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things to do
By Pacific Crest Real Estate 16 Mar, 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.
success
By Pacific Crest Real Estate 17 Feb, 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.
thanksgiving
By Pacific Crest Real Estate 18 Nov, 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.
pacific crest
By Pacific Crest Real Estate 14 Oct, 2015
Our principal, John Stoner, started Pacific Crest Real Estate in 2003. Today, the agency offers professional management services for more than 80 multi-family properties in King, Pierce, Snohomish and Kitsap counties and the staff includes numerous asset managers, bookkeepers, maintenance technicians, and resident managers.
moving tips
By Pacific Crest Real Estate 16 Sep, 2015
Moving is a big deal: There are a lot of things to think through and there’s going to be a long to-do list, but you can do it. We want to help make your move as easy as possible, so contact us if you have any questions about moving into your Pacific Crest Real Estate apartment in Seattle. For example, some of our properties have communal utility services, and at others you’ll need to call the utility companies yourself.
project
By Pacific Crest Real Estate 04 Sep, 2015
Interbay’s next big project seeks to revamp a previously industrial area into a residential neighborhood. Pacific Crest Real Estate looks forward to introducing this multifamily project to residents next year. One project in Interbay embodies how big development can be accomplished at a definitively fine grain and tailored toward the human scale. The proposal for a 7-story multifamily residential building borrows from Interbay’s gritty industrial characteristics and warmly transforms them into a lightweight and daring modern design. Clark Design Group, PLLC, a Seattle architecture firm, was commissioned by developer Paragon Real Estate to prepare site plans for the project. Working project documents refer to the building as The Crane @ Interbay, presumably inspired by cranes operating in the nearby Balmer railway depot. Read the entire article at TheUrbanist.Org
By Pacific Crest Real Estate 12 Aug, 2015
Surprise, surprise: The magazine Property Management Insider is reporting that Google has made some changes that impact your online marketing efforts. Up your online marketing game by staying on top of Google’s changes.
By Pacific Crest Real Estate 15 Jul, 2015
Pacific Crest Real Estate’s focus is on developing vibrant communities in the Seattle-area. That is to say that we’re not design experts, but we do want to encourage you to make your PCRE apartment feel like home. With that, here are some of our favorite online interior design resources for apartments and tiny homes that can help guide you through some easy, cheap (and even free!), do-it-yourself design options that can help you create the livable space you truly desire. Whether you’re living in one of our vintage properties or one of our brand new urban apartments, we’re sure you’ll find something to spark your creativity.
By Pacific Crest Real Estate 08 Jul, 2015
Effective Rental Incentives for a Successful Property Trulia, a respected name in the real estate industry, has come up with a list of what it’s calling the most effective rental incentives that property managers should consider when wooing a potential resident or trying to retain a beloved one. Of course, blogger and Chief Landlordologist at Cozy, Lucas Hall, says incentives aren’t to be offered without careful consideration. Whether you are trying to convince an applicant to sign a lease or encourage a great resident to renew, incentives act as the carrot at the end of the proverbial stick. With that said, I believe that no one should get a prize for doing the bare minimum or fulfilling what is required of them in the lease. Incentives are Mostly Rent-Related Well, that’s no surprise. And, fortunately some of the incentives Trulia mentions are already offered to all Pacific Crest Real Estate residents, like the ability to pay your rent and make maintenance requests online. Other incentives might need a manager’s approval, such as offering a month free. Trulia even went so far as to suggest you offer residents “anything they want (within reason),” and with good reason … At the end of the day, every landlord and manager needs to market their properties creatively to attract the best possible renters, and to retain those who treat the property with respect and pay rent on time. Click to read Lucas Hall’s blog, “Top 8 Most Effective Rental Incentives,” on TruliaPro. As Hall’s article suggests, it’s okay to think outside of the box and even to ask residents what they’d like. You never know what that might be! Maybe it’s a simple request or an inexpensive maintenance request, maybe they’ll want something other tenants will want too. Consider your options and listen to your residents and you’ll discover the incentives that will lead your property toward success.  
By Pacific Crest Real Estate 01 Jul, 2015
Make Repair and Maintenance Requests Online Oh no! What happened? Let us know right away by submitting your repair and maintenance requests online via the Tenant Portal. If you’re a resident of a Pacific Crest Real Estate using this online form. Once you’re logged in Follow the prompts on your screen to submit your repair and maintenance requests. They’ll be tracked in your personal and private account, so you’ll have a record of your request. And now that you have a Tenant Portal account, you’re able to pay your rent online, too. If you have any questions or run into any problems, contact us and we’ll be glad to help.   In the future, log into the Tenant Portal from our homepage.  
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