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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YASC 2025

Ready to learn & celebrate: Clients set for YASC San Diego 2025

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.

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

The benefits of tax preparation & accounting system integration

Yardi Investment Suite’s “Capital Stack” thought leadership series recently explored the value of combining tax and accounting systems for seamless tax reporting.

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

Exterior view of modern multifamily building

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

A cluster of tall buildings in a city

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

Anant Yardi at Stony Brook University

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

Aerial view of neighborhood of houses

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