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Credit Score Options

For multifamily property managers, flipping a coin to decide whether or not to rent to a prospect with thin or no credit information can hardly be considered an industry best practice. But with 27 to 30 million potential apartment renters who can’t be evaluated for a traditional credit score, usually due to lack of recent […]

08 / 12 / 13

Shopping Snapshot

You may have heard that Americans now do all of their shopping online. But it’s too soon to write shopping off as a national pastime just yet. In fact, shopping centers across the nation are seeing steady increases in sales this spring and summer, benefiting the economy. Jobs at the mall are also up. And […]

08 / 09 / 13

Going Smoke-Free

Banning smoking in apartments is often a controversial move that might be met with some resistance, especially if the building didn’t originally have this as a restriction. If residents are smokers, they might resent being told that they cannot smoke in their own homes. However, there are many benefits to banning smoking in a community. […]

08 / 08 / 13

Raymond Major

With nearly a decade of experience in information technology, Raymond Major has some very good advice for all of us. “Rebooting your computer fixes the problem 80 percent of the time,” chuckled Major, an IT specialist for Yardi who was originally part of the Yardi CLASSIC team. It’s simple but great advice from an IT […]

08 / 07 / 13

Operation Inbox

Take a minute to think about your email inbox. Visualize it. Did your heart rate go up? A recent study conducted by the University of California, Irvine attached heart rate monitors to two test groups of workers – one with access to email and the other without – and found that those with email access […]

08 / 06 / 13

Hard Drives

Moments of our life materialize into memories; photos, movies, music, their number increases from one year to the next.  In a world where the electronic format has gained supremacy, our devices need a secure, offsite replication spot where these electronic records of days gone by are backed up and secured. These days information has moved […]

08 / 05 / 13

The Brick Companies

The Brick Companies (TBC) upholds a longstanding history in the DC area. What began as a brick and terra cotta pipe manufacturer has turned into a staple in commercial, residential and recreational real estate management. As the company continues to grow, responsible development and community involvement serve as pillars for a promising future. Promoting Healthy […]

08 / 02 / 13

Risk Management

Business operations are subject to numerous internal and external risks, including severe weather, which could result in damaged goods and significant financial distress. How managers and property owners prepare ahead of time can entirely alter the course of an event. While hurricanes, fire and other natural calamities cannot be prevented, we can be proactive and […]

08 / 01 / 13

Kris Panks

Right after college, Kris Panks could be spotted in a local car commercial but she knew acting was not her calling. “Oh Gosh,” she sighs.  “I think I’m standing near a car, excited, saying ‘I found it!’ I have the tape on VHS somewhere…but I’m no actress.” After receiving her degree in Marketing Sales Management, […]

07 / 31 / 13

Working on a Cure

The Sansum Diabetes Research Institute might be better known outside of Santa Barbara than in its own hometown, where the historic medical research facility has a long history of making real strides in the treatment of diabetes. Founded by Dr. William D. Sansum in 1944, Sansum Diabetes was the place where Dr. Sansum continued his […]

07 / 30 / 13

Daytime Cleaning

What began as a small push from eco-conscious businesses has become a cost effective movement that is sweeping Europe and North America. By switching to daytime cleaning services, businesses are experiencing multitudinous benefits. Still, most businesses are not thrilled about the idea: will the activity cause a disruption in the workplace? Will employees be distracted […]

07 / 29 / 13

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Satisfied Renters

In the aftermath of the Great Recession, the fluctuating economic climate along with a staggering housing market resulted in a shift in priorities for many Americans. Younger people don’t rush into home ownership as their parents used to, and continue to delay major life decisions like getting married and having kids. By the numbers, the […]

07 / 26 / 13

Shrinking in Size

As the saying goes, location isn’t just the most important thing in residential real estate; it’s also the second and third most important, too. A recent report released by the Urban Land Institute (ULI), “America in 2013”, reveals a growing preference among young adults to live in urban environments and mixed-use communities with reliable, convenient […]

07 / 25 / 13

Greystar

Greystar paved the way for an impressive finish to 2013 with multiple national awards. When National Multi Housing Councill unveiled its annual list of 50 Largest U.S. Apartment Managers, Yardi client Greystar emerged on top yet again. It received the same honor from Multifamily Housing Executive magazine. The company holds several years in the first […]

07 / 23 / 13

Charging in the Street

When Hurricane Sandy hit the East Coast, widespread loss of power for significant periods of time – and the need to receive updated emergency information and communicate with colleagues and loved ones – created the perfect storm for smartphone users. Their limited ability to recharge phone power supplies was a major source of stress and […]

07 / 19 / 13