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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Exterior of student housing facilities

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

Colorful affordable housing buildings

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

Multifamily construction zone

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

YASC 2025

Ready to learn & celebrate: Clients set for YASC San Diego

YASC San Diego, 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.

08 / 15 / 25

Skyline of a city

Trends signal cautious optimism in U.S. multifamily

A new Yardi Matrix report shows that the slow rent growth, steady demand and high supply that have recently characterized the U.S. multifamily market continued in July.

08 / 12 / 25

Female student raising hand in class

Matrix documents brisk U.S. student housing preleasing

A new Yardi Matrix report shows that preleasing in the U.S. student housing market remains high. As operators strive to fill beds before the school year, rent growth has slowed but occupancy is up.

08 / 05 / 25

Idaho Foodbank workers

Yardi Boise office volunteers for Idaho Foodbank

Employees from the Yardi office in Boise, Idaho, prepared food that the nonprofit Idaho Foodbank packages for distribution to needy residents across the state.

07 / 31 / 25

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Demand keeps pace with supply in U.S. multifamily market

Healthy demand in the U.S. multifamily market has matched robust supply levels, leaving average rents virtually unchanged in June 2025. Uncertainty remains over tariffs and immigration policy.

07 / 29 / 25

Self storage interior

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

Affordable housing properties

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

Flood relief taking place in Texas

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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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

Self storage facility

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