technology
Student Housing Tech
Life for a college student today is much different than it was 20 years ago. Students expect to have the connectivity that they are accustomed to at home. As we dive into student housing tech, one priority is clear: college students demand a fast, reliable WiFi connection. As for Mom and Dad, parents will appreciate […]
09 / 28 / 22
Chips Are Down
Some materials, like air and water, are easily seen and felt and keenly noticed in their absence. Other substances are just as ubiquitous but more hidden and easily taken for granted – until they’re scarce. Take computer chips, for example, the processing and memory units that are the engines for everything from personal computers, smartphones […]
08 / 16 / 22
Heavy Metals
The 17 rare earth element (REE) metals comprise the building blocks of much of the technology we depend on daily. These elements, which aren’t actually rare but are sparsely concentrated in minerals, include the exotically named dysprosium, neodymium, lanthanum, praseodymium and terbium. Encompassing properties that make devices lighter, faster and smarter, REEs “let smartphones glow […]
08 / 12 / 22
Affordable Housing Tech
Editor’s note: The following interview was originally published on The Breezeway, the official blog of Yardi Breeze. Chris Voss is currently a vice president at Yardi, but he’s been working in affordable housing for over 20 years. In that time, he’s worked on the investor side of the business, putting together tax credit deals to […]
07 / 27 / 22
Multifamily Experts Agree
Demand for rental apartments through the first three quarters of 2021 was 28% higher than the U.S. single-year high in the same time frame in 2018. Asking rents were up 11.4% nationally year-over-year through September, with the occupancy rate of stabilized properties reaching 95.9% in August. Stats like these inspire observers to use words like […]
02 / 23 / 22
Selling the Metaverse
Yardi client Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL) is investing in the metaverse. The reality is as strange and beautiful as it sounds. You’ve heard of the metaverse, but what is it? In short, the metaverse is a virtual reality. It’s an entire virtual world where people engage in the same activities as we do in the […]
02 / 09 / 22
Tech Trends + Innovations
Technology has permanently changed how consumers search for, tour, rent, buy and sell real estate. Check out which established proptech tools get a fresh twist this year, and which innovations bring greater conveniences to the industry. Multiple tour options are no longer optional Today’s prospects expect multiple ways to view a property. Technology plays a […]
01 / 10 / 22
Home, Smart Home
Smart home technology is expanding rapidly. Renters want smart home amenities for security and convenience. Property managers are interested in its easy and productive operational management. Smart home technology is also used for risk mitigation and real-time insights to improve buildings’ sustainability as well as property managers’ understanding of their properties’ processes. RentCafe Home IQ […]
11 / 10 / 21
Smart Home Tech
Smart home technology is our new reality. We’ve gone from remotely controlled lightbulbs to a whole universe of interconnected home goods that can be controlled from a phone. Smart home automation saves time and increases efficiency, improving resource management and security for both property management teams and residents. Renters in many markets are seeking out […]
10 / 26 / 21
New Dimensions
With many workers staying at home during the pandemic, commercial buildings emptied but the obligation to maintain security for buildings, technology, hardware and data remained. Now that many of those employees are on the verge of returning to work, managers of residential as well as commercial properties are bolstering traditional physical security – the protection […]
10 / 07 / 21
3D-Printed Housing
Habitat for Humanity is leading the way on innovative housing solutions. The Tempe branch is exploring 3D-printed ranch-style homes to address a growing need for housing. The flagship structure demonstrates the efficiency and beauty of combining conventional and 3D printer construction. It takes a village to print a 3D house The three-bedroom, two-bathroom house was […]
09 / 15 / 21
Need Efficient Leasing Solutions?
Technology offers several benefits that make it a mainstay in the multifamily leasing process. Today, we will check out solutions that add efficiency and convenience to your daily processes. Automated communication Automation is an essential part of an efficient leasing workflow. Automation means less hands-on time for staff, especially during redundant and menial tasks like […]
09 / 01 / 21
Forbes Cloud 100
Yardi has been named for the sixth time to the Forbes Cloud 100, the definitive list of the top 100 private cloud companies in the world. Yardi was a member of the inaugural Cloud 100 in 2016, landed at No. 34 for 2020, and is No. 50 this year. “We’re honored that Forbes has recognized […]
08 / 10 / 21
Experts Unlock
What’s the formula for promoting a tech-friendly culture in an organization? We asked four leaders in Canadian real estate for their insights as part of the Yardi Canada “Canadian Trailblazers” series. Olivier Rocheleau, corporate controller for Groupe Petra, identifies showcasing upper management’s willingness to innovate, recruiting support within the company and instilling strong change management […]
03 / 22 / 21
Paperless Made Easy
Did document management get lost in the shuffle as you shifted to a paperless office or remote work environment? Your team may now struggle to track down files and keep versions organized as they send copies back and forth. Fortunately, it’s never too late to achieve the level of organization, accessibility and security that you […]
03 / 16 / 21
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