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Multi-Generational Living

The trendlines continue to point to a steady, albeit slow, recovery of the housing industry. Builder confidence in the market for newly-built single-family homes hit a significant milestone in June, surging eight points to a reading of 52 on the National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI). According to NAHB, any reading […]

06 / 24 / 14

Property Enhancement

The real estate environment is in constant evolution, changing and adapting to accommodate the needs of a diversified pool of customers. To stay on top of the game, investors are constantly looking for the right mix of ingredients to ensure asset performance; more often, it’s a blend of creativity, sustainability and innovation that helps deliver […]

06 / 19 / 14

Excellence Awards

The MHN Excellence Awards recognize the multifamily industry’s most noteworthy people, companies and properties. The 2014 winners will be selected by a panel of judges representing expertise across all multifamily disciplines. Submissions will be due by Monday, July 7 (deadline has been extended). Here’s how to enter. 1) Select the categories you’d like to enter […]

06 / 09 / 14

A Winning Combo

The nation’s home ownership rate is on the decline as rising real estate prices and mortgage rates hold back demand. According to the latest data from the U.S. Census Bureau, the ownership rate dropped to 64.8 percent in the first quarter 2014 from 65.0 percent in the first quarter 2013 and 65.2 in the previous […]

05 / 28 / 14

One Stop Solution

The following interview by Nisha Randhava appeared on the All Property Management blog, an industry resource on property management technology. In this digital world, where information can be accessed quickly and at any time, managing your online reputation as a property management company is critical. Learning how to access this information and keep it updated […]

05 / 15 / 14

SB Real Estate

Santa Barbara’s Multiple Listing Service is among the latest to switch to a website provided by Yardi-owned Point2. The Santa Barbara Association of REALTORS® (SBAOR) introduced SBAOR.com earlier this week. The new website uses data from the Santa Barbara Multiple Listing Service (MLS) to display searchable property listings on a mobile-friendly platform. SBAOR.com was developed […]

05 / 09 / 14

Raul Gil Honored

The Rotary Club of Santa Barbara is pleased to honor local leaders with Community Service Awards for their commitment to Santa Barbara, the Westside and Bohnett Park. Yardi team lead Raul Gil accepted an individual award, and Spencer Strom accepted the award on behalf of BEGA-US. Gil is an entrepreneur and longtime active resident of […]

04 / 24 / 14

Earth Day

There’s no better time than the present to start making a difference; and the best place to start is in your own community. Not only is Earth Day right around the corner, but eco-friendly action can help Mother Nature thrive. First celebrated on April 22, 1970, Earth Day was launched to honor our planet, acknowledge […]

04 / 16 / 14

Eco-Conscious Architecture

A healthy office environment is what keeps a company strong. Many of the West Coast tech companies that have experienced tremendous growth in recent times have recognized the benefits of sustainable architecture and built their campuses around green principles, with an emphasis on creativity and fluid design. Major tech players of the modern world, including […]

03 / 18 / 14

Tech Trends

Yardi will present an educational session on technology trends and business intelligence, “Getting the Big Data on Tech Trends,” at the Crittenden Multifamily Conference on March 16-18 in Dallas. With a focus on how evolving technology and innovation are helping companies of all sizes leverage their data to operate more effectively, the session will be […]

03 / 13 / 14

LEED v4 Goes Live

The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) officially launched LEED v4, the newest version of the LEED green building program, at the  Greenbuild International Conference and Expo in Philadelphia. Ever since the first LEED Pilot Project Program (also known as LEED Version 1.0) was introduced at the USGBC Membership Summit in August 1998, the LEED, or […]

03 / 04 / 14

A Big Impact

They’re the housing option of choice for millions of Americans, and have gained both development momentum and resident popularity over the last five years. But apartments are not just a roof over our heads at night. They are businesses that provide a major contribution to the U.S. economy. as illustrated by this infographic from the […]

03 / 03 / 14

Centershift Acquisition

Yardi® announced today that it has acquired Centershift®, an innovative technology leader focused on the self-storage industry. The Centershift Store™ platform is the first fully cloud-based management system designed specifically for self-storage businesses. Understanding the benefits of a centralized data system, the industry’s largest and most powerful operators have adopted Store as the hub of […]

03 / 03 / 14

Surviving the Drought

Rain and snow in California have been so scarce over the last three years that about 95 percent of the state is in drought. Along environmental challenges, the ongoing drought has led to a stressed water system which menaces everything from local economies to agriculture and day-to-day living. And although there’s been a slight improvement […]

02 / 25 / 14

Honoring Excellence

The MHN Excellence Awards recognize the multifamily industry’s most noteworthy people, companies and properties. The 2014 winners will be selected by a panel of judges representing expertise across all multifamily disciplines. Submissions will be due by Monday, June 16. Here’s how to enter. 1) Select the categories you’d like to enter and click to download […]

02 / 21 / 14