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Self Storage

A "sneaky big" industry

When considering some of the nation’s most profitable industries, what do you think of? The NFL? Entertainment? Self-storage? Surprisingly to most, self-storage outperforms a number of glossier industries. “The self-storage sector is sneaky big,” says Michael Scanlon, president and CEO of the Self Storage Association. “In 2013, all 30 teams in the NFL generated $9 […]

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Bring on Bikeability

Creating cycle-savvy cities

American cities are changing for the better. More pedestrian-friendly cities have popped up in the last decade promoting cleaner air, less traffic, and healthier residents. The option for walking and biking tops renters’ must-have lists and neighborhoods that don’t adapt to this new lifestyle are losing out. Is your property in a bikeable community? What […]

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Ending Homelessness

HUD-VASH

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) recently announced more than $62 million in aid for homeless veterans. The funds will assist over 9,000 servicemen and women with permanent housing, dedicated case workers, and medical services. Following a year of budget cuts for HUD, the […]

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Habitat Gets Greener

Passivehaus for Affordable

The uptick in green affordable housing continues as Habitat for Humanity embraces passivehaus design. Passivehaus, or Passive House, is a rigorous German building standard that emphasizes air-tight envelopes, optimized solar gain, and decreased dependence on mechanical heating and cooling. Such stringent standards and cost assumptions have discouraged many affordable housing developers, yet Habitat for Humanity […]

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Divining Detroit

Motor City's Second Act

The first thing you learn in Detroit is that you don’t know anything about Detroit. Most Americans – even many Michigan residents – perceive the city as crime-ridden, crumbling, conundrum. Spend a day or two in Detroit and you’ll likely come away with a different impression: one of a place that, as one lifelong resident […]

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Game On!

Gamification at Work

Can you remember back to your middle school days? Perhaps it’s a different visual for everyone, but mine is a crystal clear picture with smell-o-vision. You know that “this classroom of preteens is barely discovering deodorant” smell? I remember it well. I also remember the antagonistic nature of boys versus girls in raucous gameplay. Nothing […]

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Resident Retention

Better Communication

Reducing turnover (and loss of revenue) requires multiple factors working together in harmony, such as a great location, beautiful homes and amenities, and a maintenance crew that is always on point. But perhaps most importantly, the relationship that renters build with the onsite staff can make or break a lease renewal. Fortunately for onsite staff, […]

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Aging in Place

Real estate to serve generations

In the traditional American Dream, renting was a transitional phase before upgrading to home ownership. That trend has all but vanished as mature adults rediscover the joys of renting. Joint Center for Housing Studies of Harvard University estimates that 2.2 million additional Baby Boomers will enter the rental market within the next decade, soon accounting […]

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Ebola in America

Aware and Prepared

With the Center for Disease Control (CDC) estimating a potential 1.4 million Ebola hemorrhagic fever cases in West Africa by January 2015 and countless more abroad, it’s worthwhile to investigate how property managers should handle any potential cases at properties in their area. Perspective While Ebola is a serious concern, it is far from a […]

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Senior Housing

Avoiding the Luxury Bubble

Real estate professionals ranging from multifamily developers to REITs are launching themselves into the senior housing market, hoping to cash in on the next frontier for Baby Boomers. While most analysts agree that the industry isn’t in immediate risk of inflating another bubble, the looming threat lies in the lack of housing diversity. Reports from […]

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Lifestyle Oriented

Multifamily goes swank

Resort-inspired waterparks. Cultural cafés. Vegetated roofs. Walking and biking trails inviting to active lifestyles. These features may not have had a place in urban residential developments in the past but they are now a gratifying reality. Today’s multi-family communities offer much more than just a place to live. They have evolved into inclusive live-work-play environments […]

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PACE Awards

Yardi Clients Honored

Several Yardi clients were recognized this week by the Property Management Association’s (PMA) Apartment Community Excellence Awards (PACE). Categories included market rate and government-assisted housing, along with green initiative communities, resident retention programs, and communities that make a difference in their hometowns. Habitat America was recognized for several properties, including Clare Court, which was honored […]

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On The Rise

Cluj-Napoca, Romania: A Closer Look

Cluj-Napoca, the second most populous city in Romania, and the home of Yardi Romania, is an emerging new real estate and technology market, boasting a quirky mix of old and new. Founded in 1213, Cluj-Napoca is a city brimming with history, with its eyes set on the future. An excellent example of the city’s evolution […]

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YASC Highlights

Santa Barbara, Fall 2014

Friday, Oct. 10 – The Fall 2014 Yardi Advanced Solutions Conference concluded Friday with a final half day of classes and panel discussions, covering everything from advanced report writing techniques to the advantages of choosing a single solution stack for property management. Representing both the commercial and multifamily industries, clients from Post Properties, Tribridge Residential […]

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Halloween Safety

For All Treats, Fewer Tricks

During this time of year, your office is likely gearing up for ghoul-themed, candy-laden parties for your residents. A few simple tricks can help minimize risks to guests and keep your Halloween party fun and fright free. On the day of the event, you’ll likely be busy running through the office, putting up last minute […]

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