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An Apartment Spruce-up for Spring

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An Apartment Spruce-up for Spring

Spring is just around the corner, and there’s no time like the present to get your apartment spring-ready. Whether your unit has a little or a lot of space, these tips will guarantee a share-worthy update.

Decorating trends to brighten your space

Start with a deep clean, then consider these budget and renter-friendly options to revitalize and customize your apartment. 

  1. Floral displays. Real flowers only stay in bloom for a short time. Grab some craft supplies and get creative. Making a floral display using paper or cloth will last all season. Not a crafter? Many stores have seasonal departments with decorations that suit many styles. 
  2. Color pops. Bring a little color into each room by adding small accent pieces in bright colors. Changing out the throw pillows will give your living room an instant refresh.
  3. New linens. Change the linens in your kitchen, bedroom, and bathroom. Choose bright colors to create a more refreshing spring-summer feel in your apartment. 
  4. Plants. Your property management may not allow gardening, but you can still have various plants in containers inside and in outdoor spaces. Get creative with different containers to give your apartment a custom feel. 
  5. Removable wallpaper. Removable wallpaper comes in many forms, including decals. These products are a great way to prevent damage and customize your space. Carefully read all product details, including installation and removal. Decals and paper also work on furniture. Consider giving your coffee table a different look for the season. 

Giving your space a new feel doesn’t take much. Get creative. You might surprise yourself with how a little change makes a big difference. Work with your property manager for more ideas or to clarify you are complying with property-specific guidelines. 

Get more apartment update ideas from Class A Management

Need some more ideas like these? Or, are you a property owner or manager searching for suggestions to update your units or raise curb appeal? Working with a Class A Management professional can benefit your property. Contact us today at 817-295-5959 or by email at info@classamgmt.com.

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LED Bulbs Replace Mercury-laden CFLs

Author: cl@ss
Categories: Sustainable Living
LED Bulbs Replace Mercury-laden CFLs

Those curly-looking light bulbs that were the “wave of the future” just a few years ago will soon go the way of the dinosaur. New technology has made light-emitting diode (LED) lighting the trendiest energy-saving bulb. Brighter than CFLs and containing no toxic heavy metals, LED bulbs are becoming the more affordable green alternative to incandescent and CFL light bulbs.

Advances in lighting slow to take off

Just a year or two ago, you could expect to pay $10 for a single LED bulb. That expense was a non-starter for most property owners, who opted for the less-reliable CFL. With a shorter life span and pesky mercury, CFL bulbs proved to be less of a sustainable lighting choice than developers had hoped, but they were cheap. 

When they burnt out or were broken (yikes), the responsibility to replace them fell on tenants. They mostly opted for the now-obsolete and heat-generating incandescent bulbs. Incandescent bulbs cost less and don’t have mercury, but they also raise the electric bill.

LED Bulbs are more affordable than ever

Far from $10-20 a pop these days, energy-sipping LED bulbs are brighter and cheaper than ever. Bulk contractor pack prices for 60-watt-equivalent LED bulbs are approaching traditional incandescent costs. Plus, they’re well worth a little extra investment. 

An LED bulb uses 40 percent less energy than even a CFL. It will also last 20 times longer, sometimes many years, and it doesn’t harbor toxins that could harm your tenants. The best light bulbs of 2023 also allow tenants to customize their space and provide the convenience and safety benefits of smart technology. 

Find sustainable solutions with Class A Management

The experts at Class A Management have an eye for details. We know that some solutions to big problems, like energy bills, could be as small as a light bulb. Investigate the benefits of LED solutions, then hire Class A Management to maximize the return on easy to implement updates. 

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Engaging Tenants in Sustainability Efforts

Author: cl@ss
Categories: Sustainable Living
Engaging Tenants in Sustainability Efforts

The property management world is going “green,” but it’s no longer just a marketable catchphrase. It’s an industry mandate. Responding to consumer demands drives the rental market to provide specific amenities and adjust rents accordingly. Answering the clarion call to sustainability is no different. Energy efficiency and sustainable building are cost-effective for investors and renters alike; so, it’s time to jump on the bandwagon and let tenants know we’re in this together. 

By engaging tenants in sustainability efforts, you will encourage tenant loyalty and make your property more attractive to prospective tenants searching for environmentally friendly living spaces. 

Energy efficiency boasts immediate cost-savings

Eco-friendly choices like LED lighting and Energy Star appliances don’t require much electricity. That means lower utility bills for renters. Renters who know how much money they’ll save on energy costs with upgraded insulation or windows are more likely to support sustainability efforts when their homes become temporary construction zones. Use one of the government’s handy energy calculators to let residents know how much money they can expect to save. 

Informing your tenants about potential savings will help with engaging tenants in conversations that could lead to attracting other tenants so you can get and maintain maximum occupancy rates. 

Technology is key for green marketing

Communicating with residents through technology channels is a great way to educate them about sustainability initiatives. Engaging tenants via social media, resident portal webcasts, or even simple text messages is a great way to keep them connected and informed. For the more results-oriented clientele, smartphones equipped with thermostat-control apps allow them to monitor energy savings and will help them buy into eco-friendly community upgrades.

Build community with sustainability initiatives

Encourage residents to learn more about and use the apps and digital environmental tools that support your property’s sustainability goals. A curbside recycling program, community composting, or even an electric vehicle charging station shows management’s dedication to eco-friendly initiatives. Regular communication from management and within the community will keep renters engaged.

Class A Management: Engaging tenants for decades

It always helps to have a property management team in your corner who knows how to build sustainable initiatives and communicates them to your tenants. With over three decades of experience, our professional asset managers are at-the-ready to assess your property and give you the information you need to make decisions about creating a more sustainable community. 

Contact our team today to learn how you can better manage your investment property to create lasting tenant loyalty. 

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