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Polinger Company Finished 2018 With Six Wins

Posted on January 26, 2019February 7, 2019 by Polinger Company

This past year was an incredible one for the Polinger Company, filled with many unforgettable memories from team building events to awards. From our corporate office to property team we closed out 2018 with several awards from the Property Management Association (PMA). Awards include recognition of individual team members and various marketing efforts.

We would like to congratulate Deanna Carl of Brighton Village Apartments in Gaithersburg, MD for winning the 2018 Leasing Professional Award! This award recognizes leasing professionals for exceptional performance and service to residents. Way to go Deanna!

The Polinger Company had three wonderful team members recognized as Rising Stars in the leasing profession. Congratulations to Iris Valenzuela of Columbia Plaza Apartments, Angela White of Rollins Parks Apartments, and Alecea Ali-Williams of Highland House West Apartment Homes!

Our team is honored to have received two 2018 Marketing & Advertising Excellence Awards. We won for our Amenity & Green Living Videos of The Swift at Petworth Metro and our Management Company Brochure, both of which were developed in collaboration with Millennium Marketing Solutions.

As we embrace 2019, we’re excited to see what it holds for our teams and properties.

How To Participate on MLK Day of Service

Posted on January 18, 2019 by Polinger Company

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day is on Monday, January 21. Not only is the day dedicated to celebrating the life and legacy of Dr. King, it is also a day of service. The Corporation for National and Community Service is responsible for organizing the MLK Day of Service and offers the ability to register your own volunteer project or sign up for an existing one in your local community. This is a wonderful opportunity to spend quality time volunteering with your neighbors to help other local community members!

Projects encompass a wide array of categories such as adult education, arts & culture, hunger & homelessness, senior services, and much more. Below are some ideas of projects already organized near Polinger Company apartment communities to consider joining:

2401 Pennsylvania Ave – George Washington University’s Honey W. Nasman Center for Civic Engagement & Public Service “MLK Day of Service and Leadership”
4000 Massachusetts Ave – DC Tutoring & Mentoring Initiative “Martin Luther King Day of Canvassing Service”
Bethesda Place – Montgomery County Volunteer Center “Fleece Scarves for the Homeless”
Brighton Village – Seneca Creek Community Church “MLK Day At Seneca Creek”
Congressional Towers – City of Rockville “Preparation of Emergency Kits for Displaced Families”
Country Place – Montgomery Parks “MLK Day of Service – White Oak Park & Stream Cleanup 2019”
Highland House – Oakland Terrace Elementary School PTA “Bagged Lunches for Montgomery County Coalition for the Homeless”
Highland House West – Rock Creek Conservancy “Help Maintain Rock Creek Park”
Rollins Park – Montgomery County “2019 MLK Day at Marriott Conference Center”
The Swift Petworth – Student Conservation Association “Cleanup the Anacostia”

The Polinger Company strives to give back to the local communities of the cities where our properties are located. In addition to the National Day of giving, the #PolingerCares committee plans events throughout the year. Previous events have included a cleanup at Rock Creek Park and providing supplies for The Children’s Inn at NIH. Our next service event will be volunteering at the Capital Area Food Bank on Thursday, January 24.

Benefits of Apartment Living in the Winter Months

Posted on December 18, 2018 by Polinger Company

It’s no secret that when you think “winter” in the mid-Atlantic, you think of slush and snow. Sometimes as early as October. And sometimes as late as March. Luckily, Washington, D.C. and the surrounding metropolitan area in Maryland offers a host of living options that will keep you warm and entertained all season long. Here are just some of the benefits of apartment living in the winter:

On-site Fitness Center:

Gym While you may feel inclined to stay curled up on the couch all winter, motivation to exercise is easier to find when you have an on-site fitness facility. Residents of Highland House, Highland House West, Congressional Towers, Rollins Park, Country Place, Brighton Village, and The Swift Petworth all have access to their community’s 24/7 fitness center. Cardio, strength training, and yoga don’t have to wait until the spring!

No Parking Spot Anxiety

Parked SUV One of the biggest wintertime hassles for homeowners is digging out their driveways during a snowstorm. Even more anxiety-ridden are those that live in a city and have to compete for parking spots. Skip the stress and backache. Enjoy the comforts of garage parking at 2401 Pennsylvania Avenue, The Swift Petworth, Bethesda Place, Highland House, and Highland House West.

Commute On the Metro

Forget about cars and parking spots altogether by commuting using the Metro. Traveling during the winter is especially hectic with road closures, plowing schedules, and dangerous conditions. Avoiding traffic and the weather conditions are just two of the many benefits of using the Metro. Congressional Towers, Rollins Park, Bethesda Place, Highland House, Highland House West, and The Swift Petworth are located three blocks or closer to a station.

Proximity to Grocery Stores

Safeway Homes are never attached to grocery stores, but some apartments are! The Swift Petworth has a Safeway onsite. Residents enjoy the convenience of stocking up on groceries with minimal outdoor exposure. When the forecast calls for a snowstorm, stores are often inundated by the panicked public. However, residents have such ease of access to the store, they can beat the crowds!

Community Events

One of the best perks of apartment living is organized events and activities hosted by the community staff. No need to watch the same show on Netflix for the fourth time when you could be participating in a paint night, hot cocoa bar, or cookie exchange! Additionally, Brighton Village, Country Place Apartments, Congressional Towers, and Rollins Park offer large recreation rooms that residents can take advantage of throughout the year.

Looking to make a move? Check out all of the properties managed by the Polinger Company and live a life of convenience and comfort!

10 Apartment Living New Year’s Resolutions

Posted on December 13, 2018 by Polinger Company

Make 2019 the year that you achieve all your apartment related goals! Recent studies show that nearly 80% of New Year’s Resolutions are abandoned within a couple of months.¹ Setting small, short-term goals for yourself throughout the year is one of the best ways to stay on target. From sprucing up your existing space to utilizing community resources, here are some achievable resolution ideas to make the most of apartment living:

Shine Bright This Winter at The Local Light-filled Festivities

Posted on November 26, 2018November 26, 2018 by Polinger Company

There is never a shortage of fun and festive events in the Maryland and Washington, D.C. areas in the winter. Whether you’re celebrating a holiday or looking to enjoy spectacular light displays, there is something for everyone! Take a look at events near you: Tree lights

Maryland

Brookside Garden of Lights and Model Trains: November 16, 2018 – January 1, 2019
Gaithersburg Winter Lights Festival at Seneca Creek Parker: November 23 – December 23, 2018
Festival of Lights at Watkins Regional Park: November 23, 2018 – January 1, 2019
Light Up Chevy Chase at Chabad Chevy Chase: December 6, 2018
Riversdale by Candlelight at the Riversdale House Museum: December 29, 2018

Washington, D.C.

Seasons Greenings at the United States Botanical Gardens: November 22, 2018 – January 1, 2019
National Christmas Tree Lighting at the White House: November 28, 2018
BrewLights at ZooLights at the National Zoo: November 29, 2018
Candlelight Tours presented by Tudor Place Historic House and Garden: December 13, 2018
Celebrate Kwanzaa with Harambee presented by the Smithsonian Anacostia Community Museum at THEARC: December 28, 2018

With so many awesome activities going on, why not be close to all the action? Polinger Company manages a multitude of properties in the Maryland and Washington, D.C. areas. If you are looking to live someplace with frequent, local community events check out one of our wonderful properties! The Swift Petworth, Congressional Towers, and Rollins Park have ZipCar parking to help you get to and from events more easily, or simply hop on the Metro when you live at one of our properties that is just minutes from a Metro station. Discover the perfect property for all your needs.