Do you know why Tucson is dubbed “The Greenest of Deserts?” Well, that would be because of its eco-friendly stage. There are a variety of farmer’s markets, hundreds of miles of bike paths and smart water usage like xeriscaping. Did you know that in 2007, Tucson was named one of 13 “Solar Cities” in the United States, and awarded a half-million-dollar grant to better implement solar energy? Yup! It was also ranked the 17th lowest carbon emitter in a list of 100 largest metro cities in the country, according to the Washington DC thinktank The Brookings Institution!
And that’s not all! They also host many ‘green’ events throughout the year to help reinforce the green living lifestyle. And how could we forget the numerous ‘green’ parks that fight to conserve and protect Southern Arizona’s resources. They really are a community taking it to next level in protecting our environment.
If this “green” place seems like the location for you, we’d recommend you taking a look at these apartment communities on ForRent.com:
We have added an additional social media component to the ForRent.com Web site. Go to ForRent.com and you will notice the new “share” box in the top right hand corner. Hover over the box and it expands to display the various options you can use to “share” the ForRent.com site with others. The “share” box is visible on every page within the site.
Through the share tool, end-users can share apartment listings with others via the various social media sites including Facebook, MySpace and Twitter. With this feature, the end-user has more than 150 ways to bookmark or share apartment listings of their choice!
Making Strides Against Breast Cancer is more than just the name of a walk; it describes the progress we’re making in the fight against breast cancer. Nothing can describe the hope that is inspired by walking with others who share a passion for ending this disease.
Because nearly everyone has been touched by breast cancer in some way (we have 3 survivors in our office alone), hope for a world without the disease starts with us. For Rent Media Solutions in Atlanta has decided to show our support and make a difference by walking as a team in the American Cancer Society Making Strides Against Breast Cancer on October 24th.
Hope starts with one walker and one dollar at a time. Hope starts with our team.
Colorado has a vast array of attractions including everything from sporting events to historical sites, casinos and much more! Take your family to an amusement park or live like an actual cowboy on a working dude ranch. For you artsy folks, Colorado has one of the most unique and complete arts and cultural experiences; check out the Denver Art Museum with one of the nation’s finest collections of American Indian Art or a live production at the Cabaret Dinner Theater and Metro Playhouse.
Whether you are looking for a ski resort or spa, you can have vacation living right in your home town! And if the attractions aren’t enough, the picturesque landscape should surely lure you in. Colorado has one of the most unique and varied natural landscape in the entire nation, with sand dunes, mountain peaks, emerald green forests and beautiful mountain lakes. This is why it is nicknamed “Colorful Colorado” because of the magnificent scenery of mountains, rivers and plains.
Did you attend the Florida Apartment Association (FAA) tradeshow this year? It was held from August 26th -28th at the Caribe Royale Orlando All-Suites Hotel in Orlando, Florida. This year was a huge success as the Florida Apartment Association (FAA) conference opened its doors to more than 450 multi-housing professionals. The conference encouraged attendees to “Catch the Next Wave” of industry innovations. Multi-housing professionals learned more about technology, customer service, green initiatives, marketing, and training. Check out this 2009 Florida Apartment Association Conference and Trade Show highlight video which captures moments from the successful education conference and trade show!
And of course, you know your friendly For Rent Media Solutions staff was there representing! Corporate and Florida employees were decked out in bright colored t-shirts with icon graphics to include ways we reach consumers: text, mobile, social media, video and much more!
Listen to a testimonial from one of our clients Lori Donnelly, VP CFH Group with For Rent Media Solutions to Dori Rones, South Florida GSM of For Rent Media Solutions.
I remember as a child when I asked my mother for my friend to come over, she would always state “Sure, as long as the house is cleaned up.” That exact moment would produce a frenzy of activity around the house, me racing against time to pick up everything so my mother would say yes. Ahhhh…. Those were the days. Now that I’m an adult, I don’t to have to deal with that when my friends come over. I want my apartment to already be kept up, so when a friend calls and says he/she is coming by I don’t have to worry.
Here are five foolproof ways I make sure this is accomplished for my apartment:
1. Make your bed as soon as you get up. As soon as I get out of bed, I make the bed. I feel like my room is extremely messy if the bed is. After all, the bed is usually the focal point of the bedroom; people tend to notice if that’s neat versus your vanity being kept up.
2. Unload your clean dishes from the dishwasher in the morning and make it a rule that if somebody uses a dish they are to load it into the dishwasher. If you don’t let dishes pile up, you won’t have a mess after dinner. And when the dishwasher is full, you can run it.
3. Clean up all spills immediately. That means on counter tops, on the stove, and on the floor when you are cooking. This will eliminate the hard scrubbing from food deposits sticking to the surfaces.
4. Make it a habit to take your shoes off at the front door when you come home. I have a shoe rack by the door for myself and guests to put their shoes. Doing this will keep dirt from being tracked in onto your floors or carpet, which will help them look beautiful longer! Remember, you want that security deposit back! J
5. Another thing people will notice when they come to your house is clutter. Make sure you have a spot for everything. When mail comes into the apartment, go through it immediately and throw away unnecessary items. Then, place your bills or other ‘keep’ items in their spot to go through when needed.
While I miss the good ole’ days from my youth, I certainly do not miss the frenzy of activity before a friend comes over. After all, it looks kinda bad when he/she shows up and I’m all sweaty & out of breath! J Hopefully these tips will help you whenever you are in the situation of needing a clean house on the fly.
smart water usage like xeriscaping. Did you know that in 2007, Tucson was named one of 13 “Solar Cities” in the United States, and awarded a half-million-dollar grant to better implement solar energy? Yup! It was also ranked the 17th lowest carbon emitter in a list of 100 largest metro cities in the country, according to the Washington DC thinktank The Brookings Institution!
