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Recovery from Harvey

Aid Heads to Texas

In the wake of Hurricane Harvey, Congress has approved a $15.25 billion disaster aid package for the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). An additional package for Hurricane Irma recovery is likely under deliberation. The approved funds will contribute to, yet not cover, emergency assistance for regions of Texas and Louisiana overcome by Hurricane Harvey. The […]

Technology

Apple Update

Refinement, Not Revolution

Come autumn, the world stops to see the next Apple crop. In this case, we mean tech, not fruit! This year has been especially bountiful with the launch of an upgraded Apple Watch, new iPhones, the 10-year celebration of the iPhone and the first keynote to be hosted at the company’s spaceship headquarters in the […]

News

Equifax Hack

Protecting Your Information

Here's what you need to do now to protect yourself in the wake of the Equifax breach.

Technology

Galaxy Note8

Attempting Redemption

It’s not easy to follow the footsteps of a maligned predecessor. After last year’s disastrous Note7, many believed the Note8 would never exist. But Samsung has launched the Note8, aiming at a righting the wrongs of the previous iteration. The new phablet, launched in August, does its best to restore customers’ faith in the brand, […]

Giving, News

Helping After Irma

Yardi Offers Assistance

When Hurricane Irma devastated a string of Caribbean islands and loomed off the coast of Florida, it had been less than two weeks since Hurricane Harvey made landfall in southeast Texas, displacing thousands of people from their homes. Irma was the strongest Atlantic basin hurricane ever recorded. It triggered evacuation orders for 5.6 million people […]

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Fall YASC 2017

Welcome to San Diego

The first ever Yardi Advanced Solutions Conference (YASC) to be held in beautiful San Diego, Calif. kicked off on Wednesday, welcoming 1,800 clients and 400 employees to the Hilton San Diego Bayfront resort for three days of product demonstrations, user classes, networking and fun. After being held in Santa Barbara and Anaheim for previous events, […]

Giving

Storyteller SB

Turning Another Page

Since 1988, Storyteller Children’s Center has helped Santa Barbara’s homeless and at-risk toddlers achieve kindergarten readiness. Therapeutic preschool and support services provide students will the skills needed to beat the odds and excel. Since our previous article, Storyteller has grown. The second location and its staff are thriving. Even with the second location, the center […]

News

Seniors Set Sail

Retirement Options

For some retirees, living out the golden years at sea provides a fun, and surprisingly affordable, alternative to typical senior living facilities.

Giving, News

Helping After Harvey

Yardi commits $1 million to recovery, launches housing website

On August 25, 2017, Hurricane Harvey made landfall in southeast Texas. The devastating tropical storm dumped more than 50 inches of rain and killed more than 50 people during its four-day rampage. Due to flooding caused by the hurricane, more than 30,000 people were displaced from their homes in Texas and Louisiana. The evacuees staying […]

News

Weathering the Storm

Avoiding Irma

Tallahassee senior living provider opens its doors to senior community escaping the path of Hurricane Irma

Giving

Stronger + Smarter

Girls Inc. encourages science

Local students are back in class, and that means back to awesome after school activities for the young ladies who participate in Girls Inc. of Greater Santa Barbara’s afternoon programming. Yardi is a longtime philanthropic supporter of Girls Inc.’s efforts in the community. For the second year, this fall a partnership with UCSB’s Gevirtz Graduate […]

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Cutting Costs

Online Affordable Housing Apps

Submitting an application for affordable housing is a daunting challenge. Tax returns, paycheck stubs and bank statements are just the beginning of what applicants must provide to qualify for a unit. Proof of eligibility for housing assistance is a must since public funds often support rents below market rate. Federal, state and local housing agencies […]

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Senior Focus

Shelter Group Divests Affordable

Real Estate Development Firm, The Shelter Group transforms its property portfolio to focus solely on senior housing.

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Carbon-Free Taipei

Weapon against global warming

The heart of Taipei City is about to become the nest of architect Vincent Callebout’s eco-friendly, energy-saving pioneer concept. The Tao Zhu Yin Yuan (The Retreat of Tao Zhu) tower, also known as the Agora Garden, is blossoming in the XinYi District. Located just a few blocks from the LEED-Platinum certified Taipei 101, the world’s […]