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Scottsdale-based P.B. Bell, which remains family owned for more than 40 years, has announced that two of its employees have more than 25 years each with the company.   P.B. Bell — specializing in development, acquisition and management of apartment communities — not only is noted for creating “exceptional living environments,” but exceptional work environments conducive to loyal, long-time employees, …

For many loyal, long-time employees, jobs can become a dreaded chore with the days dragging by until each glorious yet fleeting weekend. However, for two Valley residents, each with more than 25 years under their belts with the same company, this is far from the case.   Glendale resident Susan Hawthorne and fellow employee Cindy Braegelmann have been in the …

Throughout all of June, two southern Scottsdale apartment communities joined 23 others throughout the Valley to collect over $3,000 worth of donations for HALO Animal Rescue in Phoenix.   “We filled up the entire HALO van with donations,” said Kristina Rauscher, spokeswoman for P.B. Bell, a southern Scottsdale-based multifamily development, management and acquisition company that owns the apartment communities and …

P.B. Bell ranked No. 29 on Family-Owned Businesses List by Phoenix Business Journal.   P.B. Bell was included in Phoenix Business Journal’s Largest Phoenix-Area Family-Owned Businesses list for 2019. The Phoenix Business Journal list ranked firms by the number of local, full-time employees. Phoenix Business Journal Subscriber? See the full list here. Media Contact Rachel Brockway Serendipit Consulting 602.283.5209

P.B. Bell ranked No. 18 on Real Estate Management List by Phoenix Business Journal. P.B. Bell was included in Phoenix Business Journal’s Largest Phoenix-Area Commercial Real Estate Management Firms for 2019. The Phoenix Business Journal list ranked firms by the total square footage of commercial properties currently under management in Maricopa and Pinal counties. Phoenix Business Journal Subscriber? Read the …

$40 Million Community, Arista at Ocotillo, Offers A Luxury Apartment Community Option to Chandler Residents.  SanTan Sun News shared the new amenities found at Arista at Ocotillo in Chandler. The $40 million community is part-owned by P.B. Bell, a leader in multifamily housing development, management and acquisitions, who is also serving as the third-party management firm.  To learn more check …

With the increase in pet ownership, property managers are implementing new pet policies to effectively manage the property.   Today, allowing and accommodating pets is nearly a mandate for renters. Developers and owners are incorporating pet-friendly amenities, like dog parks and pet spas, to meet demand from renters, but the increase in pet ownership has also put more pressure on …

Attracting and retaining quality employees and support staff is expensive for any business, so reducing turnover is vital to success. Training becomes a bridge to employee satisfaction – both in the short- and long-term.   Training new hires from day one sets the tone for a business culture that values learning, and invests in people in order to cultivate capable, …

As a child, Debbie Willis had a clear, practical career goal to work in an executive level position.   “I liked details. I liked solving problems. I liked the written word and communication,” Willis recalls. “So back then it was like, ‘I’m going to be an executive secretary.’” She pursued that ambition well beyond her childhood goal to her role …

P.B. Bell adds multifamily development veteran. P.B. Bell, a leader in multifamily housing development, management and acquisitions, recently hired Daniel W. Tilton as its new vice president of development and acquisitions. Tilton has spent more than 35 years of his professional life developing and constructing multifamily housing, large mixed-use office, retail, hospitality and other commercial real estate projects. His expertise …