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Self Storage May Struggle

The latest Yardi Matrix Self Storage webinar provided insights into the current state of the economy and its impact on the self-storage industry. Find a full recording of the March 6 webinar here and view the presentation deck here. The self storage sector began seeing weaker performance in 2023 due to a decline in demand, […]

03 / 07 / 24

Offer Convenience

Did you know RentCafe Senior Living Portal makes it easy for residents and families to submit online payments, view health updates, communicate with care staff, sign forms electronically and more? Designed for the unique needs of senior living, the portal ensures all parties have a convenient place to complete every task needed — and stay […]

03 / 06 / 24

Dynamism On Display 

The Yardi Investment Management team has amped up its real estate investment management website to provide new value for all owners, investors and investment managers.  The website represents a single repository for information about the Yardi Investment Suite and its elements: investor services, investment accounting, debt management and investment analysis. Readers can view user testimonials […]

Unlocking Innovation

The latest gate opener technology is essential for property owners or managers who want to control gate access at properties. A modern solution working at many properties is WiFi and Bluetooth gate controls, especially those with many daily users. Let’s review some of the best WiFi gate controllers to buy. WiFi gate controllers connect to […]

03 / 04 / 24

Get On the HOTMA Express

Changes to HOTMA guidelines are coming fast, particularly as implementation deadlines approach. If you don’t keep up with changing compliance rules, your team could be learning outdated information. HOTMA stands for the Housing Opportunity Through Modernization Act of 2016. Years in development, the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is now publishing final rules […]

Wellness Initiatives

Employee Appreciation Day is “officially” Friday, March 1, according to the bonus holiday arbiters, but celebrations can be anytime. Let’s explore some initiatives that promote employee well-being and contribute to a healthier, happier workplace at any office. Mindfulness Practices. Employees can incorporate mindfulness techniques and practices into daily routines to reduce stress and enhance well-being. […]

02 / 29 / 24

Rent Forecast Update

Multifamily asking rents broke the five-month streak of sequential average declines in January, rising 0.07 percent, shows a new special report from Yardi Matrix. Of the 142 markets tracked, last month 61 posted declines, 71 marked increases and 10 remained flat. Largest increases continued to occur in midsize cities in the Northeast and South, including in White […]

02 / 29 / 24

Senior Living Events

We can’t wait to attend a range of senior living events in the upcoming months — all of which provide a unique opportunity to build connections, learn from each other and explore the latest industry trends. Our team is especially excited to show you around the Yardi Senior Living Suite, our fully integrated solution that […]

02 / 28 / 24

Never Give Up  

Each year, Yardi distributes philanthropic aid to organizations selected by its employees. Meet the Gwendolyn Strong Foundation—Never Give Up, founded in 2009 in Santa Barabara, Calif. This organization works to fill the gap needed to create real change and build a more inclusive future for those with disabilities. After raising $6 million over the last […]

02 / 27 / 24

Preleasing Pops

Student housing’s consistently rising preleasing rate exceeded 50 percent of tracked inventory by the end of January 2024, well ahead of last year’s figure, according to the latest Yardi Matrix National Student Housing Report. Preleasing for the 2024-2025 school year reached 54.5 percent in January, marking a 710-basis-point increase since January 2023. A total of […]

02 / 27 / 24

Apple Vision Pro

Apple released its Apple Vision Pro with mixed-reality cutting-edge technology. It is seamlessly blending digital content with physical space. But will it be a hard sell to most? The price alone is quite hefty. Let’s delve into some pros and cons of this latest Apple invention. Let’s start with the pros of Apple Vision Pro. […]

02 / 26 / 24

Defeat Decision Fatigue

Decision fatigue is real. Each of us makes around 35,000 decisions every single day. From what we’ll wear and which way we drive to work to what to eat each meal. All these decisions lead to fatigue. Many billionaires know this secret and limit what they must decide each day. Amazon founder Jeff Bezos says […]

02 / 25 / 24

Reginald Singleton

Yardi’s global offices make essential contributions to property management and investors worldwide. Meet team member Reginald Singleton, an associate technical manager on the Breeze client success team in Atlanta, Georgia. Singleton will celebrate his second-year anniversary here at Yardi next month. He spends much of his time at work assisting clients in troubleshooting their issues […]

02 / 23 / 24

Self Storage

Yardi Matrix’s Q1 2024 Self Storage Supply Forecast suggests an expansion in near-term supply, while the coming years will show a decrease. The last quarter of 2023 registered an increase in construction starts and the under-construction pipeline, influenced by an uptick in new development. Consequently, the near-term forecast for 2024 and 2025 has been upped by […]

02 / 21 / 24

Prevent Fraud + Bad Debt

The multifamily industry has long since been a lucrative target for fraudsters, and recent years have only made it worse. While online leasing has streamlined the leasing journey for many applicants, it has also opened the door for bad actors to manipulate the system, resulting in unpaid rent and bad debt for multifamily owners. The […]

02 / 20 / 24