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: 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

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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

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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

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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

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Anant Yardi speaks to college grads at Stony Brook Convocation

Anant Yardi delivered a Convocation keynote speech advising business school graduates to shape their futures around goals, vision, innovation and acceptance of change.

06 / 27 / 25

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Yardi Matrix report highlights multifamily outlook & market resilience

A new Yardi Matrix outlook reports that the U.S. multifamily market continues to perform, creating new supply to meet high demand and holding steady against growing uncertainty.

06 / 25 / 25

U.S. Capitol building with overlaid text: Keep calm and benchmark on

ENERGY STAR update: Potential EPA budget impact June 2025

Debate over federal support and funding for ENERGY STAR® initiatives continue to be in the headlines. Yardi experts are closely monitoring the situation and regularly engage with stakeholders.

06 / 17 / 25

Staff and volunteers at Our Big Kitchen

Yardi supports Our Big Kitchen in Sydney

Combatting food insecurity on a large scale requires dedication and innovation. A leading nonprofit in Australia, with Yardi’s help, is rising to the challenge. Our Big Kitchen is a large-scale facility in Sydney that cooks and distributes meals (about 250,000 every year) to disadvantaged Australians. OBK was founded in 2005 by Rabbi Dovid Slavin and […]

06 / 16 / 25

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Yardi Matrix report documents steady multifamily performance

A new Yardi Matrix report shows that the U.S. multifamily housing sector countered ongoing broad economic uncertainty with steady rent growth and supply absorption in May 2025.

06 / 09 / 25

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Yardi Matrix report measures affordable housing loan maturities

A first-of-its-kind report from Yardi Matrix examines commercial mortgages backed by fully affordable U.S. properties that are coming due in the next decade.

06 / 03 / 25

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Yardi Matrix reports on U.S. student housing market issues

Preleasing levels recorded at the Yardi 200 schools in March 2025 signify that last year’s preleasing pace has slowed down, according to a new national student housing report from Matrix.

05 / 20 / 25

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Yardi Energy Suite shines light on energy-efficient technology

Properties that balance occupant comfort and the lowest possible consumption see higher market values, lower operating expenses and higher net operating income, among other benefits.

05 / 15 / 25

Multifamily property

Yardi Matrix: Multifamily market performance in April 2025

Average advertised multifamily rents grew modestly in April while absorbing high levels of supply. Strong job growth and fewer renters moving to homes have helped maintain healthy absorption.

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Yardi Matrix supply forecast: Q2 2025 multifamily report

A new Yardi Matrix bulletin projects that approximately 1.3 million U.S. housing units will be delivered over the next three years, an increase of 2% over the previous quarter’s guidance.

05 / 05 / 25