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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 […]
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News

What’s New in Construction?

3-Year Update

An article published here almost three years ago explored the state of housing construction, which were reaching the highest prices in 15 years because of rising demand driven by low mortgage interest rates and the spiriling cost of materials such as steel and copper wire. By May 2021, lumber price spikes alone added nearly $12,000 […]

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Impactful Contributions

Women's History Month

March is Women’s History Month. Here’s a look at nine impactful women, past and present, who have changed the course of technology and science. Ada Lovelace. The very first computer programmer was a woman! Ada Lovelace is considered the founder of scientific computing. Lovelace was an English mathematician who published the first code meant to […]

Matrix

Self Storage May Struggle

As Fewer Americans Move

The latest Yardi Matrix Self Storage webinar provided insights into the current state of the economy and its impact on the self-storage industry. Find a full recording of the March 6 webinar here and view the presentation deck here. The self storage sector began seeing weaker performance in 2023 due to a decline in demand, […]

Giving

Global Village Project

Access to Education

Each year, Yardi distributes philanthropic aid to organizations selected by its employees. Decatur, Ga. based Global Village Project (GVP), founded in 2009, is a one-of-a-kind, tuition-free middle school created to meet refugee girls’ unique and holistic needs. Refugees arriving in the U.S. often find their children facing obstacles to an equitable education or needing to […]

Senior Living

Offer Convenience

With RentCafe Senior Living Portal

Did you know RentCafe Senior Living Portal makes it easy for residents and families to submit online payments, view health updates, communicate with care staff, sign forms electronically and more? Designed for the unique needs of senior living, the portal ensures all parties have a convenient place to complete every task needed — and stay […]

News

Dynamism On Display 

See Revamped IM Website

The Yardi Investment Management team has amped up its real estate investment management website to provide new value for all owners, investors and investment managers.  The website represents a single repository for information about the Yardi Investment Suite and its elements: investor services, investment accounting, debt management and investment analysis. Readers can view user testimonials […]

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 […]

Matrix

Rent Forecast Update

From Yardi Matrix

Multifamily asking rents broke the five-month streak of sequential average declines in January, rising 0.07 percent, shows a new special report from Yardi Matrix. Of the 142 markets tracked, last month 61 posted declines, 71 marked increases and 10 remained flat. Largest increases continued to occur in midsize cities in the Northeast and South, including in White […]

News

Wellness Initiatives

Express Employee Appreciation

Employee Appreciation Day is “officially” Friday, March 1, according to the bonus holiday arbiters, but celebrations can be anytime. Let’s explore some initiatives that promote employee well-being and contribute to a healthier, happier workplace at any office. Mindfulness Practices. Employees can incorporate mindfulness techniques and practices into daily routines to reduce stress and enhance well-being. […]

Senior Living

Senior Living Events

Meet With Yardi!

We can’t wait to attend a range of senior living events in the upcoming months — all of which provide a unique opportunity to build connections, learn from each other and explore the latest industry trends. Our team is especially excited to show you around the Yardi Senior Living Suite, our fully integrated solution that […]

Matrix

Preleasing Pops

Matrix Student Housing Update

Student housing’s consistently rising preleasing rate exceeded 50 percent of tracked inventory by the end of January 2024, well ahead of last year’s figure, according to the latest Yardi Matrix National Student Housing Report. Preleasing for the 2024-2025 school year reached 54.5 percent in January, marking a 710-basis-point increase since January 2023. A total of […]

Giving

Never Give Up  

Gwendolyn Strong Foundation

Each year, Yardi distributes philanthropic aid to organizations selected by its employees. Meet the Gwendolyn Strong Foundation—Never Give Up, founded in 2009 in Santa Barabara, Calif. This organization works to fill the gap needed to create real change and build a more inclusive future for those with disabilities. After raising $6 million over the last […]

Technology

Apple Vision Pro

Pros and Cons

Apple released its Apple Vision Pro with mixed-reality cutting-edge technology. It is seamlessly blending digital content with physical space. But will it be a hard sell to most? The price alone is quite hefty. Let’s delve into some pros and cons of this latest Apple invention. Let’s start with the pros of Apple Vision Pro. […]
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