X Marks The Spot and Other Property Upgrades

Have you seen the large orange X's on the sidewalks around the property? No, we're not leading the way to buried treasure (yes, people have asked us that!)...we're marking the sidewalks that need replaced! We are currently working on bids and they will be replaced or repaired very soon.

We have other exciting updates that we are working on to make The Crossings the best place to live. We are possibly getting brand new pool furniture and we are very excited about it! They are so beautiful and they will look so good by our pool.

The parking lot will be re-sealed and re-striped in July.  

We have been approved to build 100 carports, but the exact details as of when and where they will be has not been worked out yet. Stay tuned! We know you guys are very anxious for them!

The buildings have been pressure washed to get them cleaned and looking good for the summer. This also means that it's time to spray for bugs/spiders! Senske will be here next Wednesday, May 9th, to spray around our buildings.

Our sprinkler system is needing some extra love getting up and going this year. Please be careful of any extended sprinkler heads and report any broken ones to the office so we can replace them as soon as possible. We like our grass and plants green!

Keep checking back for more updates. We are excited to upgrade our community and keep The Crossings at Chapel Hill the best place to live! If you ever have any suggestions or comments, please let us know! You can write them here in the comment area, on our Facebook (search Crossings Crew), on Twitter (@crossingscrew) or call us/visit us in the office.

Energy Saving = Money Saving!

It's starting to heat up here in the Tri-Cities and we'd like to help save our residents some money on their utilities. The way we look at it is: More money in your pocket = More play & fun = Happier residents = Happier community! Here are some energy saving tips from the Franklin PUD to save you some green!

1. Turn air conditioners off if you are going to be gone more than four hours.
2. Circulate air inside your apartment with fans. The air movement increases the cooling off of the body by evaporating moisture on the skin.
3. Keep your shades drawn when possible. Install drapes to help keep out the sun.
4. Use your microwave in place of your range oven for cooking when possible. Your range will increase the heat in your apartment making your air conditioner work harder to cool.
5. If you do have to use your stove, use tight-fitting lids to keep the steam in the pan.
6. When using your oven, try to cook more than one item at a time.
7. Pre-heat your oven only 5-8 minutes before baking.
8. When using your dishwasher, was full loads only and let the dishes air dry.
9. Wash and dry full loads of laundry. Try using the cold water setting and using special detergent specially made for cold water washing.
10. Clean the lint screen in your dryer before every load.
11. Take showers instead of baths. Showers generally use less water than baths.
12. Turn off lights in any rooms you're not using.
13. Use natural daylight as much as possible.

For more energy saving tips, visit franklinpud.com

If you have any tips that work for you that aren't listed here, please share them in the comment section!

New News!

Wow...it's been a while since we've updated our Blog! We've got a lot of news for you!

First and foremost, you've probably seen some new and/or familiar faces in the office. Ana recently moved to Oregon to be closer to her family. We wish her the best of luck! Tracie has returned to the Crossings Crew after a year in Idaho and Seattle. If you remember her, stop by the office and say hi! If not, come by and meet her!

The construction on our brand new buildings is almost complete! We currently have two and three bedroom executive suites available! They're gorgeous and spacious with stainless steel appliances and beautiful gas fireplaces. Next up is our one bedrooms. They are almost totally complete but we have to do some finishing touches first. Last but not least will be our two bedroom/one bathroom apartments and then the garages. Hang on just a little bit longer!

Residents, do you know any one who is looking for a new place to live? Don't forget about our resident referral program! For each person you refer, you can get $200-$300 rent credit! There's no limit, either! Just remember to tell them to tell us that YOU sent them when they first come in. Otherwise, we cannot give the credit. Who doesn't like free $$$?! Plus, you get to pick your neighbors!

We had a lot of fun at our Annual Easter Egg Hunt. Our young residents are the cutest in the Tri-Cities! Our May Resident Activity is going to be a delicious one! We are having a Cinco de Mayo Nacho Party on Thursday, May 3rd starting at 11am. We will have chips, cheese and all the toppings available until they run out! Stop by and get some nachos for lunch...or breakfast, we won't tell ;)

If you guys have any ideas on what you would like to see in our blog, please leave them in the comment section!

Have a fabulous weekend and enjoy the sunshine!

P.s. Speaking of sunshine, the pool will open Memorial Day weekend and we are currently looking at purchasing new pool furniture!