How to use your community to entertain

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Memorial Day Celebrations are an annual tradition, marked by formal parades, speeches, visits to the cemetery, and other events honoring the service men and women who gave their lives for our freedom. Memorial Day is also the traditional kick-off for the summer season, characterized by barbeques with family and friends, pool parties, games, fireworks and more! Living in an apartment …

The Curve At Melrose Wins Big at the AMA Tributes Awards

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The Arizona Multihousing Association (AMA) held its annual Tribute Awards on Friday, May 10 at the Phoenix Convention Center, announcing the winners for 2019. The awards recognize individuals and multifamily communities who have gone ‘above and beyond’ in their respective fields and categories. The Curve at Melrose community in Phoenix was P.B Bell’s big winner of the night, recognized by …

Organizing 101: Making the Most of Your Space

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Whether you have a large, spacious apartment or a smaller, more intimate and cozy layout, it’s important to make the most of the space you have. Amanda Thomas, the founder of Tempe-based Moxie Girl Household Assistants, shares her favorite tips and tricks for how to keep homes and apartments looking clean and uncluttered. Everything you own should have a designated …

Why Apartment Living is a Good Investment

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Choosing life in an apartment community is a good investment in living well. Here are some good reasons why you should consider life in an apartment home. 1. Greater flexibility: Want to live near work or your favorite attractions? From location to pricing, apartment life gives you far more flexibility for planning and living your life. It’s easier to budget, …

Renting With a Pet – What You Need to Know

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Without pets, life would be far less sweet. In fact, nearly 70 percent of American households include a pet, and the majority by far are dogs. Apartments.com reports that searches for pet-friendly apartments will be around 75 percent for residents with dogs and 25 percent for those with cats. Happily, more and more apartment communities are welcoming pets, and even …

Five Tips on How to Be a Good Apartment Neighbor

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The classic children’s TV show Mr. Rogers’ Neighborhood ran on PBS from February 1968 until the end of August 2001, and then again in reruns over a number of years. Each day, on the opening of the program, Mr. Rogers sang a song asking, ‘Please won’t you be my neighbor?’ Today, the simple tune is deeply ingrained in the American …

How To Foster a Culture Built Around Learning and Growing

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In today’s job market, with record employment highs and a younger workforce characterized by frequent career moves, it can seem difficult to ‘build’ and maintain a culture that truly epitomizes your company’s collective values. This may be because a firm doesn’t really have the underlying principles that help guide a positive culture, the real keys to ensuring a happy and …

5 Things You Should Know Before Moving to Phoenix

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Thinking of moving to Phoenix? It’s an awesome place to live, but it’s always important to do your homework before moving to a new area. Here are the top five things you should know about the Greater Phoenix Metro area BEFORE you make the commitment. The Job Market is Hot, Hot, Hot The Greater Phoenix Metro area jobs outlook is …

Everything You Need to Know About Renting an Apartment

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Whether it’s your first time living away from home, you’re in a downsizing phase of life or somewhere in-between, moving into an apartment can be an exciting life change! There are all sorts of things to consider before you decide on a location, find an apartment and sign a lease. Here are a few considerations: Know What You Can Afford …