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Improvisational humorist and professional speaker Joel Zeff doesn’t waste any time getting his audience into the act.
Near the start of a recent 90-minute presentation, Zeff asked the roughly 200 rental housing professionals in the room to utter something rarely if ever heard in the leasing office.
“Bunny, bunny, bunny.”
As they did, raucous laughter began, as did one of Zeff’s key lessons.
“Look around. Everybody’s got a smile on their face — even the grumpy people. That’s the spirit of the bunny, bunny, bunny,” he said. “Because everybody looked foolish, and they did it together, it wasn’t a big… Read More
Tagged: Events Orange County
During its annual breakfast meeting, the California Apartment Association’s Orange County division greeted the holiday season, took in a speech from a state senator and recognized several members who’ve gone above and beyond expectations.
In a presentation dubbed “Shaking up Sacramento,” state Sen. John Moorlach, R-Costa Mesa, pointed to problems with the state’s finances, including California having the nation’s highest unfunded pension obligations, starting with at least $140 billion.
Moorlach, who represents the state’s 37th Senate District, addressed about 200 attendees Friday, Dec. 5, at the Radisson Hotel Newport Beach. He is a familiar face in Orange County, where he… Read More
Tagged: Events Orange County
The top rental housing communities in Los Angeles — and the companies and individuals behind their excellence — received prestigious accolades Thursday, Nov. 19, from the California Apartment Association.
The CAA Los Angeles division recognized the following during the L.A. Signature Awards event:
PROPERTY OF THE YEAR: UP TO 199 UNITS
Park West Village, First Pointe Management Group
PROPERTY OF THE YEAR: 200-399 UNITS
Avalon Marina Bay, AvalonBay Communities
PROPERTY OF THE YEAR: 400 UNITS AND UP
Eaves Phillips Ranch, AvalonBay Communities
BEST NEW CONSTRUCTION: GREATER LOS ANGELES
The Brand, Holland Partner Group
BEST RESTORATION/REHAB: GREATER LOS ANGELES
Met Lofts,… Read More
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Greater Fresno’s rental housing elite received accolades Saturday night during the 18th annual Mark of Distinction Awards Banquet.
The California Apartment Association event drew roughly 800 members to the Fresno Convention Center in downtown.
Serving as master of ceremonies during the elegant evening was local CAA board member and attorney Steven R. Hrdlicka.
Awards went to winners in 19 categories. All nominees participated in a phone call interview with a judge for each category.
Winners received a crystal vase that they can proudly display at their respective properties, as well as certificates of recognition from various elected officials.
And the… Read More
Tagged: Events Greater Fresno
Once all the awards are given out, attendees at the L.A. Signature Awards will saunter across the red carpet, pose for some glamorous pictures and then cross the threshold into a virtual nightclub.
Running the show? None other than DJ CoryLive. We’re talking about energy and entertainment personified.
His resume includes work as the current warm-up host and DJ for the following hit shows:
Dancing with the Stars
The Voice
So You Think You Can Dance
America’s Got Talent
American Idol
That’s just some of the cool work he’s done. Learn more about DJ CoryLive on his website.… Read More
Tagged: Events Los Angeles
CAA San Diego is proud to announce the recipients of the fourth annual Mission Awards, a celebration enjoyed by more than 400 rental housing professionals on the evening of Oct. 15 at Humphrey’s By the Bay.
Forty-five judges had the challenge — and the privledge — of narrowing down 110 outstanding nominees to the following winners:
Property of the Year: 1–250 units
Broadstone Balboa Park, Alliance Residential
Property of the Year: 251-500 units
Sterling Alvarado, The Dinerstein Companies
Property of the Year: 501+units
AVA Pacific Beach, AvalonBay Communities
Property Manager of the Year: 1–250 units
Laura Pinal, Seascape, Irvine Company… Read More
It’s no secret that CAA San Diego’s Mission Awards offers an elegant evening to honor excellence in rental housing.
Heck, that’s reason enough to attend. The fourth annual awards show, however, has much more in store for attendees.
With your ticket, you’ll enjoy dinner and wine at Humphrey’s by the Bay, a perfect waterfront venue to take in the sunset, enjoy a fine meal with wine and celebrate with friends old and new — all while dressed to the nines.
At the Mission Awards, you’ll get to see and hear both influencers in the rental housing industry and in local… Read More
Polished cars and polished professionals got to shine under one roof during the 12th Annual CAA Greater East Bay GEMM Awards.
On the evening of Aug. 20, the East Bay’s top rental housing professionals gathered at the Blackhawk Museum in Danville, home to some of most coveted automobiles around.
In 16 categories, the CAA Contra Costa Napa Solano Division and RHA Serving Southern Alameda County honored the region’s most elite individuals and properties.
And here they are:
Category: Porter/Groundskeeper
Honoree: Antonio Morales
Muirwood Gardens, FPI Management, Inc.
Category: Maintenance Technician
Honoree: Jason Cranson
Villa Palms, Sequoia Equities.
Category: Maintenance Team… Read More
Tagged: Events Contra Costa
National Night Out visited Lido Apartment Homes in San Bernardino this week.
The annual community-building event came to this apartment complex Tuesday, Aug. 4, thanks to Cannon Management, Atap (All Things Are Possible) and CAA’s Greater Inland Empire Division.
Observed across the country, National Night Out brings police and residents together under positive circumstances, fostering better relationships between residents and law enforcement, building camaraderie among neighbors and making streets safer.
Over 150 attendees gathered at Lido Apartments for the event, as well as 30 vendors and a number of city officials. Representatives from the city of San Bernadino included police… Read More
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A panel of multifamily experts on Wednesday will discuss emerging issues, including threats to the rental housing industry and possible ways to respond.
The Leadership Networking Luncheon is from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. July 22, at Frankie, Johnny & Luigi’s Too at 11891 Dublin Blvd., Dublin. Registration runs from 12:45 to 1 p.m.
The Rental Housing Association Serving Southern Alameda County, a chapter of the California Apartment Association, is organizing the event.
Speakers include:
Joshua Howard, senior vice president of local public affairs for CAA.
John Sullivan, chairman of the RHA Mediation Committee and an apartment owner.
Verne Perry,… Read More