Category: News

Service in a Flash

Maintenance Mania Winner

Once you submit your maintenance request via RentCafe client portal, you may have to wait a few hours before a technician completes service—unless Jorge Blanco is your maintenance tech. He’ll probably be finished before you can answer the front door. Jorge Blanco, service manager with Yardi client Kettler, is the reigning National Champion of the […]

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Experian Integration

Improving Credit History

For many consumers, the credit reporting industry is key to achieving important milestones — including buying a car, getting a job, and leasing a home. And when it comes to renting an apartment, property managers typically prefer applicants with a record of paying rent on time (even if they’ve made a few late payments on […]

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WiredScore

Measuring Office Connectivity

Being always connected has become a necessity, especially in the fast-paced business world. Reliable internet connectivity is now indispensable for the commercial real estate industry, as it helps landlords and brokers maintain a constantly open line of communication with both current and potential clients. Most businesses today are using a variety of web-based tools, apps […]

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Brexit Bonus

Senior Housing Investment

While international markets reel in the aftermath of the Brexit vote, U.S. REITs and senior housing providers are well poised to not only survive, but thrive.

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Independence Cart

Creative Senior Living Concept

A mobile store on wheels, the Independence Cart delivers more than greeting cards and candy bars; it provides senior living residents a chance to live a bit more independently.

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Airbnb & Multifamily

Pros and Cons

Have you used Airbnb yet, either as a vacationer or a person renting out your home? According to the site, there have already been 60 million users, so chances are you have. I mean, I haven’t, because I like getting my towels cleaned every day and stealing hotel-branded pens, and also I think I would […]

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Global Economy

Interview with Tom Flexner

Paul Fiorilla, Yardi Matrix’s Associate Director of Research, recently sat down with Tom Flexner, Citigroup’s Global Head of Real Estate, to discuss the global economy, the state of the commercial real estate market and new regulations that are impacting the sector. The interview was published in CRE Finance World, which is published by the Washington, […]

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Yardi Think Tank

Industrial and Commercial

LONDON – Industrial property has emerged as one of the strongest performing asset classes this year, apparently brushing off the threat of Brexit as consumers shop – or rather, click – until they drop. The rise of e-commerce means tenant demand is robust, with record rents being achieved in tightly-constrained urban areas where logistics space is […]

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MHN Honored

WEBSITE WINS NAREE GOLD

NEW YORK CITY (June 23, 2016) – The website of Multi-Housing News, an online real estate publication focused on the multifamily industry, was awarded for excellence this month by the National Association of Real Estate Editors (NAREE) at its 50th annual conference. Multi-Housing News earned the “Best Web Site Gold Winner” honor for its website, […]

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Small Town Seniors

Limited Care Options

With over 20% of older Americans living outside major cities, rural senior living providers face unique challenges and untapped opportunity In small towns across the country, senior citizens face a trio of challenges as they transition into retirement: lower than average incomes, few housing options, and a shortage of services. As aging baby boomers put […]

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NAA 2016

Behind the Scenes with Yardi

The Yardi team traveled from all corners to attend the annual National Apartment Association (NAA) Education Conference and Exposition in San Francisco last week. More than 9,200 apartment industry professionals joined us for one of the biggest shows of the year. We participated in educational sessions, scoped out new trends, and had a blast meeting […]

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Operational Efficiency

Cost Savings, Automation with Orion BI

Lisa Kolb, Senior Systems Analyst at A.J. Dwoskin & Associates, Inc. and an independent technology consultant, witnessed the company’s transition from Jenark to Yardi in 2011. Yardi was the right choice for the company’s mixed portfolio, which includes residential, commercial and retail assets. Most recently, Yardi Orion Business Intelligence has improved A.J. Dwoskin’s operational efficiency. […]

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Emerging Luxury

International markets

Christie’s International Real Estate Report lists Canada and Norway as the sites of the three fastest growing luxury markets. The wealthiest home shoppers in the world are investing in these unexpected locales. For years, Hong Kong, London, and New York have led the world in luxury real estate. To qualify, these cities possess a robust […]

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Similar Challenges

Seniors, students & housing

When it comes to new construction, students are finding themselves in a dilemma similar to renters twice their age. A shortage of affordable and middle-market properties has students and seniors struggling to pay for shelter. Senior Care In senior housing, Boomers face limited affordable and middle-income options for their aging loved ones or themselves. New […]

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Vertical Forests

Multifamily Innovation

Traditional sustainable buildings capitalize on resource conservation and economic efficiency. With vertical forests or “treescrapers,” innovators in Europe and Asia are meeting sustainability standards while expanding upon the benefits of greenery for multifamily residents. In the Unites States, sustainable construction highlights efficient appliances, energy and water conservation. Exceptional properties include recycled materials, passive temperature control, […]

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