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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Reach for New Renters

With spring’s college graduations and early summer’s high school graduations behind us, a whole new generation of renters is coming online. These young renters are bringing new life into the rental market, along with their mobile devices and digital expectations. Born in 1995 and after, the first wave of Gen Z are now in their […]

08 / 27 / 18

Louise Steeves

Yardi Canada introduces Louise Steeves, product manager for Canadian development (and the residential modules in the Canadian market).  Louise was Yardi Canada’s first Voyager account manager and has been key to the company’s success — and it all started with an unusual interview. Jumping In Adaptable by nature with a desire to keep learning, Steeves […]

08 / 24 / 18

Smart Future

What is artificial intelligence (AI)? According to Wikipedia, it is “The artificially created ability of a digital computer or computer-controlled robot to perform tasks commonly associated with intelligent beings.” While this definition of AI sounds like something from a sci-fi movie script, it actually describes technology currently poised to transform multifamily real estate management. Yardi’s […]

Hurricane Sandy road damage

Risky Business

A recent Yardi Matrix research bulletin titled “Flood and Fire: The Multifamily Sector’s Response to Natural Disasters,” assesses the state of U.S. multifamily markets in areas hit hard by natural disasters in 2017 including hurricanes and wildfires. Hurricanes alone caused around $110 billion in total reported property damage. The bulletin also covers the impact of […]

06 / 28 / 18

Senior Living

Without the right tools, running a senior living community is extremely challenging. Piles of paperwork can be overwhelming, and manual data entry can cause errors. When care staff get bogged down with administrative tasks, they have less time to spend with residents. In your back office, the accounting team spends time chasing down billing and […]

ASHA Heads to Utah

Yardi returns this year as a sponsor of the American Seniors Housing Association (ASHA) Mid-Year Meeting in scenic Park City, Utah, taking place from June 27-28 at the Grand Summit Hotel. ASHA is expecting around 175 executive members to attend. ASHA’s meetings, which are complimentary and open only to Association members, are stimulating and thought-provoking […]

06 / 17 / 18

Sky’s the Limit

“We use our Yardi platform to accomplish everything. It works for us,” said Joenita Turner, senior application support specialist at Silver Sky Assisted Living. Silver Sky Assisted Living and Silver Sky at Deer Springs are Nevada HAND’s two communities for seniors who need some extra help. The communities offer comprehensive services including meals, onsite caregivers, […]

06 / 14 / 18

CFAA Conference

Yardi returned as title sponsor and presenter at the Canadian Federation of Apartment Associations’ (CFAA) Rental Housing Conference, Canada’s premier event for apartment managers which took place on May 14-16 in Vancouver, B.C. “Yardi is proud to support and participate in educational events that bring together real estate industry leaders and managers to help further […]

06 / 09 / 18

Creating Value

“Yardi Orion is the tool that helps us create value for our clients,” said Jeanette Ruscitti, vice president of operations for The REMM Group. REMM is a third-party fee manager with more than 5,000 multifamily units and 1.5 million square feet of commercial space across Southern California. REMM takes a hands-on approach, working with its […]

06 / 07 / 18

Driving Profits

“The ROI using Voyager has been huge,” said Jason Hoffman, COO and vice president at Alliance Property Systems, about running its business on the mobile Yardi Voyager platform. Led by a father-son team, Alliance provides comprehensive HOA and condominium management services along with commercial real estate management throughout South Florida. A longtime Yardi client, Alliance has […]

06 / 01 / 18

Yardi Canada

Collaboration. Community. Social responsibility. These might not be the first words that come to mind when talking about most global businesses, but for the people who work in the offices that comprise Yardi Canada Ltd., they come up often. Now celebrating 20 years in Canada, we talked to leaders in each office and asked them […]

05 / 31 / 18

Insurance Updates

Required renters insurance is widely considered a best practice for multifamily managers to reduce property risk and protect asset value. ResidentShield Protection Plan works seamlessly with Yardi Voyager, with easy online signup for residents and automated program monitoring for property managers. It also offers coverage options to residents for their personal possessions. Read on for […]

05 / 30 / 18

CALA Conference

If you’re attending the California Assisted Living Association (CALA) 2018 Spring Conference & Trade Show, along with 800 other professionals who will engage in important issues and explore opportunities for the assisted living industry, Yardi is excited to see you there. With the theme “elevate,” to acknowledge that senior living professionals are continually seeking ways […]

05 / 25 / 18

apartmentalize 2018

Multifamily Meets

Apartmentalize powered by NAA is the apartment industry’s biggest annual event. If you’re going, you won’t want to miss out on hearing great speakers and getting energized by discovering what’s possible for your business. Apartmentalize will take place from June 13-16 in San Diego, and is the premier source for educating professionals of all job […]

05 / 24 / 18

Leasing agent touring prospects.

Simplified Screening

Screening applicants manually and using paper reports that require further research slows your staff down — and can cost you your best prospects and valuable leases. Here’s some good news: replacing a paper-based process for qualifying applicants and converting them to residents is easier than you might think. Clients already know that approving quality residents […]

04 / 27 / 18