Lee Ann Stiff

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Lee Ann Stiff is a senior writer at Yardi, covering commercial real estate technology and innovation. She has written for global brands including Marvel Comics and Warner Bros. Records, along with contributing content to numerous websites and publications. She holds a master’s degree in English Literature from Yale University.

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Commercial Product Update Spring 2026

What’s new in the Yardi Commercial Suite: Spring 2026

Smart Lease, Virtuoso Support, Deal Manager and more — here’s what’s new across the Yardi Commercial Suite this quarter.

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From fragmented tools to a single CRE platform

CRE firms are moving away from fragmented tools toward a single solution that improves visibility, speeds decisions and supports portfolio growth.

Introducing Smart Lease: A new era for lease abstraction

Introducing Smart Lease: A new era for lease abstraction

Yardi Smart Lease automates lease abstraction with AI, improving accuracy and reducing manual work for commercial property managers within Voyager.

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AI in CRE valuation: Start small, build trust

Learn how commercial real estate teams can apply AI to valuation and appraisal workflows by focusing on better data, clear outcomes and human oversight.

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What to do when CRE feels harder than it should

Many CRE performance issues stem from disconnected systems, not people. Learn where gaps appear across the lifecycle, plus how they increase cost and risk.

02 / 18 / 26

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Connected CRE tools that sync data & streamline collaboration

See how connected CRE solutions help property teams visualize space, sync data and collaborate seamlessly across planning, leasing and operations.

01 / 30 / 26

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2025 client success highlights: Connected CRE

Commercial real estate leaders are boosting efficiency, forecasting accuracy and visibility with connected real estate operations. Explore success stories from EastGroup, PacTrust, Arden and more.

12 / 19 / 25

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Building a connected platform for health care real estate

Realty Trust Group gains efficiency and compliance by consolidating operations on one connected platform for health care real estate management.

11 / 20 / 25

YASC 2025 Commercial Spotlight

Takeaways from YASC 2025 Commercial Spotlight

Explore key takeaways from YASC 2025’s Commercial Spotlight, where CRE leaders shared how Yardi solutions, AI and innovation meet to drive smarter, faster decisions for tomorrow’s market.

09 / 04 / 25

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How Yardi Storage Manager unifies enterprise facility management

Yardi Storage Manager unifies enterprise self storage operations with centralized data, digital leasing, real-time insights and scalable tools to streamline workflows and drive portfolio growth.

08 / 20 / 25

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Smart Lease: AI lease abstraction for commercial real estate

Struggling with manual lease abstraction? Discover how Smart Lease uses AI to simplify AP, boost accuracy and unlock real-time control over your CRE lease data.

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How connected CRE software streamlines operations & cuts costs

Explore how connected CRE software is transforming commercial real estate operations, streamlining accounting and tenant services for firms.

07 / 08 / 25

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Yardi Data Connect: A smarter way to connect data & documents

Yardi Data Connect can connect data and documents to deliver deeper insights, predictive analytics and better collaboration across teams.

05 / 22 / 25

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Watch: Testimonial on CommercialCafe connected tenant services

If your company has struggled to provide excellent service to tenants around the clock, it’s not a matter of increasing your staff and extending your office hours. Rather, it might be time to evaluate your technology solutions. That’s where our CommercialCafe connected tenant services come in. Just ask Big V Property Group (Big V). A […]

04 / 23 / 25

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Save energy with commercial software for sustainable buildings

For many CRE operators, the future is green. Businesses of all sizes are achieving sustainability by leveraging software for sustainable buildings. The latest tech offers detailed consumption insights, automates resource optimization, promotes waste reduction and engages occupants through access to building performance data. How facility management software drives sustainability Facility management tech is transforming how […]

03 / 26 / 25

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