Just a Few More Days
See you at the Canadian Yardi User Group this Thursday September 17th. I’m looking forward to meeting those who registered for an exciting event.
KPI Targets and Change Management
This month’s article wraps up our three-part summer series on KPIs. Presuming that you are well underway in your planning and implementation of new KPIs, you should also consider what you will do with the results. If your results are positive then keep on moving ahead. If results are missed, you'll need to figure out
Pulse – Opportunity Caused by the Oil Slump in Calgary?
In Calgary the oil slump is creating an opportunity for commercial real-estate developers. Jeremy Van Loon of Bloomberg News writes about this unexpected result. In a strange turn of fate, the downturn in oil prices is revitalizing the Calgary commercial real estate market. Commercial construction in the city has continued to grow with the population
On Location – Sorry if we missed you at YASC Spring 2015!
Once again the organizers at Yardi did an outstanding job. The Spring YASC 2015 conference in Washington DC was completely sold out and was the largest YASC yet, overflowing with a record number of enthusiastic Yardi users. Attending the Spring and Fall YASC conferences are truly my favorite business trips of the year. Lynx Brings Value
Top 5 Ways to Get the Most Out of YASC
After years of attending YASC and other conferences throughout the years, I’d like to share my “Top 5 Ways to Get The Most Out of YASC.” The following are some insights into getting the most out of your financial and time investment at this year’s Yardi Advanced Solutions Conferences (YASC) in Washington, DC May 19-21,
Why Embrace KPIs?
Why Embrace KPIs? This article builds upon the concepts outlined in our ‘What makes a great KPI’ article sent earlier. Although the article implied that KPI’s align with best practices, I had an interesting conversation with a colleague over the holiday break around why KPIs should be a top priority for 2015. The conclusion of
What makes a great KPI? When should you implement a new KPI?
What makes a Great KPI? KPI’s are commonly requested by our Yardi clients and are often represented in standard and custom reports using Crystal Reports or SSRS. So what makes a great KPI? Our consultants are strong advocates of what we refer to as: “M-C-A” Measurable, Common understanding and Actionable. Great KPIs require all three
Pulse – Chinese investment surges in Canadian commercial real estate
An article about the growth of Chinese investment in overseas commercial real estate written by Xinhua. Money is piling into Canada’s property market, according to a report by a Vancouver-based commercial real estate firm. Chinese investors have been interested in Canadian residential real estate for some time but Canada is starting to witness a record
Pulse – Apartment Renters Renewing Leases – High Levels
An article written by Jay Parsons, about the increasing rate of U.S. apartment renters choosing to stay in their current unit rather than move to another apartment, move down to cheaper units or buy homes. According to an MPF Research analysis of leases recorded using RealPage Inc.’s software, U.S. apartment renters were renewing their leases
Pulse – Benefits Renting Baby-Boomers
Should baby boomers be the new focus for landlords and apartment owners? An article by Tim Blackwell discusses the reasons why baby boomers should be considered. With baby boomers leading the charge in the downsizing of America, there are new opportunities for landlords. Blackwell believes that baby boomers are more responsible than the younger renters