New Exercise Facilities at SRE
With amenities and living accommodations that help make up some of the best apartment and condo communities in Central Ohio, the Schottenstein Real Estate Group is always looking to make improvements and give residents even more reason to feel like they are living their dream in their SRE community home. Whether it is offering residents fun activities to connect and socialize with their neighbors or making upgrades to the communities themselves, the Schottenstein Real Estate Group is always proactive in making changes and is forward thinking when it comes to offering residents the comforts and conveniences that matter most to them.
In the past few months alone, three SRE communities have made upgrades to their exercise facilities. With new paint and flooring, updated equipment, new flat screen TVs, key card access for safety and even new lounges, the gyms at Pickerington Ridge, BriceGrove Park and Parkway Village feel as good as new. “The Schottenstein Real Estate Group makes changes and upgrades to its communities before resident’s have the chance to realize that these changes even need to be made,” remarks Amy Salters of Pickerington Ridge. “ We are always looking for ways to improve our communities and make them the best places to live for our residents.”
The Schottenstein Real Estate Group prides itself on offering residents the best in apartment and condo living. “It is really important to us that our residents have the best of the best,” says Doris Vollmer of Parkway Village. “If that means improving our exercise facilities, then that is exactly what we’re going to do. Whether we are making changes that we feel are necessary for improving our communities, or listening to feedback from our residents, we are always open making improvements.”
To learn more about the Schottenstein Real Estate Group’s Central Ohio rental and condo communities, visit our website at http://www.schottensteinrealestate.com. Check out our Facebook page for the latest news, events and contests taking place at the Schottenstein Real Estate Group.
SREG OSU Basketball Ticket Giveaway!
The Ohio State men’s basketball team has been consistently ranked as one of the top ten teams in the nation during the 2011-2012 regular season. This has resulted in basketball fever sweeping the capital city of Columbus, Ohio during the winter months. The Buckeyes not only have the support of local fans, but local businesses as well.
The Schottenstein Real Estate Group, a respected leader in the real estate industry in Central Ohio, is a Columbus, Ohio company who bleeds scarlet and grey. Not only do they root for the Buckeyes during each game throughout the season, they also want to reward their residents and social media followers with one of the hottest tickets in town.
On February 21st the Buckeyes will host the Illinois Fighting Illini in a highly anticipated Big 10 battle at the Schottenstein Center. Not only will Ohio State be looking to avenge a conference loss to Illinois from earlier in the season, they will also be trying to secure the number one overall seed in the NCAA tournament and a Big 10 championship.
“We like to offer our residents and online community members something valuable to show our appreciation for their interaction and support of the Schottenstein Real Estate Group,” said Brian Schottenstein, Development and Marketing Director at the SRE Group. “The most popular ticket in town and possibly the country is to see the Ohio State Men’s Basketball team play, so giving away that prize was a no brainer for us.”
On Saturday February 18, 2012, The Schottenstein Real Estate Group will hold a random drawing for two outstanding tickets for the February 21st game against Illinois. To be eligible to win, all you need to do is “Like” the Schottenstein Real Estate Group’s Facebook page.
The Schottenstein Real Estate Group’s slogan is “Live Your Dream.” Many Buckeye fans would consider that they are “Living The Dream” if they could be present at the Schott for this great game.
To learn more or to set up an appointment to visit one of the Schottenstein Real Estate Group communities, visit http://www.sregroup.com or call us today!
Ten Reasons to Rent an Apartment from the Schottenstein Real Estate Group
Named both the 2006 and 2010 Developer of the Year by the Building Industry Association (BIA), The Schottenstein Real Estate Group is respected as one of the leaders in the real estate industry. The ultimate in apartment living, SRE Group’s central Ohio apartment communities are decked with convenient amenities and staffed by people who share our commitment to customer service. And we absolutely guarantee your satisfaction. Always. If that isn’t reason enough, below is a list of the Top Ten Reasons to Rent an Apartment from the Schottenstein Real Estate Group:
1. Satisfaction Guarantee – After 35 years of experience our community management teams consistently earn a 99% approval rating from our residents – and we intend to keep it that way. Your satisfaction in your living experience is extremely important to us, and if for any reason you ever feel we are not complying with your lease or meeting your expectations, please contact us with a certified written notice specifying the condition. We will then hold a meeting in your rental home to discuss any such notice received by the landlord. If the stated condition is correctable and not remedied within a reasonable time period, then you have the option to terminate the lease without penalty – and that’s a promise.
2. Leasing Options – Very flexible leasing options and we even go to month to month after your term is up with no rent increase over market value.
3. 24 hour emergency services – (direct answering) include the following repairs; no heat, electric sparking, broken toilet or flowing, no utilities, water, gas or sewer issues and structural damage.
4. Prime Locations – All of our communities are located in growing and thriving suburbs, which provide outstanding location in addition to top-notch schools, restaurants, and other local attractions.
5. Come to Columbus! – According to Forbes.com, Central Ohio was named as one of America’s best housing markets, one of the best places for business and careers and one of the fastest growing cities in the United States! The growth and incredible living style of Columbus is another reason why renting a Columbus apartment from the Schottenstein Real Estate Group makes perfect sense.
6. Reputation – When buying a condominium from the Schottenstein Real Estate Group, you can rest assured that you are dealing with one of the most respected leaders in the real estate industry. With a plethora of awards to their name, including both the 2006 and 2010 Developer of the Year, the Schottenstein Real Estate Group is dedicated to creating exceptional communities for living, working, shopping and entertainment.
7. Locally Owned and Operated – Schottenstein Real Estate Group is headquartered in Columbus, Ohio with a quality staff, who know our residents always come first!
8. Amenities – We offer full-service amenities including state of the art fitness centers, swimming pools, business centers, free wifi services, car washes, basketball court, putting greens, barbeque areas, fire pits, picnic areas, lounges, laundry services, dog parks, community gardens, party rooms, media rooms, and so much more!
9. Social Interaction – We host many events for our residents and also ticket giveaways on our facebook page as well.
10. Live Your Dream – For more than 35 years, the Schottenstein Real Estate Group has established an outstanding reputation in development, management and marketing by creating only the finest communities with the highest standards. When choosing a Schottenstein Real Estate Group Apartment, you will be able to “Live Your Dream” while living your beautiful home.
Visit www.sregroup.com for more Columbus, Ohio apartment information or call 614.418.8900 to speak with an SRE Group representative.
#1 Residential Developer in Central Ohio
SREG is constructing or planning to start over 1,500 units which is $150 million in construction in Ohio and Florida. SRE Group, the top developer/builder in central Ohio will have over 2,500 units by 2013.
You can now take part in SRE Group’s new slogan “live your dream” in Hilliard, Dublin, Pickerington, Gahanna, Grove City, a new community opening in Summer 2012 in Lancaster, OH and another mixed use development in Mason, OH fall 2012. Schottenstein Real Estate Group has also expanded into the Florida markets working on new developments in Palm Beach and Martin counties.
Not only has Schottenstein Real Estate Group built a large amount of units in the past couple years, but they have received a few awards as well. SRE Group was the BIA developer of the year in 2006 and 2010 and also Pickerington Ridge, Hilliard Park, and Hilliard Grand were voted the best rental communities in Pickerington, Hilliard, and Dublin by the United State Commerce Association this year.
All Schottenstein Real Estate Group’s residents enjoy 100% satisfaction guarantee warranty. From state of the art fitness centers, resort-style swimming areas and business centers with free WiFi to great communal areas for gathering with friends and neighbors and customizable features for each home. The SRE Group communities have all the amenities and customer service each resident is looking for to make their community their home, and “live their dream.”
Brian Schottenstein, director of development and marketing, of SRE Group likes to follow the quote once said by his grandfather Irving, founder of M/I Homes, “Don’t forget to treat my customers right.” Brian adds, “We value our residents so highly and always strive to live up to our motto. When people come to our website and see the words reputation, integrity and trust on the homepage, we want them to feel 100% confident that that’s exactly what they can expect from us.”
To learn more or to set up an appointment to visit one of the Schottenstein Real Estate Group communities, visit http://www.sregroup.com or call us today!
SRE Communities, Hilliard Grand and Hilliard Park, Win 2011 “Best of Local Business” Awards
The Schottenstein Real Estate Group is proud to announce that two of their communities, Hilliard Grand and Hilliard Park have been selected for the 2011 Best of Local Business Award, Best of Dublin and Best of Hilliard, respectively. Both communities received their awards in the Apartments and Buildings category by the US Commerce Association (USCA). The USCA “Best of Local Business” Award Program recognizes outstanding local businesses throughout the country. Each year, the USCA identifies companies that they believe have achieved exceptional marketing success in their local community and business category. These are local companies that enhance the positive image of small business through service to their customers and community.
The Hilliard Grand and Hilliard Park communities were extremely excited and proud to receive this prestigious honor “Everyone at both Hilliard Grand and Hilliard Park work very hard to make the communities a wonderful place to live,” remarks Carly Buresti, Community Manager at Hilliard Grand. “We are honored to receive this award and feel as though it really shows our current and potential residents that they are living in top notch communities.”
According to the USCA, various sources of information are gathered and analyzed to choose the winners in each category. The 2011 USCA Award Program focuses on quality, not quantity. The winners are determined based on the information gathered both internally by the USCA and data provided by third parties.
Hilliard Grand and Hilliard Park’s selection as 2011 Award Winners is a reflection of the hard work of the communities, as well as the many people that have supported and contributed to the success of the organization. “Hilliard Grand and Hilliard Park are both great communities! We have unique floor plans, amenities and leasing options that you won’t find anywhere,” Exclaims Deborah Wilson, VP of Rental Operations for The Schottenstein Real Estate Group. “Customer Service is our number one priority for our residents, prospects and vendors. We would not be successful without them. We feel that our residents have a great experience while living in our communities and many have returned to us over the years for various reasons. Our goal is to continue to provide the best living experience in Dublin, Hilliard and throughout the Central Ohio area. Come see why we are The Best of Hilliard and Dublin!!”
Hilliard Grand features a state-of-the-art fitness center, resort-style swimming area, business center with community free WiFi, an outdoor lounge with a fire pit and a great room for gathering with friends. Hilliard Park features custom interiors, spacious closets, a car wash, basketball courts, soccer goals and a putting green and playground!
For more information, visit our website at http://www.sregroup.com.
Ten Reasons To Buy a Columbus Condo from the Schottenstein Real Estate Group
SREG Columbus Ohio Condos
The economy in the United States over the past several years has been far from stellar. This has taught Americans to spend their money wisely and look for outstanding deals to compensate for the lagging financial system. The Schottenstein Real Estate Group’s Columbus condos are designed around convenience, flexibility and your freedom to live life to the fullest. With pricing starting in the 130’s, the affordability of the state of the art condominiums is just one of the many reasons to buy a Schottenstein Real Estate Group condominium.
Below is a list of the Top Ten Reasons to Buy a Columbus Condo from the Schottenstein Real Estate Group:
1. Extremely Low Interest Rates: The historically low interest rates have made purchases more affordable than at any other time in recent history, making for an outstanding investment.
2. Save on Taxes: You can deduct the mortgage interest from a Schottenstein Real Estate Group condominium from your income taxes. You can also deduct your real estate taxes. And you’ll get a tax break on capital gains.
3. Buy Low, Sell High! – The population is expected to grow by more than 100 million people over the next 40 years. This means that A LOT of people will be looking for homes. Columbus was also the only major Ohio city to gain population in the past decade, growing 10.6 percent!
4. Prime Location – The cities of Grove City and Hilliard are where the outstanding gated condominium communities of Parkway Crossing and Tremont Club are located. These growing and thriving suburbs provide outstanding location in addition to top-notch schools, restaurants, and other local attractions.
5. Come to Columbus! – According to Forbes.com, Central Ohio was named as one of America’s best housing markets, one of the best places for business and careers and one of the fastest growing cities in the United States! The growth and incredible living style of Columbus is another reason why a Columbus condominium from the Schottenstein Real Estate Group makes perfect sense.
6. Reputation – When buying a condominium from the Schottenstein Real Estate Group, you can rest assured that you are dealing with one of the most respected leaders in the real estate industry. With a plethora of awards to their name, including both the 2006 and 2010 Developer of the Year, the Schottenstein Real Estate Group is dedicated to creating exceptional communities for living, working, shopping and entertainment.
7. Convenience – full time concierge service at Tremont Club…enough said
8. Amenities – Not only will you own your Schottenstein Real Estate Group condominium, we also offer full-service amenities including a fitness center, swimming pool, massage therapy room and media center. At Tremont Club, worry-free living is a way of life.
9. Promotion – Right now, we are offering 1 year free condo dues and 30k off select homes.
10. Live Your Dream – For more than 35 years, the Schottenstein Real Estate Group has established an outstanding reputation in development, management and marketing by creating only the finest communities with the highest standards. When choosing a Schottenstein Real Estate Group condominium, you will be able to “Live Your Dream” while owning your beautiful home.
Visit www.sregroup.com for more Columbus, Ohio condo information or call 614.418.8900 to speak with an SRE Group representative.
Holiday Traditions at the Schottenstein Real Estate Group
The Schottenstein Real Estate Group has the Holiday Spirit!
We each tend to have our own ways of celebrating the holidays, and the traditions every year is what makes this season so special. No matter what your religion, what holiday you celebrate, or how you celebrate it, every family and every household has their own traditions that make this time of year special for them.
Each Schottenstein Real Estate Group community is filled with people celebrating and enjoying the holiday season. “We love knowing that family’s are happily celebrating and enjoying this special time of year in their SREG home,” exclaims Brian Schottenstein, Development and Marketing Director for the Schottenstein Real Estate Group. “Our slogan is “Live Your Dream” and that is exactly what we want residents to feel like they are doing when they are celebrating the holidays in a SRE Group community.”
In addition to the different traditions taking place within each Schottenstein Real Estate Group household, every community has its own unique ways of celebrating as well. Tremont Club hosts an annual holiday party for residents, provides holiday card making classes, and shows holiday movies in the Clubhouse. Hilliard Grand hosted its First Annual Holiday Party complete with pizza and holiday desserts. Pickerington Ridge held a holiday lights decorating contest where the winners received money toward their rent. They also collected canned goods for the Mid-Ohio Food Bank. Parkway Village held a Holiday Open House, and even got Santa to attend!
Some of these traditions have been going on for years, while others were just started for the first time, however, every community really showed their holiday sprit and made the most of the season. “Community members love attending these fun holiday activities, and the staff loves to host them,” Schottenstein adds. “Our communities are more than just a place to live for residents. It’s the amenities, the service, the locations, the staff that makes it so special not only during the holidays but every single day.”
Come visit our award winning communities and see how you can live your dream in a SRE Group home. Visit our website www.sregroup.com and there’s no need to schedule any appointments at our rental or condo communities.
SRE Community, Pickerington Ridge, Wins 2011 Best of Pickerington Award
The Schottenstein Real Estate Group is proud to announce that Pickerington Ridge has been selected for the 2011 Best of Pickerington Award in the Real Estate Rental & Leasing category by the US Commerce Association (USCA). The USCA “Best of Local Business” Award Program recognizes outstanding local businesses throughout the country. Each year, the USCA identifies companies that they believe have achieved exceptional marketing success in their local community and business category. These are local companies that enhance the positive image of small business through service to their customers and community.
The award came as somewhat of a surprise to the Pickerington Ridge community. “We had no idea that we had received the award. We received an email letting us know and it came as a surprise to us,” remarks Melanie Brownhill of Pickerington Ridge. “We were extremely pleased to receive the award and feel like it really reflects all of the hard work that we have put into this great community.”
According to the USCA, various sources of information are gathered and analyzed to choose the winners in each category. The 2011 USCA Award Program focuses on quality, not quantity. The winners are determined based on the information gathered both internally by the USCA and data provided by third parties.
Pickerington Ridge’s selection as a 2011 Award Winner is a reflection of the hard work of the community, as well as the many people that have supported the community and contributed to the success of the organization. “Pickerington Ridge is a great community! We have unique floor plans, amenities and leasing options that you won’t find anywhere,” Exclaims Deborah Wilson, VP of Rental Operations for The Schottenstein Real Estate Group. “Customer Service is our number one priority for our residents, prospects and vendors. We would not be successful without them. We feel that our residents have a great experience while living in our community and many have returned to us over the years for various reasons. Our goal is to continue to provide the best living experience in Pickerington and throughout the Central Ohio area. Come see why we are The Best of Pickerington!!”
Pickerington Ridge is one of the Schottenstein Real Estate Group’s seven rental communities and two condo communities. For more information, visit our website at http://www.sregroup.com.
The Schottenstein Real Estate Group Gives Back During the Holiday Season
The SRE Group Values Giving Back to the Community!
Traditionally, the holidays are a time for family, friends, and good food. A time to eat, drink and be merry. The holidays are meant for counting our blessings and thinking about all of the things that we’re thankful for, however, it is also a time to give back to those that are less fortunate than ourselves. The Schottenstein Real Estate Group gives back during the holiday season and always looks forward to spreading some extra holiday love and joy each year!
One of the main events that the SRE Group is participating in this holiday season is Wrapped in Love, which is taking place on December 9th. Coach busses have been donated and will be traveling around the city picking up homeless women and taking them to a lavish Christmas celebration complete with beautiful table settings, a delicious dinner, and great presents. Businesses, restaurants, and other sponsors, including the Schottenstein Real Estate Group, will me making donations for the event and will help to make this a night to remember for these women.
There will be around 250 women in attendance, making this a holiday event that will not soon be forgotten. “These women are sitting on the street with nothing, so we are bringing all of this in for them so that they can have a special and memorable holiday as well,” remarks Denise Brown of the Schottenstein Real Estate Group. “We will be putting together huge bags filled with shampoos, facial items, towels, hair brushes, and other items that will benefit these ladies. We’re going to be filling as many bags as we can and giving them out at the event.”
The Schottenstein Real Estate Group recognizes the importance of giving back to its community members, and Wrapped in Love is just one of the many ways that they plan to do just that during this holiday season. Brown adds, “Everyone at the Schottenstein Real Estate Group has much to be thankful for, and we are proud to be able to share and give back to those less fortunate than us not only during the holiday season, but all year round.”
To learn about other events taking place at the Schottenstein Real Estate Group, visit our Facebook page, facebook.com/livesreg. Happy Holidays!
Resident of the Month: Teddy Edstrom
Teddy Edstrom, With Children Brice and Kelly
Teddy Edstrom moved into his Pickerington Ridge apartment a little over two years ago. What most people might now know, however, is that Teddy first lived at BriceGrove Park, another Schottenstein Real Estate community for a short three months before making Pickerington Ridge his permanent home.
Teddy was forced to sell his house and relocate with his 16-year-old son, Brice and 14-year-old daughter, Kelly several years ago after the market crashed. Teddy’s main concern was that his son would not have to transfer schools in the middle of his high-school career.
After endless searching, Teddy felt as though he would never find an apartment that was up to his standards. He said, “When I sold my house, I was having a hard time finding an apartment complex that fit my needs. I came from a nice house and I couldn’t find a “nice” apartment.”
Finally, Teddy went to his son’s school to discuss this issue with them. He was told that they would grant him special permission to live outside of the school district. His son would still be able to attend, but would have to give up playing on a sports team and taking the bus. This seemed like a small price to pay to be able to graduate with his life-long friends.
A few months after finally finding an apartment that fit his needs and moving into BriceGrove Park, it was time for the school year to begin. When Teddy brought his son in to register, he was told that Brice would not be able to attend. The school had failed to mention that Brice could live outside of the school district, but not outside of the school’s city limits. After all of that, Teddy was devastated to think that his son would have to transfer schools after all.
As a last resort, Teddy decided to bring up the issue with the Schottenstein Real Estate Group. “I explained the whole situation to the SRE Group. They were so understanding and allowed me to get out of my lease at BriceGrove Park and move into Pickerington Ridge, which happened to be in my son’s school district. Thanks to the Schottenstein Real Estate Group, my son was able to stay in his school and will be able to graduate with his friends. I can’t say enough about the Schottensteins; they have been very good to me. I have nothing but praise for them. They have been fantastic, you can see why I would recommend them to anyone.
Since then, Teddy and his children have been extremely happy at Pickerington Ridge. He adds, “I thought I was going to hate apartment living, but living here has been a pleasure. Living at Pickerington Ridge has been a fantastic experience. I never see any problems here. You can’t ask for much more than this. The grounds are well kept, dogs are on leashes, and kids can even leave their bike on their patios without having to worry about them. It’s almost too good to be true.”
Not only does Teddy love the community, as well as it’s fantastic amenities, he says that his favorite thing about Pickerington Ridge is its staff. “The staff in the SRE offices are amazing. They really are. Anytime I call them and need something, they are always on the ball. It’s pretty impressive. Whatever they’re doing, they’re doing right.”
You can be a part of Pickerington Ridge or any of the other Schottenstein Real Estate Group’s communities as well. For more information, visit our website at http://www.sregroup.com and schedule an appointment with one of our leasing managers.
