Posts by: Erica Rascón

Connecting from Afar

Internet Goes Remote via Balloon

As a Peace Corps volunteer serving in rural Paraguay, I encountered moments when a quick internet search would have been a blessing. The resource could help with verb conjunction as I fumbled through Spanish or event planning during the rainy season. I shrugged off the inconvenience as part of the job. Away from the city, […]

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Animated Apertures

Blurring Indoors, outside Divide

Green design features are here to stay. And as they become more ubiquitous in the multifamily development landscape, expectations for innovation just keep on growing. A team of Los Angeles architects is among those encouraging drastic changes to apartment buildings, and they’ve focused their efforts on windows. B+U Architects initiated the Animated Apertures Housing Tower […]

Technology

Intel Haswell

Fast, long-lasting, green + quiet

We’ve blogged before on the shift from PCs and laptops to tablets, a trend that still has momentum at its back. Intel, the world’s leading chip manufacturer for personal computers, has announced the release of a new product that may reasonably swing the balance—or at least level the playing field. Intel’s Haswell chip has been […]

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Near-Field Communications

Uses for property management

Increase your property’s visibility to perspective clients while promoting tenant engagement through advances in near-field communication. You may recall advertisements for various smartphones where file and photo sharing occur by simply bringing the devices within a few centimeters of each other. You may have also seen SmartPass devices in stores and vending machines that allow […]

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YASC DC 2013 Recap

Pressing forward

As YASC DC 2013 draws to a close, clients depart with a greater understanding of what Yardi has to offer and much more. Longstanding clients connected with newcomers, providing mentorship opportunities and an unofficial forum for best practices. Clients connected with their Yardi contacts, building friendships and broadening lines of communication. Perhaps most importantly, though, […]

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Presbyterian Senior Living

Award winning caregivers

Presbyterian Senior Living communities were named among the Top Nursing Homes by U.S. News and World Report. Take a look inside of this award-winning nonprofit and into the future of senior housing. Yardi client Presbyterian Senior Living traces its roots back to the humble town of Newville, Penn. It began in 1927 with the donation […]

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YASC DC Day Two

Prepping for progress

Changes and updates are on the horizon for many Yardi verticals. Many of today’s sessions prepared attendees for software updates and industry changes that will affect the way that they do business. Voyager 6 to 7S: A small step forward with many benefits With excitement brewing about the recent release of Yardi Voyager 7S, many […]

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YASC DC 2013

New frontier of mobile technology

Today marks the kickoff of Yardi’s semiannual Advanced Solutions Conference (YASC) in Washington, D.C. Over 1,200 clients have gathered at the Washington Hilton for three days of intensive classes and labs facilitated by Yardi’s software experts. This morning, founder and president Anant Yardi issued the welcoming address. After more than 30 years in business, Mr. […]

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L&B Realty Advisors

Reaching Greater Heights

L&B Realty Advisors has been named one of Dallas Morning News’ Top 100 Places to Work for the second consecutive year. The company received accolades for its stellar work environment and nurturing relationship with clients. The success of Yardi client L&B starts from within. The company’s culture statement reads, “There is a FORCE that drives […]

Giving, People

PXE International

Trailblazing for a Cure

For Sharon Terry, CEO, establishing PXE International was not a matter of fulfilling a personal preference or a sense of adventure. The organization was created out of necessity. “We didn’t feel like we had a choice to start PXE,” she says. “We were completely compelled. If we didn’t do it, nothing would happen.” Nearly 20 […]

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Melanie Calbow

Yardi

Melanie Calbow has proven to be more than a Billing Administrator. Her dedication to problem solving and quality customer service has earned her the reputation of being a stellar team player and customer advocate. Melanie quickly adapted to her position in the finance department after graduating from UCSB. “I didn’t have an accounting background but […]

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Phipps CDC

Improving impoverished lives

Phipps Community Development Corporation (Phipps CDC) is dedicated to creating programs that help lift families out of poverty. More than 40 programs provide New Yorkers with the tools needed for self-sufficiency and promising futures. Nancy Riedl, Director of Development and Communications, addresses the hurdles that many low-income families face, “Housing isn’t the only answer. Residents […]

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Atlanta’s BeltLine

Improving quality of life

In the quest for a healthier, more transit-friendly Atlanta, a growing grassroots movement is backing the BeltLine plan. The Atlanta BeltLine, which includes 1,300 acres of parks, 33 miles of multi-use trails, 22 miles of rail transit, and 5,600 units of affordable housing, has grown from a seedling in the mind of a Georgia Tech […]

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Island Harvest

Help after the hurricane

Nearly six months after Hurricane Sandy swept the east coast, thousands of Long Island residents struggle to pulls their lives out of the rubble. The dire need for assistance remains. Many aid organizations have withdrawn from the region, piling a daunting load upon the few organizations that remain. Island Harvest is one of the few […]

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Rachel Lindley

Yardi

Numerous personal transitions have sharpened Rachel Lindley’s ability to adapt to anything that life hurls her way. The Sales Executive for Affordable Housing has worn many hats at Yardi, relocated across the country, and is raising a large family while maintaining a positive disposition. Her key to success? Focusing on what matters, which has consistently […]

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