Leah Etling

Better Balance

There’s no arguing that work-life balance is a crucial issue for many Americans, as studies show that we are all working longer and harder than ever before. Yardi client Lincoln Property Company put together this infographic that shows how apartment living can help reduce stress levels. “Work life balance is definitely a hot topic both […]

03 / 27 / 13

Inaccurate Credit

When it comes to screening of rental applications, credit history is a vital piece of information. Information from the major credit bureaus helps applicant screening agencies determine whether a prospective renter is of sound financial standing and able to meet the monthly obligation to pay rent for their new apartment. From a business perspective, it’s […]

03 / 26 / 13

Richard and Ruth Tischler with their grandsons, Scott and Tony Kantor and Brad Dubin

Serving Seniors

There is both a touching family story and a caring resident focus in practice at the senior living residences operated by Yardi client Bloom Senior Living (f/k/a Bloomfield Senior Living), which operates senior care communities in Indiana, Ohio and South Carolina. Bloom’s parent company, Kandu Capital, LLC also owns independent senior residences in Southern California […]

03 / 21 / 13

Esther Bonardi

Esther Bonardi, Industry Principal for Yardi Marketing Solutions, has joined the Apartment All Stars team and will be sharing her wealth of experience on the multifamily industry on the All Stars’ nationwide tour circuit. The Apartment All Stars are a team of experts that provide impartial instructive programming to apartment associations across the nation. They […]

03 / 20 / 13

MB Real Estate

MB Real Estate (MBRE), a third party manager of multiple high profile commercial buildings in Chicago, sees sustainable property management practices as much more than good environmental stewardship. In fact, when talking to building owners or tenants about sustainable practices, MBRE’s Director of Sustainability focuses on the bottom line. More specifically, the triple bottom line. […]

03 / 11 / 13

Cory on the ice during a curling tournament.

Cory Hawkes

When it comes to pursuing the things he is passionate about, Cory Hawkes doesn’t cut any corners. Point2’s Manager of Customer Care wears his heart on his sleeve, whether he’s supporting his favorite Canadian Football League team, playing his favorite sport, or working with his top-notch team of customer care specialists. A Point2 employee since […]

03 / 07 / 13

RedPeak is Red Hot

Millennial renters want to live in urban neighborhoods with personality, ideally ones that are walkable, bikeable, and have shopping, service and entertainment amenities within a few blocks. Their desire for apartments in hip and up-and-coming city sectors is influencing multifamily development trends around the nation. An intensely local focus can be part of a great […]

02 / 19 / 13

Natl Apt Careers Month

February may be best known for its short duration and lineup of “fun” holidays – the Super Bowl, Valentine’s Day and Presidents’ Day always make the second month of the year quite delightful. It’s also a month to celebrate career opportunity in multifamily, with the National Apartment Association’s National Apartment Careers Month. “We find that […]

02 / 13 / 13

Apartments’ Impact

The results of a study published Tuesday, jointly funded by the National Apartment Association and National Multi-Housing Council, offer one of the most comprehensive looks to date at the size and scope of the nation’s multifamily industry, and the economic impact of its 35 million residents. The survey was conducted by Stephen S. Fuller, Ph.D., […]

02 / 13 / 13

Josh Bradshaw

Josh Bradshaw has a concise and articulate philosophy on technology, and it’s based primarily on his experience as a Yardi Database Administrator for BlackRock, the world’s largest asset manager. A longtime Yardi user, member of a commercial focus group that contributes heavily to the Global Solutions development process, and instigator of productive collaborations between Yardi […]

02 / 11 / 13

Folds of Honor

Yardi was proud to support the recent fundraising efforts of the National Multi-Housing Council on behalf of the Folds of Honor Foundation. Folds of Honor is a national non-profit organization that offers scholarships to dependents and spouses of military servicemen and women killed or disabled while serving our nation. Folds of Honor has awarded more […]

02 / 06 / 13

Walkable Urbanism

Do you remember the last time you walked by a multifamily community under construction? Think carefully about the walking part, because it’s important. Chances are, you were strolling in a city, not a suburb. Does anybody walk in the suburbs, other than to take the dog around the block? The answer to that question might […]

02 / 05 / 13

Stephanie Brock

February is designated as National Apartment Careers Month, and while she is not officially affiliated with the NAA campaign, Riverstone Residential Group’s Stephanie Brock could very easily be a spokesperson for the property management field’s capacity to launch and cultivate a distinguished and life-changing career. Brock, who was recruited into the industry while working as […]

02 / 04 / 13

Total Turnaround

The National Communities of Quality award winners for 2012 were recently announced by NAHMA, and congratulations are in order to Yardi client Alco Management. Alco’s Riverwood Tower Apartments, a senior Section 8 property located in Madison, Tenn, was recognized for “Outstanding Turnaround of a Troubled Property.” Honorees will be recognized at the NAHMA winter meeting […]

01 / 30 / 13

Affordable housing