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HOTMA 102 and 104 compliance deadline for Yardi clients

HOTMA 102 & 104 compliance deadline for Yardi clients

HUD has set the HOTMA Sections 102 and 104 compliance deadline for January 1, 2027. Learn what this means for Yardi users, including software updates and steps agencies should take.

06 / 24 / 26

Meet the 2026 Changemakers of senior living

See how the 2026 Changemakers of senior living are leading the way as the industry rethinks how it operates, addresses workforce challenges and serves the next generation of residents.

07 / 21 / 26

Yardi achieves next-generation level of energy efficiency

Yardi recently earned ENERGY STAR NextGen certification for a building at its Santa Barbara headquarters campus, placing it among the top quartile of energy-efficient, low-emissions buildings in the U.S.

07 / 20 / 26

Yardi is a Forbes Best Company & Best Large Employer for 2026

Yardi earned the No. 388 spot on Forbes’ “America’s Best Companies for 2026” list and No. 477 on the “America’s Best Large Employers” list.

02 / 25 / 26

Yardi Matrix helps Texas housing agency expand its business

Yardi Matrix helps Fort Worth Housing Solutions evaluate business performance and new opportunities in affordable housing management and construction.

05 / 27 / 26

Affordable housing

What Students Want

In the 2020 National Multifamily Housing Council & Kingsley Apartment Resident Preferences survey, 373,000 residents living in 5,336 communities across the U.S. shared their feedback on what renters want. Millennial renters, particularly college-aged adults, expressed their most desirable features in rental housing. Hot topics for the year included parking, sustainability, health, and security. Amenities in […]

02 / 20 / 20

Student housing

Multifamily Market

The U.S. multifamily market’s consistent performance over the past several years should continue into 2020, according to a new market analysis from Yardi Matrix. That outcome assumes the absence of major shocks to the macro economy or the capital markets such as trade war escalations or slowing growth in Asia and Europe. But for now, […]

02 / 15 / 20

Avoiding Coliving Pitfalls

As a junior, I lived in the Creative Writing Theme House at Agnes Scott College. A beautiful five-bedroom house just outside of campus gave students an opportunity to live and work with like-minded peers. I loved the experience: group meals and activities, weekly poetry readings, and the ability to workshop my short stories with people […]

02 / 05 / 20

Affordable housing

Staff Appreciation

Do you have members on your team that go above and beyond the call of duty? Or maybe you want to reassure your staff that their opportunities are just that—opportunities! There are several reasons for employee appreciation efforts. But unless you can offer family vacations and luxury cars for everyone, you may struggle with affordable […]

02 / 03 / 20

Residents Speak

A stellar online marketing strategy can be thwarted by negative reviews. The 2020 National Multifamily Housing Council & Kingsley Associates Apartment Resident Preferences Survey reports that 33% of renters highly value online reviews when deciding on an apartment. Are your reviews working for you or against you? Take the four steps below to ensure your […]

02 / 03 / 20

7 Benefits

Still letting your renters choose if they want to purchase renters insurance? You’re likely wasting money and putting your property and its owners at risk. We’ve identified seven benefits of required renters insurance that can help property managers save money, protect the property, and keep owners happy. When you require renters insurance from your residents, […]

01 / 29 / 20

2020 Foresight

Here’s a sampling of developments to follow this year. Proptech grows . . . The use of property technology will continue to expand across all real estate sectors. “Property managers and asset managers are leaning into technical solutions for productivity enhancements and operational efficiency. They are digitizing as much information as possible, so that analytics […]

01 / 24 / 20

New Office Insight

Here are some highlights of the most recent U.S. office property report from Yardi Matrix: Office-using employment increased 1.6% year-over-year in November 2019. The average asking rate increased 2.3% year-over-year that month while the vacancy rate fell 10 basis points to 13.6%. Growth in demand for office space as measured by office-using employment is heavily […]

01 / 22 / 20

Home, Office

Home is where the heart is, as well as the home office for some. All the time at home in front of a computer, however, can lead to feelings of isolation, a lack of inspiration, and a lack of meeting space for collaboration. Remote employees and freelancers turn to coworking spaces for help. To avoid […]

01 / 20 / 20

How PHAs Simplify and Save

Public housing agencies are among the busiest organizations in the residential property management industry. There’s a lot going on. Most PHAs have thousands of names on their waiting lists. As names come up for consideration, staff faces hours of detailed work to ensure that that applicants qualify for housing assistance. Once applicants become residents, PHAs […]

01 / 17 / 20

Connection vs. Safety

To remain competitive, real estate providers face pressure to provide high speed internet. This pressure is felt throughout all property classes, from subsidized to luxury housing and commercial properties. Yet the Federal Communication Commission (FCC) is pushing back against signal boosters that pose a threat to public safety. The story is currently unfolding. Here is […]

01 / 13 / 20

Revisiting the 1920s

Here’s a look at some energy milestones from the last time a ’20s decade dawned—a period described by Marquette University economics professor Gene Smiley as “the first truly modern decade.” Wind. In 1919, two Danish engineers advanced windmills’ state of the art by designing blades that worked like the wings of an airplane. Their “Agricco” […]

01 / 10 / 20

The Mobile Advantage

Your resident portal is a convenient and secure connection to your renters. While some renters like to access the resident portal via computer, studies show that most renters prefer to use a mobile app. If your current resident portal doesn’t offer a robust mobile option, you’re missing out on three key points for resident satisfaction. […]

01 / 09 / 20

5 Social Media Strategies

Social media platforms and technologies have redefined how multifamily managers engage with customers to attract, convert and retain residents. According to one survey, people spend one-seventh of their time on social media. In a crowded online environment, does your corporate or property social media strategy have what it takes to stand out and get noticed? […]

01 / 08 / 20

RightSource Compliance

Yardi announced this week the acquisition of RightSource Compliance, a Minneapolis-based software consultant and developer that improves the technology experience for affordable housing providers and provides standout compliance solutions. RightSource has developed a successful software solution to assist clients with meeting complex federal and state affordable housing regulations. RightSource software serves affordable housing providers in […]

01 / 08 / 20

Affordable housing

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