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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

LEED v4

A thirst for improved building performance, coupled with growing awareness of the planet’s limited resources, have contributed to a new series of impressive commercial developments that boast highly efficient environments as well as reduced carbon footprints. The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) has played a major part in the worldwide growth of the green building […]

07 / 18 / 13

Taking Back Data Control

Walt Baczkowski thinks real estate listing syndication has jumped the shark. But the CEO of the San Francisco Association of REALTORS® (SFAR) has already figured out how to bring happy days back again. In recent months, sentiment surrounding consumer-facing real estate syndicators like Zillow and Trulia has shifted. REALTORS® and Multiple Listing Services have expressed concern […]

07 / 16 / 13

Meredith Hoffman

Meredith Hoffman once commented on her Facebook page: “I’m trying to save the world, one walk at a time.” With an impressive commitment to fundraising for a cure for breast cancer, Meredith has walked thousands of miles while training and helped her teammates raise more than $100,000 to support the Susan G. Komen for the […]

07 / 15 / 13

Kolluri Joins Pennrose

Philadelphia-based development company Pennrose recently hired former HUD Deputy Chief of Staff Lopa Kolluri as their vice president of operations. In this position, Kolluri plans to bridge the relationships between government and private stakeholders, particularly in terms of affordable housing. According to Kolluri, budgets and resources are being tightened, and because of this there is […]

07 / 14 / 13

Incentives to Upgrade

I’m always curious to discover what innovations manufacturers have brought to the market when they announce new smartphone devices. Fortunately for my budget, I can’t purchase all those that make my eyebrows rise. Like most, I am on a standard payment plan that limits me to upgrade every two years. However, smartphones have hit a […]

07 / 14 / 13

Micro-Size It!

SAN DIEGO —Even in markets like New York and San Francisco, it may soon become prudent to ask: Can apartments be too small? In recent years, developers have begun experimenting with layout and design to determine just how tiny a space they can easily lease. During the Urban Land Institute’s 2013 Spring Meeting, Kauri Investments […]

07 / 13 / 13

Student Housing’s Future

This year’s student housing boom has opened the floodgates for innovation and creativity. Many recent and upcoming projects share common characteristics, paving the way for industry trends that will hold strong well beyond the coming year. Growing Upward This year, land prices have risen in major markets worldwide. Zelman and Associates reported that US land […]

07 / 12 / 13

Robotic Age

You might not have realized it, but there are robots among us. Thanks to dramatic advances in technology, the real estate industry has evolved rapidly over the past few decades, and those changes have not been limited to the smartphone/tablet revolution. The field of robotics has progressed rapidly, too, making it possible for property owners […]

07 / 11 / 13

Revenue Management

When you implement a revenue management system, it will change staff roles and how internal data is analyzed and put to use. To be prepared for operational change and minimize disruption, it’s important to have a solid implementation strategy in place pre-launch.  Organization-wide training on a new revenue management system is a vital means of […]

07 / 11 / 13