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Learning from Selfies

A “selfie” is a photo that you’ve taken of yourself.  Most of us admit that we’ve taken one or two in our lifetime. We also admit that we secretly loathe our buddies who post #POTH. (If you don’t know what that means, you’ve been spared.) Selfies can teach businesses a few fun yet practical do’s […]

02 / 21 / 14

Honoring Excellence

The MHN Excellence Awards recognize the multifamily industry’s most noteworthy people, companies and properties. The 2014 winners will be selected by a panel of judges representing expertise across all multifamily disciplines. Submissions will be due by Monday, June 16. Here’s how to enter. 1) Select the categories you’d like to enter and click to download […]

02 / 21 / 14

Easier Invoicing

Invoice processing services also help property managers monitor costs in several ways, says Brad Chandler, industry principal with Santa Barbara, Calif.-based Tech Choice Award winner Yardi Procure to Pay. Since invoices are digital, Chandler says, property managers can view them at any time without needing to search across various desks to assess property budget impact. […]

02 / 20 / 14

Talking Twitter

The social media engine seems to be losing steam these days. Twitter’s revenue more than doubled in the fourth quarter yet the tech giant said it hit a roadblock in terms of user growth; in the fourth quarter, the site added just 9 million, or 3.8% more, new monthly active users to 241 million, down […]

02 / 19 / 14

Spring YASC

Due to extreme weather on the East Coast, we’re extending the early bird rates for the spring Yardi Advanced Solutions Conference (YASC) in Washington, D.C. Register by February 26 for $100 off the regular price. We hope to see you in Washington this spring. Why YASC? YASC is your opportunity to learn about Yardi products […]

02 / 18 / 14

Beacons

If your property was developed before 2000, it wasn’t built with cellphone and Wi-Fi reception in mind. The location, building materials, and sometimes the building’s design can hinder signals. Today’s renters won’t tolerate glacial-speed connectivity and inconsistent service. Beacons could help improve resident satisfaction, retention, and give you new ways to communicate with tenants. Beacons […]

02 / 17 / 14

Agriburbia

The community garden just isn’t big enough anymore. And when it comes to creating a residential neighborhood that will embody sustainable practices, the local food movement, and love of open spaces, agriburbia has come forward as an exciting alternative. Never heard of it?  Neither had I, until a few weeks ago. But just the name […]

02 / 14 / 14

Market Report

The following article is excerpted from an article by Keith Loria in the January issue of Multi-Housing News. Find the the full story at Market Report: Ones to Watch. Pierce-Eislen is a subsidiary of Yardi Systems. Ron Brock, vice president and general manager of Pierce-Eislen, located in Scottsdale, Ariz., says that his Top 10 list […]

02 / 13 / 14

Cost of Living Calculator

Relocating can be tough for tenants, particularly when they are moving to a new city or state. To ease the transition, The Department of Transportation and U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development have created the Location Affordability Portal (LAP), a website equipped with tools that give a realistic idea of the costs associated with […]

02 / 12 / 14

Bentall Kennedy

Bentall Kennedy will soon celebrate 110 years in real estate.  The organization is distinguished by a century of achievement and uninterrupted financial performance. Building on a solid foundation of integrity and professionalism, the organization has emerged as one of North America’s leading providers of integrated real estate services. Charles Bentall joined Dominion Construction in 1911, […]

02 / 11 / 14

Anca Brisan

Anca Brisan is a woman of many talents. As a cartographer at Yardi’s Cluj office, she spends her time deeply immersed in technical activities, creating parcel-level maps for all of the major cities in the United States. A graduate of Geography and Territorial planning, Anca completed a master’s degree at the Babes – Bolyai University […]

02 / 10 / 14

The Missing Millennials

Millennials who flocked to their parents’ nests during the recession are a huge source of untapped revenue for the apartment industry. The trick, however, is getting them to leave a place that is so cozy, convenient, and inexpensive. Millennials, or Generation Y, already make up a notable portion of renters. Yet there is another wave […]

02 / 07 / 14

Village Green

When it comes to making a splash with corporate philanthropic efforts, Midwestern luxury multifamily owner, developer and manager  Village Green is jumping into the pool feet first. That’s not an analogy, either. Their property managers and associates  at 160 properties in 13 states literally jump into swimming pools to help raise funds for worthwhile local […]

02 / 06 / 14

End of Debt Forgiveness

Just when we thought the housing market was stabilizing, the Mortgage Foreclosure Debt Forgiveness Act ended. To date, the act has not been extended, which could lead to a few notable changes in both the single-family and multi-family markets. Before 2007, a mortgage owner could receive a break on their loan as long as that […]

02 / 06 / 14

Tops in Technology

Commercial Property Executive is looking for nominations for its second annual Tops in Technology Awards. The ballot will recognize the leading technology product and service providers assisting the commercial real estate industry, with winners in a variety of categories. The number of categories will depend on the nomination process, though, so be sure to enter […]

02 / 05 / 14