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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
Clark LaForge
Perhaps there’s something innately special about people named Clark that lends naturally toward a life of duality, not to mention innate problem-solving aptitude. Clark Kent, as we all know, was actually Superman. Yardi Systems Application Service Provider Specialist Clark LaForge also has an impressive out-of-work alter ego. While he does most of his crime fighting […]
09 / 11 / 12
YASC SB 2012
So first, the bad news .. the Yardi Advanced Solutions Conference (YASC), coming up in Santa Barbara, Calif. from Oct. 17 to 19, is already sold out. Nearly 1,000 Yardi users from around the nation will gather at Fess Parker’s Doubletree Resort on Santa Barbara’s beautiful waterfront to receive training and updates on the latest […]
09 / 10 / 12
Jessica Fiur
One of the first things that Jessica Fiur learned when she became online editor at Multi-Housing News was that Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac aren’t your landlord’s charming Midwestern aunt and uncle. For the New York native, talented writer and pop culture aficionado, learning all about the world of real estate has been an eye-opening […]
09 / 06 / 12
Net-Zero Design
Architectural design and build are art forms of a functional sort, the kind that balance creativity with budget constraints. Perhaps if budgets weren’t an issue, there’d be nothing but beautiful, environmentally-friendly buildings. More realistically, sustainable design for the earth must also be sustainable for the company’s bottom line. According to Scientific American, homes and commercial […]
09 / 05 / 12
Maria Stanton
Need a refresher on your best practices for property management? Refocus on these two simple tips from Maria Stanton, Director of Operations for Property Management at Miller Valentine: Get your team on the same page, and focus together on your customers. They are lessons she learned as a young leasing manager for a high rise […]
09 / 04 / 12
Google Earth 3D
The world is not flat. So why settle for a map without topography, ever? Bringing 3D maps to mobile has been a race between Google and Apple, with Google sprinting over the finish line with Google Earth 3D for the iOS platform last month. The Google Earth app is compatible with the latest Apple devices […]
08 / 31 / 12
Career Growth Spurt
Employment survey results from the National Multi Housing Council reveal what apartment industry insiders already know – a strong rental climate nationwide is driving job growth. In other words, it’s a great time to become a multifamily professional, or take advantage of new opportunities to expand your skills, relocate to a new market, or move […]
08 / 24 / 12
A Truly Tiny Apartment
Take an average sized apartment and reduce it by 90 percent. Could you live there? With all the buzz in the news lately about micro-sized apartment living – particularly in markets like New York and San Francisco, where space is limited and renters will pay top dollar for even a closet-sized space to call home […]
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