Erica Rascón

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Erica Rascón

Erica Rascón specializes in online content creation and social media. She joined Yardi in 2011 after receiving her bachelor's degree from Kennesaw State University and serving in the Peace Corps. Erica's interests include sustainability, philanthropy, and the arts.

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Cybersecurity

Your organization manages sensitive information every day. You rely on cybersecurity specialists to protect your data from misuse. The demand for security specialists is skyrocketing, yet a shortage in candidates leaves the industry—and your organization—vulnerable. Symantec reports that the global demand for the cybersecurity workforce is expected to rise to 6 million by 2019, with […]

07 / 26 / 16

eLearning User Forum

Each month, Yardi hosts the critically acclaimed Yardi eLearning ® User Forum. These interactive webinars give users valuable insights into product functionality, updates, and troubleshooting. Engaging. Practical. Smart. Each webinar focuses on topics selected by Yardi users, guaranteeing insights that are relevant and practical.  Sample Webinar Topics Include: Drive Student Focus to Training that Matters […]

07 / 25 / 16

Silence is Golden

One common pain point for renters is noise control. Sharing walls entails a lack of privacy and the potential tension amongst residents. Innovations in building materials are now making units quieter, giving prospects yet another reason to love renting. Road noise (or the horrid violin practice of the kid next door) are no longer deal […]

07 / 22 / 16

Build Green & Save

Fannie Mae and FHA have made green multifamily housing financing more attainable. Sustainable features will now be a deciding factor in underwriting and interest rate calculations. Three new programs offer rate incentives for new construction and renovations. The financing options come on the heels of several reports that highlight the mutually beneficial relationship between sustainability […]

07 / 20 / 16

Empire State Success

In 2004, Yardi opened its doors in Glen Head, New York as part of the BJ Murray acquisition. The team of 16 employees set out to define a course for the fledgling office. “We faced the challenge of merging functionality, converting client platforms and creating a shared culture,” recalls Richard Malpica, Vice President and General […]

07 / 14 / 16

Service in a Flash

Once you submit your maintenance request via RentCafe client portal, you may have to wait a few hours before a technician completes service—unless Jorge Blanco is your maintenance tech. He’ll probably be finished before you can answer the front door. Jorge Blanco, service manager with Yardi client Kettler, is the reigning National Champion of the […]

07 / 13 / 16

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William Sansum Diabetes Center

Yardi is a proud supporter of William Sansum Diabetes Center, an organization that is dedicated to the prevention, treatment and cure of diabetes through research, education and care. As a follow-up to our leading article, we caught up with Wendy Bevier, PhD, for the latest developments at the organization. Dr. Bevier began working with the […]

07 / 07 / 16

Jay Shobe

Jay Shobe, Vice President, Technology at Yardi, has spent his entire life around technology. He grew up using an early incarnation of a PC that ran on a Burroughs operating system, connected to ARPANET (pre-internet) via an acoustic coupler (pre-modem).  “So yeah, I go back a ways,” he says casually. Tech is in his blood. […]

07 / 05 / 16

Project Playground

Junior League of Long Island (JLLI) is a woman-operated nonprofit organization that is committed to developing the potential of women, promoting volunteerism, and community improvement. President Deidre Delay has been with JLLI since 2012. She sought membership with the organization because of its roots in empowerment and quantifiable change. “I wanted a place where I […]

06 / 29 / 16

Boost your B2B

By now, you likely know that collaboration between marketing and sales is necessary to achieve and exceed growth goals.  What you might not know is that without that unified approach, companies can lose 10 percent of revenue each year. For most businesses, the challenge is figuring out how to make interdepartmental teamwork effective. Organizations must […]

06 / 27 / 16

Alzheimer’s Assoc.

For Mitchel Sloan, the effects of Alzheimer’s disease hits close to home. Currently the Vice President of Development and Communications with the Alzheimer’s Association California Central Chapter, Sloan began as a young man who watched his uncle battle vascular dementia. Rather than feeling defeated by the disease, Sloan felt empowered to help. He encouraged his […]

06 / 22 / 16

Operational Efficiency

Lisa Kolb, Senior Systems Analyst at A.J. Dwoskin & Associates, Inc. and an independent technology consultant, witnessed the company’s transition from Jenark to Yardi in 2011. Yardi was the right choice for the company’s mixed portfolio, which includes residential, commercial and retail assets. Most recently, Yardi Orion Business Intelligence has improved A.J. Dwoskin’s operational efficiency. […]

06 / 20 / 16

Emerging Luxury

Christie’s International Real Estate Report lists Canada and Norway as the sites of the three fastest growing luxury markets.  The wealthiest home shoppers in the world are investing in these unexpected locales. For years, Hong Kong, London, and New York have led the world in luxury real estate. To qualify, these cities possess a robust […]

06 / 17 / 16

Similar Challenges

When it comes to new construction, students are finding themselves in a dilemma similar to renters twice their age. A shortage of affordable and middle-market properties has students and seniors struggling to pay for shelter. Senior Care In senior housing, Boomers face limited affordable and middle-income options for their aging loved ones or themselves. New […]

06 / 16 / 16

Vertical Forests

Traditional sustainable buildings capitalize on resource conservation and economic efficiency. With vertical forests or “treescrapers,” innovators in Europe and Asia are meeting sustainability standards while expanding upon the benefits of greenery for multifamily residents. In the Unites States, sustainable construction highlights efficient appliances, energy and water conservation. Exceptional properties include recycled materials, passive temperature control, […]

06 / 15 / 16