Q3 2024 HOMESTEAD HAPPENINGS!
Signature Joins the 100% Club
It's their SIGNATURE year! 🌟
We're thrilled to announce that our team in Lexington, KY has achieved an incredible milestone by joining the 100% club for the 2024-2025 leasing season! The Signature team has put in tremendous effort to prepare this new development property for its first year. We are incredibly proud of their hard work and dedication and look forward to continued success and growth.
Congratulations on this big accomplishment! 👏
Homestead America’s Annual Summer Party
The Homestead America team celebrated the kicked off Quarter 3 with our annual Summer Party! This year’s event took place at Ten Pin Alley in Hilliard, OH, where the afternoon was packed with competitive bowling tournaments, delicious food, and plenty of laughter. It was a great opportunity for everyone to unwind, socialize, and enjoy each other’s company outside the office.
The event was a fantastic way to celebrate our team's achievements and further strengthen our bonds. We're already excited for next year's celebration! A big thank you to all of our team members for their hard work and dedication. 🎳
A Successful Year of Move-Ins for Homestead U!
We’re excited to celebrate another year of successful move-ins for our student portfolio, Homestead U! We would like to extend a huge shoutout to our incredible team members for their dedication and hard work in making it all possible. Their commitment has been essential in providing the best resident life experience possible. 👏
Welcoming new residents to our communities has been a rewarding experience, and we’re excited to create lasting memories with them in the months ahead. It’s officially time to gear up for the Fall 2025-2026 leasing season! Great job, everyone – here’s to another successful year ahead!
Construction at Lusso Apartments is Nearing Completion!
Exciting progress is happening at Lusso Apartments as we approach the final stages of construction. The pool and landscaping are now fully complete, and the patio and clubhouse furniture have been installed. Our team is putting the finishing touches on the stunning two-story clubhouse, and the amenity deck is in its final phase of development, bringing these luxurious outdoor spaces to life.
A big thank you to everyone involved in making this beautiful community a reality. We can't wait to continue welcoming future residents to Lusso Apartments!
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Harlow Welcomes Their First Retail Tenant: Qahwah House Coffee!
We’re thrilled to announce that Harlow on Main has officially welcomed its first retail tenant, Qahwah House Coffee! Bringing the rich flavors of Yemen to Downtown Columbus, this vibrant coffee shop offers residents and visitors a unique and authentic experience. As Qahwah House continues to grow in Central Ohio, they’re excited to become a part of the Harlow community, providing a convenient and delicious spot to kick-start your day.
Stay tuned for more exciting updates as we look forward to welcoming additional retail tenants to Harlow on Main in the near future!
Introducing the 2025 Leasing & Renewal Campaign: THE GOOD TIMES!
We're thrilled to announce the launch of the 2024-2025 Homestead U Leasing & Renewal Campaign, THE GOOD TIMES! Our goal is to highlight the special memories that come with living at our properties, fostering a strong sense of community and encouraging residents to renew their leases. We remind our residents of the irreplaceable memories they've created here, encouraging them to renew their leases and continue enjoying this amazing chapter of their lives!
The goal is clear. Let's inspire our residents to keep the good times going! We're tapping into their emotions by creating a sense of FOMO for those not living here or thinking about leaving. We want everyone to recognize that their time with us is irreplaceable, and we will bring energy, creativity, and enthusiasm to the table to showcase how incredible our community truly is. They won’t find better than us!
2024 CAA Expo: Unveiling the World of TV Shows
The Homestead Bunch had a fantastic time attending the 2024 Columbus Apartment Association (CAA) Expo: Unveiling the World of TV Shows! 📺️
Our team had the opportunity to explore a variety of vendor setups, connect with industry professionals, and engage with our local community. A big thank you to the Columbus Apartment Association for organizing another inspiring event! We hope everyone who attended walked away feeling energized and ready to bring new ideas back to their teams. Looking forward to what’s in store for next year!
Quarter 2 Champ Chain: Felix Fortunato
Please join us as we congratulate our company-wide Quarter 3 Champ Chain winner, Felix Fortunato; Homestead's very own Maintenance Supervisor at Homestead Village Blacklick!
Here are a few things that his fellow co-workers had to say about him:
"Since Felix was hired as a floating maintenance technician this year, he has been a huge help to our team. He always has a positive attitude and will help anyone out at any time. He has taken extra emergency on-call and will also help out a teammate and another community with any issue that requires two people. When the opportunity came up, we promoted him to the Maintenance Supervisor role at HSL Blacklick."
"Felix has been a great asset here at Worthington Commons. He comes to work every day with a great attitude and willing to help. Completes every task we give him on time. Very knowledgeable and has good maintenance skills. Thank you for doing a good job."
Felix, congratulations on this well-deserved recognition. We appreciate all of your hard work and dedication. Thank you for being a dependable worker that we can always count on. We appreciate you!
Employee Spotlight: Patrick Daugherty
Job Title: Development Manager
Community: Home Office
How long have you been with Homestead? 4 months
What were you doing before Homestead? Lifestyle Communities as a Director of Preconstruction and Amenity Development.
Where are you originally from? Orient, Ohio.
What are your favorite hobbies? Pickleball, beekeeping, riding electric bikes (I know it's cheating but it's fun), and working out (I go to a weird CrossFit gym).
What would you most likely tell your 13-year-old self? Invest in Apple.
If you could have coffee with three people, dead or alive, who would it be? Cory Ratai (he doesn't judge someone for liking a good PSL), Elon Musk, and Abraham Lincoln.
Who is the most famous person you have ever met? Little Richard.
What is your dream vacation? A week on Necker Island.
What is one thing you can't live without? I am fairly flexible and don't need a lot of material things, I do like convivence though. Apple pay would be the one thing I would not want to live without.
What is your proudest moment at Homestead? The day I was hired. I am sure there will be more proud moments to come as I get to know the team and grow with Homestead.
What is on your retirement bucket list? Scuba diving the Great Barrier Reef.
JULY
Tammy Lusk, University Village, 13 Years
Jerry Taylor, University Village, 13 Years
Eric Kinney, University Village, 13 Years
Donna Stage, Home Office, 13 Years
Ashley Gall, River Park, 12 Years
Chad Hudnall, River Park, 12 Years
Debbie Sanborn, River Park, 12 Years
Angie Slay, River Annex, 12 Years
Vanessa Marcum, River Park, 12 Years
Cecil Stage, University Village, 12 Years
Ryan McGahan, Home Office, 11 Years
Priscilla Robles, The Cottages of College Station, 6 Years
Rey Orellana, University Village, 4 Years
John Brinich, Homestead Construction, 3 Years
Nigel Long, The View, 3 Years
Shawn Radi, Village West, 2 Years
Bob Rioch, River Park, 2 Years
Jill Tackett, River Park, 1 Year
Holly Owen, River Park, 1 Year
Coltin Slenk, The Cottages of College Station, 1 Year
AUGUST
Jeremy Gray, Worthington Commons, 3 Years
Andy Bowers, Homestead Village – Blacklick, 3 Years
Heather Osborne, Homestead Village – Miamisburg, 2 Years
Aramis Vasquez, Worthington Commons, 2 Years
Scott Van Winkle, Homestead Village – Beavercreek, 2 Years
Dalton Arnett, Homestead Construction, 1 Year
Ashley Gooch, University Village, 1 Year
Ashten Bissinger, Hayden Park, Year
SEPTEMBER
Leisha Maynard, 8 Years, Clintonville Commons
Wilbur Taylor, 5 Years, University Village
Sarah Schaffner, 4 Years, Georgetown Apartments
Ashley Castle, 2 Years, River Park
Cassie Skinner, 2 Years, Stella Apartments
Steve Jamison, 1 Year, Hayden Park
Laura Price, 1 Year, University Village
Martha Chadwell, 1 Year, River Park
We’re Hiring!
Dear Homesteader,
As a valued team member, we believe you have a network of talented professionals who could make great additions to our organization. That's why we're excited to announce our employee referral program, which rewards you for referring top talent to our company.
For every candidate you refer who is hired and successfully completes their 90-day probationary period, you will receive a referral bonus of $250. Not only will you be rewarded for helping us find great people, but you'll also be helping to grow our company and expand our network of talented professionals.
To refer a candidate, direct them to our job postings on our website and ensure they include your name in their application. If the candidate is hired and completes their probationary period, we'll make sure to send your reward to you promptly.
Please remember that we're looking for talented professionals who fit our company culture and values well. We're interested in individuals who are passionate about what they do, take the initiative, and are committed to continuous learning and growth.
Thank you for your commitment to our company and for helping us build a talented and engaged team. We look forward to hearing from you and receiving your referrals.