Posts by: Joel Nelson

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.

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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

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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.

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Here’s the full April 2025 Matrix Self Storage National Report

The April 2025 Matrix Self Storage National Report details the basis for an optimistic long-term outlook for the U.S. self storage industry investment despite near-term challenges.

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Yardi Matrix webinar provides U.S. student housing update

A recent Yardi Matrix webinar offered perspectives on the effects of enrollment, demographics and other aspects of student housing. This is one of the markets for which Matrix provides comprehensive market intelligence. The preleasing rate of 67.1% in March indicates that “the sector is returning to normal” after two years of underperformance, according to Tyson […]

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Yardi Matrix leaders present a self storage industry update

The U.S. self storage industry’s dynamic landscape was the focus of a recent Yardi Matrix self storage industry update by Jeff Adler, vice president, and Tyson Huebner, director of research. The sector is emerging from two challenging years of declining rent, occupancy and revenue stemming from weak housing demand. But signs indicate that some supply […]

Giving

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 […]

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How renters are saving money with deregulated energy sources

Did you know that residents can choose their electricity provider in certain markets? Retail energy markets give consumers the power of choice, which includes the ability to select a competitive energy rate. Read on for information about retail energy providers, green alternatives and where renters are finding the best deregulated energy sources to protect against […]

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How the Yardi Energy Suite assists with reporting compliance

Across the U.S., commercial and residential property owners are required to comply with ENERGY STAR® energy benchmarking and transparency policies. In these jurisdictions, metrics ranging from electricity usage per square foot to greenhouse gas emission volumes must be reported to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency ENERGY STAR® Portfolio Manager®, the most widely used energy reporting […]

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Elite Status

Yardi Earns BBB Membership

Last year, Yardi joined a select club of businesses to whom the Better Business Bureau grants membership. The BBB accepted Yardi after completing an accreditation process that certified the company’s rigorous ethical practices in business operations, dispute resolution and data protection. The BBB, founded in 1912 and based in Arlington, Virginia, is a nonprofit organization […]

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Reaching a Peak

New Matrix Affordable Housing Report

Affordable housing completions are set to peak this year, then fall in 2026, according to a new national report from Yardi Matrix. The 78,377 units of affordable housing deliveries projected for this year would exceed by 12.6% the 69,596 registered in 2024. However, deliveries in 2026 could total no more than 64,745 units, according to […]

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Energy Tech Disruption

ARPA-E Projects Update

Here’s the latest of our periodic updates on projects sponsored by the Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy (ARPA-E), which calls itself “the disruption wing of the U.S. Department of Energy that funds and directs the discovery of outlier energy technologies that are strategic to America’s energy security.” Recently announced projects include: Enhancing grid resilience Thirty million […]

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Carpooling: New Relevance

For an Old Practice

Carpooling – two or more people sharing a ride to and from work or another common destination – came to prominence as a fuel rationing measure in World War II and gained renewed urgency during the energy crises of the 1970s. After waning in subsequent years, the practice is undergoing another renaissance today. The percentage […]

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Emerging Trends

Detailed in Industry Report

The 46th edition of trends and forecast publication Emerging Trends in Real Estate® is out. Compiled by PwC and the Urban Land Institute, this report details trends in real estate investment and development, finance and capital markets, property sectors and other key issues in the U.S. and Canada. The report incorporates contributions from Yardi Matrix […]

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