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Homestead Talking Glass Opens Luxury Apartments In Prescott Valley’s Entertainment District Phoenix, Ariz. – Homestead Talking Glass, a luxury multifamily housing community, recently opened in Prescott Valley’s Entertainment District. The 214 unit property selected P.B. Bell, a leader in multifamily housing development, management, and acquisitions, as the third party property management firm. With clients across the Valley in Chandler, Mesa …

Discussing Chapin’s new role and the state of the industry Chapin Bell, a past Board Chair with AMA, assumed the top spot at the company his father,  Philip Bell, founded 42 years ago. P.B. Bell, a firm with about 175 employees, is a leader in multihousing development, management, and acquisitions. Chapin Bell sat down for a Q&A with Apartment News …

West Valley properties on tap for future development P.B. Bell Cos. closed escrow late last week on a $59.6 million apartment community in Chandler, making it the second one the Scottsdale-based company sold in the past week. To read more click here. Media Contact Rachel Brockway Serendipit Consulting 602.283.5209

Company exec: ‘Phoenix is a good place to own apartments’ P.B. Bell Cos., which develops, owns and manages apartment communities in metro Phoenix, has sold a 460-unit apartment complex in Chandler, with plans in the works for two new projects totaling $95 million. To read more click here. Media Contact Rachel Brockway Serendipit Consulting 602.283.5209

P. B. Bell says that local third-party property management companies are more in-tune with local economic growth, nuances and opportunities. When it comes to hiring a third-party property management company, there are benefits to hiring local, rather than national companies. According to property management firm P. B. Bell, local firms have more nuanced expertise, including economic growth, housing regulations and industry …

P.B. Bell has been named as one of the 100 Best Places to Work by AZ Business Magazine. AZ Business Magazine’s list was generated by the results of Ranking Arizona, the state’s biggest business opinion poll. Chapin Bell, P.B. Bell’s CEO, dived into the company culture and core values that help build and sustain the welcoming environment that P.B. Bell …

Industry Professionals — Giving Back 1. P.B.Bell recently donated $7K to The Singletons, a non-profit organization that has aided over 300 single parents diagnosed with cancer and receiving active chemotherapy along with their 1000+ children. The donation will enable the organization to restock 25 homes with basic household necessities, pay 30 electric bills and provide 100 family-style meals to its families. To see …

Despite the potential up-front costs, using a third-party manager pays off in the long run. Without a doubt, owning and managing any type of rental housing can be challenging. However, owning and managing a luxury apartment community can be even more demanding. Prospects seeking to live in a luxury community expect the latest amenities, beautiful interiors, and superior management and …

P.B. Bell Named on List of Best Places to Work in Phoenix by Phoenix Business Journal Family-Owned Multifamily Real Estate Firm Recognized on Prestigious Local List P.B. Bell, a leader in multifamily housing development, property management and acquisitions, was recently recognized in the Best Places to Work in Phoenix by Phoenix Business Journal in the midsize category, which includes companies …

Businesses that prioritize morale and actively foster a company culture enjoy higher productivity, less turnover, and lower absenteeism. According to Gallup’s 2017 State of the American Workplace report, only 33 percent of American workers are engaged in the workplace. The best-managed companies have an engagement rate of 70 percent, but these companies are the exception, rather than the norm. Companies that prioritize …