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 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.

Nareit podcast October 2025

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

Self storage facility interior

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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What’s new in student housing? See Yardi Matrix report

Preleasing at the Yardi 200 schools exceeds last year’s level even as rent growth continues to decelerate. A new Yardi Matrix report outlines the fundamentals driving these and other key trends.

09 / 30 / 25

Yardi’s AEE award recipient Christy Cannon

AEE award: Energy leadership earns industry honors

Yardi Energy team members Jesse Oshiro, Veronica Hendricks and Christy Cannon earned honors from the Association of Energy Engineers for exceptional contributions to the energy industry.

09 / 25 / 25

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Yardi Matrix: U.S. multifamily rent growth remained slow in August

Absorption has kept pace with deliveries in U.S. multifamily housing, but most metros are past their peak supply, and new starts are declining due to construction costs and tighter financing.

09 / 09 / 25

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Yardi Matrix compares competitiveness between housing types

The interplay between market rate and affordable housing rents in major U.S. metros is the subject of a new national housing report from Yardi Matrix, which is available for download.

09 / 05 / 25

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Yardi Matrix: Multifamily completions forecast looking up

After reevaluating the multifamily supply pipeline, Yardi Matrix revised its completions forecast upward, estimating a 2.1% increase for 2025, 1.8% in 2026 and 2.9% in 2027.

08 / 19 / 25