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Top Notch Tulsa

Self-Storage Market Growth

When it comes to the typical self-storage customer, renters living in tiny metropolitan apartments come to mind. But Tulsa, Oklahoma breaks the mold. The self-storage market thrives in this spacious rural town. Let’s take a look at why, and what the future may hold for cozy Tulsa. Why is Tulsa a Hot Spot for Self-Storage? […]

News

Pet-Friendliest Cities

Attract Renters and their Pets

Some days, you make look at your property lawn and wonder if it’s worth it to permit pets. Operating a pet-friendly community comes with its challenges. Your pet policy and unique services, however, are profitable differentiators when you’re amongst the nation’s most fur-friendly cities. RentCafe.com recently released its list of the 50 Best Cities for […]

News, Technology

IoT in Student Housing

Smart Campuses

The Internet of Things (IoT) has achieved great popularity in the last decade as it increases the comfort and quality of life. A growing number of homes and commercial properties have smart systems controlled by smartphones and microcontrollers through wireless communication techniques. The trend applies to student housing too. A smart strategy can help universities […]

People, Technology

Changes in the Clouds

CIO + CFO Role Shifts

Cloud services have changed the roles of executives. CIOs implement fewer on-premises applications. Their technical infrastructure needs have evolved within the Internet of Things. CFOs now mold their capital expenditures pitches to address operations. In the center of those changes floats the cloud, and with it, the continually evolving roles of executives. The Balance Sheet […]

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Office Market Update

From Yardi Matrix

Here are some key findings in the most recent U.S. office property report from Yardi® Matrix. All figures are as of October 2019 unless otherwise noted. Demand for office space remains strong, with office-using sectors adding 545,000 jobs over the past 12 months. One of every three jobs added in the 12 months ending in […]

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Green Amenities

For Eco-Friendly Renters

With environmental consequences ever more present, the push for green construction and green amenities is growing. At first glance, the way buildings are constructed may not seem to be a high priority in the fight against climate change. But, in the U.S. alone, they make up about 40% of the country’s CO2 emissions. Like many […]

Events, News

Pet Therapy Pros

Senior Living Paw-sitivity

One of the best forms of therapy for older adults is also the furriest. Turns out, a friendly dog or two can do a lot to lift the mood and health of those who live in senior living communities. Pet therapy (or animal-assisted therapy in non-layman’s terms) is a service where animals – usually dogs […]

Energy, News

New Energy Regulations

Prep Help from Yardi

Yardi recently hosted a series of webinars for property owners in the U.S. and Canada facing the prospect of complying with a raft of energy, water and waste benchmarking requirements. A new statewide ordinance in California, measures in a host of municipalities and the Energy & Water Reporting and Benchmarking Regulations (EWRB) in Ontario, Canada, […]

Energy, News

Seasonal Savings

6 Tips for Multifamily

If sustainability is a part of your branding, the holidays are your time to shine. Did you know that from Thanksgiving to New Year’s Day, Americans toss about one million extra tons of trash each week? The additional waste is mostly holiday packaging, wrapping, and shipping supplies. Americans are particularly wasteful with energy during the holidays, too. […]

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Create a coworking spot in your community

Add value for renters

With the rise of freelancing and digital nomadism, coworking spaces are among the most sought-after amenities today. Although many locations are specifically designed to be shared office spaces, coworking spots are becoming ever more present in multifamily buildings and communities. In fact, many buildings with apartments for rent in Sacramento, Brooklyn, Houston, or Austin now […]

News

A Match Made in Heaven

Self Storage + Multifamily Housing

The 2020 NMHC & Kingsley Apartment Resident Preferences Survey reports that 71 percent of rural renters and 70 percent of suburban renters ranked “additional storage outside apartment” as a top interest. Many multifamily properties, however, are not equipped with storage units for renters. Self-storage facility managers can fill the gap and benefit from a steady […]

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Yardi Named a Best Place to Work

2020 Glassdoor Award

Yardi has again been honored with a major award from Glassdoor as one of the top places to work in the U.S. The 2020 Glassdoor Employees’ Choice Award relies solely on employee feedback from Glassdoor, a popular job rating and review site. The site enables employees to voluntarily and anonymously share information about their jobs, […]

Energy, News

Beat the Cold

Winter Energy Tips

Those summer tees and shorts are but a memory. With fall here and winter on deck, how do you stay comfortable at home without spiking your utility bills? Here’s a compilation of tips from the U.S. Department of Energy and other sources. Study up. Conduct an energy audit to find out where you can save and invest […]

People, Technology

Senior Living Leaders

Get the Changemakers Ebook

New regulations. Rising acuity. Huge demographic shifts. There’s no doubt that senior living as an industry is changing. And it’s changing faster than many providers are ready for. But there are a few who are facing these challenges head on, ready to adapt with novel practices and new technologies. Earlier this year, Senior Housing News […]

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Must-Have Tech

Multifamily Innovations

Toronto recently hosted its very first Yardi Executive Briefing exclusively for multifamily clients. Participants explored the latest innovations in RentCafe and smart home technology. Below, we’ve highlighted the latest and greatest multifamily technology that you’ve got to have. Re-imaging Real Estate through Innovation Seven technologies are changing the future of multifamily housing: Untethered Connectivity: Voice-activated […]

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