Joel Nelson

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Joel Nelson, senior marketing writer, joined Yardi in 2007. His byline has appeared in New York Real Estate Journal, Canadian Property Management and Los Angeles Lawyer, among others. He has won multiple awards from major professional organizations including the International Association of Business Communicators and Public Communicators of Los Angeles. Joel earned a bachelor’s degree from Pomona College.

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2026 multifamily reports: Download the latest from Yardi Matrix

Using with the multifamily industry’s best market intelligence, Yardi Matrix's monthly reports summarize trends and forecasts that support well-informed investment decisions.

02 / 18 / 26

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Yardi Scholars Program expands opportunities in U.S. & Canada

Yardi Corporate Philanthropy sustains vital educational connections in visits to universities in the U.S. and Canada.

02 / 09 / 26

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5 key real estate trends focus of Emerging Trends report

Real estate experts, including two from Yardi Matrix, provided insights for the latest edition of Emerging Trends in Real Estate®, which examines a variety of issues affecting real estate performance.

02 / 02 / 26

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2026 self storage reports: Yardi Matrix updates U.S. performance

Yardi Matrix reports provide monthly updates on rent growth, supply, investment trends and other key elements of the U.S. self storage market.

01 / 27 / 26

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2026 affordable housing reports: See the latest from Yardi Matrix

Using the affordable housing industry’s most comprehensive market intelligence, Yardi Matrix offers deep analysis of conditions at the macro and micro levels. Our monthly reports summarize trends and forecasts that support well-informed investment decisions.

01 / 19 / 26

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Yardi Matrix describes outlook for U.S. student housing

A webinar hosted by Yardi Matrix leaders spelled out key drivers in the U.S. student housing market including demand, supply, demographics and sales transactions.

01 / 06 / 26

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Yardi Matrix outlook: Demand weighs on U.S. multifamily

Challenges facing the U.S. multifamily market likely will keep rent growth positive but modest throughout the year, according to Yardi Matrix. Meanwhile, transaction capital remains abundant.

12 / 29 / 25

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Yardi Matrix: U.S. self storage investment outlook brightens

The U.S. self storage industry remains an attractive investment opportunity as 2026 beckons, Yardi Matrix research reveals, even as year-over-year advertised rent growth continues to slow.

12 / 22 / 25

Yardi Matrix multifamily report November 2025

Yardi Matrix: U.S. multifamily rents remain in decline

U.S. multifamily advertised rents dropped in November 2025, marking the fourth consecutive month of decline. Seasonal factors and supply/demand imbalance are key drivers, according to Yardi Matrix.

12 / 09 / 25

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Yardi MH Manager: A complete manufactured housing solution

Yardi MH Manager provides a complete platform for efficient management of manufactured housing marketing, leasing, accounting and more.

12 / 02 / 25

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REIT report: New podcast spotlights energy reporting practices

Randy Moss, industry principal for Yardi Energy, provided insight into sustainability reporting issues facing REITs and commercial real estate (CRE) in a recent podcast sponsored by Nareit.

11 / 25 / 25

Yardi Matrix multifamily report October 2025

Yardi Matrix describes multifamily sector at a crossroads

A weakening labor market, persistent inflation and plummeting consumer confidence are weakening demand for U.S. multifamily housing. But not all fundamentals are negative.

11 / 11 / 25

Yardi Matrix multifamily bulletins October 2025

What does the future hold for the U.S. multifamily market?

Two new Yardi Matrix research bulletins provide insight into forces that will impact supply and rent growth in the U.S. multifamily market over the next two years.

10 / 28 / 25

Yardi Matrix Multifamily National Report – Sept. 2025

Key pressures detailed in Yardi Matrix multifamily housing report

The U.S. average advertised rent fell sharply in September amid high levels of supply and economic concerns. A new Yardi Matrix national report spells out the various factors in play.

10 / 13 / 25

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Self storage update: Is the industry in “stable” mode?

Advertised asking rates, demand and capital market activity signal ongoing stabilization in the U.S. self storage market. A new Yardi Matrix report outlines key trends driving this sector.

10 / 06 / 25

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