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Say “Yes” to efficient, AI-powered Yardi invoice approval

Smart Approval, a Yardi Virtuoso AI agent, does the work of approving invoices, leaving property management teams more time for value-add tasks.

05 / 18 / 26

Chat IQ: A virtual leasing assistant that thinks before it responds

Scripted tools have helped in the past, but new AI models like Chat IQ are exposing the limits of scripted automation.

05 / 14 / 26

McKinsey Webinar recap: Combine AI with human touch

Incremental adoption and human governance are keys to making agentic artificial intelligence drive efficiencies in real estate organizations, McKinsey experts noted in a recent webinar.

05 / 14 / 26

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Yardi is a Forbes Best Company & Best Large Employer for 2026

Yardi earned the No. 388 spot on Forbes’ “America’s Best Companies for 2026” list and No. 477 on the “America’s Best Large Employers” list.

02 / 25 / 26

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Wildfire Resilience Initiative honors Earth Day legacy

The Wildfire Resilience Initiative, a UC Santa Barbara program, is a principal research unit into geography and environmental conditions that influence wildfire activity.

04 / 20 / 26

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New AI for Maintenance IQ: Faster diagnosis, better documentation

Maintenance IQ has new AI features, and they’re helping multifamily teams diagnose issues, document work and order parts faster than ever.

12 / 17 / 25

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How to calculate loan-to-value (LTV) ratio in commercial real estate

Learn what the loan-to-value ratio is and how it impacts loan terms, pricing and risk assessment in commercial real estate. This article explains how to calculate loan-to-value ratio and how it impacts loan structure and financing decisions.

03 / 10 / 26

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Everything you need to know about the EHR Care Stream app

Did you know that Yardi EHR has a mobile app for working by mobile phone or tablet, even offline? Learn about point-of-care charting, resident summaries, messaging and performance enhancements.

02 / 25 / 26

Senior living

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What’s new in the Yardi Commercial Suite: Spring 2026

Smart Lease, Virtuoso Support, Deal Manager and more — here’s what’s new across the Yardi Commercial Suite this quarter.

04 / 23 / 26

Say “Yes” to efficient, AI-powered Yardi invoice approval

Smart Approval, a Yardi Virtuoso AI agent, does the work of approving invoices, leaving property management teams more time for value-add tasks.

05 / 18 / 26

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AI comes to affordable housing

Yardi Chat IQ gives prospective residents instant answers about eligibility and move-in steps, and keeps working for them long after they move in.

05 / 12 / 26

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Energy fault detection keeps commercial buildings efficient

The Yardi Energy Suite helps reduce a property’s operational costs and improve occupant satisfaction by automating heating and cooling systems’ energy consumption and maintenance.

04 / 29 / 26

Energy Efficiency

Compliance Manager: Highlights from the road

Yardi offers free Compliance Manager training to affordable housing professionals nationwide. Here are the highlights from those sessions.

04 / 15 / 26

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The combination of ready-made resources and customization in Yardi Aspire helps us meet all internal and client needs.

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On average, we save 1-3 hours per application, which is about $200,000 in payroll savings. The combination of ScreeningWorks Pro, ID Verify and Income Verification makes for a seamless experience for our applicants.

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Powered by agentic AI: How decades of expertise shaped Chat IQ

Our multifamily marketing experts work with customer support teams. Their expertise directly informs our product and AI development, shaping increasingly human-like workflows that power Chat IQ.

05 / 19 / 26

Learning

Say “Yes” to efficient, AI-powered Yardi invoice approval

Smart Approval, a Yardi Virtuoso AI agent, does the work of approving invoices, leaving property management teams more time for value-add tasks.

05 / 18 / 26

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Chat IQ: A virtual leasing assistant that thinks before it responds

Scripted tools have helped in the past, but new AI models like Chat IQ are exposing the limits of scripted automation.

05 / 14 / 26

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McKinsey Webinar recap: Combine AI with human touch

Incremental adoption and human governance are keys to making agentic artificial intelligence drive efficiencies in real estate organizations, McKinsey experts noted in a recent webinar.

05 / 14 / 26

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Your guide to the Argentum Senior Living Executive Conference (SLEC)

Your guide to the Senior Living Executive Conference (SLEC)

Heading to Argentum SLEC 2026 in Nashville? Here's everything you need to know about where to find us, what sessions to attend and how to make the most of your time at the event.

05 / 13 / 26

Senior CRM

AI comes to affordable housing

Yardi Chat IQ gives prospective residents instant answers about eligibility and move-in steps, and keeps working for them long after they move in.

05 / 12 / 26

Affordable housing

Why AI in commercial real estate is different

AI is reshaping commercial real estate, but CRE's complex data and high-stakes decisions demand a purpose-built approach. Here's where most firms stand and how to get started.

05 / 11 / 26

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What agents wish their AI assistants could do

Proactive AI leasing agents: Current reality vs. new possibilities

The most forward-thinking property management teams aren’t asking whether to adopt AI. They’re asking which one and how quickly.

05 / 07 / 26

Promote fair housing practices with technology

Four ways housing providers can use digital tools to promote fair, consistent and compliant experiences for every applicant and resident.

05 / 06 / 26

Affordable housing

Learning

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Video: Senior Resource Group connects teams for seamless care

Watch Sara Padilla, VP of health services, share SRG’s success connecting teams for improved efficiency, compliance and care with the Yardi Senior Living Suite.

05 / 05 / 26

Senior living

EHR

The Capital Stack: The impact of AI tools on NOI

How AI increases NOI in multifamily investment

AI is helping multifamily teams lease faster, accelerate rent collection and prevent fraud losses. For investment managers, the impact is showing up directly in NOI.

05 / 04 / 26

Investment management

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The hidden costs of your multisystem stack

Disconnected systems for property and investment operations cost real estate firms more than they think. Learn what changes when switching to a single, unified investment management platform.

05 / 01 / 26

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Investment Suite

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AI risks in public housing: Security checklist for housing authorities

Understand AI risks in public housing and learn how to manage them with a practical 10-step checklist made to help your agency stay secure and compliant

04 / 30 / 26

PHA

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Energy fault detection keeps commercial buildings efficient

The Yardi Energy Suite helps reduce a property’s operational costs and improve occupant satisfaction by automating heating and cooling systems’ energy consumption and maintenance.

04 / 29 / 26