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Vendor evaluation is not seasonal. Contracts come up for renewal year-round, and a tool that is not earning its spot does not wait for a convenient month to become a problem. But budget season puts it in sharper focus than usual, since every vendor on the books gets a harder look right as 2027 technology budgets lock in.
Holiday cheer is coming, but so are the holiday package piles. Every year, November and December bring a spike in online shopping that puts pressure on even the most organized communities.
Without the right systems in place, this seasonal surge can lead to overwhelmed package rooms, rising operational costs, and frustrated residents. If you’re not planning ahead now, the holidays will plan themselves right into your budget and staff bandwidth.
Budget season is here, and with it comes the same question every property manager, owner, and developer is asking: what does the rest of 2026 actually look like, and what should that mean for 2027?
That’s why we built the Mid-Year Multifamily Market Report: a data-backed snapshot of the multifamily market trends shaping occupancy, pricing, supply, and operations right now, with a clear “what it means” takeaway for every finding.
August marks the start of budget season for most of the multifamily industry. Over the next 60 to 90 days, property managers are reviewing vendor contracts, owners are stress-testing their 2027 revenue assumptions, and developers are making go or no-go decisions on projects they have been holding.
Everyone is asking the same question: what kind of market are we actually planning into?
Access control used to mean a key and a call box. But, what does Access Control mean today? In this blog we uncover what access control is and how multifamily properties can adapt.
At Luxer One, growth is part of the job. We prioritize promoting from within, provide clear paths for advancement, and encourage every team member to explore new opportunities! Our Luxens on the Rise series highlights team members who have carved their own paths within the company, taking on new challenges and evolving their careers along the way.
Universities are facing pressure to manage technology as conveniently as students and faculty experience other aspects of campus life.
Traditional distribution methods often struggle to keep up with demand. Manual checkouts, limited office hours, long lines, and inconsistent tracking can create challenges for IT teams and students. As campuses continue modernizing operations, many universities are rethinking their IT equipment distribution process.
Amazon Prime Day isn’t just a shopping holiday anymore, it’s a logistical event that reshapes how communities handle deliveries. Not to mention it feels like they add a new Prime event every year! With the October Prime Day approaching, multifamily properties should expect another surge of packages that can rival peak holiday season. For property managers and regional managers, the Prime Day effect on multifamily means crowded lobbies, strained staff, and rising resident expectations for seamless service.
But with the right preparation, you can turn this challenge into an opportunity to boost resident satisfaction and prove your property is ahead of the curve.
If you’re asking yourself “What is the best package management solution for my community?”, you’re in the right place. Below, we’ve outlined the most common questions property managers face, along with insights from our Multifamily Guide to Package Management.
Every June, the multifamily industry converges in one city to do something that doesn’t happen the rest of the year: slow down long enough to look up.
Apartmentalize 2026 brought that moment to New Orleans. And what the conversations, sessions, and hallway exchanges reflected was an industry in genuine transition. Not crisis nor boom, but something more nuanced than either of those words captures.
A sector that is recalibrating. Figuring out what works, what doesn’t, and what has to change.
Here is what stood out.
Most property managers and regional managers don’t describe their job as managing amenities or overseeing systems. They describe it as keeping everything moving.
Leasing. Renewals. Maintenance requests. Resident communication. Vendor relationships. Staff coverage. And somewhere in the middle of all of that, making sure the day-to-day experience of actually living in their community feels effortless for the people who call it home.
That is a lot to hold together. And the bar keeps rising.
Luxer One was featured in this Washington Post story on the innovations solving for the boom in package deliveries. Read on for our perspective on how apartment managers can solve their operational challenges.
Package delivery has become a defining operational challenge for universities. As students rely more heavily on online shopping for everything from textbooks to daily essentials, campus mailrooms and housing teams are under increasing pressure to keep up.
For one university, the issue reached a critical point. What began as a manageable flow of deliveries quickly evolved into an operational bottleneck that strained staff, disrupted students, and exposed the limits of traditional package handling methods. This case study explores how the university addressed the issue and what it reveals about how universities manage student packages effectively today.
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Parcel lockers are transforming how businesses manage deliveries, offering a secure and efficient alternative to traditional mailrooms. When paired with intuitive iOS software, these systems become even more powerful—creating a seamless experience for both administrators and end users.
In the article below, AppleInsider highlights how Luxer One leverages parcel lockers and iOS software to modernize package management for businesses. Continue reading for key insights, or view the original coverage on AppleInsider for the full story.
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Retail has fundamentally changed. Today’s online shoppers expect convenience, speed, and flexibility, but that doesn’t mean physical stores are out of the equation. In fact, services like BOPIS (Buy Online, Pick Up In Store) are creating new opportunities for retailers to drive foot traffic while meeting modern expectations.
In this interview with RETHINK Retail, Luxer One’s Director of Communications, Melody Akhtari, discusses smart locker solutions for retail stores. We break down how retailers can bridge the gap between eCommerce and in-store experiences, and why the right pickup strategy can turn online demand into in-store engagement.
Watch the video below, or read on for a full transcript.
As package volume continues to rise across university campuses, traditional mailroom processes are being pushed to their limits. What once worked for handling student deliveries is quickly becoming inefficient, time-consuming, and difficult to scale.
In this 2019 interview, Tyler Hansen, former Vice President of Sales at Luxer One, shared how smart lockers improve campus mailrooms by streamlining operations and enhancing the student experience. Watch the interview or read the article below to learn more.
Luxer One is entering the self-storage industry with our new partner, PTI Security Systems. Together, we’ve developed a secure and intuitive integration between our two solutions.
We’re excited to share the news that Luxer One has been acquired by ASSA ABLOY, the world’s preeminent lock and access control company.
Ever since our founding, we’ve operated under the mission to relentlessly improve how the world receives goods. Today, we join the ASSA ABLOY family of brands in the US to execute on this mission even better than before.
Our team of over 130 employees will continue to operate as usual from our Sacramento headquarters. The added resources and expertise to help us achieve our goals and go above & beyond for our customers.
Read the full press release below, published on December 19, 2018.
Behind every successful company is a story of experimentation, persistence, and a willingness to rethink how things work. In this Arik Levy interview with Business Building Rockstars Show, we explore the Luxer One journey from early entrepreneurial experiences to building one of the most trusted package management solutions in the multifamily industry.
Luxer One has grown into a leading provider of smart locker systems that help properties manage the growing volume of deliveries while improving the resident experience. But like many startups, the company’s path began with identifying a real-world operational challenge and developing a smarter way to solve it.
In the conversation below, Arik shares insights from his entrepreneurial career, the lessons learned along the way, and how those experiences ultimately shaped the vision for Luxer One.
Big news! We’re excited to announce that Luxer One has become a Certified RealPage Exchange App Partner. We’ve been working to build this integration with the RealPage team to make life easier for our customers. This deeper partnership with RealPage allows us to do just that. We’re working together to provide our shared customers with an unparalleled level of service.
Furthermore, RealPage has selected Luxer One as the hardware provider to service RealPage clients’ package locker needs. Read further for details on the RealPage and Luxer One integration.
This article was published as a press release on June 12, 2018. You can check out the full release here.
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