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Sunset for 179D?

Tax discount set to expire

Over the last eight years, one financial motivation for building energy-efficient buildings, in both the commercial and multifamily sectors, has been the Energy Policy Act §179D tax deduction. §179D allowed for up to $1.80 per square foot of reduced tax liability for structures utilizing energy-efficient operating systems. The policy is scheduled to run out at […]

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Atlanta’s BeltLine

Improving quality of life

In the quest for a healthier, more transit-friendly Atlanta, a growing grassroots movement is backing the BeltLine plan. The Atlanta BeltLine, which includes 1,300 acres of parks, 33 miles of multi-use trails, 22 miles of rail transit, and 5,600 units of affordable housing, has grown from a seedling in the mind of a Georgia Tech […]

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Green Design

Quantifying business returns

The concept of sustainable design is taking significant steps forward, according to one expert, but it still has a way to go. While efforts are expanding into the planning stages and incorporating operations and asset management as well, hard data evidence of results are still missing, affirms Tom Paladino, founder of consulting firm Paladino and […]

Technology

High Speed Chase

Austin fiber showdown

Austin, Texas is already famous. It is home to the major multimedia festival South by Southwest, a great music and arts scene, and fabulous queso. And now that Google and AT&T have decided to go head-to-head to deliver Austin super-duper fast Internet connectivity, it might be time to change the slogan “Keep Austin Weird” to […]

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A Tiny House Village

Building the "Napoleon Complex"

Micro-living isn’t just a hot topic for urban apartment markets. Whether in the form of container homes, Canadian laneway houses or tiny condos, downsizing is an increasingly popular option for people who prioritize simplicity over spaciousness. California home design visionary Jay Shafer, author of The Small House Book, has brought to life a bold vision […]

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CBRE Cares

Supporting shelters

Delivering a birthday cake to a child celebrating their special day at a homeless shelter seems like a simple act of goodwill. For the CBRE real estate professionals who make time for such volunteerism regularly, it is much more. “By the time I got to my truck I was crying and extremely shaken. I made […]

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Responsive Design

All Platforms, All Users

It’s becoming increasingly apparent that the future of computing is moving from one type of screen – traditional computer monitors – to many types of screens with a plethora of different sizes and resolutions. Smartphone and tablet sales are outpacing PCs, and innovative web-browsing technologies, like Google Glass and the iWatch, appear to be on […]

Giving, People

Island Harvest

Help after the hurricane

Nearly six months after Hurricane Sandy swept the east coast, thousands of Long Island residents struggle to pulls their lives out of the rubble. The dire need for assistance remains. Many aid organizations have withdrawn from the region, piling a daunting load upon the few organizations that remain. Island Harvest is one of the few […]

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Energy Efficiency Summit

Yardi Sponsors UCSB event

Yardi is proud to be a silver sponsor of the 2013 UC Santa Barbara Summit on Energy Efficiency, where U.S. Secretary of Energy Steven Chu will be among the featured speakers. The event will take place May 1-2 at Fess Parker’s Doubletree Resort on the Santa Barbara Waterfront. The emphasis of this year’s summit, the […]

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Rachel Lindley

Yardi

Numerous personal transitions have sharpened Rachel Lindley’s ability to adapt to anything that life hurls her way. The Sales Executive for Affordable Housing has worn many hats at Yardi, relocated across the country, and is raising a large family while maintaining a positive disposition. Her key to success? Focusing on what matters, which has consistently […]

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Sharing the Love

Effecting Community Affection

Have you ever thought about what it would take to get your residents to not just like, but love, where they live? Meet Peter Kageyama. He’s an expert on community engagement and the emotional power of place. That means that he has great ideas about how to make cities and spaces more interesting, create deeper […]

Aegis had many participants for the 2012 Alzheimer's Walk

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Corporate Empathy

Aegis Living

At Aegis Living, corporate values are much more than pleasant words that conjure positive thoughts. The philosophy for Dwayne Clark’s Washington-based residential senior living company is rooted in poignant personal history, and creates a culture focused on happy employees and helping people. “There’s a type of person that wants to work at Aegis and fits […]

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Building Community

The Marquette Companies

For the founders of The Marquette Companies, building a successful community is about much more than construction followed by profitable management. It’s not just about building a place for people to live, but a place where residents can engage with their neighbors, participate in healthy activities, and learn and grow together. That’s the foundation of […]

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Better Balance

With apartment living

There’s no arguing that work-life balance is a crucial issue for many Americans, as studies show that we are all working longer and harder than ever before. Yardi client Lincoln Property Company put together this infographic that shows how apartment living can help reduce stress levels. “Work life balance is definitely a hot topic both […]

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Inaccurate Credit

Facing the consequences

When it comes to screening of rental applications, credit history is a vital piece of information. Information from the major credit bureaus helps applicant screening agencies determine whether a prospective renter is of sound financial standing and able to meet the monthly obligation to pay rent for their new apartment. From a business perspective, it’s […]

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