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Computers for Families

Bridging the digital divide

Santa Barbara County’s Computers for Families project gets students and families access to technology that helps them learn and grow. Computers have become as important today for student success as paper and pencil were just 20 years ago. The goal of CFF is to bridge the digital divide between low-income students who cannot afford technologies […]

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Courtney Trindell-Reyes

BRE Properties

In her nearly 14 years with BRE Properties, Courtney Trindell-Reyes has worked in many aspects of property management, from her start as a leasing agent to her role today as a Senior Business Systems Analyst. Her career path has given her unique perspective on the changing face of residential property management and she feels lucky […]

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Pi(e) Day is tons of fun

Celebrate math and flaky crusts

What’s your favorite kind of pie? It’s 3-14 today, the perfect occasion for a celebration of both math and delicious baked treats with a flaky crust. Whether you prefer apple, berry, lemon meringue or any filling, it’s hard to find fault with a holiday that celebrates one of America’s favorite desserts. Here’s a few little […]

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MFE Executive Summit

Trending industry insight

Taking a progressive approach to customer service was a paramount topic at this year’s MFE Executive Leadership Summit. In a panel session lead by representatives of Riverstone, AIMCO, Simpson, Cirrus, and CompassRock, the conversation always seemed to come back to creating a positive resident experience from the first time prospects visit a property site to […]

Giving, People

Marilyn Hansen

Yardi

Marilyn Hansen has a life she loves, from her work as a programmer at Yardi, to dedicated community volunteering efforts, and athletic achievements as an age group runner. Recently, she served coinciding presidencies, from 2009-2011, on the boards of two Santa Barbara non-profit organizations that are very important to her: the Arthritis Foundation and the […]

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Commercial Projects: Controlled but Creative

Slower pace, remarkable projects

While the movie “Field of Dreams” gave voice to the commercial development mantra “If we build it, they will come,” in the past few years this generally enthusiastic group has been admirably cautious

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NAA Goes to D.C.

Capitol Conference Mar. 11-14

Multifamily goes to Washington for the Capitol Conference this week, March 11 – 14. The National Apartment Association hosts this four day conference to allow the apartment industry to meet their members of Congress face-to-face and discuss how federal legislation could impact them and their businesses. This year’s theme is “Maximizing Our Advocacy ROI.” The […]

Technology

New iPad arrives – What can it do for you?

Mobile business solutions

Property management firms are increasingly likely to turn to mobile devices like iPads to aid in the on-site residential lease-up process. IT managers for major multi-family and commercial management firms say that they’re using the devices to keep their employees better connected, impress potential residents, and steam line business processes. This week, Apple gave the […]

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Tom Schneider

Waypoint Real Estate Group

“The best way to learn from anything is just to jump in” – is a motto that has carried Tom Schneider from the college football field to his work in the residential property management industry. As one of the first employees at Oakland-based Waypoint Real Estate Group, Tom’s eager approach to learning and doing has […]

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Trends in Investment Management

Rob Teel Talks Commercial Real Estate

We talked to Rob Teel, Vice President, Yardi Global Solutions, about his thoughts on current trends in investment management, specifically commercial real estate portfolios. What’s hot? As a result of the global financial crisis, investors and portfolio managers are taking a heightened interest in three things: Cycle time, transparency, and risk analysis, before and after […]

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Welcome to The Balance Sheet

Timely insight and interaction

Welcome to the official Yardi Corporate Blog, the place to get news and information about all things real estate that matter to you. We’ll talk to experts in house and out to gain professional insight from the many real estate niches that are of interest to you. You’ll be reading about Yardi employees and […]

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Scott Pechersky

Alliance Residential

2011 may have been a rough year to be a Pittsburgh Steelers football fan, but Scott Pechersky of Alliance Residential in Phoenix, Ariz. sticks with the black and yellow through thick and thin. A Microsoft networking guru at the start of his career, Scott has become known in the residential real estate industry as a […]

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Moving to the Private Cloud

With the Private Cloud, the Sky is Truly the Limit

What’s the next big move for companies wanting to keep their business’ IT infrastructure, applications, and support management in step with the latest trends? If your business is struggling with servers that are out of date or need to be replaced, or you just want to be more nimble and future-focused while maximizing cost-effectiveness, perhaps […]

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MIPIM Cannes March 6-9

International Real Estate

MIPIM France is up and running at Palais des Festivals in Cannes, France. As the “leading international real estate fair”, MIPIM sets a standard of excellence by bringing together top real estate experts with international economists, investors, builders, and government officials. MIPIM publicizes the event as 4 days, 60+ conferences, and 250 speakers so there’s […]

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Beacon Now Available

Affordable Housing News

A new software solution for smaller affordable housing property managers and public housing authorities is now available from Yardi Systems. Yardi Beacon™ a browser-based software solution, provides seamless integration of property management, accounting and compliance features. The product includes a complete online property management system with an integrated general ledger including accounts payable, accounts receivable […]

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