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5 Affordable Interior Design Trends For Apartments

Posted in: Trends

No matter how you sugarcoat it, it’s hard to rent an ugly apartment. But we’re guessing that – at least for most property managers – completely remodeling your older units isn’t exactly in the budget this year. So today we’re sharing five affordable interior design trends for apartments. These quick updates will help you make … Continued

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New: User Roles In Yardi Breeze

Posted in: News, Tech

Just when you thought Yardi Breeze couldn’t get any better (that’s what you were thinking, right?), our amazing team has done it again. Last month, our new release was packed full of features designed to make your work easier. One of these updates allows you to control user access, both at the property level and … Continued

Landord doing a property inspection of an apartment with a magnifying glass

Inspections Made Easy In Yardi Breeze

Posted in: News, Tech

At Yardi Breeze, our awesome development team works hard to make your job refreshingly simple. That means we’re constantly making our property management platform even better. If you’re a Yardi Breeze user, your software will update automatically for free, giving you access the latest and greatest version available. A recent Yardi Breeze release brought an … Continued

woman shouting renter complaints into a phone

How To Avoid The 10 Most Common Renter Complaints

Posted in: Tips

Did you know that attracting a new tenant costs up to five times more than retaining an existing one? It’s true! So if you want to save money at your properties, you need to be focused on resident retention. Keep more of your tenants happy – without lowering the rent – by avoiding the top … Continued

trimming shrubs as part of summer property maintenance

3 Summer Property Maintenance Tasks You Shouldn’t Skip

Posted in: Tips

Summer is in full swing! The sun is shining, flowers are blooming, and stores are starting to put out their back-to-school supplies. Does that mean you should take a summer vacation from property maintenance? No! Now is the time to prepare for the harsher seasons ahead. Tackle these three summer property maintenance tasks now – … Continued

Property manager applying a fresh coat of paint.

5 Things Renters Hate (& How To Fix Them)

Posted in: Tips

It doesn’t matter whether you’re offering a penthouse or a basement studio, certain everyday frustrations will almost always stop potential renters from choosing your property. Be it old, battered appliances and fixtures, hideous flooring, tiny closets or untouchable walls – these obstacles make it hard for prospects to imagine making a rental unit feel like … Continued