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Smarter Acquisitions
Shrewd apartment owners understand that the greater financial value in an apartment transaction can be had during the acquisition—not the exit. Industry veteran Ian Mattingly, President of LumaCorp in Dallas, speaks from experience. He is part of a management team that carries more than 90 years of investor experience when it comes to applying due […]
08 / 04 / 16
Uplifting Cleveland Kids
Ron Soeder did not know that he would fall in love with the nonprofit sector. He spent decades in for-profit businesses, beginning as a staff accountant before ending that leg of his journey as an Executive Vice President. Yet after a detour with his startup, he found himself on a new path. “My path to […]
We [Heart] New York
In 2004, Yardi opened its doors in Glen Head, Oyster Bay, New York as part of the BJ Murray acquisition. The team of 16 employees set out to define a course for the fledgling office. “We faced the challenge of merging functionality, converting client platforms and creating a shared culture,” recalls Richard Malpica, Vice President […]
08 / 01 / 16
3 Mobile Musts
Property managers are busy people. It seems like there is always more to do! Paperwork and desktop data entry can really slow you down, especially when you need to be onsite. No one can be in two places at once. Fortunately, today’s technology is making it easier to work more effectively from anywhere. Mobile tools […]
08 / 01 / 16
Asus ZenBook 3
Asus might have stolen the spotlight at Computex 2016 when it presented the ZenBook 3, a new laptop that combines ultra-thin design with powerful specifications. Yes, it is envisaged as a direct rival to Apple’s latest MacBook and we must say, on paper it looks great! The ZenBook is great portability-wise, weighing just 2 pounds […]
07 / 28 / 16
Major Merger
Two Europe-based grocery chain companies have recently completed their $28 billion merger—a marriage that will have a big impact on the U.S. retail market. Royal Ahold, based in Zaandam, the Netherlands, operates Stop & Shop, Giant, and Martin’s stores in the U.S., while Brussels-based Delhaize operates in the U.S. under the Food Lion and Hannaford […]
07 / 28 / 16
Cybersecurity
Your organization manages sensitive information every day. You rely on cybersecurity specialists to protect your data from misuse. The demand for security specialists is skyrocketing, yet a shortage in candidates leaves the industry—and your organization—vulnerable. Symantec reports that the global demand for the cybersecurity workforce is expected to rise to 6 million by 2019, with […]
07 / 26 / 16
eLearning User Forum
Each month, Yardi hosts the critically acclaimed Yardi eLearning ® User Forum. These interactive webinars give users valuable insights into product functionality, updates, and troubleshooting. Engaging. Practical. Smart. Each webinar focuses on topics selected by Yardi users, guaranteeing insights that are relevant and practical. Sample Webinar Topics Include: Drive Student Focus to Training that Matters […]
Silence is Golden
One common pain point for renters is noise control. Sharing walls entails a lack of privacy and the potential tension amongst residents. Innovations in building materials are now making units quieter, giving prospects yet another reason to love renting. Road noise (or the horrid violin practice of the kid next door) are no longer deal […]
07 / 22 / 16
Cloud Solutions
Aditya Shah, director of Middle East operations at Yardi, writes on the rise of Cloud-based technology in FM activities. Tenants and residents within both, the commercial and residential real estate sectors continue to have rising expectations for technology – most notably about how it will impact service levels and enhance their customer experience and occupancy. […]
07 / 22 / 16
Furniture with Charge
In today’s world, our homes, desks, cars, are filled with cables, adapters, outlets and battery packs designed for our ever increasing number of smartphones, wearable tech and, of course, the Internet of Things. Some have noticed the opportunity and began exploring a new industry that’s expected to boom in the next few years—the wireless charging […]
07 / 21 / 16
Build Green & Save
Fannie Mae and FHA have made green multifamily housing financing more attainable. Sustainable features will now be a deciding factor in underwriting and interest rate calculations. Three new programs offer rate incentives for new construction and renovations. The financing options come on the heels of several reports that highlight the mutually beneficial relationship between sustainability […]
07 / 20 / 16
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