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Crest Manor

Redevelopment and new construction at Crest Manor apartments in Willow Grove, Pa., began on April 13, 2016. The new construction will provide subsidized housing to the state with one of the most significant shortages. Montgomery County Housing Authority (MCHA) constructed the 54-year-old property. The need for updates and repairs for the two-story buildings became critical: […]

04 / 22 / 16

Sharing Stories

The History Project aims to enable seniors and their families to build digital, interactive time capsules to not only preserve the past but also put it into context for future generations.

04 / 21 / 16

Active Retirement

These top five retirement destinations prove today’s seniors want stronger community connections, friendly tax policies, and all the amenities associated with an active lifestyle.

04 / 20 / 16

Virtual Reality

Virtual Reality is on everywhere these days—videogames, engineering, healthcare, entertainment—are just a few of the industries fuelings its evolution. More recently, VR entered the real estate market too. Allured by its many advantages, developers turn to virtual reality and enable buyers to tour units, “walking” around mock layouts and peering out windows to envision the […]

04 / 19 / 16

National Park Week

Now through April 24, 2016 is National Park Week! The National Park Service (NPS) and National Park Foundation have designated this as a period of free park access, exciting events, and healthful activities. Don’t have time for a trip to the park? It’s more worthwhile than you think: time in nature has proven to improve […]

04 / 19 / 16

educational programs in pune, india

Uplifting India

The growing Yardi teams in Pune, Maharashtra, India have a heart for service. Their compassionate spirit is demonstrated in and out of the office. In Pune, their largest outreach initiative is the Yardi Vasti Vikas Prakalp (YVVP). The Yardi team began in 2006, providing funding support to 17 local Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) and Community Based […]

04 / 18 / 16

Project SkyBender

Google’s playfulness in domains ruled by curiosity and ambition is never-ending. The giant seems to be working on a new and very secretive project dubbed SkyBender, as reported by The Guardian. This is a new Internet-in-the-sky program designed to bring the next-generation 5G network. Unlike Project Loon, but part of the Google Access team that […]

04 / 14 / 16

Powerful Plants

Plants do more than beautify your office space. They are a tested, effective, low-cost—and now, low maintenance—way to make your office space a better place to work. The presence of greenery results in increased productivity, improved morale, more amicable interpersonal relations, higher air quality, and decreased stress and anxiety. If those seem like haughty claims, […]

04 / 13 / 16

Beware Ransomware

While in the past ransomware primarily struck individuals, the latest victims are large, data-rich institutions like hospitals and government services.

04 / 13 / 16

Top 10 Best Places

U.S. News & World Report recently analyzed 100 of the most populous metropolitan areas to identify the best places to live. Of the results, seven of the top ten U.S. cities are home to Yardi offices. To create the list, analysts compiled data from sources such as the Unites States Census Bureau, the Federal Bureau […]

04 / 11 / 16

Continuing the Story

In our previous post, 5 Steps to Discovering Your Story,  we introduced the importance of consumers’ emotions in the sales process. You also identified features that can help your property stand out from the competition. Today, we will show you how to weave those points into a marketing story. This story creates an important emotional […]

04 / 08 / 16

JLL

Ethisphere Institute named Yardi client Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated (JLL) one of the 2016 World’s Most Ethical Companies for the ninth consecutive year. The Ethisphere Institute sets international benchmarks for ethical business practices. To determine the ethical integrity of businesses throughout the world, Ethisphere assesses prospects based upon the Ethics Quotient™ (EQ) framework. Ethisphere developed […]

04 / 08 / 16

Discover Your Story

Do you offer spacious one, two, and three bedroom apartments in a desirable neighborhood? Maybe you offer spa-like amenities, too. Guess what? The same things could be said about dozens of other properties in your area. To set your property apart from the competition, you must first learn to develop the marketing story of your […]

04 / 07 / 16

Finally, Good News

After several years of reporting housing shortages and funding restrictions, there is a break in the clouds for affordable and Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) housing. The respite could not have come at a better time, other than sooner. The National Low-Income Housing Coalition recently released its 2016 report. The nation faces a shortage of […]

04 / 06 / 16

Isla Vista Youth Projects

IV Youth Projects

When it comes to education, establishing a strong foundation is integral for success. Since 1971, the Isla Vista Youth Projects (IVYP) Children’s Center has provided affordable childcare and enrichment to children between the ages of three months and six years of age. By forming a strong foundation in social skills and how to learn, children […]

04 / 05 / 16