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From fragmented tools to a single CRE platform

CRE firms are moving away from fragmented tools toward a single solution that improves visibility, speeds decisions and supports portfolio growth.

03 / 31 / 26

Voyager Commercial

The hidden cost of paper: Switching to online accounting software

Paper-based accounting and manual workflows are still common in senior living, but they can slow teams down. See how communities work more efficiently.

03 / 27 / 26

RentCafe Senior Living Portal

Voyager Senior Housing

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Introducing Smart Lease: A new era for lease abstraction

Yardi Smart Lease automates lease abstraction with AI, improving accuracy and reducing manual work for commercial property managers within Voyager.

03 / 26 / 26

Smart Lease

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.

03 / 30 / 26

RentCafe Suite

On the road again for Senior CRM & smarter sales

The Senior CRM Road Show rolls into new cities this spring. Senior living sales and marketing leaders explore CRM trends, AI innovation and strategy for stronger move-ins.

03 / 16 / 26

Senior CRM

3 ways to simplify the resident & family portal experience

See how senior living providers simplify billing, document signing and activity registration with our updated portal designed for residents and families.

03 / 11 / 26

Connected CRE tools that sync data & streamline collaboration

See how connected CRE solutions help property teams visualize space, sync data and collaborate seamlessly across planning, leasing and operations.

01 / 30 / 26

Data Connect

Success spotlights

Kristen Johnson

NorthPoint Development
Alexander Kotlyarevsky

Denholtz
Taylor Upchurch

The John Stewart Company

We went from paper folders to [automation] with PayScan and Procure to Pay — and we were off to the races.

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It’s very important to connect operating metrics and financial metrics on the same page and see how everyday decisions affect financial results.

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Better reporting

In terms of dollar savings, the custom reporting has been a big one.

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Connect CRE lease renewals from pipeline to signed lease

With $875 billion in CRE loans maturing in 2026, lease renewal management is a financial priority. Yardi Deal Manager replaces manual tracking with automated alerts and live deal comparisons.

03 / 30 / 26

Deal Manager

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.

03 / 30 / 26

Multifamily

Product Updates

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From fragmented tools to a single CRE platform

CRE firms are moving away from fragmented tools toward a single solution that improves visibility, speeds decisions and supports portfolio growth.

03 / 31 / 26

Voyager Commercial

10 Reasons to Adopt Cloud Based Accounting in Senior Living ebook

The hidden cost of paper: Switching to online accounting software

Paper-based accounting and manual workflows are still common in senior living, but they can slow teams down. See how communities work more efficiently.

03 / 27 / 26

Voyager Senior Housing

Introducing Smart Lease: A new era for lease abstraction

Yardi Smart Lease automates lease abstraction with AI, improving accuracy and reducing manual work for commercial property managers within Voyager.

03 / 26 / 26

Building graphic hovering over a laptop with arrows symbolizing growth

From 10 loans to 200: What breaks when private real estate lending scales

Real estate private lenders hit operational breaking points sooner than expected. Learn where processes fail and why scalable infrastructure must be in place before growth exposes the cracks.

03 / 25 / 26

Investment management

Debt Manager

Yardi Matrix outlook: self storage spring update

Yardi Matrix leaders recently hosted a webinar to provide updates on supply, demand, asking rates, transactions and other factors impacting the U.S. self storage market.

03 / 17 / 26

Matrix

News

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When it’s okay to self-certify in affordable housing

Self-certification can ease compliance under the right conditions. Learn when it applies for LIHTC properties and how automation supports accurate, streamlined verification.

03 / 19 / 26

Affordable housing

Learning

Presenters at Yardi Senior CRM Road Show in Toronto, November 2025

On the road again for Senior CRM & smarter sales

The Senior CRM Road Show rolls into new cities this spring. Senior living sales and marketing leaders explore CRM trends, AI innovation and strategy for stronger move-ins.

03 / 16 / 26

3 ways to simplify the resident & family portal experience

See how senior living providers simplify billing, document signing and activity registration with our updated portal designed for residents and families.

03 / 11 / 26

Product Updates

Yardi sales team unites for community service organizations

More than 400 members of Yardi’s global sales team took time out from a recent internal conference to assemble welcome care bags for four local nonprofits.

03 / 10 / 26

Giving

Team Yardi

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How to calculate loan-to-value (LTV) ratio in commercial real estate

Learn what the loan-to-value ratio is and how it impacts loan terms, pricing and risk assessment in commercial real estate. This article explains how to calculate loan-to-value ratio and how it impacts loan structure and financing decisions.

03 / 10 / 26

Investment Suite

Debt Manager

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AI in CRE valuation: Start small, build trust

Learn how commercial real estate teams can apply AI to valuation and appraisal workflows by focusing on better data, clear outcomes and human oversight.

03 / 05 / 26

W@Y to RISE: Turning intentions into action through habits & accountability

W@Y to RISE brings Yardi colleagues together to explore habit building, accountability and forward planning, sharing practical strategies to strengthen confidence, leadership and sustainable personal growth.

03 / 04 / 26

Events

RISE with Yardi

AI in senior living: practical tools for stronger outcomes

Practical ways to use AI in senior living

AI in senior living communities works best when it makes daily tasks easier and improves outcomes for residents. Learn practical ways to use AI across sales, care and operations.

03 / 03 / 26