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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Why flex space belongs in CRE portfolios

WeWork CEO John Santora on why flex space belongs in every CRE portfolio, how to protect occupiers from disruption and what the office must offer now.

06 / 19 / 26

Solving AP bottlenecks in commercial real estate

Most commercial AP teams are fighting two separate battles: getting invoices in accurately and getting them approved fast. Here's how to solve both.

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AI readiness in commercial real estate starts with infrastructure

Boxer Property’s Justin Segal on why AI value is set by data pipelines and architecture long before any chatbot goes live.

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CRE leaders on AI adoption, disruption & what’s next

Three CRE executives from Arden, Brookfield and Silverstein shared at the Yardi NY Executive Summit how they're navigating market disruption, tenant experience and AI adoption.

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Why AI in commercial real estate is different

AI is reshaping commercial real estate, but CRE's complex data and high-stakes decisions demand a purpose-built approach. Here's where most firms stand and how to get started.

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

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

2025 client success highlights: five headshots of Yardi clients

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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