Owners: Tips for a successful green multifamily property

Pacific Crest Real Estate • May 27, 2015

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Green is the New Black

In the Seattle area, residents appreciate efforts to ‘go green’ so we thought we’d toss out a few tips for successful green multifamily property management. And, as property managers and owners, we see the cost-savings of our green efforts on electricity and water bills. So these two suggestions are no-brainers: Update your property’s lights to the most efficient option available and institute water-saving measures and devices. You’ll save money while doing a few green things everyone can appreciate.

There are so many other potential green projects that it’s mind-boggling, and we wouldn’t dare try to cover all of them in one blog post. But we thought we would share an illustration (below) we found that offers some helpful suggestions you could use to up the green-cred of your Seattle multifamily property.

Developers: Start Green

In the Pacific Northwest, and especially in Seattle, developers would be remiss to ignore green building options from the start. From more environmentally friendly concrete to solar panels or a community garden on the roof, the options are quickly becoming limitless.

Below, The Plain Dealer ‘s illustration offers several terrific ideas. We’re not saying you should do all of these things, we’re just trying to get your creative juices flowing. No one knows your property or plans like you do … well, except for us!

Let’s work together on a plan to update your property’s green features, amenities, utilities, and conservation measures. We are happy to offer some environmentally-friendly suggestions for your property or development and to connect you with our green building partners. Together, we can create an environmentally-conscious property Seattleites will love to call home and you will count as a successful investment.

Contact us today to discuss green options for your property that will attract and retain residents while saving you money.

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Graphics: James Owens, TextL John C. Kuehner, The Plain Dealer and Environmental Health Watch

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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.
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