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A Trendy Infographic
If you keep an eye on the latest news from the multifamily industry, then you probably already know that apartment renting is the current hot housing option of choice for Americans from all walks of life. The recent recession helped fuel renters’ desires to downsize, cut down on commute times and steer clear of massive […]
10 / 09 / 12
Aqua Marina del Rey
Imagine the architectural charm of a coastal European village, paired with all the best amenities a luxury Southern California apartment community has to offer. Then put it a half mile from the Pacific Ocean, and conveniently close to Los Angeles International Airport, great shopping and public transportation. Sound too good to be true? Not so […]
10 / 09 / 12
Fact or Fiction
The saying that if it bleeds it leads has been around for ages, but with TV stations and various news channels competing with the internet for attention it now seems that there’s less emphasis on fact and more emphasis on first to run. Rushed stories are reported as news without taking the necessary time to […]
10 / 05 / 12
On the Run
Some folks go to the gym or take an extra walk around the block when they are trying to stay fit and healthy. David Hull and Alex Lewis, employees in Yardi’s Raleigh office, decided they’d rather try to outrun some zombies. On a quest for improved physical fitness, the friends – who started their Yardi […]
10 / 04 / 12
Urban Infill
The city is the place to be, both for trendy apartment dwellers, who are choosing skyscrapers over suburbs, and the businesses and residences that will serve them. As a result, cities nationwide are experiencing an increase in urban infill projects. The developments sprout between existing buildings, filling gaps or replacing run-down, outdated or unsafe structures. […]
10 / 03 / 12
Roosevelt Collection
Chicago’s South Loop is about to change for the better. The Roosevelt Collection, a mixed-use residential and retail development owned by McCaffery Interests, will bring an exciting new shopping experience to Roosevelt Road in early 2013. It’s been a long journey for the Roosevelt Collection project, which was acquired by McCaffery, a leading development, retail […]
10 / 01 / 12
Welcome New Readers
This week we are pleased to welcome all of our new readers to the Yardi Systems corporate blog, The Balance Sheet. This is a place where you will find interesting profiles about our clients and employees, technology news, insight into real estate industry trends, and more. As an industry leading technology companies, Yardi wants to […]
09 / 28 / 12
NAHB Multifamily Survey
There’s more good news for the multifamily construction sector from the National Association of Home Builders rental market survey results, released this week. Paul Emrath, VP of Survey and Housing Policy Research for NAHB, recently released a video summarizing the results of the national Multifamily Market Survey. You can watch the video here: To summarize, […]
09 / 28 / 12
The Shrinking House
For Ryan Mitchell, the attraction of small-sized living hit home after a layoff. Despite an advanced degree and strong performance reviews, the Charlotte, N.C. man lost his job as a corporate recruiting consultant in 2008 due to the economic downturn, learning abruptly that “a job isn’t always a guaranteed thing, even if you’re a hard […]
Fay Chester
Fay Chester hasn’t always been a competitive athlete. Heck, she hasn’t always been an athlete. A member of Yardi’s Professional Services Group in London, Fay told us she “was very much the person to avoid sports at school…but this situation changed and I realized taking up a sport and an interest outside of work was […]
09 / 26 / 12
Requiring Renters Insurance
It takes more than just cash on hand for first month’s rent and deposit, good credit and an acceptable background check to move into your next apartment these days. Multifamily properties are now frequently requiring new renters to provide proof of renters insurance, too. A recent article from Multi-Housing News focused on the reasons why […]
09 / 25 / 12
Personal Data Value
Ever wondered what happens after you close your browser and end yet another session online? Have you ever felt like you’re being watched – and maybe even gossiped about – by those persistent tracking cookie monsters as you blaze a trail via your browser? If you ask yourself why anyone would care about your interests […]
09 / 20 / 12
Jennie Kirby
As the owner and principal broker of a full service property management firm in Lafayette, Indiana, Jennie Kirby has insight into every sector of real estate in her Midwestern hometown. She and husband Aaron, associate broker, work with all types of real property at Kirby Property Management, from shopping centers to student apartments to single […]
09 / 18 / 12
Let’s talk smartphones
Ever since Apple’s rebirth as a tech leader, the company’s release conference is one of the most talked about industry events of the year. The tight-lipped culture of Apple usually means that Mac rumors were largely speculative – no one on the outside really knew what to expect until the day finally arrived. While there […]
09 / 13 / 12
The New A-Team
These days, a capable property manager must carry an extra-large toolbox. An ambassador for the building with an increasing number of responsibilities, they must have an ability to negotiate a lease with a tenant, analyze a profit-and-loss statement, bid and execute a service contract with a vendor, solve problems of every description and lead a […]
09 / 12 / 12
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