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Community Gardens

Investment Insights

As a gardener, I took personal interest in the community gardens popping up throughout the US. I expected to find plenty of resources on the practicality and returns on such projects. Unfortunately, I had no such luck. What I’ve found, though, may help you determine if a community garden is a worthwhile addition to your […]

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Morrell Honored

Business & Tech Awards

A longtime Yardi executive was honored Thursday night as part of the 22nd annual South Coast Business & Technology Awards. Started in 1995 by local business and industry leaders, the awards honor individuals and companies who have demonstrated extraordinary commitment to ensuring the economic vitality of the South Coast of Santa Barbara County. Gordon Morrell, […]

Technology

Orison

Home battery system

Institutions and regular citizens are transitioning from a fossil-fueled past to a cleaner energy future. The cost of installation for such systems has dropped considerably in recent years, making them more affordable for general use. Currently, one of the biggest wrinkles in this still young industry is storage. A study by EuPD Research shows that […]

Technology

eLearning

ROI on Education

If you are still conducting live training courses, you are missing out on the opportunity to save time, save money, and customize the learning experience for your employees. Why eLearning? The 2014 State of the Industry report states that the real estate industry experienced a reduction in classroom training at 51%, down from 55 percent […]

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Ports of Tomorrow

Renovations & Automation

More than 95 percent of trade worldwide is moved via water. Though the share of maritime trade has not decreased in recent years, its sluggish growth has shipping lines competing for network efficiency. Current growth lingers between 2-3 percent, compared with 10-12 percent before 2008. Kim Fejfer, CEO of APM Terminals, explains, “The need for […]

Marketing

What’s in a Name?

A lot, for apartments

It’s important to think through all the possibilities before you name your community. You don’t want to turn off potential renters. Bart: He lied about his name! Lisa: His name doesn’t matter, a rose by any other name would smell as sweet. Bart: Not if you called him Stench Blossom. Homer: Or Crap […]

Technology

Tech-Savvy Seniors

Supporting longevity

The increasing use of modern technology over the last several decades is being attributed to greater cognitive function amongst aging populations.

Technology

Google Home

Answering Your Questions

The latest Google I/O Developer Conference introduced Google Home, a compact Wi-Fi-connected speaker that’ll allow you to talk to your house and the internet. Virtual assistants powered by artificial intelligence are no longer a new thing, in fact, the niche has become the new battleground for consumer technology. Apple’s Siri, Microsoft’s Cortana and Amazon’s Echo […]

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YASC DC 2016

A look inside the event

Ever wondered why Yardi clients flock to the company’s two major user conferences each year? There are the obvious reasons, like the specialized courses on product features, the chance to network with other clients, and who doesn’t like to get out of the office for a few days? But a closer look at today’s YASC […]

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YASC DC 2016

General session recap

In a speech focused on goals and giving back, Yardi CEO and founder Anant Yardi addressed the 1300 attendees of the 2016 Spring Yardi Advanced Solutions Conference in Washington, DC on Wednesday morning. Speaking to the clients across a variety of real estate verticals, Mr. Yardi talked about the company’s focus for the future: app-based […]

Marketing

Snapchat Scoop

For multifamily marketing

It’s possible you’re not using Snapchat yet for your apartment marketing. Or at all. And, I don’t blame you on that one. It’s hard enough monitoring your community Facebook page. And Twitter account. And maybe you even set up an Instagram account. What about Pinterest? Phew. That’s a lot of social media! Why incorporate another […]

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Summer Fun

For Military Housing Families

Do you want to win the property manager of the year award? We’ve got a list of summer camps for military youth that can make you a local hero. Once school is out, your military housing community will be flooded with bored kids and exhausted parents. By distributing this list of camps and workshops for […]

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No AC, Just DC

Washington's Microgrids

By eliminating the need to convert DC electricity to AC voltage for commercial and residential use, a new generation of Microgrids is set to upend the traditional energy infrastructure. While Edison beat Tesla in the first go-around, the latest battle of the voltage could have an entirely different outcome. Alternative power sources and smart fixtures […]

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Robert Teel

Yardi Leadership Series

Many commercial property managers seek to abbreviate the leasing process, expedite reporting, and improve overall efficiency and accuracy. Unfortunately, it is a struggle to compile and interpret data from multiple software programs within their organizations. Robert Teel, Senior VP G&A at Yardi, and his team are redefining the way that user groups interact through software. […]

Giving, News

Instant Housing Crisis

Helping Fort McMurray Fire Evacuees

On May 1, 2016, a fast-moving wildfire began near Fort McMurray in northeast Alberta, Canada. The fire forced the largest evacuation in Alberta’s history and destroyed more than 2,000 homes, while 90,000 people fled the flames. Evacuees headed south in a scene reminiscent of an apocalypse movie. They made it away safely, but waiting at […]

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