Thanksgiving Dinner — How To Go All Out in a Smaller Space

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No matter how formal or informal the gathering, creating the perfect Thanksgiving meal for friends and family to enjoy takes a lot of planning, preparation and patience. Unfortunately, apartment living during this season often creates a lot of additional stress because preparing a meal in a smaller space isn’t always easy. Ensuring that you have the right recipes, tools and …

Multi-Housing News: LivCor Pays $43M for Phoenix Asset

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The buyer of the 240-unit property assumed the remaining balance of a $20 million financing package taken by the seller in mid-2016.   In a $43 million deal, the P.B. Bell Cos. has sold Solis at Towne Center, a 240-unit Class A community near Phoenix, according to Yardi Matrix. LivCor, the buyer, assumed the outstanding balance of a $20.2 million …

Top Amenities To Look For in Your Next Multifamily Investment

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When searching for your next multifamily investment, it’s crucial to look at every aspect of the community prior to making any major financial decisions. This entails looking into its past and projected ROI as well as the various attributes to the property as a whole. Modern renters expect more than just the basic amenities that every community in town has, …

Glendale Independent: Glendale apartment community among 25 hosting pet drive for HALO Animal Rescue

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Scottsdale-based multifamily management firm, P.B. Bell, recently hosted a pet drive across its 25 apartment communities and corporate office to collect over $3,000 worth of donations for HALO Animal Rescue. The various communities, including Solis at Towne Center in Glendale, 17600 N. 79th Ave., got creative with their donation boxes, creating colorful and fun dog houses for residents to place …

Commercial Executive Magazine: P.B. Bell Promotes Three Long-Time Employees to Director Positions

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P.B. Bell Promotes Heather Garcia, Alberto Castanos and Amy Campbell to director roles.  Commercial Executive Magazine shared the news of recent promotions of P.B. Bell staff members. The three long-time employees were all promoted to director promotions. To read more about their new roles, please see the full article here. To read the full press release, click here.

P.B. Bell Wins Big at Arizona Multihousing Association’s 2019 Best Of Project S.A.F.E Awards

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P.B. Bell, a leader in multihousing development and acquisitions, was recognized for its dedicated staff and creativity within its communities at the Arizona Multihousing Association’s (AMA) 2019 Best of Project S.A.F.E. awards on Sept. 19. P.B. Bell’s very own community manager at Solis at Towne Center, Jodi Silva, was awarded the AMA’s Designation Scholarship award at the ceremony. Silva’s award …

Best Kept Secrets in the Valley

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Now that the temperatures outside are starting to dip below 90 degrees during the day, it’s finally pleasant enough to spend the day out while the sun is still up and enjoy the glorious Fall weather. With the sunshine beaconing us outside, now is the best time to get out and explore everything that Arizona has to offer. When it …

GlobeSt.: How Well Do Owners Work With Property Managers?

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Property managers are developing strategies to drive value, but are owners and developers listening? Property managers are focused on driving value in apartment buildings through tenant retention and tenant services, and in this booming market, property owners are looking for management companies that will take the reigns. However, property owners have different needs and end goals, and want to partner …

GlobeSt.: How to Boost Your Apartment Tenant Retention

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Tenant retention is one of the most crucial ways to drive value in an apartment community. Tenant retention is a crucial way to drive value at an apartment building. There is a big cost to turning a unit, and reducing those costs can result in significant operational savings. But, with booming apartment development throughout the West Coast, residents have a …

P.B. Bell Wins Big at Arizona Multihousing Association’s 2019 Best Of Project S.A.F.E Awards

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P.B. Bell, a leader in multihousing development and acquisitions, was recognized for its dedicated staff and creativity within its communities at the Arizona Multihousing Association’s (AMA) 2019 Best of Project S.A.F.E. awards on Sept. 19.  P.B. Bell’s very own community manager at Solis at Towne Center, Jodi Silva, was awarded the AMA’s Designation Scholarship award at the ceremony.  Silva’s award …