Yardi-supported nonprofit StreetSmart Australia was founded in 2003 in Melbourne. This organization believes everyone should have a safe and secure place to call home. StreetSmart brings about change for people experiencing or at risk of homelessness by raising funds and awareness to support smaller, grassroots organizations.   “We distribute support and funds back into the regions in which they were raised because, after 20 years of creating place-based impact for those most vulnerable, we believe this is a powerful way of ensuring sustained change,” said Geoff Hills, CEO of StreetSmar ..read more

Each year, Yardi distributes philanthropic aid to organizations selected by its employees. Dancers Responding to AIDS (DRA) is a program of Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS, founded in 1991 in New York City. This organization ignites the dance and performing arts community to provide meals, medication, healthcare and hope to performers and those in need nationwide. DRA, through Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS, is the primary funder of the Entertainment Community Fund and supports over 450 social service organizations in all 50 states, Washington D.C., and Puerto Rico. See all the social s ..read more

Short-term rentals have become a popular secondary income source for many, whether you are renting out a room above your garage or a family cabin in the nearby National Forest. Here’s a quick guide to how to get started as a rental provider. Understanding platforms. Understand the different platforms for short-term rentals. Airbnb is the most well-known. The advantage of Airbnb is that it will get the listing in front of more views than any other platform. Airbnb does not charge for listings but will take a percentage of the commission. Vrbo, caters to more families or those traveling with p ..read more

We’ve reached the conclusion of our senior living blog series, where we share our perspectives on themes from Argentum’s recent technology survey. Argentum conducted the survey to assess where operators’ priorities lie when it comes to technology — and explore what innovations are needed to meet their expectations.   Four key themes emerged from the report, including today’s theme, the fourth and final: urgency to close technology gaps. In short, operators are recognizing that given the evolving state of the industry, it’s time to accelerate technology innovation and adoption. We share ..read more

How are government and private carrier services adapting as online communication and purchasing practices continue to supplant traditional paper mail? According to McKinsey, the global volume ratio of letters to parcels declined from 13:1 in 2005 to 4:1 in 2015 and is expected to reach 1:1 parity by 2025. Total U.S. parcel volume declined 2% in 2022 due to a reduced volume of traditional mail, marketing materials and periodicals. At the same time, the share of U.S. retail sales made online doubled in just a decade, creating greater demand for package delivery services. But revenue generated ..read more

Asociatia Casuta Bucuriei, a non-governmental organization supported by Yardi Romania, was founded in 2015 in Cluj Napoca, Romania. Casuta Bucuriei is a housing organization that offers a home for ten children from the state protection system. They provide education, housing and a family life to help them grow into independent adults. Casuta Bucuriei plans to refresh the house interior this year since it was last painted almost ten years ago and will be investing in its courtyard. Funding from Yardi helps Casuta Bucuriei continue to provide a safe environment for its children and allows them ..read more

Take your leasing team’s performance to the next level with Yardi Aspire — our user-friendly learning management solution built to revolutionize employee development. In the dynamic realm of property leasing, where each interaction holds significance, it’s essential to ensure your team excels in all aspects of leasing. With Aspire’s course assignment tool automatically delivering tailored content from its 10 course micro-learning series on leasing essentials, you can streamline your leasing training process with ease — propelling your team toward success. Maximize your leasing professionals ..read more

Opening windows in winter to vent excess heat is a widespread practice in New York City, where residents may experience indoor temperatures over 80°F in buildings with outdated heating systems. Often, certain units are consistently overheated and others underheated, perturbing residents on both extremes. This complaint is most common in properties built before 1940, many which still rely on steam heating. New York City historic apartment building panoramic exterior view with windows and fire escapes In a city where some of the world’s oldest skyscrapers are still in use today, New York City’s ..read more

Did you catch our senior living spotlight at this year’s virtual Yardi Advanced Solutions Conference (YASC)? Our team shared some exciting updates on what’s new in the Yardi Senior Living Suite, which we’ll recap below. As always, we thank our clients who provided thoughtful feedback to make these updates possible. See what’s new with our senior living software Our senior living spotlight began with a general update from Ray Elliott, vice president of senior living at Yardi. In addition to recapping recent enhancements in the Yardi Senior Living Suite — Ray also shared what the roadmap looks ..read more

Continuing our senior living blog series, we’re breaking down the next theme in Argentum’s recent technology survey — filling the technology void. This theme was inspired by the following: When asked what’s needed to improve resident health management, survey respondents claimed it’s better collaboration in the industry, investment in technology to support data sharing and a widespread adoption of electronic health record systems (EHRs). We take a closer look below, sharing more on Argentum’s findings — and covering how our senior living  technology can lend a helping hand. Filling the ..read more