Multifamily

Simpler leasing, happier residents with refreshed RentCafe portals

From application to residency, today’s renters expect a completely digital leasing experience from the convenience of their smart phone.

04 / 01 / 26

Powered by agentic AI: How decades of expertise shaped Chat IQ

Our multifamily marketing experts work with customer support teams. Their expertise directly informs our product and AI development, shaping increasingly human-like workflows that power Chat IQ.

05 / 19 / 26

Artificial intelligence

How cash flow data opens doors for more renters

Discover how cash flow underwriting gives property managers clearer financial insights, reduces risk and opens doors for millions of qualified renters who lack traditional credit history.

04 / 08 / 26

ScreeningWorks Pro

Proactive AI leasing agents: Current reality vs. new possibilities

The most forward-thinking property management teams aren’t asking whether to adopt AI. They’re asking which one and how quickly.

05 / 07 / 26

Cash flow underwriting opens doors for more renters

How cash flow data opens doors for more renters

Discover how cash flow underwriting gives property managers clearer financial insights, reduces risk and opens doors for millions of qualified renters who lack traditional credit history.

04 / 08 / 26

ScreeningWorks Pro

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Beyond course completions: Validating skills at enterprise scale

Training completion is not enough. Discover a proactive, repeatable model for building workforce competency at scale across your portfolio.

04 / 02 / 26

Affordable housing

Simpler leasing, happier residents with refreshed RentCafe portals

From application to residency, today’s renters expect a completely digital leasing experience from the convenience of their smart phone.

04 / 01 / 26

Product Updates

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Beyond virtual tours: 6 types of media for property marketing

Are you using media for property marketing? You should be! See why media matters today, then explore six types of media to try now.

01 / 13 / 26

Marketing

LCP Media

See why residents love ResidentShield Power

ResidentShield Power: A smart energy solution for multifamily

See how ResidentShield Power simplifies energy setup, lowers hassle for residents and enhances the living experience across multifamily communities.

01 / 07 / 26

Energy

Energy Suite

Yardi Matrix outlook: Demand weighs on U.S. multifamily

Challenges facing the U.S. multifamily market likely will keep rent growth positive but modest throughout the year, according to Yardi Matrix. Meanwhile, transaction capital remains abundant.

12 / 29 / 25

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Outreach Live 2025: Multifamily insights & AI innovations

Explore the top takeaways from Outreach Live 2025, including AI advances, smarter marketing strategies and tools that help multifamily operators streamline leasing and elevate the renter experience.

12 / 18 / 25

Events

Artificial intelligence

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New AI for Maintenance IQ: Faster diagnosis, better documentation

Maintenance IQ has new AI features, and they’re helping multifamily teams diagnose issues, document work and order parts faster than ever.

12 / 17 / 25

Artificial intelligence

Text with building image: Synthetic fraud: The invisible threat that is costing multifamily millions

Synthetic fraud: The invisible threat that costs multifamily millions

Every three minutes, someone is flagged using synthetic fraud. Ensure your communities are safe from the continuing threat with a screening suite that does more than check credit.

12 / 10 / 25

Yardi Matrix: U.S. multifamily rents remain in decline

U.S. multifamily advertised rents dropped in November 2025, marking the fourth consecutive month of decline. Seasonal factors and supply/demand imbalance are key drivers, according to Yardi Matrix.

12 / 09 / 25

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Your OPTECH 2025 travel & event guide

Get ready for OPTECH 2025 in Las Vegas with travel tips, event highlights and can’t-miss Yardi sessions to help you make the most of your conference experience.

11 / 11 / 25

Events

Yardi Matrix describes multifamily sector at a crossroads

A weakening labor market, persistent inflation and plummeting consumer confidence are weakening demand for U.S. multifamily housing. But not all fundamentals are negative.

11 / 11 / 25

YASC Multifamily Spotlight: What’s new & why it matters

The YASC Multifamily Spotlight showcased Yardi’s latest innovations in AI, leasing and resident engagement, which help clients simplify operations and improve renter satisfaction.

11 / 05 / 25

Events

Yardi Matrix multifamily bulletins October 2025

What does the future hold for the U.S. multifamily market?

Two new Yardi Matrix research bulletins provide insight into forces that will impact supply and rent growth in the U.S. multifamily market over the next two years.

10 / 28 / 25

Chat IQ: New AI for resident payments, renewals & voice

RentCafe Chat IQ adds late payment help, renewal reminders and a smarter voice experience to enhance efficiency and resident satisfaction.

10 / 15 / 25