Posts by: Erica Rascón

The Redwood Toronto

Domestic Violence Awareness

October is National Domestic Violence Awareness month. We unite to support vulnerable members of the community and end domestic abuse through education, advocacy and service. At The Redwood, an emergency shelter for women and children fleeing abuse, every month is domestic violence awareness month. Even through the pandemic, the non-profit works tirelessly to ensure that […]

Technology

Hospitality to Healthcare

Senior Living Tech Shift

Senior housing providers are witnessing a major shift within the industry. Traditionally following a hospitality format, today’s senior living specialists now adapt pages from healthcare models. The pandemic prompted senior living staff to implement more on-premises care methodologies. The results are fewer in-person touch points, enhanced health tracking and preventative care. With these changes come […]

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Simplify Resident Management

Ontario Social Housing Tenant Portals

The events of the past several months necessitated major shifts in the housing industry. The pandemic made it clear—if there had been any doubts—that the future of efficient, healthy social housing relies on integrated technology. When it comes to tenant files, bypassing physical touch points reduces exposure risk while increasing process efficacy. The latter benefit […]

People

Westmont Living

Honors WWII Veteran

Over the years, Yardi client Westmont Living has developed creative ways to honor esteemed residents. The tradition continues through the age of social distancing, requiring ingenious workarounds that still help residents feel appreciated and valued. Honoring Lt. Dever’s 105th birthday Westmont Mariposa at Ellwood Shores is home to veteran Charles “Charlie” Dever. First Lt. Dever […]

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Building Better

New Bricks, New Possibilities

Bricks are a burden. For more than 5,000 years, we’ve used the same inefficient, environmentally destructive products to build homes, businesses and institutions. Their cumulative effects left landscapes barren, air polluted and contributed to warmer climates. Innovation is in place for smarter bricks—if the industry is ready to get onboard. The life of bad bricks […]

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Clear, Concise, Conscious

Remote Work Communication Tips

Though working from home is novel in many ways, it has its disadvantages: you may feel disconnected from your peers, out of the loop with leadership and frustrated that you don’t have access to all the tools you’d have at the office. Add those concerns on top of a challenging work-life balance and we’ve got […]

Global, People

Fostering Leadership

Neharika Jha, Global Solutions

Like many engineering students, Neharika Jha wasn’t completely sure about her concentration. At the time, she chose computer science engineering. “Not paying too much attention to computer courses taught in school didn’t help initially,” she laughs. But with time, Neharika realized how computer science solved a variety of real-life consumer and business problems. “I realized […]

Global, News

Dementia Care Reimagined

Ikea + H.M. Queen Silvia

Two unlikely forces are improving dementia care in Sweden. A member of the royal family is collaborating with a ready-to-assemble home supply store. Together, they’ve reimagined senior housing development in a way that is affordable, sustainable and chic. The collaboration couldn’t have come at a better time. By 2040, nearly one in four Swedes will […]

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Make Ready Solutions

Increase NOI and Revenue

When was the last time that you reviewed your unit make ready process? During difficult financial times, it is essential for multifamily managers and owners to cut overhead costs and improve efficiencies in every area of business. You could notably improve portfolio valuation by optimizing how you turn a unit. Yardi caught up with Jennifer […]

Sublease vacant office space availability is up due to COVID 19

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Sublease Space to Spare?

Commercial Vacancy High in Major Metros

Commercial real estate has encountered a space problem: there is too much of it. Unused, unwanted square footage is having a ripple effect throughout the industry, stalling new deals and prompting tenants to get creative with their leases. Which markets have the most excess space? Tech markets such as San Francisco and Boston are among […]

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Tulsa Real Estate Fund

Investment Opportunities for All

Did you know that about 90% of millionaires built their wealth through real estate? Between 1932-2012, however, the average American faced multiple barriers to entry for real estate investment. New laws limited participation in investments, placing a hurdle between small-time investors and wealth. Crowdfunding, legalized in 2012, is a relatively new opportunity for people with […]

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5 Tips to Prevent

Property Manager Burnout

Property management staff members are burnt out. We hear your concerns: addressing financial issues, public safety and frustrated residents have added additional stresses to an already demanding job. As property management leadership, you play an essential role in preventing burnout for yourself and others. Leasing agents are discouraged and need your support Social distancing is […]

People

Tech Knight

Larnoe Dungca, Yardi Oxnard

When you think of a knight, do you imagine him perched atop an ergonomic office chair? Does he don a headset, wield a mouse and fry fish dinners for those in need? If not, you’ve got a lot to learn about modern knights. Larnoe Dungca is a knight who embodies versatility, strength and compassion in […]

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Stable Investment

Future Affordable Housing

Through the best and the worst economic times, affordable housing has emerged as a stable sector. The demand for affordable housing continues to rise while creative private partnerships deliver fresh capital to fill the pipelines. With those conditions aligned, affordable housing is an investment that can weather turbulent times. Enduring investments Multihousing News reports a […]

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Simplified Claims

Claims Manager

Does the thought of Medicaid billing illicit groans from your staff? That’s understandable. Manual billing is time consuming, frustrating, and often riddled with errors. Fortunately, you can boost staff morale and productivity with automated billing for Medicaid. Claim submission woes can lead to high turnover Medicaid provides consistent and vital funding for senior care. But […]

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