoma Legislative Office of Fiscal Transparency (LOFT) previously released its findings concerning the finances of the Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services in April 2025. LOFT shares findings of Dept. of Mental Health investigation with lawmakers Drummond continued, saying vulnerable Oklahomans will suffer the consequences without placement of new leadership at the agency. 'Oklahomans who are suffering from mental health challenges and substance abuse are theones who stand to lose the most while this fiasco continues to play out,' Drummond said.'The buck stops with the commissioner and the governor. It is past time for Gov. Stittto take action and correct course.' On Friday of last week, Stitt announced a series of actions to address ODMHSAS in a letter to House Speaker Kyle Hilbert and Senator Lonnie Paxton. See part of the letter below. The troubling issues that have continued to emerge at the Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services are the result of years of mismanagement—these challenges did not arise overnight. When I appointed Commissioner Allie Friesen, I specifically charged her with shining a light on the agency, rooting out longstanding problems, and building a more accountable and transparent department. What we are seeing now is the necessary, if painful, result of that mission being carried out with integrity and urgency. Governor Kevin Stitt The governor has also outlined three immediate actions to stabilize ODMHSAS operations to ensure long-term reform: A nationally respected, independent financial expert will be brought in to take temporary control of the department's finances. This expert will assess the agency's financial shortfall and produce an accurate and credible supplemental budget request for the Legislature. As previously announced, the Governor will name a well-regarded attorney with experience in complex investigations to conduct a full and independent review of ODMHSAS. The investigator will report directly to the Governor's Office and will have full authority to follow the facts wherever they lead. The Governor has directed Oklahoma Healthcare Authority CEO Ellen Buettner, along with ODMHSAS officials, to conduct a top-to-bottom review of all Medicaid and federally funded functions within the agency. This effort will evaluate whether these responsibilities should be administered by a different agency or in a different manner to ensure greater accountability and efficiency. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
03-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Nearly 2,000 state employees receive email alerting them payroll won't be issued next week
OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) — A shocking email was sent to employees of the Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse on Thursday, notifying them about an upcoming payroll shortfall. The email read in part, '…They have insufficient funds available to make payroll for Wednesday (May 7) and are $23 million short for the remainder of FY25 (Fiscal Year). This is the first we have heard from the agency about being unable to make payroll.' RELATED: House Committee grills ODMHSAS Commissioner on missing $43 million Also in the email, Commissioner Allie Friesen confirmed the information was accurate. 'So the reality of our situation is that it's chaotic,' said Commissioner Friesen in April. The remark was made after Commissioner Friesen was grilled about the missing $43 million from the ODMHSAS budget. The Oklahoma Legislative Office of Fiscal Transparency (LOFT) discovered money was missing after digging into the agency's books. 'I believe the agency does need a new budget, one that reflects reality,' said Regina Birchum, Executive Director of LOFT. Gene Blankenship, the Deputy Director of the Oklahoma Public Employees Association, was appalled. 'I've not seen a state agency have an issue like this before to where employees wake up to news that they may not receive a paycheck,' Blankenship said. RELATED: LOFT shares findings of Dept. of Mental Health investigation with lawmakers Also adding, 'I'm thinking about the majority of folks that live paycheck to paycheck. I'm thinking about those that pay rent.' News 4 reached out to Commissioner Friesen's office for comment and received a statement back. ODMHSAS will be making payroll as scheduled. ODMHSAS continues to partner with our legislative and executive partners to ensure no disruption to services or operations. This administration continues to demonstrate our philosophy of uncovering problems and partnering with appropriate stakeholders to fix them in a meaningful way. Our leadership team remains boldly focused on righting the wrongs within a system that has desperately required reform for decades. We are insistent on radically shifting the culture of the agency to allow for transformation into a mental health system that is focused on excellence across all divisions. Oklahomans rely on us in some of their most vulnerable moments and must have 100% confidence in our system. In order for us to become a highly reliable organization, we are forced to unearth and repair the pieces of our system that have been neglected for far too long. As we often see at the federal level, identifying and addressing dysfunction within our systems is a critical step toward lasting improvement—and Oklahomans should feel encouraged that these long-standing issues are finally being confronted. They are being resolved in a way that will ensure stability for decades to come, reinforcing confidence in the availability of high-quality mental health and substance use services. Maria Chaverri, Communications Coordinator, ODMHSAS News 4 was notified by the agency late Friday afternoon, confirming employees will be paid on time, despite the prior email stating payroll would be missed. However, we did not get an explanation of where the money is coming from. Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond released a statement, demanding that Commissioner Allie Friesen be terminated. The financial meltdown at the Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services is nothing short of government malpractice. The agency serves many of our most vulnerable citizens who are wholly reliant on these services, and these Oklahomans deserve agency leadership capable of meeting their needs. Gov. Stitt should have fired his failed agency head months ago when we first learned of her incompetent leadership. I am calling on Gov. Stitt to immediately terminate Commissioner Allie Friesen and seek guidance from industry experts so he can appoint a new leader who is up to the job. Attorney General Gentner Drummond Governor Kevin Stitt announced a series of actions to address ODMHSAS in a letter to House Speaker Kyle Hilbert and Senator Lonnie Paxton. See part of the letter below. The troubling issues that have continued to emerge at the Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services are the result of years of mismanagement—these challenges did not arise overnight. When I appointed Commissioner Allie Friesen, I specifically charged her with shining a light on the agency, rooting out longstanding problems, and building a more accountable and transparent department. What we are seeing now is the necessary, if painful, result of that mission being carried out with integrity and urgency. Governor Kevin Stitt The Governor has also outlined three immediate actions to stabilize ODMHSAS operations to ensure long-term reform: A nationally respected, independent financial expert will be brought in to take temporary control of the department's finances. This expert will assess the agency's financial shortfall and produce an accurate and credible supplemental budget request for the Legislature. As previously announced, the Governor will name a well-regarded attorney with experience in complex investigations to conduct a full and independent review of ODMHSAS. The investigator will report directly to the Governor's Office and will have full authority to follow the facts wherever they lead. The Governor has directed Oklahoma Healthcare Authority CEO Ellen Buettner, along with ODMHSAS officials, to conduct a top-to-bottom review of all Medicaid and federally funded functions within the agency. This effort will evaluate whether these responsibilities should be administered by a different agency or in a different manner to ensure greater accountability and efficiency. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
