Category: Technology

Giving Up Tech

Challenges & Benefits

It often seems that smartphones and other technology items have become inseparable from our business, personal and leisure lives. Is it possible to renounce tech, even temporarily? “Technology is very much a part of us now. We bank with an app, read restaurant menus on phones and even sweat with exercise instructors through a screen,” […]

You can achieve new levels of efficiency with strategies that combine intelligent real estate software with everyday business tools.

Technology

Tech That’s Better Together

Doc Management Tips

An ever-growing volume of documents across a real estate organization demands solutions that not only provide centralized access but also drill deep into the details of leases, rent histories and other property-level information while providing ease of use. And with the advent of AI and its clear business case for CRE, there are new opportunities […]

Connecting accurate information to support budgeting, leasing and construction projects is essential to optimizing CRE asset performance.

Technology

Go With the (Data) Flow

Budgeting Simplified

Connecting accurate information to support budgeting, leasing and construction projects is essential to optimizing CRE asset performance. Working with the right set of software tools not only ensures transparency and data accuracy but also provides real-time and actionable insights. For example, when live data from the leasing pipeline and construction projects are available within your […]

What tech is top priority for you or a friend or loved one who’s about to embark on the college adventure?

Technology

School’s In

College Tech Necessities

Technology for college students used to mean lamps, typewriters and alarm clocks. Essential items for thriving in today’s higher education environment include: Laptop. “Small screen touch notebooks are a great solution for everyday computing and entertainment around the dorm or apartment, or on the go from class to class,” said Scott Shutter, a senior manager […]

Yardi Case Manager for affordable housing providers

Technology

Meet Yardi Case Manager

Q&A with Mark Livanec

Yardi Case Manager was introduced in 2023 and is one of the newest solutions integrated within the Yardi Affordable Housing Suite. Let’s learn more about it from Yardi Affordable Housing Industry Principal Mark Livanec. Mark, let’s start at the beginning. Tell us what a case is. Cases are any situation, ticket, or task that requires […]

Technology

YASC Multifamily Spotlight

40 Years of Innovation

2024 is a big year for Yardi, and it’s not just because we’re celebrating 40 years in business. This year marks an exciting shift in our innovation process, exemplified by the new AI solutions presented during YASC 2024’s opening spotlight session for multifamily. Here’s a recap of innovations and features unveiled during the event. Marketing […]

Technology

Tenant Insurance Compliance

Optimizing COI Tracking

It might seem straightforward to require that tenants provide proof of insurance when a lease is signed. However, managing a Certificate of Insurance (COI) for every tenant along with insurance policy endorsements and ensuring continuous coverage can be very challenging. Read on for a deeper dive with tips to successfully overcome challenges for maintaining tenant […]

Technology

Shaping Tomorrow’s PHAs

With Innovation and technology

The housing crisis isn’t going away overnight, but with the power of innovation and technology, people can get housed faster and smarter. That’s why public housing authorities (PHAs) are stepping up to the challenge. We had the privilege of sitting down with some visionary authorities to discuss their plans, and to say we were inspired […]

Succession planning is crucial for PHAs. It's not just about finding someone to fill a job — it's about keeping a skilled workforce that can serve their communities effectively.

Technology

Succession Planning with Yardi Aspire

For Public Housing Authorities

Public housing authorities (PHAs) across the U.S. are facing a major challenge: many of their employees are getting close to retirement. It’s estimated that over 50 percent of PHA and other public sector employees could retire within the next five years. This means PHAs need to have a plan in place to fill these upcoming […]

AI is top of mind across the real estate industry, and the business case for AI in CRE has become clear.

Technology

How AI is Reshaping CRE

Tech You Can Implement

AI is top of mind across the real estate industry, and the business case for AI in CRE has become clear. CRE stakeholders embracing AI’s impact on the industry are already employing data-driven approaches to decision making while leveraging AI to improve day to day operations including optimized AP processing and customer service. Following are […]

Chat IQ reaches 1 million units milestone

Technology

1 Million Units of Chat IQ

Top Choice for Owners + Operators

Chat IQ is helping one million units with seamless communication! To celebrate this milestone, we spoke with Chat IQ’s biggest fans: Top property managers in the industry. Discover why the industry loves this powerful bot and how it all creates a domino effect when it comes to driving efficiency in their organization. Backing it up […]

Property management companies are turning to the gamification tools in Yardi Aspire to enhance engagement, focus and motivation.

Technology

Making Work Fun

Role of Gamification

Engaging employees and boosting their performance can be challenging, especially with a busy and dispersed workforce. Traditional training methods often fail to keep employees motivated and interested but gamification can increase employee engagement by over 48 percent, according to some reports. That’s why property management companies are turning to the gamification tools in Yardi Aspire […]

Team Yardi had a fantastic time attending the NAHRO Summer Symposium in Chicago earlier this month. We’re proud to continue our role as a NAHRO supporter and diamond sponsor.

Technology

RightSource Metrics

An inside look at compliance numbers

Affordable housing may very well be the most complex component of the multifamily rental housing industry. Its regulations under federal, state and local programs are challenges that require expensive training and years of professional experience to master. Given the complexity of doing business in affordable housing, it’s no wonder many organizations choose to contract with […]

News, Technology

iPad Update

Spring 2024 Edition

Apple gadgets and products have improved significantly since their launch. Now, they are more portable and powerful than ever. Let’s explore the latest Apple iPads, Magic Keyboard and Apple Pencil upgrades. The iPad’s versatility defines it. The new iPad allows users, from consumers to pros, to take their creations to new heights. It brings lessons […]

Patty Evans, industry principal, Yardi Aspire

Technology

Affordable Housing Training

Outpaces the industry

When it comes to mastering the complex processes of affordable housing, staying up-to-date and compliant is easier than ever only when you have access to effective training resources. That’s where Yardi Aspire comes in. From bite-sized courses to personalized learning plans with unlimited user access, Aspire delivers unlimited user access to unparalleled training content. This […]

Technology

The Ultimate CRM for Multifamily

5 reasons to choose Yardi

What should your CRM system do for you? At Yardi, we should believe it should do, well, everything. That’s why we’ve built one powerful solution that helps you seamlessly do it all — from managing leads to collecting rent payments — without breaking the bank or disrupting your workflow. No matter your portfolio size, here […]

Technology

Unlock Your Leasing Team’s Potential

With Yardi Aspire

Take your leasing team’s performance to the next level with Yardi Aspire — our user-friendly learning management solution built to revolutionize employee development. In the dynamic realm of property leasing, where each interaction holds significance, it’s essential to ensure your team excels in all aspects of leasing. With Aspire’s course assignment tool automatically delivering tailored […]

Technology

Science Fiction Tech

How Much Came True?

Science fiction literature and movies can be inspirational, provocative or outlandish. But how often does the exotic technology they often depict actually go into development and gain widespread use? Perhaps more often than you might think. Here’s a sampling of latter-day technology that originated, or at least became widely known, from science fiction. Mobile Phones […]

Technology

Unlocking Innovation

Tech Solution for Access Control

The latest gate opener technology is essential for property owners or managers who want to control gate access at properties. A modern solution working at many properties is WiFi and Bluetooth gate controls, especially those with many daily users. Let’s review some of the best WiFi gate controllers to buy. WiFi gate controllers connect to […]

Technology

Get On the HOTMA Express

Training is coming to a city near you

Changes to HOTMA guidelines are coming fast, particularly as implementation deadlines approach. If you don’t keep up with changing compliance rules, your team could be learning outdated information. HOTMA stands for the Housing Opportunity Through Modernization Act of 2016. Years in development, the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is now publishing final rules […]

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