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Sears HQ Repurposed

Historic, Affordable Housing

In the United States, the dire need for affordable housing continues. The nation currently faces a deficit of 7.4 million affordable units for those earning less than 30 percent of the local median income. In an effort to develop inexpensive housing in desirable areas, numerous project developers have opted to repurpose existing buildings. Bloomberg reports […]

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Top 50

Affordable Housing Developers

Affordable Housing Finance recently released the Top 50 Affordable Housing Developers of 2016. The list showcases developers with the most reported affordable units started and completed within the year. Great Companies, Great Timing Yardi clients received 23 out of the 50 available spots on the list: The NRP Group Miller Valentine Group LDG Development Dominium […]

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Ready For Anything

Emergency Disaster Prep

How well a business manages a natural disaster or other emergency depends on its degree of readiness before, during and after the event. There is no way to guarantee that your workplace will never have to deal with a natural or man-made disasters, but by being prepared and communicating effectively employees can stay calm and […]

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Earth Day

Inspiring Green Energy

In preparation for Earth Day on April 22, we are exploring a few ways to celebrate that can benefit your business while promoting sustainability. More than 190 countries celebrate Earth Day every year. Individuals, families, and organizations combine efforts to support sustainable initiatives. Aside from employee participation and donations, businesses largely miss out. The sustainable […]

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LIHTC Update

Facing Tax Challenges

The Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) program creates more than $8 billion per year to develop and rehabilitate affordable housing units. According to the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development, LIHTC is the most important resource for creating affordable housing in the United States today. More than 2.7 million affordable housing units […]

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Every Watt Counts

Benchmarking in the Big Apple

On December 28, 2009, New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg signed Local Law 84 (LL84), mandating annual energy reports for any privately owned buildings over 50,000 square feet. (In October 2016, the city expanded LL84 and LL88 to include buildings 25,000 Sq. Ft. and higher, though, this doesn’t officially go into effect until 2018.) Enacted […]

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Tech at Work

Realcomm Webinar Recap

By 2025, 75 percent of the workforce will be comprised of workers from the Millennial generation. A Thursday webinar hosted by Realcomm: “Technology in the Workplace – Managing the Needs of Multiple Generations” focused on managing that transition successfully and effectively for team members of every generation. Realcomm CEO Jim Young was the moderator. Panelists […]

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Bilingual Brains

Dementia Prevention

A new slew of studies on brain function reveal bilingual ability can not only delay dementia, but also preserve memory and help older brains stay focused.

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Property Maintenance

Spring Cleaning Checklist

Spring is here and you know what that means… it’s time to clean! Knocking down cobwebs, patching paint and completing other spring cleaning chores will get your properties ready for the busy leasing season ahead. Keeping your properties in top condition will help you attract and convert more prospects. In fact, one renter preferences study […]

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Senior Living Forum

Yardi Events

In advance of the Senior Living Forum, Ray Elliott, vice president of senior living, shares some insights on the event and the Yardi Senior Living Suite.

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Beast of Burden

Smart Home Security

What Disney’s Beauty and the Beast can teach us about smart home and the impact of the Internet-of-Things on network security.

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Top Office Deals

2016 Transaction Recap

The U.S. commercial real estate market took something of a respite in 2016, during a year characterized by political volatility. Compared to the previous year, when the market fired on all cylinders, office players were more cautious in 2016, with leasing and sales activity cooling down to more sustainable levels, per most industry reports. Office […]

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Smart + Secure

Student Housing Goes High Tech

Twenty years ago, mobile technology rarely made an appearance in university dormitories. Today, technology anchors both private and communal spaces in student housing. New developments depict the rapid advancements—and changing expectations–around mobile technology in the industry. Connectivity The 2017 NAA Student Housing Conference tackled the concept of wireless connectivity in university residences. Student housing should […]

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Help Wanted

Addressing An Aging Workforce

Shifting demographics could shrink the country’s workforce, threatening economic growth and wage-based entitlements like social security.

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Tallest Passive House

Cornell Tech Tower

New York will soon boast the world’s tallest passive house building. Cornell Tech tower will break international records and set a new standard sustainable building. Cornell Tech residential tower is a collaboration between Yardi client Related Companies, Hudson Companies, and Cornell Univerty. The residential high-rise broke ground in 2015. Upon completion this fall, it will […]

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