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Brightwater Senior Living: Success With Yardi

Brightwater Senior Living video: Success with Senior IQ

Looking for a way to gain insight across your entire portfolio — without losing the ability to get details for a specific community? See how Brightwater Senior Living does it, using business intelligence insights from Yardi Senior IQ. Quintin King, president, CEO and principal at Brightwater, speaks to successes in tracking trends and making informed […]

01 / 27 / 25

carpooling

Carpooling: New Relevance

Carpooling – two or more people sharing a ride to and from work or another common destination – came to prominence as a fuel rationing measure in World War II and gained renewed urgency during the energy crises of the 1970s. After waning in subsequent years, the practice is undergoing another renaissance today. The percentage […]

01 / 24 / 25

Senior living communities give mutual aid

Senior Living Mutual Aid

As nursing homes and assisted living communities were evacuated during the Los Angeles wildfires, industry members reached out to seek and offer help, matching residents with available space to create stability during a chaotic time. More than 1,500 residents were relocated to other care communities, hotels, vacation rentals and private residences, as reported in the […]

01 / 24 / 25

real estate trends report

Emerging Trends

The 46th edition of trends and forecast publication Emerging Trends in Real Estate® is out. Compiled by PwC and the Urban Land Institute, this report details trends in real estate investment and development, finance and capital markets, property sectors and other key issues in the U.S. and Canada. The report incorporates contributions from Yardi Matrix […]

01 / 23 / 25

New Beginnings

Community Safety Net

Yardi-supported nonprofit New Beginnings was established in 1968 in Santa Barbara, Calif., as a counseling center and has since added various programs and services. New Beginnings provides psychological counseling and housing assistance services to the homeless, low-income families and individuals throughout Santa Barbara County. The organization serves approximately 2,000 people each year through its programs: […]

01 / 22 / 25

Jake Castanha

Employee spotlight: Jake Castanha

Meet Jake Castanha, an account executive on the senior living sales team. Jake will celebrate his two-year anniversary with Yardi in July 2025, but he’s had a wide range of experiences in the short time he’s been at Yardi, including moving from Santa Barbara to New York City. As an account executive, Castanha sells Yardi […]

01 / 21 / 25

L.A. Wildfire

L.A. Fire Support

The catastrophic fires in and around Los Angeles could potentially be one of the country’s most expensive natural disasters and are already among the deadliest in state history. Yardi is supporting two non-profit organizations, Direct Relief and World Central Kitchen, that are aiding the evacuation and recovery efforts for victims. Over 150,000 residents were forced […]

01 / 16 / 25

Yardi acquires Deskpass and Hubble

Acquisition News

Leading real estate technology provider Yardi® announced today that it has acquired Deskpass (U.S.) and Hubble (U.K.) to meet the evolving and diverse needs of workspace users. As workspace policies continue to evolve post-pandemic, businesses require flexible access to space that best suits their way of working – whether they are remote-first, hybrid, or fully […]

01 / 15 / 25

drone package delivery

Are Drones Delivering?

Nine years ago, an article in this space asserted that deliveries of products to customers using drones might be “just around the corner.” Google, Amazon and Walmart were among the major retailers developing unmanned aerial vehicle fleets; an Amazon vice president predicted that, pending resolution of various regulatory and technology issues, drone deliveries would become […]

01 / 14 / 25

Senior Living Customer-Centric CRM Software

Meet Senior CRM

Have you explored RentCafe Senior CRM, our prospect-centric customer relationship management solution for senior living? Senior CRM has fresh and exciting features designed to provide seamless experiences for both sales counselors and prospective residents.  Meet Senior CRM At Yardi, we prioritize listening to client feedback. We’ve taken thoughtful comments on Senior CRM — and gathered […]

Sustainable Resolutions

Resolutions to Habits   

Every new year starts with a “new year, new me” plan, which typically fades by the Spring. Let’s discuss how to turn resolutions into habits for an energy-efficient and sustainable 2025. Sustainable resolutions for an energy-efficient year begin with making practical resolutions that anyone can adopt to make their home or lifestyle more energy-efficient. Start […]

01 / 10 / 25

wireless power transfer

Wireless Power Transfer

Wireless power transfer, or WPT, uses electromagnetic waves to transmit electrical energy from a power source to an electrical device without physical connectors or wires. By eliminating the need for traditional power cables for a charging pad, this technology provides a convenient and efficient way to charge devices. And as it becomes more mature, its […]

01 / 09 / 25

Fil Southerland

Fil Southerland reappointed to HITAC

Fil Southerland, director of health care solutions at Yardi, has been reappointed to the Health Information Technology Advisory Committee (HITAC). The U.S. Comptroller General and head of the U.S. Government Accountability Office announced the reappointment of Southerland, along with five others, to serve a second three-year term through 2027. A wealth of experience in health […]

01 / 08 / 25

Forth Valley Giving

Forth Valley Giving

Forth Valley Giving, also known as NHS Forth Valley Endowments Funds, is a Yardi-supported nonprofit in Stirling, Scotland, established in 2004. Its primary focus is to secure donations for services, activities and amenities that complement the core work of NHS Forth Valley and enrich patient experiences. All donations are held separately from the money used […]

01 / 07 / 25

Aerial drone flying over suburban neighborhood capturing a sunny afternoon view of homes and gardens

High Value

Some real estate professionals are using drone technology to gain a competitive edge. Drones, which are unmanned aerial vehicles equipped with high-resolution still and video cameras, can give potential buyers or investors a comprehensive view of a property and its surroundings. This constitutes “a unique perspective that traditional ground-based photography cannot [offer], providing comprehensive and […]

01 / 06 / 25