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Solve the industry’s toughest challenges with an all-in-one affordable housing solution for finance, compliance, resident services, staff training and more.

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When it’s okay to self-certify in affordable housing

Self-certification can ease compliance under the right conditions. Learn when it applies for LIHTC properties and how automation supports accurate, streamlined verification.

03 / 20 / 26

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Affordable housing technology insights

Chris Voss shares technology insights from the Affordable Housing Summit to address staffing shortages, compliance challenges and the resident experience.

11 / 03 / 25

2026 affordable housing reports: See the latest from Yardi Matrix

Using the affordable housing industry’s most comprehensive market intelligence, Yardi Matrix offers deep analysis of conditions at the macro and micro levels. Our monthly reports summarize trends and forecasts that support well-informed investment decisions.

03 / 20 / 26

How to help applicants trust Upfront Income Verifications

Strategies to help applicants feel secure using Upfront Income Verification for faster move-ins and reduced paperwork.

11 / 12 / 25

Your compliance strategy is key to success in affordable housing

How do you balance fast, affordable housing placements with timely compliance? Digitize intake and certifications so your team can move quickly without risking funding.

08 / 29 / 25

Aaron Gornstein, POAH

Insight from POAH

The economy is approaching a decade without a downturn. U.S. and global GDP are likely to hit a multi-year high at about 3 percent this year and the consensus view is that growth will slow only slightly in 2019, according to a recent Yardi Matrix report on the state of the real estate market. However, […]

04 / 01 / 19

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A 3D Printed House

Back in 2014, we were excited about the giant 3D printer USC Professor Behrokh Khoshnevis had designed with funding from NASA and the Cal-Earth Institute. The robot was able to build a 2,500-square-foot home in just 24 hours. The process was then known as Contour Crafting and was barely in the research stage. Fast forward […]

12 / 16 / 18

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Save My Spot

Demand for public housing assistance far outweighs the available supply in nearly every community nationwide, but the challenges can be especially great in California. The Housing Authority of San Luis Obispo (HASLO) and the Housing Authority of the County of Santa Barbara (HACSB) are prime examples of public housing agencies challenged with creating housing opportunities […]

08 / 22 / 18

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Easier Leasing

Pinnacle Property Management Services (Pinnacle) manages a vast portfolio of residential, commercial and mixed use properties. Many of these are affordable housing units, developed under the Low Income Housing Tax Credit program. The many types of residential properties under management, including senior, student, affordable, luxury, market rate, etc., can present a challenge for leasing agents who […]

07 / 09 / 18

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is affordable housing crisis a myth

Myth or Reality?

Conflicting research has many housing professionals—and house hunters—wondering if the nation has reached an affordability crisis or not. There are a few factors that influence why reputable sources are coming up with such different perspectives. Is there an affordability crisis? First American Financial Corp says no. A recent research summary posits that while home prices […]

06 / 27 / 18

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ICON

Tiny house manufacturers have long posited themselves as serious competition for the multifamily housing industry. Yet for years, there have not been any real contenders. ICON is positioned to change the real estate landscape. 3D Printing Reimagined ICON revealed a 3D-printed tiny home that is functional, beautiful, and affordable. The floor plans range from 650-800 […]

03 / 31 / 18

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Connections at YASC

The next Yardi Advanced Solutions Conference is coming to Washington, D.C., kicking off on May 30, 2018. YASC brings together more than 1,500 professionals from nearly every property and financial management industry for instruction, comradery, and insight into the future of technology. At last year’s YASC, we sat down with Rachel Brown, Section 8 manager for […]

03 / 06 / 18

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CommonBond

In our previous article link, IT specialist Linda Greenwaldt explained how CommonBond Communities implemented Yardi RentCafe for subsidized housing to improve efficiencies. Yardi eLearning helped the organization optimize their use of RentCafe. It is also the nonprofit’s go-to tool for employee education. The eLearning Solution eLearning provides on-demand training through a convenient online platform. Administrators […]

03 / 05 / 18

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Efficiency Unlocked

Linda Greenwaldt, an IT specialist with CommonBond Communities, has a well-rounded understanding of the affordable housing industry. She has turned units and worked her way up to help manage properties. Her career path has given her a unique perspective to her current role in IT. She asked, “What can we do to make the process […]

02 / 27 / 18

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Shaping Futures

Yardi client USA Properties teamed up with Life Steps in 1996 to create the J.B. Brown Fund, a philanthropic partnership to help residents of affordable housing fulfill their academic potential, participate in sports, and overcome financial hardships. The Fund Geoffrey C. Brown, president and CEO of USA Properties Fund Inc., co-created J.B. Brown fund in […]

01 / 22 / 18

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Housing, San Jose

The City of San Jose and Santa Clara County have developed a two-tier plan to mitigate homelessness, a crisis that plagues the region. The breakthrough began in 2014 when the County received funding through CalWORKS, California Work Opportunity and Responsibility to Kids. The program empowered 20 local agencies with $20 million to identify housing, provide […]

12 / 27 / 17

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Pluses of Plugins

Just what is a plugin anyway? How is it different from a patch? Or a full version update? The somewhat frustrating truth for most of us is that software is one of the few products we use that doesn’t seem ever be ‘done’. With all of the different types of software we depend on every […]

12 / 18 / 17

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Easier Applications

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 […]

11 / 13 / 17

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A-Team, Unite!

Jessica Krisher, Director of Affordable Housing CSD at Yardi, creates tiny blue “A-Team Flags” by hand. Traditionally, support team members that completed compliance and subsidy certifications received the flags. When they had a question, they would raise the flag to notify their managers. Over time, the flag became a broader symbol. It is a reminder […]

11 / 09 / 17

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BeltLine Update

Atlanta City Councilman Andre Dickens proposes a revised zoning ordinance along the Atlanta BeltLine, a 22-mile mixed-use park project. It is the first step in a longstanding effort to prepare for the city’s 40 percent population boom by 2040. The proposal would require developers along the BeltLine to designate a percentage of units towards affordable […]

10 / 04 / 17

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