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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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

CRE Forecasting Wins

Forecasting “AHA!” Moments

To create accurate forecasts for your CRE portfolio, a few challenges must be solved. See how tech can help.

02 / 24 / 25

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Facility Management Disruption

When it comes to maintenance operations, continuity is king. A lag in response to work orders or skipped inspections can result in increased costs, equipment breakdowns and unhappy tenants. Over the long term, neglected buildings decrease in value, lose appeal and impact your bottom line. Fill the knowledge gap Research shows that the majority of […]

12 / 23 / 24

Floorplan Manager

Making Plans

Industry leaders agree that when it comes to CRE space management, it is critical to centralize lease data, maximize rental square footage (RSF), improve energy efficiency and reconfigure spaces to meet changing needs and put existing spaces to the best use. Understanding your RSF helps you determine effective rental rates as well as attract and […]

12 / 04 / 24

Building Confidence

Building Confidence

Like almost every other aspect of CRE operations, construction management is undergoing digital transformation. Getting real-time insight into the actual performance of projects against budget and being able to compare jobs based on various metrics is only possible with a connected software solution. Integrated construction management software can help with efficient data access, communication, collaboration, […]

11 / 05 / 24

Visitor Management

You’re Welcome

If you’re in CRE, you already know the challenges of managing and tracking visitor access at your properties. You need to know who is entering and for what purpose, how long they stay and when they leave. This can place a burden on site reception teams and can also lead to a frustrating experience for […]

10 / 15 / 24

You can achieve new levels of efficiency with strategies that combine intelligent real estate software with everyday business tools.

Tech That’s Better Together

An ever-growing volume of documents across a real estate organization demands solutions that not only provide centralized access but also drill deep into the details of leases, rent histories and other property-level information while providing ease of use. And with the advent of AI and its clear business case for CRE, there are new opportunities […]

09 / 27 / 24

Connecting accurate information to support budgeting, leasing and construction projects is essential to optimizing CRE asset performance.

Go With the (Data) Flow

Connecting accurate information to support budgeting, leasing and construction projects is essential to optimizing CRE asset performance. Working with the right set of software tools not only ensures transparency and data accuracy but also provides real-time and actionable insights. For example, when live data from the leasing pipeline and construction projects are available within your […]

09 / 09 / 24

Tenant Insurance Compliance

Tenant Insurance Compliance

It might seem straightforward to require that tenants provide proof of insurance when a lease is signed. However, managing a Certificate of Insurance (COI) for every tenant along with insurance policy endorsements and ensuring continuous coverage can be very challenging. Read on for a deeper dive with tips to successfully overcome challenges for maintaining tenant […]

08 / 26 / 24