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On The Rise

Cluj-Napoca, the second most populous city in Romania, and the home of Yardi Romania, is an emerging new real estate and technology market, boasting a quirky mix of old and new. Founded in 1213, Cluj-Napoca is a city brimming with history, with its eyes set on the future. An excellent example of the city’s evolution […]

10 / 16 / 14

AHA! Santa Barbara

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. […]

10 / 15 / 14

Giving

Windows 10

The world was expecting the new Windows 9, but it seems that arithmetic is not the strategy used to name the Microsoft OS. The company decided to jump straight to 10 and unveiled the new operating system recently in San Francisco. It will become available next year; the early presentation aimed to involve customers in […]

10 / 14 / 14

Technology

Drucker & Falk

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. […]

10 / 13 / 14

YASCSB 2014 Photos

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 […]

10 / 11 / 14

Halloween Safety

During this time of year, your office is likely gearing up for ghoul-themed, candy-laden parties for your residents. A few simple tricks can help minimize risks to guests and keep your Halloween party fun and fright free. On the day of the event, you’ll likely be busy running through the office, putting up last minute […]

10 / 10 / 14

YASC Highlights

Friday, Oct. 10 – The Fall 2014 Yardi Advanced Solutions Conference concluded Friday with a final half day of classes and panel discussions, covering everything from advanced report writing techniques to the advantages of choosing a single solution stack for property management. Representing both the commercial and multifamily industries, clients from Post Properties, Tribridge Residential […]

10 / 10 / 14

WinnResidential

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 […]

10 / 09 / 14

The Graham Companies

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 […]

10 / 08 / 14

Welcome to YASC

Yardi would like to welcome our valued clients to our fall Advanced Solutions Conference in our hometown of Santa Barbara, Calif. We hope you enjoy your stay in our beautiful beachfront city, but more importantly, we hope that the conference is a valuable learning experience for you. This morning, the day begins with Anant Yardi’s […]

10 / 08 / 14

Senior Star

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 […]

10 / 07 / 14

Giving

Buckingham Companies

Buckingham Companies may have forged its identity as a leader in commercial real estate but its multifamily properties have established their own reputation. In 2013 alone, the company received 19 awards for its singular properties. Spreading the word about Buckingham Companies’ award winning properties is an equally distinguished marketing department. The staff was honored with […]

10 / 06 / 14

Marketing

Maintenance Mobile

When J Turner Research released its list of top ten apartment resident complaints, three of the top five complaints reflected renters’ dissatisfaction with onsite staff’s responsiveness; poor grounds upkeep, disorganized staff and lingering maintenance requests lessen the chances of lease renewals and referrals. One community has discovered how Yardi Maintenance Mobile keeps staff on top […]

10 / 03 / 14