Top Resident Events to Kick Off the Summer

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Looking for new ways to keep your residents excited about their community?  Kick off summer with events for your residents to help them feel appreciated and see themselves as more than just tenants– as members of a community.  Making sure there are summer activities available for your residents can feel time consuming and overwhelming. As a property manager of a …

Jodi Silva

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Jodi oversees a diverse portfolio throughout Metro Phoenix and is responsible for managing operations, financials, marketing and staff at all her communities. Jodi began her career in multifamily with P.B. Bell in 2004 as a leasing agent. A year after she joined, the community sold and Jodi remained at the property as Community Manager for RK Properties. In 2010, Jodi …

Day in the life of Carrie Otto, Community Manager at The Premiere at Eastmark

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To ensure a community maximizes its potential and has happy employees and residents, you must have a fantastic community manager leading the way.  At P.B. Bell, the community manager oversees all operations and employees located at their respective communities. This includes leading, supporting, and assisting leasing and maintenance personnel, ensuring the community is kept in optimal condition, communicating with residents …

Memorial Day Activities & Destinations in Arizona

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For many, Memorial Day weekend marks the beginning of summer as it provides a time to relax and remember those who have served our country. With the three-day weekend quickly approaching, we’ve pulled together a list of activities and day-trip destinations in Arizona as well as how to utilize your apartment community amenities to celebrate the Memorial Day weekend.  Memorial …

Tips to Improve Employee Satisfaction & Retention in Multifamily

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Amidst COVID-19 and the Great Resignation, many multifamily communities are struggling to recruit and retain top talent. Not only has P.B. Bell surpassed the average tenure of 3.7 years and averages 5.8 years for its employees, but it has also been named a top workplace by Az Business Magazine, Phoenix Business Journal, AZ Big Media, and other notable media outlets.  …

Enjoy the Desert! Here’s What’s Hot to Do in Phoenix, Arizona

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Are you thinking about visiting or moving to the largest city in Arizona? From the best new restaurants in Phoenix to the top places to shop and the countless family-friendly activities, it can be hard to navigate which places to visit first. In an effort to help prospective residents and visitors immerse themselves in the area, the team at P.B. Bell …

Fun and Festive St. Patrick’s Day Programs and Gifts

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St. Patrick’s Day is the luckiest day of the year! It’s a day full of wearing green, enjoying themed foods and drinks, and celebrating the luck o’ the Irish. This St. Patrick’s Day, multifamily property teams can spend time putting on St. Patrick’s Day programs for their residents to celebrate.   Ready to hit the jackpot with your residents? Check …

How to Clean Your Multifamily Living Space

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The month of March brings on the season of spring cleaning! Given the smaller size of multifamily rooms, they can appear cluttered faster than single family homes, making the spring cleaning season extra important. If you’re wondering how to clean your apartment and need a spring cleaning apartment checklist, the team at P.B. Bell is here to help.   Our …

Day in the life of Jackie Hill, Yardi Systems Manager

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P.B. Bell would not function without our many amazing team members! We’ve connected with our Yardi Systems Manager, Jackie Hill,  about what his day to day responsibilities entail, as well as what he loves to do outside of the office.   What does a typical day for you look like? Typically I arrive at work around 5:45/6 a.m. and I …