February 2010 Entries
Join the team at Aspen Square Management in the role of assistant property manager at one of our premier College Station student apartment communities. Whether you are a leasing director with a proven track record in the field looking for the next step in your career or a seasoned assistant property manager looking to join a leader in the multi-family industry with advancement opportunities, we have just the position for you. The Assistant Community Manager will help lead the on-site management and leasing efforts by assisting the Community Manager. This individual helps ensure the property meets its occupancy and...
Are you motivated, positive and confident and ready to make the most of your sales background….sound like you? How about a solid work ethic and a customers-come-first attitude…you again? Then add your talent to the outstanding team in Austin! As a Leasing Consultant you will be the first point of contact for anyone calling, visiting or emailing the property and really set the tone for the image of our company and our community. The primary role of the leasing consultant is to tour, market, and showcase our apartment homes and to execute leases! We have a large portfolio of...
Aspen is seeking an experienced Maintenance Supervisor for our 296 unit community. If you are a hard-working, hands-on Supervisor, than this position is for you! Apply today! Description National real estate investment and property management company with a lengthy track record of success in multifamily housing is seeking a hands on, hard-working, experienced Maintenance Supervisor for two of our apartment communities in Carrboro, NC. Responsibilities include: - All facets of maintaining the apartment community - Budgeting for maintenance operations of the community - Ordering and stocking of supplies as necessary -...
Aspen is an organization where initiative, collaboration and the entrepreneurial spirit have thrived. We believe in fostering our employees through training, feedback and most importantly, by listening. We are looking for a high energy, motivated, outgoing customer service professional with the ability to execute leases! Description We are seeking a superstar closer to join our team at our 168 community in Waco. Responsibilities include: - Touring prospective residents & showcasing our community - Creating & implementing marketing strategies to generate traffic - Marketing the community to local businesses, universities & residents...
Aspen Square Management, one of the nation's largest privately held real estate investment & property management firms with properties in 25 states, is seeking a dynamic individual to join our team as Leasing & Marketing Consultant. Aspen Square has long been recognized as an organization where initiative, collaboration and the entrepreneurial spirit have thrived. If you have great people skills, the ability to sell and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment where no two days are the same, this position may be for you! Description The Leasing & Marketing Consultant is a critical position within our company as...
Come be apart of a well established 164 unit community in Duluth. The Assistant Community Manager will be responsible for collecting and community relations activities to ensure that the overall property financial objectives are met. Description Large real estate investment and property management firm with a solid track record in this industry is seeking a talented individual to join our team at our beautiful apartment community in Duluth. This candidate will help lead the on-site management and leasing efforts by assisting the property manager. The Assistant Property Manager helps ensure the property meets its occupancy...
Aspen Square Management, one of the nation's largest privately held real estate investment & property management firms with properties in 25 states, is seeking a dynamic individual to join our team as Leasing & Marketing Consultant (part-time 20-25 hrs/wk). Aspen Square has long been recognized as an organization where initiative, collaboration and the entrepreneurial spirit have thrived. If you have great people skills, the ability to sell and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment where no two days are the same, this position may be for you! The Leasing & Marketing Consultant is the first point of contact...
Lindsey loves living at Laurel Ridge (A College Station Apartment). Below she speaks about here living experience there. “I love living at Laurel Ridge! It has been my first apartment and a great one at that! We have met a lot of nice people living here, especially the staff in the office. They are great and very helpful. Maintenance is always super quick when it comes to fixing a problem. I obviously would recommend this community to a friend. As I said before, the office/staff is great. If anything goes wrong the maintenance is always there...
Kyle a previous resident at Flintlake Apartments in Myrtle Beach shares his experience at Flintlake. “My experience with Flintlake is one I will cherish for a lifetime. From the day I first moved in until my departure, the staff treated me with the utmost respect and love. From everyone in the leasing office to the maintenance staff, Flintlake is #1. I have great memories from living here, those I will definitely keep forever. I would definitely recommend this place to someone else. Besides the great service, it has fantastic facilities, a friendly atmosphere and is in an...
Below Sussetty a past resident at The Courtyards talks about her time in these West Springfield Apartments: “To whom it may concern, My name is Sussetty and I used to live in one of your properties, The Courtyards located in 1139 Westfield Street in West Springfield, MA 01089 for a year from summer of '08 to summer of '09. I must say that words can not explain how they made my living experience in MA incredibly better and safe. Jennifer (Property Mgr.) and Mike (Property Foreman) were extremely helpful in every way from adjusting to a new towns...
Sadira talks about living at Westlake (Sanford, FL Apartments) “I moved into Westlake Apartments on November 19, 2009 not knowing what to expect. I must say so far I am truly pleased with the way you treat your potential and current residents. The staff members go above and beyond and definitely make a statement. They are courteous, patient and extremely knowledgeable. Not to mention they made feel as if I matter. I am so glad I chose to move to Westlake, and I wish I would have done so a year ago. I have told so many people at...
Lorna a resident a Lakewood Village talks about the fantastic staff at Lakewood Village Apartments! “I'd like to write a letter to compliment the staffing team that is currently working at the Lakewood Village Apartments in Jacksonville, Florida. Since Melinda has arrived on site, so much has changed in such a positive way. First, the whole feel of the complex has changed. There is a feeling of camaraderie among the tenants and staff thanks to her efforts, dedication and warmth. Whenever there is a question or problem to be solved, Melinda is right on it and takes...
Patty a resident at Orchard Crest talks about how she made the decision to move to Orchard Crest (Apartments in University Place, WA) . “I moved in to one of your properties a couple of months ago, and have been intending to write to you ever since. I want to tell you what a difference your property makes over SO many others I checked. I was feeling pretty tired and discouraged over the weeks and weekends of searching both via internet and physically for a rental. I did not expect anything different when I visited Orchard Crest, but...
Below a resident at Pine Ridge Estates (Greenfield, MA Apartments) named Bruce talks about his great experience with one of Pine Ridge’s great staff; Al. “Dear Sparky, I am a long term resident and felt it was necessary to send this letter. Recently, I re-signed my lease for another year and feel you need to know the great asset that Al is to your organization. Each year I make the decison on whether to stay another year or to move to a different place. Each year I have chosen to stay solely because Al is here. ...
A great review from a resident at Bridle Creek (Modesto, CA Apartments) “I have lived at Bridle Creek for about 8 months, and I couldn't be happier. The manager is really sweet and made the move so easy. I have only had a few maintenance issues, which were taken care of immediately, and as a single mom, I have never felt better about being in a good location for my family. My lease expires in a few months, but I am planning on staying as long as I can!” - Resident at Bridle Creek
A quick note from Megan M; hopefully a soon to be resident at Longhorn Landing (Apartments in Austin, TX) “I loved what I saw today and very pleased with the service. Everybody was super friendly and Jessica did a great job at answering all of my questions. I hope that I will be able to apply and hopefully become a resident! Thanks so much for emailing me back!” Megan M. (Resident at Longhorn Landing)
Below Estela a resident at Cambridge House tells us how helpful Monica was during her move from Sacramento, CA to Davis, CA. “I wanted to commend Monica, your team leader at Cambridge House Apartments in Davis. She is very professional, intelligent, and caring. She has made my move from Sacramento to Davis an absolute pleasure. Thank you for a great choice of your team and leader Monica for making our life here an absolute delight. We feel cared for and safe here.” Sincerely, Estela (Resident at Cambridge House)
Digested From "Cap Rates Reach 6 1/2-Year High " Wall Street Journal (01/27/10) P. C8 The average capitalization rate for apartment communities increased to 7.36 percent in December from 7.09 percent a month earlier. According to the Journal, the cap rate is rental income in the first year of ownership divided by the purchase price. The average cap rate for office properties in central business districts rose to 8.8 percent in December from 8.56 percent in November. December's number was the highest rate for that category since May 2003.
Kerry talks about her past 7 years at Valley Stream Village (Apartments in Maumee, OH) and how it was more than just a place to live. “Hi! My name is Kerry and Valley Stream has been my home for 7 years. The staff at Valley Stream has become like family to me and my children. They've been there for me through some bad times and I appreciate that they care about me and my children. I got a divorce and started college and Mari and her staff were happy for me to start a new life. I bought a...
A resident, Angela talks about how she appreciates all the great work the staff at The Wellington at Willow Bend (Plano, TX Apartments) has done in the past year. “I want to say that I've been at the Wellington for almost a year now and plan on renewing my lease for another year. It was a tough move as I had to move my son from Frisco and all his friends. However, once we got settled in, he became friends with other children in the complex. The transistion was also made easier while dealing with your staff, Tracy and...
Darcy and Kelly talk about how management makes living at Arlington Park at Wildwood (Marietta, GA Apartments) an enjoyable place to stay! “I would like to send a letter of thanks to the office and maintenance staff at Arlington Park at Wildwood for doing such a great job managing and maintaining the property My husband and I were new to Atlanta last year when we moved to this property from the Midwest. The property was ok and we had anticipated only staying a year, but since the new manager Johanna, the office and maintenance staff (Mike, Steve and...
A military family speaks highly about living at Pacific Pointe (Tacoma, WA Apartments). “Since I was 18 I have lived in numerous apartments, 2 rental homes and a house that my ex-husband still owns, and I have never felt like home like here at Pacific Pointe. Julia and all of the staff here are friendly and great and always are available to make apartment living easier. When my husband and I were deployed to Iraq from July 2006 to September 2007, I found Pacific Pointe online and sent all of the information...