Thank you to all the communities who participated in this year’s National Night Out! We have received great feedback about the events that were planned and hosted by site staff. We have put together a National Night Out Recap Newsletter with highlights from the events. You can preview this newsletter by clicking the image to […]
Another Successful National Night Out! Read Post »
Dear Site Employees: Friday July 4th is the Independence Day Holiday! Except for a few special circumstances all offices (site and support office) will be closed in observance of the holiday. Contact your property supervisor if you are unsure as to whether your office will be closed. As a reminder, if an employee’s regularly scheduled
What are Powersite Transfers? The email you send to the Cambridge AMSI account (amsi@cambridgeres.com) which indicates how much rent you have collected and deposited at the bank When Should they be Processed? Powersite transfers are due every Tuesday by the end of the day and are very important for your accountant to determine which invoices
The Importance and Process of Powersite Transfers Read Post »
First of all, a big THANK YOU to everyone who attended Spectrum Training this month! It is an intense course and we appreciate your energy and motivation toward the subject matter. Many of the attendees have passed the test before and are just keeping their certification current, but we have a few managers who passed
Thank you and Congratulations! Read Post »
As we transition into the winter season, properly winterizing your properties becomes a top priority. Here are a few reminders to help you get ready for the colder weather. It’s best to complete these few simple tasks before the temperature drops, so make sure to complete your preparations before autumn is over. Please make sure
Winterization Tips – Prevention Read Post »
Daylight Saving Time occurs on Sunday, November 3rd at 2:00am and everyone should turn their clock back one hour. No worries if you forget, you will just get to work an hour early! Things to remember with this time change: WINTER OFFICE HOURS Switch out your Summer Office Hours signs for the Winter Office Hours
Daylight Savings — Fall Back Read Post »
Preventive maintenance is proven to reduce the cost and inconvenience of urgent and/or emergency maintenance service. Generally, nearly all sites are achieving the published standard of two preventive maintenance initiatives in each apartment per year. With this bulletin we wish to clarify that ALL site employee apartments shall be part if this program. And to
Preventive Maintenance — Staff Units Read Post »
Background Investigations, Inc. provides screening reports on all rental applications processed for your property and all properties managed by CRES. The reports provided are easy to understand and quite helpful when determining the approval status of an applicant and the amount of security deposit to charge each household. Please note that the report received contains
Background Screening Reports Read Post »
Have you read your Fall Into Action mailer yet? Now is the time to review this information with your staff and start getting prepared for Fall! This packet includes: Exchange Articles Ladder, Gutters & Roofs Excerpt from the Employee Safety Manual Fall Maintenance Checklist New Community Flag Design Updated Fax Cover Sheet Manager & Maintenance
Although it may seem a little premature to talk about ice melt products, I noticed an advertisement advertising bulk pricing for it on the front page of the October flyer from a supplier that is familiar to all of us. Since all of our sites receive this flyer, I decided it’s an appropriate time to
This is a friendly reminder about pool closures: When should we close our pool for the season? Not before Labor Day Weekend At the latest September 17th How do we know when to close our pool for the season? When average daily temperatures drop below the 80’s Pool use drops to the point it’s no
When Should We Close Our Pool For The Season? Read Post »
Good Morning! We are looking forward to annual National Night Out next week and know many of you have fantastic events planned! Remember to have your camera’s charged and ready to take photos so you can email them the day after your event with a little blurb about your community’s involvement for our Recap Newsletter
National Night Out Next Week! Read Post »
As we approach the mid-point of 2013 — where has time gone!, we want to recognize the following staffs for exceptional progress in boosting rental rates at their communities during the first five months of the current calendar year! Meadowbrook Dominique Nelson TC Beukelman Orchard Village Laura Vasquez Jose Vasquez Courtyards at Ridgecrest I and
Revenue Growth Recognition Read Post »
For communities that have both Rural Development Funding and Low Income Housing Tax Credits, if the tenant moves out before the expiration of the initial one year lease we are to charge rent through the end of the lease. This allows us to stay in compliance with the Low Income Housing Tax Credit program which
If you haven’t already opened your pool, make sure to get it ready for residents to enjoy by Friday, May 24th at the very latest. Please assess your pool in the following particulars: Do you have the appropriate safety signs? Do you have the appropriate safety equipment (life rings, ‘the hook’, etc)? Does your pool
All pools should be open by May 24th at the latest Read Post »
