Published by Red Tri
How does live music, hay rides, and trying new seasonal ice-cream flavors from Salt & Straw sound for a dream Autumn Celebration for the family? If the answer is “amazing!” then you don’t want to miss the Salt & Straw Harvest Festival taking place at all three of their Portland locations on October 8, 15 and 22. Read on to find out all about the fun, festivities and yummy flavors! [Read more…]
Published by Red Tricycle
These power moms are proving that the tech industry is no longer a man’s world. They are using their skills and mad smarts to lift other mothers up, change the world and serve as an example for other science and technology-minded women and girls. Check out their stories and accomplishments below and get ready to feel empowered! [Read more…]
Published by The Source Weekly
When it’s as hot as it has been in Central Oregon, there are times when you’ll need to take a swim but won’t necessarily have your suit along. Not to worry – you don’t really need it…
Not that this pick represents the opinion of ALL our staff…but regardless, the following spots all qualify for the best place to go skinny dipping. (But we won’t reveal the absolute, hands-down best, for fear of being found…) [Read More…]
Published by Zillow
Snapchat’s growing user base has been enjoying a new graphic application that allows people to reveal, and even brag about, their location in a unique way — and it’s grabbing the attention of marketers in the multifamily housing industry. Geofilters are location-based artistic overlays, or frames, that users apply to their “snaps” (images and videos) before sending them. They can include illustrations and words, and they’re a particularly useful branding tool for businesses that want to increase their exposure among millennials, who account for about two-thirds of Snapchat users. [Read more…]
Published by The Source Weekly
A local centenarian can’t see the food on her plate, but she’ll rock your bod in the pool
If you head to the Bend Golf and Country Club swimming pool on Monday, Wednesday, or Friday mornings, chances are there will be a water aerobics class underway. It’s a typical thing to encounter at a fitness center, but take a closer look at this particular class and you’ll see it’s anything but ordinary.
Honey Canney makes her way from Touchmark Senior Living Community to the country club by bus three days a week to teach that water aerobics class. She teaches the class for free, but that’s not even the most noteworthy thing about it. Honey is 100 (and a half) years old, which makes both Honey and her class one of a kind. [Read More…]
Published by Red Tricycle
Just a short drive away from both Portland and Seattle, the Olympic National Coastline and Kalaloch Lodge lies waiting for outdoor-loving families ready to explore, adventure and relax. If whale watching, tide pooling, witnessing a living tree hover above the earth and watching the sunset on the ocean while enjoying delectable meals prepared by a professional chef sounds like the ideal getaway for your clan, read on to find out more about this stunning Washington coast destination. [Read more…]
Published by Red Tricycle
If a week or weekend filled with exploration, adventure and learning about Oregon history sounds like a great way to spend a family vacation, then it’s time to make your way to Astoria! Whether you fill your days scaling the Astoria Column, perusing the Columbia River Maritime Museum or soaring through the trees on zip lines, every member of your crew is guaranteed to go home with memories that last a lifetime and a renewed love for the state they call home. Scroll down to find out all about the fun we dug up on our Astoria getaway. [Read more…]
Published by Zillow
There was a time when pools, fitness facilities and Internet access were used as selling points to attract new residents. Now, they are considered standard multifamily housing must-haves. Simply put: The modern-day renter expects more from their apartment-living experience.
The millennial and baby boomer cohorts are dominating the rental market with their desire for low-maintenance, high-amenity living. While they are content with smaller spaces, they look to offset square footage with features that add comfort and convenience — and they are willing to shop around.
From tech trends to earth-friendly options, property owners are stepping up to the challenge and offering leading-edge amenities that renters find hard to resist. Here are five hot new trends that are giving some communities a competitive edge. [Read more…]
Published by Red Tricycle
You’ve been fantasizing about sailing the Caribbean since long before your tots arrived, and now that you are a parent it’s hard to imagine how you can make your dreams of romantic dinners on deck and long strolls on foreign beaches come true. Royal Caribbean has the answer for you. Grab your first mate and your little crewmen and prepare to board the Allure of the Seas for a seven-night Western Caribbean cruise that will take your family to Jamaica, Mexico and Haiti for a vacation of a lifetime that includes adventure, entertainment and even a little (or a lot of) alone time for mom and dad. Read on to find out more.[Read more…]
Published by Zillow
Retaining residents is like getting and keeping the whole family together at the holiday dinner table until that last bite of dessert has been devoured: It requires nurturing relationships throughout the year and creating an accommodating space so that even your most demanding guest looks forward to coming back year after year.
Much like that special annual gathering, what happens between the initial signing of the lease and the delivery of renewal papers plays a strong role in determining whether a resident chooses to stay.
The following are seven things you can do throughout the year to keep residents happy and eager to renew. [Read More…]