HOMESTEAD HAPPENINGS
Homestead Helpers Donates $40,000 to Huckleberry House
This past month, we worked with Huckleberry House, Inc. to help build a brighter future for runaway, homeless, and at-risk youth in Franklin County. We partnered up with a few of our vendors and, collectively, donated $40,000 of materials and labor to the renovation project.
The Homestead Helpers brightened landscaping, painted interior and exteriors, repaired fences, provided TV’s, new beds, and more. Those are just a few of the many ways Homestead gave back.
Our story was featured on ABC 6 WSYX-TV. Click the link to hear more from Donna Stage, Homestead U Regional Manager, about the impact we are making together as a community.
If you are in a crisis situation and need help, call the 24-hour crisis hotline - (614) 294-5553.
Ben Franklin 2022 Winners
BEST CURB APPEAL: OLDE TOWNE
BEST TEAM EFFORT: SCHROCK PARK
ROOKIE OF THE YEAR: HOMESTEAD VILLAGE GROVE CITY
Since 2006, teams of judges have traveled around to all our Homestead America properties to determine the best curb appeal, best team effort, and rookie of the year. The annual Ben Franklin has been a testament to the commitment of providing the best resident life experience possible and this year, we were nothing but impressed. We are so proud of the hard work from the on-site teams!
Congratulations to this year’s winners!
In The News: CBF Power100
We are excited to announce our own Dave Anderson, CEO and Founder of Homestead Companies, was named on the Columbus Business First 2022 Power 100 as one of Columbus' most influential leaders! Congratulations to Dave and all the other leaders on the Power 100 making an impact in Ohio.
Construction Round-Up
Construction continues to stay busy with 6 projects in development and several more slated in 2022/2023. Follow along to see the transformation!
LUSSO / STELLA - Italian Village, Columbus, Ohio
HSL MIAMISBURG - Miamisburg, OH
HSL BLACKLICK - Blacklick, OH
HAYDEN PARK - Huber Heights, OH
N 4TH ST - Italian Village, Columbus, OH
Marketing to Students During Turn
Getting through turns while still trying to hit your leasing goals can be stressful.
Here are a few ideas on how to generate more leasing traffic during this hectic time while students have left campus.
Visit Archived leads. If you have good notes, you might be able to reignite a few hot leads.
Run a social media contest: Tag a friend who still needs a place to live (insert image of special). Incorporate Modern Message and increase points to push your message.
If applicable, dig into Rentgrata leads.
Ask your go-to residents if they have any referrals.
Ask every tour for a referral. "Do you know anyone still looking for housing next year? Friends make the best neighbors!"
HU June Champ Chain Winner: Michael Sanchez
Please join us in congratulating our June "Own it" Champ: Michael Sanchez, Floating Leasing Consultant in College Station, Texas!
"Michael started out as an ACE at Parkway and was an exceptional team member. He then randomly approached me one day and expressed how he was ready to take it to the next level and show us what he can do. Full of confidence, he said he wanted to take on the responsibility of the Field House and really make is something special. Michael has been a responsible, positive, and amazing team member in the College Station area. Supporting all 4 of the properties and really grasping the marketing role at the Field House, he has done some remarkable things. Thank you, Michael, for everything that you do for all of us!
Michael just celebrated his first Homestead-versary this month and he's been owning it since day 1. He is the heart and soul of The Field House and helped make the Parkway team what it is now. Every College Station property depends on Michael -- he's worked at all four properties and has assumed every role that he's ever needed to take on. Everyone here in College Station has depended on Michael at some point and he's never let any of us down. Michael has OWNED IT every day here -- from part-time ACE to full-time LC to running The Field House -- there's absolutely nothing Michael can't do nor won't do for Homestead. Michael has dedicated himself to his residents and The Field House. He is the reason The Field House has been all that it has become. He has increased his workload by taking on 2818's renovations on top of running The Field House and has been an absolute essential to everything going on in College Station. We wouldn't be anywhere without Michael and all that he does for us. If anyone is deserving of such recognition, it would be Michael." - Nominated by Kaitlyn Key and Kasen Hobson
Michael, we are so excited to have you holding down The Field House and helping with ALL four of our College Station Properties. You are such a pleasure to work with for everyone. Your commitment, loyalty and dedication show through! We are so happy to call you our JUNE “OWN IT” CHAMP!
Employee Spotlight: Jennifer Spaulding
Name: Jennifer Spaulding
Job Title: Village Ambassador
Community: Homestead Village Grove City
How long have you been with Homestead? 2 years 4 months
What were you doing before Homestead? Lease up for an apartment community on the west side of Columbus
Where are you originally from? Columbus, OH
What are your favorite hobbies? My daughter and I love to find old unique items to repurpose or redecorate. Also, cookouts or bonfires with family and friends.
What would you most likely tell your 13 old self? Don’t be afraid to be yourself. You are enough!
If you could have coffee with three people, dead or alive, who would it be? My brother JD, grandma Elsie and mother-in-law Pati. I miss them all so much every day.
Who is the most famous person you have ever met? Nick Lachey from 98 degrees
What is your dream vacation? The Bahamas
What is the one THING, you can't live without? Right now, Mean Bean Java Monster
What is your proudest moment at Homestead? After the lease up was completed at Bentley and Tanya asked me to be part of the Homestead Senior Living team! I felt like one great chapter was ending and another one was beginning!
What is on your retirement bucket list? Traveling with my husband Steve!
Angie Slay, River Annex, 10 years
Annell Prochnow, UV, 1 year
Ashley Gall, River Park, 10 years
Cecil Stage Jr, UV, 10 years
Chad Hudnall, River Park, 10 years
David Ridgeway, Olde Towne, 1 year
Debbie Sanborn, River Park, 10 years
Donna Stage, Home Office, 11 years
Emily Mellinger, The Valley, 1 year
Jake Linderman, College Station, 1 year
John Brinich, Home Office, 1 year
Rey Orellana, UV, 2 years
Lazaro Gonzales, Parkway, 1 year
Madison Babb, College Station, 1 year
Nicole Richards, River Park, 1 year
Nigel Long, The View, 1 year
Priscilla Robles, College Station, 4 years
Ryan McGahan, Home Office, 9 years
Amber Maidenberg, College Station, 1 year
Steve Turner, Worthington Commons, 2 years
Tammy Lusk, UV, 11 years
Travis Hallman, SkyGarden, 1 year
Vanessa Marcum, River Park, 10 years