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Drucker & Falk

One company, two families, three generations.  That’s the short story of Drucker & Falk, a noted real estate management and investment firm now in its 76th year. With a 30,000 unit fee managed portfolio spread over  seven states, this is no mom-and-pop property management operation – though it is firmly rooted in family and tradition.  […]

10 / 13 / 14

YASCSB 2014 Photos

It’s bittersweet to look over these images of our last Yardi Advanced Solutions Conference in Santa Barbara.  However, we are looking forward to hosting YASC next fall in a larger location to accommodate more attendees.  Thanks to all of the clients and Yardi staff who made this year’s event one of our most memorable. Find […]

10 / 11 / 14

YASC Highlights

Friday, Oct. 10 – The Fall 2014 Yardi Advanced Solutions Conference concluded Friday with a final half day of classes and panel discussions, covering everything from advanced report writing techniques to the advantages of choosing a single solution stack for property management. Representing both the commercial and multifamily industries, clients from Post Properties, Tribridge Residential […]

10 / 10 / 14

Halloween Safety

During this time of year, your office is likely gearing up for ghoul-themed, candy-laden parties for your residents. A few simple tricks can help minimize risks to guests and keep your Halloween party fun and fright free. On the day of the event, you’ll likely be busy running through the office, putting up last minute […]

10 / 10 / 14

WinnResidential

Unstable growth and slashed funding in affordable housing would suggest that the sector is no longer a lucrative investment. But demand soars higher and countless companies are showcasing just how rewarding affordable housing can be. Yardi client WinnResidential, the property management arm of WinnCompanies, reigns as the nation’s largest affordable multifamily property management company as […]

10 / 09 / 14

Welcome to YASC

Yardi would like to welcome our valued clients to our fall Advanced Solutions Conference in our hometown of Santa Barbara, Calif. We hope you enjoy your stay in our  beautiful beachfront city, but more importantly, we hope that the conference is a valuable learning experience for you. This morning, the day begins with Anant Yardi’s […]

10 / 08 / 14

The Graham Companies

The story of Yardi client, The Graham Companies, is a lesson in adaptability. When life handed him lemons, founder Ernest Graham made more than lemonade. He transformed a failed sugar cane plantation into a profitable town with commercial and residential properties as well as farms for dairy, pecans, and beef. Nearly a century later, The […]

10 / 08 / 14

Senior Star

Yardi client Senior Star offers independent living, assisted living, memory support, and nursing care for seniors at 13 communities throughout the heartlands of the United States. Senior Star has increased its portfolio by a third and its staff base by 43 percent in just a few years.  The growth signals the company’s successful staff training […]

10 / 07 / 14

Buckingham Companies

Buckingham Companies may have forged its identity as a leader in commercial real estate but its multifamily properties have established their own reputation. In 2013 alone, the company received 19 awards for its singular properties. Spreading the word about Buckingham Companies’ award winning properties is an equally distinguished marketing department. The staff was honored with […]

10 / 06 / 14

Maintenance Mobile

When J Turner Research released its list of top ten apartment resident complaints, three of the top five complaints reflected renters’ dissatisfaction with onsite staff’s responsiveness; poor grounds upkeep, disorganized  staff and lingering maintenance requests lessen the chances of lease renewals and referrals. One community has discovered how Yardi Maintenance Mobile keeps staff on top […]

10 / 03 / 14

Samsung Unpacked

Berlin –  The recent Samsung Unpacked’ event showed the world the products that will drive sales through the holidays and into 2015. Was it enough to put an end to the three straight quarters of falling returns and regain some mobile technology traction? Here is a quick look at the new Samsung Lineup. Galaxy Note […]

10 / 02 / 14

Hurricane Season

With hurricane season in full swing on both coasts, we can all benefit from a refresher on hurricane preparedness for properties and residents. According to the National Weather Service, last year was relatively calm for hurricanes and tropical storms with property damages totaling just over $10 million. That’s a significant amount yet pales in comparison […]

09 / 30 / 14

Against the Wall

Michael J. Novogradac, a managing partner at Novogradac & Co., estimates that available affordable housing lags behind demand by as many as 20 million units. The funding simply isn’t there. Without it, low-income families and affordable housing providers are running low on options. Aubrey Fakalata, Resident Manager of Yardi client Burbank Housing has experienced the […]

09 / 29 / 14

Affordable Honors

Affordable Housing Finance’s readers chose their favorite projects from 34 finalists in nine categories based on innovation, community impact and creative problem solving, among other criteria.  Seven of the nine projects are from Yardi clients with diverse development specialties in green design, urban planning, senior housing, and mixed-use projects. Preservation of Affordable Housing (POAH) was […]

09 / 26 / 14

Wi-Fi Calling

Wi-Fi Calling has never been a priority for carriers with good cellular service. However, following the recent announcement that iPhones will support Wi-Fi Calling through iOS8, and that T-Mobile is already on board, the rest of the carriers have somewhat been forced to rethink their plans for this service. The terminology might be confusing, what […]

09 / 25 / 14