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50 Years of Advocacy

Social Housing Congress Convenes

The Canadian Housing and Renewal Association / l’Association Canadienne d’Habitation et de Renovatoin Urbaine (CHRA/ACHRU), held its 50th National Congress on Housing and Homelessness in Ottawa, Ontario from May 24 to 27, 2018. Yardi was proud to be a Congress Partner on this milestone year for the event. Peter Altobelli, Yardi vice president and general manager, […]

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CFAA Conference

Transformative Tech

Yardi returned as title sponsor and presenter at the Canadian Federation of Apartment Associations’ (CFAA) Rental Housing Conference, Canada’s premier event for apartment managers which took place on May 14-16 in Vancouver, B.C. “Yardi is proud to support and participate in educational events that bring together real estate industry leaders and managers to help further […]

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World Oceans Day

6 Cost-Saving Tips

World Oceans Day is June 8th! Businesses can improve their bottom line by implementing water conservation techniques on the property. By consuming less water and using smart technology as an aid, you can cut costs and protect the environment. Set conservation goals. A plan without a goal an aimless journey. Goals motivate us and […]

News, Technology

Apple WWDC 2018

Software Steals the Show

This year’s Apple WWDC keynote, held at the San Jose McEnergy Convention Center in San Jose, was a big surprise for many, not for what it showcased, but for what it didn’t—hardware. Even though the event is clearly about software, Apple has gotten us used to announcements of future or refreshes of current products. But […]

News, Technology

Proptech Innovations

Secrets for Success

Ed. Note: Neal Gemassmer (pictured, right) is vice president of international for Yardi. This piece on global real estate technology adoption was originally authored for Property Week. It is relatively easy to raise a few hundred thousand pounds and start a company, so I think the number of new proptech start-ups will continue to grow exponentially. […]

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Pace Setters

Realcomm Tech Forecast

Appropriately for the “acceleration” theme of its global conference this week, Realcomm recently hosted a webinar in which several experts, including Yardi’s Alex Stanton, commented on the rapid pace of change in commercial real estate and new data management technology entering the marketplace. Stanton, regional director of commercial sales, said the movement toward an integrated […]

People, Technology

Creating Value

Client Success with Yardi Orion

“Yardi Orion is the tool that helps us create value for our clients,” said Jeanette Ruscitti, vice president of operations for The REMM Group. REMM is a third-party fee manager with more than 5,000 multifamily units and 1.5 million square feet of commercial space across Southern California. REMM takes a hands-on approach, working with its […]

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Managing Risk

Vendor Screening from Yardi

Property owners and managers now have a new tool for making their communities safer places—VendorShield, Yardi’s new automated vendor screening platform. VendorShield lets property owners and managers define their requirements for insurance coverage, professional licenses and background checks. The system follows the custom rules for searching government watch lists and other national and local verification […]

People

Amanda Siegel

Employee Spotlight

Yardi honors exemplary members of the customer service department during the annual CSD Week Awards ceremony. Amanda Siegel received the Directors Award while she worked with the government services team. Josh Cunningham, Director, Specialty Solutions Group at Yardi, reflects on Siegel’s contributions. “Amanda has a calm presence that allows her to de-escalate difficult situations with […]

News

Cheaper to Buy?

17 Trend-Busting Cities

In several metropolitan statistical areas (MSAs), owning a home may cost less than renting. There are several factors that determine home affordability when compared to renting, so let’s dive right in. Out of the 33 largest MSAs, 17 have homeownership options that are more affordable than renting. Homebuyers’ savings could exceed 3 percent of their […]

People, Technology

Driving Profits

For Condo Management

“The ROI using Voyager has been huge,” said Jason Hoffman, COO and vice president at Alliance Property Systems, about running its business on the mobile Yardi Voyager platform. Led by a father-son team, Alliance provides comprehensive HOA and condominium management services along with commercial real estate management throughout South Florida. A longtime Yardi client, Alliance has […]

Marketing

Boost Leases

7 Savvy Email Marketing Ideas

Emails can be valuable tools that convert prospects and build loyalty with existing residents. Below are seven emails that every leasing agent should send. Emails for prospects Prospects want to feel courted. They also expect information that anticipates their questions and interests. These three emails hit the spot, helping to forge the relationship between leasing […]

People

Yardi Canada

The first 20 years

Collaboration. Community. Social responsibility. These might not be the first words that come to mind when talking about most global businesses, but for the people who work in the offices that comprise Yardi Canada Ltd., they come up often. Now celebrating 20 years in Canada, we talked to leaders in each office and asked them […]

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YASC 2018

Change is incremental – and good

Washington, D.C. (May 30, 2018) – Kicking off Yardi’s Advanced Solutions Conference (YASC) at the Washington Hilton, Yardi president and founder Anant Yardi shared his perspective on change. “For me, change is incremental. It’s not disruptive. Change is something we have to count on. If you are successful in making small steps over the course […]

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Insurance Updates

ResidentShield Protection Plan

Required renters insurance is widely considered a best practice for multifamily managers to reduce property risk and protect asset value. ResidentShield Protection Plan works seamlessly with Yardi Voyager, with easy online signup for residents and automated program monitoring for property managers. It also offers coverage options to residents for their personal possessions. Read on for […]

Giving

Cycling for a Cause

Courage Classic Bicycle Tour

Yardi client Prologis is the presenting sponsor of the Courage Classic Bicycle Tour, a mult-day cycling event set for July 21-22 that raises money for Children’s Hospital Colorado. In 9 years of sponsorship, Prologis has raised $2 million for the hospital’s foundation. Yardi is proud to support fundraising efforts for this important cause by making […]

Technology

Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S

Takes on iPhone X

Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, they say, but I doubt Apple is pleased with the compliment Xiaomi has been paying since it launched its first smartphone back in 2011. Since then, the little rice (Xiaomi’s translation from Mandarin) grew into a solid 12.4 percent market share in China’s smartphone market. Chances are its […]

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CALA Conference

Assisted Living Industry Meets

If you’re attending the California Assisted Living Association (CALA) 2018 Spring Conference & Trade Show, along with 800 other professionals who will engage in important issues and explore opportunities for the assisted living industry, Yardi is excited to see you there. With the theme “elevate,” to acknowledge that senior living professionals are continually seeking ways […]

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Multifamily Meets

At NAA's Apartmentalize

Apartmentalize powered by NAA is the apartment industry’s biggest annual event. If you’re going, you won’t want to miss out on hearing great speakers and getting energized by discovering what’s possible for your business. Apartmentalize will take place from June 13-16 in San Diego, and is the premier source for educating professionals of all job […]

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YASC DC 2018

Client Training + Networking

Next week, the Yardi Advanced Solutions Conference returns to the East Coast for a week of in-depth training, networking and fun! The annual user conference, also known as YASC, will be hosted at the Washington Hilton from May 30 – June 1. “We’re looking forward to welcoming clients to DC! We listened to client feedback and […]

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