hey all -

we just wanted to let everyone know that our office will be closed all day tomorrow, Saturday May 12th for a training workshop. we hope you all have a lovely weekend and enjoy the sunshine! as always – we will be checking messages left on our mobile line and returning calls on breaks as necessary. if you have an emergency – please make sure to transfer through to our mobile line as we won’t have access to messages on our office line until the end of the day.

thanks and take care!

rebecca

i’ve been wrestling lately.

four years have gone by since the kitchen table beginnings of dwell management and we’ve settled into a groove. we’ve learned some of what works yet we are still learning as we go along. we continually challenge ourselves to put our time and money where our mouth is.

from the beginning we vowed to be different. sometimes those differences have huge impact; other times they are subtle. the challenge is to stay committed to being different where different matters.

we’ve learned that being different for the sake of different isn’t the priority.

making a difference is the priority.

i’ve been asking myself, what do i want to see change? what’s the next area that i want to see growth within myself, our company and the field of property management?

in the recent weeks, it’s become clear just how booming property management really is within our city and i’ve got an itch to connect. an itch to help others. an itch to take on an open source mentality within my field.

property managers are generally a tight lipped crew when we get around each other. each of us have our own little fears of what someone will think of the way we do things or our policies and god forbid a policy that’s outdated and might even need adjustment to be appropriate for a new law. but truth is we need to connect and quit trying to fly solo.

for this to work, i think it’s imperative that we put aside our judgments of each other and come to the table for the purpose of sharpening one another and brainstorming ways to get better both within our direct sphere of influence in our day to day work but also to promote change on a greater level.

i know of some incredibly bright folks in our industry that could have great impact if given a platform to do so. i also know that there are times an owner isn’t a great fit for what we do or a tenant is looking for something we don’t have and by golly it would be nice to have a great group of people at my fingertips to send folks to.

so i’m putting my feelers out…

i’m looking for property managers who desire to connect with other like-minded professionals. you want to see growth within your own office but also find yourself thinking about the greater whole. you might own your own company or work for one but your dedication to being the best and getting better with each passing year keeps you inspired. you might be a little scared about sharing your hard earned secrets but also see the value in hearing other secrets you hadn’t thought of yet. you desire a platform to talk about your questions about law or accounting or advertising without fear of getting something wrong. you hope to engage in a group that focuses on the positives of property management and the change that we can bring to our industry and our city.

if you find yourself resonating with a great majority of these thoughts then we’d love for you to contact us about joining our group!

i think we’ll see great dividends from coming together and learning from one another!

rebecca

D.H. of SW Portland

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B.D. of N Portland

i’ve already called these guys and sent off their $50 gift card, so enjoy it fellas! check out our announcement for how you can qualify to be part of this drawing each month.

2 br/1 ba townhouse :: only $795

like new townhome with parking, w/d hookups and more!

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GREAT END UNIT with great shopping nearby, close to Portland Community College and other schools, easy freeway and transit access. open floor plan with large kitchen and big windows for natural light. both bedrooms are upstairs and flank the bathroom. enjoy W/D hookups as well. one parking space.

i hinted at this a few days ago.

last year we rolled out a thank you program for our tenants who pay their rent on time. boy have we had a good time giving out those gift cards and so we decided we wanted to add another way to win $50.

we want to boost our social media presence and we need your help!

each month we’ll be giving away THREE $50 GIFT CARDS!!! you’ll have the chance to enter our contest in a specified manner for that month. one month it might be tweeting about us, another month we might focus on facebook comments. on the first of each month, i’ll announce both our winners from the previous month and the focus of our contest for the new month.

drum roll everyone:

let’s start with the basics for may 2012 – “like” us on facebook and you will be entered to win! how easy is that? already “liked” us? – great and thank you, we’ve already added two entries for you this month!

i look forward to our first winners announcement on june 1st!

GOOD LUCK EVERYONE!

rebecca

3 bedroom, 2 1/2 bath stunning house  ::  only $1395

beautiful open floor plan with laminate floors and green space views!!

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stunning 3 bedroom, 3 level home in newer hillsboro neighborhood awaits you to make it your next home! grand entry with hall coat closet and split staircase leads up to main living level or down to garage entry and master suite. main living area has lovely laminate hardwoods and a huge open plan with lots of windows, a balcony off the front next to the kitchen and a french balcony off the back which overlooks a mostly green space view. kitchen is at the front of the house overlooking the street with a large window over the sink, stainless appliances, large pantry and laundry closet as well as the door to the front balcony perfect for your morning coffee and equipped with a bistro table for your use. dining area i is in the middle of the main floor with a chandelier over a large area for your dining table. the dining room opens up to a large and sunny living room with lots of windows, french balcony and gas fireplace. head up the extra wide stairway and find a large landing with enough room for bookshelves or a home office. down the hallway, you’ll find two bedrooms and a ample bathroom. the basement level accommodates the garage entry, another hall closet and a large master suite with walk in closet and full bathroom. the master also has a slider out to the deck and fenced back yard. the tree-lined street provides a great neighborhood with friendly neighbors and a great place to call home. (photos are of a similar home. photos of actual unit coming soon. click twice through the photos for extra large view)

1 br + bonus rm/1 bath apartment :: only $795

beautiful vintage with bonus office and gleaming hardwoods!!

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mighty fine vintage building – built in 1939 and owned by one family from 1941-2011, this gorgeous well-kept unit will knock your socks off. just blocks to the main hub of the hollywood district – you’ll enjoy all that this great neighborhood has to offer. we are so proud of this building and it’s everlasting charm! beautiful landscaping is meticulously kept and fresh flowers planted seasonally. the inside will take your breath away with flawless hardwoods and small, livable floor plan that is nothing like a cookie-cutter apartment – plus this is the original “manager’s unit” and has an extra half-bedroom with a built in desk that works great as an office nook. this unit has an open floor plan, ample breakfast nook and very functional vintage kitchen. there is a good amount of storage tucked in nicely! the bathroom is small but easy to use! heat is from the old radiators but is run with an updated broiler for great function! in the large basement is a set of coin-op laundry facilities, a couch for you to sit while you do laundry if you wish, a bike rack, a clothes line (many of our resident’s use the clothesline to dry their clothes) and storage stalls for each unit which come with the rental free of charge. the building is on a bus line and this is the only unit with off-street parking in front of the unit. additionally there is usually no problem with parking on the street for your guests. tenant pays for own electric plus will be billed by the landlord for gas/water/sewer with a bill-back system (around $75/mo for the three utilities). ask us questions – we’d love to help! sorry – no pets allowed. for more info or to apply, please visit us at dwellmanagement.com. more photos coming soon!

3 br/2.5 bath house :: only $1295

LIKE NEW, super nice house with built-ins, fireplace, yard, garage and MORE!!

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BEAUTIFUL house in historic portsmouth neighborhood, just minutes to University of Portland. all new surfaces for your move-in, hardwood entry, large great room floorplan with lots of windows and natural light, super nice kitchen, gas fireplace, built-in office area in landing, HUGE master suite with 2 walk-in closets and large bathroom, two more large bedrooms (one with additional built-in desk), lots of storage throughout, garage, fenced back yard, pets ok! home is available approximately june 9th.

3br, 3 bath house  ::  only $1995

awesome house close to downtown with W/D INCLUDED…blocks to Hillsdale Neighborhood!

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charming 1940’s updated home in sw portland minutes from hillsdale! step inside this period home and enjoy the timelessness in all the right ways. rich hardwood floors in a huge living room with fireplace and built ins with lots of light streaming in are the first thing you see. the kitchen is just off of the dining nook and is updated for ease of use but still keeping in character with the home. the kitchen features granite counters, stainless appliances and lots of storage! the master suite addition is huge and features a walk in closet, private bathroom and large deck with slider. the master suite deck even has an automatic retractable awning great for adding shade in the height of summer to keep the master suite cool! one other ample bedroom and full bathroom are on this level off of the living room. head down the stairs and you’ll find another suite bedroom with full bathroom. nice big window and closet finish off this cool basement suite. also in the basement is a storage room with full size washer and dryer for your use. out to the back is another large deck, separate from the master suite deck and a detached garage. the yard is lush and dappled sun makes it a great environment to grow some flowers or enjoy the shaded areas in the heat of summer. this home is available near the end of june for move in and it won’t last long – so contact us today!

2br, 1 bath lower end unit in 4-plex  ::  only $695

UPDATED spacious flat with new flooring throughout!!!

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sparkling lower end unit, facing the front, is ready for move in! lush landscaping welcomes you as you walk on to the property and to the front door and into the completely renovated flat. enjoy the super-sunny interior with all new surfaces including: berber carpet for easy maintenance, updated kitchen, new vinyl windows with new window coverings, all new paint, new doors and trim, updated bathroom with nice sized window, and more! you’ll enjoy relaxing on your back patio and private fenced yard with easy access to the shared community yard and veggie garden. ample bedrooms will meet your needs in this very livable floor plan and the bathroom is a welcoming place to get ready to hit the day! large closets and extra storage areas allow for easy living with your things at your fingertips. outside, you’ll find a common yard with plushy sod perfect for enjoying with your friends and family in the summertime weather! there’s also a small garden plot where you’ll be welcome to add a few veggies of your own. coin-op laundry is available in the common utility and storage room and storage stalls rent for $25 each, pending availability. pets are welcome, so let us know about your furry friends so we can tell you about our pet policy. water/sewer/garbage is $25 per month and payable with rent.