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Pinning Properties
Launched in 2010 by Ben Silbermann, Pinterest has established a world record – the fastest website to break the 10 million unique visitor mark. But this viral social site is not only about pinning pretty pictures from your interests on a virtual board. It is also a powerful and intriguing marketing tool for some businesses, […]
03 / 25 / 12
Do-It-Yourself Computing
Do-it-yourself computing has gained momentum in recent years as individuals and businesses seek out ways to eliminate avoidable expenses. Such new technologies may minimize personnel requirements and middle man costs while optimize workplace efficiency. Meet Z1, the future of DIY computing The new HP Z1 workstation aims to reduce user dependency on third party technicians. […]
03 / 23 / 12
Jody Bankston
If you told a teenage Jody Bankston that he’d grow up to be an expert in business intelligence for a commercial real estate company, and spend free time doing intense CrossFit workouts that would make even a top athlete cringe, he probably wouldn’t have believed you. “My life has been a little bit strange,” says […]
03 / 22 / 12
Dylan Cline
Dylan Cline hates being the center of attention, but when it came to cutting off the long hair he’d spent over a decade growing all the way down his back, he made an exception. The customer care representative for Point2 Homes, a subsidiary of Yardi Systems based in Saskatchewan, Canada, decided to drastically change his […]
03 / 20 / 12
Passionately Green
As an industry leader in sustainable development, Portland-based Yardi client Gerding Edlen is a step ahead when it comes to earth-friendly trends in apartment living. “Because we have such a passion for developing sustainable buildings, we wanted to ensure we were transferring the vision we have during development into the day to day management of […]
03 / 19 / 12
Google’s New Privacy Policy
If you have any Google services (and who among us does not?) then you probably received multiple notices that on March 1 Google implemented a new privacy policy designed to replace a hodgepodge of 60+ old privacy policies, spread across an array of their services. Google gives their take on it here. The bottom line […]
03 / 16 / 12
Orion Arrives!
The much-anticipated arrival of Yardi System’s latest platform, Yardi Orion for SharePoint, was announced Thursday, March 15 to great excitement both company and industry wide. You can read all the details about the release and Orion’s fantastic business intelligence capabilities on yardi.com, but here are a few of the highlights about this new software as […]
03 / 16 / 12
Computers for Families
Santa Barbara County’s Computers for Families project gets students and families access to technology that helps them learn and grow. Computers have become as important today for student success as paper and pencil were just 20 years ago. The goal of CFF is to bridge the digital divide between low-income students who cannot afford technologies […]
Courtney Trindell-Reyes
In her nearly 14 years with BRE Properties, Courtney Trindell-Reyes has worked in many aspects of property management, from her start as a leasing agent to her role today as a Senior Business Systems Analyst. Her career path has given her unique perspective on the changing face of residential property management and she feels lucky […]
03 / 15 / 12
Pi(e) Day is tons of fun
What’s your favorite kind of pie? It’s 3-14 today, the perfect occasion for a celebration of both math and delicious baked treats with a flaky crust. Whether you prefer apple, berry, lemon meringue or any filling, it’s hard to find fault with a holiday that celebrates one of America’s favorite desserts. Here’s a few little […]
03 / 14 / 12
MFE Executive Summit
Taking a progressive approach to customer service was a paramount topic at this year’s MFE Executive Leadership Summit. In a panel session lead by representatives of Riverstone, AIMCO, Simpson, Cirrus, and CompassRock, the conversation always seemed to come back to creating a positive resident experience from the first time prospects visit a property site to […]
03 / 14 / 12
Marilyn Hansen
Marilyn Hansen has a life she loves, from her work as a programmer at Yardi, to dedicated community volunteering efforts, and athletic achievements as an age group runner. Recently, she served coinciding presidencies, from 2009-2011, on the boards of two Santa Barbara non-profit organizations that are very important to her: the Arthritis Foundation and the […]
NAA Goes to D.C.
Multifamily goes to Washington for the Capitol Conference this week, March 11 – 14. The National Apartment Association hosts this four day conference to allow the apartment industry to meet their members of Congress face-to-face and discuss how federal legislation could impact them and their businesses. This year’s theme is “Maximizing Our Advocacy ROI.” The […]
03 / 09 / 12
New iPad arrives – What can it do for you?
Property management firms are increasingly likely to turn to mobile devices like iPads to aid in the on-site residential lease-up process. IT managers for major multi-family and commercial management firms say that they’re using the devices to keep their employees better connected, impress potential residents, and steam line business processes. This week, Apple gave the […]
03 / 09 / 12
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