Residents: Don’t Skimp on Rental Insurance

Pacific Crest Real Estate • January 13, 2013

Rental Insurance: Good Risk Management for Peace of Mind

We at Pacific Crest Real Estate want you to be comfortable and happy in your apartment rental. Peace of mind should help with that, right? That’s what you’re really buying when you buy rental insurance.

Try as we might, we can’t prevent many catastrophes like earthquakes or fires or floods. But what we can do is encourage you to protect yourself. That’s why at many of our properties we require rental insurance. But you need to inform yourself: Make sure you’re prepared for disaster and that you purchase an adequate amount of rental insurance coverage for your needs.

The knowledge that you’ll be able to replace your belongings, have a place to stay after a crisis, and return to life as usual as soon as possible offers an enormous amount of peace of mind, you’ll see. Plus, it’s a wise financial-planning move.

What Would It Cost to Replace Everything You Own?

Take some time to really think about that. In fact, it would behoove you to create an inventory of everything you own so that you’ll have it ready should disaster strike. Include everything, from the dish soap and your toothpaste to that couch you spent six months picking out at the store. In the event of a major disaster, you may have to replace everything … and it all costs money.

You’ll should have a good estimate of how much it would cost you to replace all of your belongings to ensure that you’re purchasing an appropriate amount of rental insurance coverage. Your inventory list could make a huge difference for a swift insurance claim should you need to make one.

Insurance Isn’t Only for Your Stuff

As Farmer’s Insurance correctly points out , rental insurance can also help cover medical payments, personal liability concerns, and additional living expenses in the case of an insurable incident.

Ask your property or resident manager about rental insurance today, or you can contact our main office directly.

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A favorite Seattle Blog – A Million Cool Things to do in Seattle

By Pacific Crest Real Estate • March 16, 2016

There are a Million Cool Things to do in Seattle! We love Seattle, we really do, but we’re not the only ones. The blog “A Million Cool Things to do in Seattle” is one of our favorite when scoping out fun activities for the weekend whether for families, couples, or out-of-town guests. It’s sponsored by Findwell, a fellow real estate company based right here in the Emerald City. In addition to sharing information about upcoming events, the blog also includes a Seattle guide and neighborhood guides and a frequently updated events page. And you can search for things to do in Seattle by category — the site lists everything from scenic viewpoints to sporting events and hiking opportunities. Stay in touch with what’s happening by signing up for the “A Million Cool Things to do in Seattle” email newsletter and by following the blog’s social media accounts on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Pinterest. On a Similar Mission As you can tell, we’re big fans of the “A Million Cool Things to do in Seattle” blog. That’s in large part because we feel they’re on the same mission as us, so we feel good about encouraging you to tune into what they’re up to because, like us, they are aiming to build strong and vibrant communities … like yours! Share your ideas! If you’ve got some more ideas about cool things to see or do in Seattle, we’d love to hear from you. You can reach us via social media, too. Connect with us on Facebook, Google Plus, Twitter, and Instagram. We’ll be on the look out for your suggestions and will happily re-share your suggestions with our followers. In the meantime, have fun in this beautiful city we call home! Seattle rocks … but you already knew that.

How to Succeed as a Property Manager

By Pacific Crest Real Estate • February 17, 2016

Whether you’re changing careers and are new to property management or you’re looking to sharpen your skills, we thought you might appreciate a few tips and resources to help you succeed as a property manager.

Happy Thanksgiving!

By Pacific Crest Real Estate • November 18, 2015

Wishing you and yours a Happy Thanksgiving Wow, what a year! And what a great time to pause and reflect on all that we’re thankful for, a list that begins with you. Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at Pacific Crest Real Estate. We hope you have nothing but luck and safety during your holiday travels, that your cornucopia is indeed full, that you have a time and place to relax and enjoy the holiday, and that you, too, have a lot of things and people to be thankful for this year. We Can’t Do it Without You We don’t need a special time of year to be thankful for all of the hard work our office staff and asset managers put in every day, for the dedication and consistent efforts exhibited our property and resident managers, for the stellar collaborations between our investors and developers, and the loyalty our residents offer, many of whom have called our properties home for years. We know it’s all of you who truly make us a successful company, able to live our mission: We have a dual mission at Pacific Crest Real Estate. We endeavor to provide valuable, expert guidance for property owners to help them reach their goals. We also aim to build strong and vibrant communities by providing quality living space for residents and supporting the community they live in. Thank you today, and every day, for being part of our team. Holiday Hours Our offices will be closed on Thursday, November 26, and Friday, November 27, so our staff can spend the holidays with their families. Office hours at our 80+ properties in the Puget Sound area may vary, so check with your property manager. You can still access our online services to view your account via our Tenant Portal, pay your rent, or submit a maintenance request. And, you can always send us a non-urgent message via email.