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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Yardi Aspire Push to Learn gives organizational learning a nudge

Push to Learn, a short-term, gamified learning campaign designed by Yardi Aspire, shows that relevant, flexible, visible and rewarding training makes employees more likely to participate.

07 / 30 / 26

YASC 2025

YASC San Diego 2026: Bringing AI to the forefront

YASC San Diego 2025, Sept. 3-5, draws clients seeking insights for thriving in property management and investment. Expert-led classes and exclusive live entertainment create an unforgettable experience.

07 / 24 / 26

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Yardi achieves next-generation level of energy efficiency

Yardi recently earned ENERGY STAR NextGen certification for a building at its Santa Barbara headquarters campus, placing it among the top quartile of energy-efficient, low-emissions buildings in the U.S.

07 / 20 / 26

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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.

07 / 17 / 26

Advanced technology drives utility cost recovery 

Utility rates are rising, but most recovery benchmarks haven't kept up. Here's how automated submetering closes the gap.

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2026 student housing reports: Latest data from Yardi Matrix

Get the latest student housing data from Yardi Matrix. Find all 2026 reports here for industry trends and analysis.

07 / 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.

07 / 01 / 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.

06 / 18 / 26

How Building Performance Standards affect property value

Building Performance Standards regulations are expanding across the U.S., and the financial stakes are real. Energy system upgrades can reduce the risk of fines and protect your building's value today.

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Yardi Matrix helps Texas housing agency expand its business

Yardi Matrix helps Fort Worth Housing Solutions evaluate business performance and new opportunities in affordable housing management and construction.

05 / 27 / 26

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Say “yes” to efficient, AI-powered Yardi invoice approval

Smart Approval, a Yardi Virtuoso AI agent, does the work of approving invoices, leaving property management teams more time for value-add tasks.

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McKinsey Webinar recap: Combine AI with human touch

Incremental adoption and human governance are keys to making agentic artificial intelligence drive efficiencies in real estate organizations, McKinsey experts noted in a recent webinar.

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Energy fault detection keeps commercial buildings efficient

The Yardi Energy Suite helps reduce a property’s operational costs and improve occupant satisfaction by automating heating and cooling systems’ energy consumption and maintenance.

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Wildfire Resilience Initiative honors Earth Day legacy

The Wildfire Resilience Initiative, a UC Santa Barbara program, is a principal research unit into geography and environmental conditions that influence wildfire activity.

04 / 20 / 26

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Yardi Matrix outlook: Self storage spring update

Yardi Matrix leaders recently hosted a webinar to provide updates on supply, demand, asking rates, transactions and other factors impacting the U.S. self storage market.

03 / 24 / 26

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