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New Lease on Life

In OKC, it’s Capitol.. on 28th

As any redevelopment professional knows, the challenge of turning an aging, crime-ridden, Section 8 property into a trendy, coveted, market-rate lifestyle community is no small task. It requires vision, planning, enthusiasm and fearless execution. But with the right attitude, aggressive mobility and perhaps a little luck, amazing transformations can become reality. In Oklahoma City, there’s […]

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Utility Legislation

SB750 on Submetering

SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Pending legislation that could bolster California’s water conservation efforts by mandating the metering of water in new construction throughout the state is moving forward. This week, the California State Senate passed an amended version of SB750, which would require individual unit water metering at all newly developed multiunit residential structures or mixed-use […]

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In the Doghouse

Pet-friendly amenities

It’s been said that the way to a man’s heart is through is stomach. And, apparently, the way to a renter’s heart is through his or her dog. Not only are more and more buildings pet-friendly nowadays, but some property managers are adding amenities specifically catering to man’s best friend. Communities are banking on pet-focused […]

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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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YASC VIP Giveaway

Enter to win today

UPDATE: Congratulations to Steve Schutz of Trade Street Residential on being drawn as the YASC VIP winner last week! Steve, who has chosen to attend our first ever fall YASC in Anaheim, California October 9 – 11, is the Yardi Director at Trade Street and is very excited to be announced as the winner. Thank […]

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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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Most Valuable Homes

Data from Point2Homes

Is your home valued at more than $1 million? Chances are, you live in California .. or maybe New York. A real estate data analyze from Point2Homes revealed that over 2.5 million Americans own homes worth more than $1 million. California and New York are home to many of these residences – in fact, 800,000 […]

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Multifamily Growth

Outperforming the Recession

Renter households increased from 34.1 percent in 2009 to 35.4 percent in 2011 according to a recent report released by the U.S. Census Bureau. A consistent pattern may be observed countrywide, with nearly a quarter of the metro areas seeing a rise in renting households, while less than 3.0 percent of the nation’s metro areas […]

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Evolving E-Commerce

Impact on real estate

Today’s retail market is something of a “living” sector, seemingly in a state of constant change as manufacturers and retailers learn to harness ever-advancing technology to attract and retain customers. Over the years, advancements have led to a variety of concerns, some of them significant: The growing popularity of online shopping has at various times […]

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Multifamily Composts

NYC takes the lead

When it comes to new multifamily communities, nowadays it’s pretty much “Go Green or Go Home.” And that’s a very good thing. With more and more people conscientious about protecting and preserving the environment, developers are taking note and incorporating eco-friendly features into the buildings. Whether it’s building to qualify for a LEED rating, incorporating […]

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Airports Honored

Travel, powered by Yardi Voyager

Flown the friendly skies lately? No matter where you went, you probably noted that some airports are better than others. Some are easy to navigate while you’re rushing to make that tight connection. Some had concessionaires that were more convenient to your departure gate than others. And some, inexplicably, put the restrooms way too far […]

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Managing a Menagerie

NYC Parks and Rec Uses Yardi

New York City’s Central Park is a place where millions of memories have been made. The iconic mid-city oasis has captured the hearts and imaginations of New Yorkers and visitors from around the world. Whether rowing a boat across The Lake, observing Gus the polar bear at the Zoo, or enjoying a burger at the […]

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YASC DC 2013

Yardi software in focus

Yardi Systems offers multi-day intensive training courses for its clients who use Yardi products to do business every day. Known as the Yardi Advanced Solutions Conference – YASC – this year the gatherings take place in Anaheim, Calif. in the fall and Washington, D.C. in the spring. On May 21, YASC D.C. 2013 kicks off […]

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Really Recycling?

Assessing results

Whether municipally mandated, LEED encouraged or for altruistic reasons, commercial property owners and managers are taking steps to encourage recycling. It can be challenging. Ultimately, it falls to the tenant and the cleaning crew—and in the case of retail properties, the general public—to comply with the program. But some creative efforts are producing results. Office […]

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