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Safer Screening

For its speed and efficiency, online leasing might be one of the best things that’s ever happened to property managers and renters. And with the current impact of COVID-19 on multifamily operators and renters alike, mobile tools and services that enable social distancing for necessary transactions are more valuable than ever. Renting sight unseen Prior […]

04 / 14 / 20

At Home Care is Here

The vast majority of older adults in America want to remain in their current residence as they age, a recent AARP report shows. Despite the safer accommodations and social benefits of senior living communities, nearly 80 percent of people age 50 and over prefer to stay put. These numbers are nothing new. It’s been widely […]

04 / 13 / 20

Rent Deferral Technology

With most states issuing stay-at-home orders and more than 10 million Americans filing for unemployment in March, many residential property managers are finding themselves in a challenging position during the COVID-19 pandemic. More than ever, their renters need to stay in their apartments, but they may not be able to afford rent. How can property […]

04 / 10 / 20

A Career on the Go

As of March 2020, Carlos Perez will have spent two decades in the data management industry. Three common themes run throughout his career and personal life: technology, Yardi software and change. Carlos has a Bachelor of Science in Information Technology degree with a concentration in Business Analytics from the University of Phoenix. He enjoys collecting […]

04 / 09 / 20

New Solar Mandate

Sacramento is one of the first cities to renegotiate its path towards sustainable power. Since the inception of California’s rooftop solar mandate, several municipalities have scrambled to accommodate the push towards clean energy. Sacramento may be the first of many cities to take advantage of a loophole in the mandate. Community solar The California Energy […]

04 / 09 / 20

Commercial Outlook

Last week, Yardi Matrix hosted three webinars that provided insight on how the COVID-19 pandemic is impacting the self storage, multifamily and commercial real estate markets. Let’s look at the insight on the commercial market, which is extensive. This post continues our first commercial sector recap, which you can read here. Feast and famine in […]

04 / 07 / 20

Smarter Decisions

Good leadership depends on good data. Because without data, as the saying goes, you’re just another person with an opinion. Thing is, everyone wants good data for making better business decisions. But not everyone wants to collect, clean, graph and dissect their datasets. Part of the issue is the sheer abundance of information, especially in […]

04 / 06 / 20

Commercial Outlook

Last week, Yardi Matrix hosted three webinars that provided insight on how the COVID-19 pandemic is impacting the self storage, multifamily and commercial real estate markets. Let’s look at the insight on the commercial market, which is extensive. This post will cover the office market – a follow-up on industrial and retail can be found […]

04 / 06 / 20

Bracing for a Downturn

(April 2, 2020) – At face value, the rental data released today by Yardi Matrix for March 2020 looks solid, with rent growth averaging 2.9 percent year over year and up $6 from the month before. But those healthy numbers don’t reflect the ongoing national crisis due to the COVID-19 pandemic. With the U.S. now […]

04 / 04 / 20

Data-Driven Insights

Want to learn how to create digital content that engages professional learners? The first step is to understand the preferences and habits of adult learners. The 2019 BrightTALK Benchmarks report analyzes data on webinars, online courses, videos and other digital modalities to explore how professionals engage with content. How do professionals engage with content and […]

04 / 01 / 20

Self Storage Outlook

The Yardi Matrix research team delivered an insightful presentation on the state of the national self storage market on March 31, with one of the primary themes being the impact that the COVID-19 pandemic may have on the industry. Though the ultimate result of this unprecedented situation will roll out in the coming months across […]

04 / 01 / 20

Better Together

When the COVID-19 calamity began to wreak havoc on daily apartment operations about a month ago, Jamin Harkness, CAM, CAPS, Executive Vice President, The Management Group, Atlanta, knew it would be something he couldn’t handle on his own. With everyone involved in property management putting out their own fires – mostly the same crisis’ he […]

04 / 01 / 20

Uncertainty Ahead

February was the last month of the record long economic recovery before U.S. office workers were largely asked to work from home, which will likely have long term implications for the national office market, Yardi Matrix reports in this month’s National Office Report. The rapid growth of COVID-19 has made it clear the economy has […]

03 / 31 / 20

Star Power

According to the Environmental Protection Agency, using energy efficiently is one of the fastest and most effective ways to save money, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, create jobs and meet growing energy demand. Yardi has once again been named ENERGY STAR® Partner of the Year. The award celebrates companies demonstrating superior leadership, innovation and commitment to environmental […]

03 / 31 / 20

Learn, Grow, Excel

“What do you want to be when you grow up?” It’s a question that kids throughout the nation have considered with light-hearted curiosity. Doctor? Astronaut? Director of an investment management consulting team? That’s is an unlikely response, but Jace Swank has thrived in an unexpected field. Yardi: the right fit Shortly after graduating from UCSB, […]