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David LaGue
They call him “Levity”. With his playful and competent manner, David LaGue is known for bringing fun and tranquility to Yardi Global Solutions clients and colleagues. He knows there is nothing clever about being unhappy, and watching him in the middle of his team, you see they’re a clever group; the nickname suits him perfectly. […]
02 / 26 / 13
Camp Twin Lakes
Since its humble beginnings in 1993, Camp Twin Lakes has touched the lives of more than 50,000 disabled and sick children. New ventures for this year, its 20th anniversary, ensure that number will continue to grow as camp staff, sponsors, and partners team up to reach more youth. This spring, the camp buzzes with activities, […]
Wearable technology
Ready for a tiny wearable phone? How about augmented reality glasses that feed you information about whatever catches your eye? We’re on the cusp of an era when wearables, like glasses and watches, will replace the functions of the world’s most popular gadget – your smartphone. Apple has been experimenting with the iWatch, a device […]
02 / 22 / 13
Lifestyle Living
Things are changing fast in the apartment rental world. Generation Y is pouring almost 80 million potential renters into the market, and these new tenants are a hard-to-please, tech-savvy demographic. Many multifamily properties have upgraded to keep up with the demands of these new renters, resulting in new amenities which not long ago were considered […]
02 / 21 / 13
RedPeak is Red Hot
Millennial renters want to live in urban neighborhoods with personality, ideally ones that are walkable, bikeable, and have shopping, service and entertainment amenities within a few blocks. Their desire for apartments in hip and up-and-coming city sectors is influencing multifamily development trends around the nation. An intensely local focus can be part of a great […]
02 / 19 / 13
Coming Attractions
We’re already well into the new year, but it’s not too late – or early – to anticipate some of the consumer tech releases that will be highly anticipated this year. Last month we learned that the Blackberry 10 won’t be available to U.S. consumers until sometime next month. Here are a few other products […]
02 / 15 / 13
Natl Apt Careers Month
February may be best known for its short duration and lineup of “fun” holidays – the Super Bowl, Valentine’s Day and Presidents’ Day always make the second month of the year quite delightful. It’s also a month to celebrate career opportunity in multifamily, with the National Apartment Association’s National Apartment Careers Month. “We find that […]
02 / 13 / 13
Apartments’ Impact
The results of a study published Tuesday, jointly funded by the National Apartment Association and National Multi-Housing Council, offer one of the most comprehensive looks to date at the size and scope of the nation’s multifamily industry, and the economic impact of its 35 million residents. The survey was conducted by Stephen S. Fuller, Ph.D., […]
02 / 13 / 13
Harnessing the Sun
Investing in earth-friendly sustainability, the Housing Authority of the County of Santa Barbara (HACSB) took green to the next level with the recent installation of solar photovoltaic (PV) systems on 90% of its housing units. It’s a precedent setting project, and one of the largest solar projects by any housing authority in the country, to […]
02 / 12 / 13
Josh Bradshaw
Josh Bradshaw has a concise and articulate philosophy on technology, and it’s based primarily on his experience as a Yardi Database Administrator for BlackRock, the world’s largest asset manager. A longtime Yardi user, member of a commercial focus group that contributes heavily to the Global Solutions development process, and instigator of productive collaborations between Yardi […]
02 / 11 / 13
Risky Weather
The growing incidence of extreme weather poses a range of risks for commercial and residential properties—and one of the most underestimated is wind. Particularly with so much property being built along the coasts, dollar losses to wind are increasing at a rapid rate, catching up to the historically predominant risk for fire. Indeed, according to […]
02 / 08 / 13
Folds of Honor
Yardi was proud to support the recent fundraising efforts of the National Multi-Housing Council on behalf of the Folds of Honor Foundation. Folds of Honor is a national non-profit organization that offers scholarships to dependents and spouses of military servicemen and women killed or disabled while serving our nation. Folds of Honor has awarded more […]
02 / 06 / 13
Walkable Urbanism
Do you remember the last time you walked by a multifamily community under construction? Think carefully about the walking part, because it’s important. Chances are, you were strolling in a city, not a suburb. Does anybody walk in the suburbs, other than to take the dog around the block? The answer to that question might […]
02 / 05 / 13
Stephanie Brock
February is designated as National Apartment Careers Month, and while she is not officially affiliated with the NAA campaign, Riverstone Residential Group’s Stephanie Brock could very easily be a spokesperson for the property management field’s capacity to launch and cultivate a distinguished and life-changing career. Brock, who was recruited into the industry while working as […]
02 / 04 / 13
Working at Yardi
Yardi has earned a reputation as an excellent employer and a great place to work. Over the last 30 years, the company has grown from a small operation in Santa Barbara, Calif. to a global company with offices in 11 countries and nearly 3,000 employees. How do you encapsulate the vast and unique experiences of […]
02 / 01 / 13
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