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Learn how Changemaker Stephanie Harris drives positive change in senior living in this 2024 series by Yardi and Senior Housing News.

Congratulating Stephanie Harris

The 2024 Changemakers series is complete! The annual series celebrates leaders who are paving the path for a brighter future in senior living — and we’re happy to play a part in sharing their stories. The final Changemaker to spotlight is Stephanie Harris, CEO and Principal at Arrow Senior Living. In her interview with Senior […]

08 / 26 / 24

Children at a local summer camp attraction

Ideal Living Quarters

Local attractions have a lot of influence when buying property, especially in the summer, since nature is most attractive, and the energy level is monumental. Let’s delve into how to highlight the summer charm that cities offer. Local attractions. Start with the key local summer attractions such as popular parks, nature trails, and recreational facilities. […]

08 / 22 / 24

Shaping Tomorrow’s PHAs

The housing crisis isn’t going away overnight, but with the power of innovation and technology, people can get housed faster and smarter. That’s why public housing authorities (PHAs) are stepping up to the challenge. We had the privilege of sitting down with some visionary authorities to discuss their plans, and to say we were inspired […]

08 / 22 / 24

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Donating Diapers

Helping Mamas is celebrating its tenth anniversary, and during this timeframe, the organization distributed over 10 million essential supplies back to its community! Helping Mamas is a Yardi-supported nonprofit established in 2014 in Norcross, Georgia, that works to elevate the well-being and dignity of women by providing diapers, feminine hygiene products and other essential baby […]

08 / 21 / 24

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Succession planning is crucial for PHAs. It's not just about finding someone to fill a job — it's about keeping a skilled workforce that can serve their communities effectively.

Succession Planning with Yardi Aspire

Public housing authorities (PHAs) across the U.S. are facing a major challenge: many of their employees are getting close to retirement. It’s estimated that over 50 percent of PHA and other public sector employees could retire within the next five years. This means PHAs need to have a plan in place to fill these upcoming […]

08 / 21 / 24

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Learn how Changemaker Gottfried Ernst drives positive change in senior living in this 2024 series by Yardi and Senior Housing News.

Appreciating Gottfried Ernst

This year’s Changemakers series is nearly coming to an end — we’ve celebrated several phenomenal honorees so far! We’re pleased to be the series’ sponsor for the sixth consecutive year, partnering with Senior Housing News (SHN) to bring you exclusive, detailed interviews that cover each leader’s story. Each honoree has brought a unique perspective to […]

08 / 20 / 24

Exploring America’s Aquariums

Aquariums, often a topic of debate among some, are more than just attractions. Did you know that most aquariums are nonprofit organizations firmly committed to conservation and sustainability? This summer, let’s dive into the world of America’s top aquariums and discover the incredible work they do. Georgia Aquarium, Atlanta. This aquarium, the largest in the […]

08 / 19 / 24

Fumigation is a big business in the U.S. – and a growing one. Industry revenues totaled about $26 billion in 2022 and have grown almost 9% on average each of the previous five years, according to business research firm IBISWorld.

Debugging Properties

Chances are good that you’ve seen a building encased in a swath of vinyl-coated nylon tarpaulins in residential and commercial properties. That’s a sure sign that fumigation is in progress, which means the space is being inundated with sulfuryl fluoride gas to eliminate termites, cockroaches, wood-destroying beetles and/or other destructive pests. Fumigation is a key […]

08 / 19 / 24

Creating Safe Spaces

PADV is the largest nonprofit domestic violence organization in Georgia, providing professional, compassionate, and empowering support to survivors of domestic violence and their children. Yardi-supported nonprofit Partnership Against Domestic Violence (PADV), established in 1975 PADV, is working to end the crime of domestic violence and empower its survivors in the Atlanta metroplex. “Our vision is […]

08 / 16 / 24

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How AI is Reshaping CRE

AI is top of mind across the real estate industry, and the business case for AI in CRE has become clear. CRE stakeholders embracing AI’s impact on the industry are already employing data-driven approaches to decision making while leveraging AI to improve day to day operations including optimized AP processing and customer service. Following are […]

08 / 15 / 24

Artificial intelligence

Karen Maehara

Yardi’s global offices make essential contributions to property management and investors worldwide. Today, meet Karen Maehara, senior technical account manager for the commercial Santa Barbara team. Maehara has been working at Yardi for nearly six years. She supports some of Yardi’s largest, most strategic clients daily and supports colleagues throughout her department. Maehara spends most […]

08 / 14 / 24

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Power Your Communities with Yardi

It’s time to overcome the limitations and inefficiencies of disparate systems. Life plan communities (LPCs) or continuing care retirement communities (CCRCs) can do so with the Yardi Senior Living Suite, our fully integrated solution that unites community management, finance, marketing, business intelligence, resident care and more on a single platform. As a leading tech solution […]

08 / 13 / 24

From Setbacks to Success

Miscommunication is common in many workplaces and can negatively impact productivity and relationships. Let’s navigate office politics and miscommunications with these best practices and learn how to boost office morale by turning setbacks into success. Common causes of miscommunication are lack of clarity in messages, assumptions, generational or cultural differences and ineffective listening. All of […]

08 / 10 / 24

Honoring Tim Gary

The 2024 Changemakers embody what it means to be an innovator. As sponsor of the Senior Housing News (SHN) series for the sixth year, we always enjoy seeing how each honoree spearheads change in unique, creative ways. With that, meet honoree Tim Gary — CEO of Galerie Living and an innovator with decades of […]

08 / 09 / 24