Category: People

NOLA’s New Chapter

Let the Good Times Roll

A little over nine years ago, as Hurricane Katrina slammed into the Gulf Coast and the levees broke, one of the most iconic cities in the U.S. was brought to its knees. With 80 percent of the city under water, many doubted that the city could overcome the devastation. But the resilience of New Orleans, […]

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Rachel Garrett

Issaquah Highlands

Exemplifying the concepts of New Urbanism, Issaquah Highlands is a master-planned community near Bellevue, Washington, with a dynamic mix of rental housing and single family homes. With four acres of open space set aside for every one acre of development, the Highlands provides residents with tremendous access to the great outdoors – but also features […]

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David Antonelli

Bentall Kennedy

Early in his career, a well-meaning mentor suggested to David Antonelli that he might consider focusing on finance, rather than real estate, so he could easily transition between asset classes during variable economic times. “In the end, I liked real estate so much that I nodded politely and went on with my career. Twenty-five years […]

Giving, People

Finding Peace

Hospice of Santa Barbara

“Will I ever be normal again?” It’s not the sort of question you would expect from an eight-year-old. The counselor struggled with the answer. The young boy could feel normal again even after the passing of his mother. He could feel safe, happy, and hopeful. He just needed support, time, and the right tools. Since […]

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Sulzbacher Center

Ending Homelessness

Sulzbacher Center is Northeast Florida’s largest provider of comprehensive services for homeless individuals. The organization provides vital health, housing, educational, and career services to Jacksonville’s most vulnerable population. The organization adapts as the needs of the community change; what began as a center primary tailoring to chronically homeless men has expanded services to assist the […]

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Ride to the Future

Cycling and multifamily

Amidst rising health care costs and the great urban rebound, the car is being replaced by alternative means of transport, such as biking. Millennials, one of the largest renter cohorts, are driving 23 percent less today than their peers did in 2001. According to U.S. Public Interest Research Group per capita driving rates have shrunken […]

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Capital Ideas

First Potomac Realty Trust

Though 11 Dupont Circle commanded a more-than-respectable $89 million when it traded in September, it was far from the biggest or most expensive property to change hands this year in Washington, D.C. A number of other office properties in the capital have commanded several times as much. Whatever it appeared to lack in size, however, […]

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Professional Advancement

Advice from able leaders

Problem: You want to be a greater asset to your company but the path to success seems unclear and you feel like you’re spinning your wheels. Solution: Advance your career by developing leadership skills that will prepare you for promotion. The skill set of a solid leader stands out on a resume or CV, and […]

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Clearing Up

EAH Housing and the Cloud

Leslie Dabi, Information Systems Manager at nonprofit developer and manager EAH Housing, had a few reservations when EAH began internal discussions about moving to a SaaS-based model. EAH Housing is the type of hands-on organization who liked being self-hosted – Dabi would handle Yardi server updates herself and enjoyed running custom reports for EAH. Moving […]

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AHA! Santa Barbara

Restoring Peace to Schools

According to the most recent report released by the Center for Disease Control, 22 percent of girls and 18 percent of boys in grades 9-12 reported being bullied at school. The National Association of School Psychologists estimates that is about 3.2 million children who face verbal and physical abuse at the hands of their peers. […]

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Drucker & Falk

Continuing the company

One company, two families, three generations. That’s the short story of Drucker & Falk, a noted real estate management and investment firm now in its 76th year. With a 30,000 unit fee managed portfolio spread over seven states, this is no mom-and-pop property management operation – though it is firmly rooted in family and tradition. […]

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YASCSB 2014 Photos

Memorable moments

It’s bittersweet to look over these images of our last Yardi Advanced Solutions Conference in Santa Barbara. However, we are looking forward to hosting YASC next fall in a larger location to accommodate more attendees. Thanks to all of the clients and Yardi staff who made this year’s event one of our most memorable. Find […]

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WinnResidential

Award-winning Management

Unstable growth and slashed funding in affordable housing would suggest that the sector is no longer a lucrative investment. But demand soars higher and countless companies are showcasing just how rewarding affordable housing can be. Yardi client WinnResidential, the property management arm of WinnCompanies, reigns as the nation’s largest affordable multifamily property management company as […]

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The Graham Companies

Versatility + Growth

The story of Yardi client, The Graham Companies, is a lesson in adaptability. When life handed him lemons, founder Ernest Graham made more than lemonade. He transformed a failed sugar cane plantation into a profitable town with commercial and residential properties as well as farms for dairy, pecans, and beef. Nearly a century later, The […]

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Senior Star

Raising the Bar

Yardi client Senior Star offers independent living, assisted living, memory support, and nursing care for seniors at 13 communities throughout the heartlands of the United States. Senior Star has increased its portfolio by a third and its staff base by 43 percent in just a few years. The growth signals the company’s successful staff training […]

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