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Yardi Matrix: Self storage market showing upbeat signs

While U.S. self storage rates showed nearly flat (-0.1%) year-over-year change in June, this metric represents stability following earlier declines. See the new Yardi Matrix report for details.

07 / 22 / 25

David Franklin, Industry Principal, Artificial Intelligence, Yardi: "The reasoning abilities of modern AI models have become, in many ways, superhuman."

xAI & Perplexity leapfrog the competition

Grok 4 smashes benchmarks, outperforming the best from OpenAI, Anthropic and Google while Perplexity releases an agentic browser that could supplant Chrome and Edge.

Meet the latest AI-powered tools in CRMIQ. Image of laptop with AI helper text box displayed.

New AI tools in RentCafe CRM IQ reduce agent workloads

CRM IQ’s AI call transcripts, call summaries and AI rewrite features help leasing teams save time, reduce errors and improve communication.

07 / 17 / 25

Changemaker Jon Fletcher

Celebrating Changemakers 2025: Meet Jon Fletcher

Changemaker Jon Fletcher shares his insight on the evolution of senior living, resident expectations and affordability for middle-income residents. Read a snapshot in our 2025 Changemakers series.

07 / 16 / 25

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Yardi Matrix analyzes affordable housing challenges

A recent Yardi Matrix webinar addressed challenges facing U.S. affordable housing development and outlined policy changes that could help resolve the problem.

07 / 15 / 25

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Nonprofits lend vital support to Texas flood relief efforts

Nonprofit organizations including Direct Relief, World Central Kitchen and TEXSAR are providing crucial support to communities affected by fatal flooding in central Texas.

07 / 11 / 25

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4 tech concerns in affordable housing & how to resolve them

Affordable housing tech investments come with valid concerns. Here’s how Yardi tools address them to make leasing faster, easier and more accurate for providers and applicants.

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How Escalante Meadows serves the community of Guadalupe

Escalante Meadows, The Housing Authority of the County of Santa Barbara’s newest development, features 80 new units in a 20,000 sq. ft. community center.

07 / 09 / 25

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How connected CRE software streamlines operations & cuts costs

Explore how connected CRE software is transforming commercial real estate operations, streamlining accounting and tenant services for firms.

07 / 08 / 25

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Yardi Matrix reports uncertainty surrounding multifamily

A new Yardi Matrix special report portrays a U.S. multifamily sector anchored by strong economic indicators but facing uncertainty amid proposed federal policy changes.

07 / 07 / 25

Changemaker Doug Schiffer

Celebrating Changemakers 2025: Meet Doug Schiffer

Find out how Changemaker Doug Schiffer is shaping growth, leadership and innovation in the senior living industry. Get the highlights in our next part of the 2025 Changemakers interview series presented by Yardi and Senior Housing News.

07 / 03 / 25

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7 takeaways on hospitality in multifamily housing

Discover how leading operators are applying hospitality principles to multifamily housing, enhancing resident satisfaction and streamlining operations.

07 / 02 / 25

David Franklin, Industry Principal, Yardi Systems. "Voice is the new UI. We are finally at the point where Scotty can say, "Hello, computer," and it will respond."

4 companies pushing AI forward right now

Let's dig into the latest open-source AI models. We'll explore how smaller ones are competing with large, established tech companies.

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Yardi Matrix reports declining self storage advertised rates

A new Yardi Matrix national report shows that the slowing U.S. housing market contributed to a decline in advertised rates for self storage properties in May 2025.

07 / 01 / 25

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How MEB Affordable creates housing stability for residents

Christy Alvarado describes how the affordable housing properties her company manages can create personal growth and economic stability for residents.

06 / 30 / 25