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Multifamily Growth
Renter households increased from 34.1 percent in 2009 to 35.4 percent in 2011 according to a recent report released by the U.S. Census Bureau. A consistent pattern may be observed countrywide, with nearly a quarter of the metro areas seeing a rise in renting households, while less than 3.0 percent of the nation’s metro areas […]
05 / 17 / 13
Ready for 5G?
A new mobile technology has appeared approximately every decade since the first 1G system was introduced in 1981; 2G networks were made public in 1992, 3G rolled out in 2001, and 4G systems were standardized in 2012. Today, most of the world is rolling out 4G networks, but the Koreans are pushing for 5G mobile […]
05 / 16 / 13
Multifamily Composts
When it comes to new multifamily communities, nowadays it’s pretty much “Go Green or Go Home.” And that’s a very good thing. With more and more people conscientious about protecting and preserving the environment, developers are taking note and incorporating eco-friendly features into the buildings. Whether it’s building to qualify for a LEED rating, incorporating […]
05 / 15 / 13
Airports Honored
Flown the friendly skies lately? No matter where you went, you probably noted that some airports are better than others. Some are easy to navigate while you’re rushing to make that tight connection. Some had concessionaires that were more convenient to your departure gate than others. And some, inexplicably, put the restrooms way too far […]
05 / 15 / 13
The Wooten Company
Not too many apartment renters can say they’ve seen the Budweiser Clydesdales pull up to their apartment building. But that happened to residents of a property managed by Yardi client The Wooten Company in Springfield, Missouri not too long ago. The stocky iconic horses were in town to deliver a case of beer to a […]
05 / 14 / 13
Managing a Menagerie
New York City’s Central Park is a place where millions of memories have been made. The iconic mid-city oasis has captured the hearts and imaginations of New Yorkers and visitors from around the world. Whether rowing a boat across The Lake, observing Gus the polar bear at the Zoo, or enjoying a burger at the […]
05 / 13 / 13
50 Billion Strong
The number of applications downloaded from Apple’s iTunes store has now surpassed 50 billion. That’s a lot of apps in five years’ time. And the lucky person who downloaded the 50 billionth app is being handsomely rewarded with a $10,000 iTunes gift card to be spent on – guess what? – more apps. And that’s […]
05 / 10 / 13
More Social Power
Facebook has introduced a powerful tool for managing online advertising campaigns that is being heralded as a major advancement in targeted marketing. If you are using social media-based ads to reach potential renters for your multifamily property, the Facebook Power Editor could change and enhance the campaigns you create. It allows you to create and […]
05 / 09 / 13
Really Recycling?
Whether municipally mandated, LEED encouraged or for altruistic reasons, commercial property owners and managers are taking steps to encourage recycling. It can be challenging. Ultimately, it falls to the tenant and the cleaning crew—and in the case of retail properties, the general public—to comply with the program. But some creative efforts are producing results. Office […]
05 / 08 / 13
YASC DC 2013
Yardi Systems offers multi-day intensive training courses for its clients who use Yardi products to do business every day. Known as the Yardi Advanced Solutions Conference – YASC – this year the gatherings take place in Anaheim, Calif. in the fall and Washington, D.C. in the spring. On May 21, YASC D.C. 2013 kicks off […]
05 / 08 / 13
Wired Home
Imagine driving up to your house after a long day of work. The garage door opens without touching a button. The front door unlocks – no need to fumble around for your keys – and the lights flip on. Your TV tunes to your favorite channel before you even take off your coat. Is this […]
05 / 07 / 13
45 Years Strong
The Manhattan Valley Development Corporation will mark 45 years of providing affordable housing in Manhattan at the end of 2013. As part of the celebration of this milestone anniversary, Yardi client MVDC will award the first Leah Schneider scholarship in honor of the organization’s former director who passed away in 2001. Since 1968, MVDC has […]
05 / 06 / 13
Sustainable Urban
With the rapid development of ecological urbanism and sustainable urban design, cities are destined to become hubs of innovation and technological breakthroughs. Over the last decades, the green building movement has grown a great deal, evolving from a tiny niche in architectural design to a global trend impacting all aspects of human existence. Much attention […]
05 / 02 / 13
PXE International
For Sharon Terry, CEO, establishing PXE International was not a matter of fulfilling a personal preference or a sense of adventure. The organization was created out of necessity. “We didn’t feel like we had a choice to start PXE,” she says. “We were completely compelled. If we didn’t do it, nothing would happen.” Nearly 20 […]
Melanie Calbow
Melanie Calbow has proven to be more than a Billing Administrator. Her dedication to problem solving and quality customer service has earned her the reputation of being a stellar team player and customer advocate. Melanie quickly adapted to her position in the finance department after graduating from UCSB. “I didn’t have an accounting background but […]
04 / 30 / 13
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