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A Speedy Implementation

At Houston's Villa Serena

When Corri Moura-Smith joined a new property management company in her hometown of Houston, she was tasked with correcting an archaic and outdated accounting and property management system within a very short timeframe. Villa Serena Communities is a multifamily firm, under the ownership umbrella of Austin Management Group, which focuses on providing safe and constructive […]

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Neighborhood Transformed

Boston’s new Green District

Extravagance and environmentalism don’t seem like natural soulmates, but in Boston a new set of developments seamlessly combines the amenities and modern sensibilities of today’s luxury living with eco-conscious construction. The result? Affordable, eco-conscious community housing for Boston’s middle class that’s been dubbed the “Green District.” The brainchild of developer Bruce Percelay, the “Green District” […]

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Weather Preparedness

Senior Living Industry Focus

One nerve-wracking decision many facility administrators face during an emergency is whether to keep residents on site, or begin evacuations. When both options appear equally risky, it helps to take stock of the current locale and determine whether you have the necessary resources to provide adequate care for your residents. Make sure the facility’s security […]

Technology

Online Payment Essentials

NMHC Survey

The newest National Multifamily Housing Council (NMHC) survey offers dozens of helpful insights. The gathered data reflects 120,000 responses from 44 markets nationwide. Though the survey covers everything from home features to community amenities, we found one action item that can save you time, money, and headache: make online payments essential. Of those surveyed, 78 […]

Marketing

30 Day Challenge

Jumpstart your Social Media

In our last Open Café webinar, we introduced the 30 Day Social Media Marketing challenge. This challenge encourages RentCafe users to post consistently, engage with followers, and attract prospects. Now, you can participate as well! Though you can begin on any day, it may be a good idea to kick start your new social media […]

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Golden Bowl

Levi's Stadium hosts Super Bowl 50

On February 7, 2016, the Carolina Panthers and the Denver Broncos will battle it out at Super Bowl 50 in the LEED Gold Certified Levi’s Stadium; one of the nation’s most technologically advanced sporting venues. Three years ago, a thrilling super bowl featuring a rally by the San Francisco 49ers during the second half turned a […]

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Positive Outlook

NMHC Apartment Strategies Recap

Orlando—Overdevelopment? Affordability? Rising capitalization rates? An economic downturn? Falling stock market prices? Bring it on, the multifamily market can handle it this year. At least that seemed to be the consensus at the National Multifamily Housing Council’s annual meeting, held this week in Orlando. Panelists at the conference’s Apartment Strategies Outlook event were generally bullish […]

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Net Promoter Scores

Deliver Amazing Customer Service

Let’s start with an easy concept that can be hard to swallow: The customer’s perception is YOUR reality. You might think that your customer service and amenities are great, but it doesn’t really matter unless your residents think so too. If, on the other hand, they think your properties are not so great or even […]

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Renting to Millennials

What You Know is Wrong

You know all of those reports on Millennials and their love for tiny, urban spaces in walkable communities? They might be wrong. It turns out that Millennials value space and authenticity more than we previously believed—and the two rarely go hand-in-hand. A recent study suggests that while Millennials do enjoy their apartments in urban environments, […]

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Walmart Pay

In-Store Mobile Payments

The mobile payments war is far from over. In fact, it just got much more interesting since Walmart entered the scene—yes, mega retailer Walmart announced recently that it plans to offer mobile payments to its shoppers. Walmart Pay has launched as a feature in the retailer’s existing smartphone app. That will be compatible with all […]

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2016: Yardi Training Events

YASC & Forums

As 2016 begins, the new year will bring new training opportunities for Yardi clients. Yardi is expanding its event offerings to provide more opportunities for clients to learn about our products, address technical challenges, network and socialize. Of course, the extremely popular Yardi Advanced Solutions Conference, known as YASC, will return for another year of […]

People

Doran Companies

Excellence in Student Housing

Doran Companies exploded onto the student-housing scene with an audacious plan to provide luxury housing to students attending the University of Minnesota. Breaking ground at the start of the real estate recession was a bold move that paid off. The company’s current property portfolio at one point included 5 major complexes with 900 units and […]

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Breaking Records

Atlanta Offices 2016

It’s the perfect combination: a boost in local jobs, diminishing office supply, and rising rents. The three have positioned the Atlanta office market for a record-breaking year. With a conservative lens, JLL lists the Atlanta office space vacancy rating at 17.5 percent and average rents of $22.54 per square foot. Transwestern confidently states a 15.9 […]

Giving, People

Providing Nourishment

Foodbank Santa Barbara County

The Foodbank of Santa Barbara County does great work every day to assist thousands of locals in need of food, nutrition or health education. Did you know that 1 in 4 Santa Barbara County residents receives aid from a Foodbank program each year? Those assisted include a range of case types, from critical need situations […]

Technology

SmartHome Updates

CES 2016

Smart home technology becomes smarter every year. Alongside televisions, cameras, and a multitude of stunning gadgets, smarthome devices have become a significant part of the CES electronics trade show, held every year in Las Vegas. A wide array of sensors and connected appliances were on the show at the event. It appears that some of […]

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