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Team Yardi

CMS Overhaul

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) may soon change the way that payments are allotted. The organization hopes that the new payment structure will reflect its renewed commitment to quality care. Rewarding Performance In the past, facilities received payments based on the total cost of care provided. The new case-mix CMS model directs […]

05 / 30 / 19

Senior living

Scalable Growth

During the recent Yardi Forum for senior living and affordable housing, we sat down with Brandon Carter, director of information technology at Wallick Communities. Brandon has a wealth of knowledge about products from the Yardi Senior Living and Yardi Voyager Affordable Housing suites, and we were thrilled to speak with him in person. Wallick owns […]

05 / 29 / 19

Affordable housing

Call Center Value

Stress comes in different forms. The anticipation of relocating, weighing our housing options, and investing in a new lease or mortgage all lead to stress. When we’re hit with stress, we seek human interaction for help and comfort. Yet in the age of efficiency, stressed-out prospects and residents are channeled to self-service technologies like websites, […]

05 / 28 / 19

Yardi Cleveland

Since 2013, the Yardi Cleveland office has hosted an annual food drive called the “Fight Hunger Games” as part of the Greater Cleveland Food Bank’s Harvest for Hunger. Harvest for Hunger is a collaborative effort covering services in six counties. Food collected and funds raised make it possible to provide nutritious meals to local residents […]

05 / 27 / 19

Giving

Project HOME

If you’ve ever heard of rocker Jon Bon Jovi’s philanthropy on behalf of a Philadelphia non-profit that creates permanent housing and support resources for the city’s homeless population, that was Project HOME. The HOME stands for Housing, Opportunities, Medical and Education. It makes sense that Housing is first in the list, because many homeless advocates […]

05 / 26 / 19

Affordable housing

CALA Conference

Looking for a senior living conference that combines the best of practical learning with exciting interactive activities? The California Assisted Living Association (CALA) 2019 Spring Conference and Trade Show is just what you’re looking for. Learn with the Industry’s Brightest The annual CALA Spring Conference and Trade Show is first and foremost an educational event. […]

05 / 24 / 19

CRM for Senior Living

With more senior living options than ever, competition is fierce for would-be residents. Communities must set themselves apart to attract customers – and the most effective way to do that is through online marketing. It might come as a surprise, but Baby Boomers spend more time on the internet than Millennials, with 31% reporting they […]

05 / 23 / 19

Marketing

The Work Number

Property managers using Yardi’s ScreeningWorks Pro solution have a new tool for making resident screening faster and more reliable. The Work Number® from Equifax enables instant online verification of current employment status and payroll income and eliminates reliance on applicant-provided pay stubs and federal W-2 forms. “We are very excited to join forces with Yardi […]

05 / 22 / 19

YASC DC 2019

The first Yardi Advanced Solutions Conference (YASC) of 2019 kicked off this morning in Washington, D.C., where over 2100 attendees are gathered to improve their knowledge of Yardi’s products and services, network with peers, and have a little fun. “What do you say this week we turn Washington, D.C. into our nation’s real estate technology […]

05 / 21 / 19

Security Deposit Alternatives

Are your security deposit requirements costing you good renters? Sometimes, desirable renters are short on cash. But, do you really want to risk losing a good and potentially long-term resident because they can’t pay a high security deposit before they move in? Imagine you show a unit to a young professional who is relocating to […]

05 / 21 / 19

Team Springs

It’s a well known fact that the senior living industry has struggled to identify and retained talented personnel. Yardi client The Living Springs has found a way to nourish its talented employees through programs that promote personal and professional advancement. Through its efforts, the organization—and the overall industry—can cultivate a stronger support staff and enhance […]

05 / 20 / 19

Giving

Marketing Insights

The multifamily marketing industry recently gathered in Huntington Beach, Calif., for the 2019 Apartment Innovation and Marketing (AIM) Conference. The 2019 edition focused on digital marketing best practices and innovative technologies. Keep reading for top insights from the 2019 conference! The ever-expanding Internet of Things A second wave of connected technologies is making its way […]

05 / 18 / 19

YASC DC 2019

The Yardi Advanced Solutions Conference returns to the East Coast next week, offering in-depth training, networking and fun for Yardi clients. The annual user conference, also known as YASC, will be hosted at the Washington Hilton from May 21 – 23. We’re excited to see our clients and staff in Washington, D.C.! As one past YASC attendee […]

05 / 17 / 19