Posts by: Erica Rascón

Community Environmental Council

Working for the earth every day

You know those people with the electric car, the one that’s charged by the solar panels on the roof of their net-zero, LEED Platinum house? The people that only eat organic produce that’s delivered by bike from the local co-op? The Community Environmental Council knows that you’re probably not one of them. Whether you’re striving […]

Giving, People

Boxtales

Education and original art

When it comes to thinking outside of the box, the Lobero Theatre Foundation nailed it. In 1994, the foundation created a storytelling performance piece for children as part of its literary outreach program. Donning masks, costumes, and a slew of boxed props, three actors set out to perform a one-season show. It was such a […]

Technology

Android Wear

Truly Wearable Tech from LG, Motorola and Samsung

Google Glass definitely had its appeal. Wearers looked as though they came to us from the future, equipped with endless knowledge and insight thanks to a little lens hovering near their eyeball. That little lens caused some discomfort that has prevented the technology from reaching a broader fan base: is the wearer looking at me? […]

News

YASC Spring 2014

Real Estate Technology Insight in Washington, D.C.

The biannual Yardi Advanced Solutions Conference (YASC) offers attendees fantastic tutorials, exciting technology developments and insightful Q&A sessions. Learn how your organization can optimize the value of your Yardi products and services. The East Coast conference will return to the Washington Hilton in Washington, D.C on May 28-30, 2014. This year’s event will feature more […]

News

Top Metros

For multifamily growth

Are we on the path back to the good old days of booming prosperity in real estate? Any step forward is a step in the right direction. Explore the top ten hottest metropolitan areas that are leading the surge in multifamily unit construction. Washington, D.C. The population rose by about 10 percent from 2000-2012. While […]

News

NAA Student Housing

Learning the International Market

As a college student, my family and I would always invite a few international students to our home during the holidays so that they wouldn’t be stranded on campus alone. It was one of the many times that I realized how tough it was to be a student abroad. The 2014 National Apartment Association (NAA) […]

News

Tawny Crazy Ants

Newest property pest

Just as the bed bugs craziness fades from the media, a new pest is working its way through the nation. Tawny crazy ants have caused more than $146.5 million in property damage in the state of Texas alone. And they’re spreading. Nylanderia fulva, simply called the crazy ant, is a tawny-colored, hairy critter that’s about […]

Giving, People

Storyteller

Education and support

Storyteller Children’s Center provides preschool education and support services for at-risk children and their families. The organization began in 1988 as a half-day preschool out of Transition House, with a parking lot for a playground. Over 25 years later it is a thriving organization with two locations, a dedicated staff, and a constant waitlist for […]

People

Jacob Fisher

Pennrose Properties

The talents of Jacob Fisher of Pennrose Properties are getting noticed. Fisher recently received Philadelphia Business Journal’s “40 Under 40” distinction. The honor recognizes his business success, community involvement, leadership ability, and influence. “It’s not surprising that Jacob was selected for this terrific award,” says Mark H. Dambly, president of Pennrose Properties, a Yardi client. […]

Giving, People

Walk for Hope

Supporting Mental Health

On a cool October morning, Raleigh community members congregated outside of Angus Barn Restaurant. They weren’t there for the restaurant’s award-winning steak or stellar service. More than 3,800 people gathered to participate in the Thad and Alice Eure Walk for Hope. As Foundation of Hope’s premiere fundraiser, the organization has raised more than $3.8 million […]

People

BRG Apartments

Creating Community

Yardi client BRG Apartments is the largest owner and operator of rental communities in the region with more than 6,800 apartment homes in 40 communities throughout Cincinnati, Columbus, Dayton, and Northern Kentucky. The company takes pride in its Midwestern heritage. From the corporate office down to its smallest property, BRG instills the values of hospitality […]

News

Time for a Change?

Should the American time zone system be rethought?

When CNN listed time zone reduction on its 10 Ideas, readers like me smiled politely and continued to the next article. Big changes don’t happen often in our society and they certainly don’t happen quickly. Changing American time zones seems incredibly unlikely unless we’re convinced that it would make our lives exponentially better and, of […]

News

Affordability Crisis

Hurting for housing

Every morning at 8am, the construction crews begin working on the neighborhood behind my home in an Atlanta suburb. The sounds of hammers, trucks, and lively music are a sign that the housing market is recovering. While these lots will make lovely homes for some, their $250,000+ price tags exclude buyers most in need of […]

Technology

The Kill Switch

High security or high risk?

Today’s smartphones hold more private data than a credit card. A credit card comes with a “kill switch” but your smartphone does not. If your credit card is stolen, you can have it disabled. Any access to your account using the old card number will be forbidden. Yet if your smartphone is stolen, you and […]

Marketing

Learning from Selfies

Effective "me" marketing

A “selfie” is a photo that you’ve taken of yourself. Most of us admit that we’ve taken one or two in our lifetime. We also admit that we secretly loathe our buddies who post #POTH. (If you don’t know what that means, you’ve been spared.) Selfies can teach businesses a few fun yet practical do’s […]

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