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Quantum Takes Home 2023 PACE Awards

The Property Management Association’s Apartment Community Excellence Awards (PACE) recognized the best communities in the industry at the 2022 Annual Awards Ceremony on November 29, 2023, at the Ritz-Carlton, Tysons Corner.

Three Quantum-managed communities were recognized, continuing Quantum’s dedication to excellence through professionally managing communities with expertise, knowledge, and passion, making our communities physically and fiscally secure, and enriching the lives of our residents.

Vintage Senior – MD ($800+): Marywood Apartments

 

Vintage Senior – VA – ($1,300+): Evergreen House Apartments

 

Senior – VA ($1,100+): Wingler House East & West Apartments

PMA established criteria that only honor truly exceptional properties. Esteemed property management professionals serve as judges. They have the knowledge and experience to look past veneers to truly evaluate a property’s ability to deliver superior living experiences.

Congratulations to our 2023 PACE Award winners!

Lockwood and Elmwood Residents Dontate to Wreaths Across America

The Lockwood House and Elmwood House Management team thanked residents for donating $1,500 to Wreaths Across America at the Cheltenham Veterans Cemetery in Cheltenham, MD.

Their donations helped support the cemetery’s yearlong mission of remembering the fallen, honoring those who serve, and teaching the next generation about the value of freedom. The funds will also support new and existing programs aimed at sharing this mission.

Cedar Ridge Apartments Section 8 Waiting List to Open 10/2-6/2023

Cedar Ridge Apartments Project-Based Section 8 Waiting List Applications for 2, 3 &4 BR units will be taken 10/2/23 – 10/6/23.

Starting 10/2/23, Applicants may obtain/submit applications at Cedar Ridge Apartments.

Applications can also be obtained/returned to the drop box located at 1601 Becontree Lane, Reston, VA.

No applications or inquiries will be accepted after 10/6/2023. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Notifications will occur after lottery drawing for 150 waitlist positions on 10/27/2023. No phone calls, please.

Trinity Towers Apartments Section 8 Waiting List to Open 10/2-6/2023

Trinity Towers Project-Based Section 8 Waiting List Applications for Studio, 1 & 2 BR units will be taken 10/2/23 – 10/6/23.

Starting 10/2/23, Applicants may obtain/submit applications at Trinity Towers Apartments.

Applications can also be obtained/returned to the drop box located at 3023 14th St NW, Washington, DC 20009.

No applications or inquiries will be accepted after 10/6/2023. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Notifications will occur after lottery drawing for 100 waitlist positions on 10/27/2023. No phone calls, please.

Summer Hill Cooperative Section 8 Waiting List to Open 10/2-6/2023

Summer Hill Cooperative Project-Based Section 8 Waiting List Applications for 2 and 3 BR units will be taken 10/2/23 – 10/6/23.

Starting 10/2/23, Applicants may obtain/submit applications at Summerhill Cooperative.

Applications can also  be obtained/returned to the drop box located at 2022 Key Boulevard, #636, Arlington, VA.

No applications or inquiries will be accepted after 10/6/2023. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Notifications will occur after lottery drawing for 50 waitlist positions on 10/27/2023. No phone calls, please.

Quantum Family Takes Home 2022 PACE Awards

The Property Management Association’s Apartment Community Excellence Awards (PACE) recognized the best communities in the industry at the 2022 Annual Awards Ceremony on November 9, 2022, at the University of Maryland Hotel.

Two Quantum-managed communities were recognized, continuing Quantum’s dedication to excellence through professionally managing communities with expertise, knowledge, and passion, making our communities physically and fiscally secure, and enriching the lives of our residents.

 Lockwood House Apartments (Arlington, VA) – Senior VA Winner

Marywood Apartments (Manassas, VA) – Senior VA Winner

The Property Management Association’s Apartment Community Excellence Awards recognize excellence in the management of multifamily residential properties. In 2022, more than 160 communities submitted PACE applications to include properties constructed more than a half-century ago to those that recently opened.

PMA established criteria that only honor truly exceptional properties. Esteemed property management professionals serve as judges. They have the knowledge and experience to look past veneers to truly evaluate a property’s ability to deliver superior living experiences. The criteria judges use to evaluate communities include, but not limited to, the following:

  • Landscaping/Grounds/Curb Appeal
  • Reception Area/Leasing Center
  • Building Interior; Building Health and Safety
  • Common Areas and Amenities
  • Resident Services
  • Resident Events and Activities
  • Marketing Outreach
  • Community Service and
  • Resident Retention

Awards are given in four categories to help assure apples-to-apples comparisons. The award categories are

  • Market rate
  • Lease-up (properties less than a year old)
  • Affordable (Any tax credit/government assisted program)
  • Senior (55+ communities that are 75% senior, including those that are affordable)

Within the four categories, properties compete against those with comparable rents in the same state.

Congratulations to our 2022 PACE Award winners!

2022 NAHMA and George Spritzer Scholarship Awarded to Quantum Recipients

The National Affordable Housing Management Association (NAHMA) Educational Foundation, a non-profit organization, provides a scholarship grant each year. The purpose of the scholarship is to provide educational opportunities to residents of NAHMA communities. The nominees must be a resident in good standing at an AHMA/NAHMA affiliated apartment community and either be a high school senior with a minimum GPA of 2.5, a general equivalency diploma holder, or a matriculated student with a minimum GPA of 2.3 at an accredited college or trade/technical school.

This year, the $3500 NAHMA Scholarship and $1600 George Spreitzer Scholarship Boost, was awarded to three Quantum recipients:

  • Damani Maddox currently has a 3.74 HS GPA and will be attending Stevenson University as a freshman, majoring in nursing.
  • Damante’ Maddox currently has 2.97 GPA and is a senior at Bowie State University, with a major in Computer Science/ Cyber Security.
  • Joshua Puyat currently has a 3.02 GPA and is a sophomore at Northern Virginia Community College, majoring in Cyber Security.

“We are so proud of ourselves!” were the only words siblings Damante’ and Damani could let out through their beaming smiles. Joshua expressed his gratitude for the privilege of being chosen – “It means a lot to me coming from a low-income, single parent, family. I believe people should donate to the NAHMA Educational Foundation because it gives many students like me the opportunity to achieve their dreams, and I will forever be grateful.”

Special thank you to our staff and residents for nominating, and voting for, all of the student nominees, as well as to NAHMA for their generosity and continuing to make meaningful impacts.

Savannah Apartments Hosting Open House Every Saturday

 

 

 

 

Washington, DC – Savannah Apartments is hosting an open house event every Saturday from 10:00am – 2:00pm at their location at 3238 13th Street in Washington, DC.

Quantum’s Regional Property Manager Jenny Rufino said attendees will get an inside look at the newly renovated two-bedroom apartment styles available for low-to-moderate income families, as well as view the new community amenities such as the playground and community room.

 

 

 

 

In addition to taking the tours, attendees can also enjoy some light refreshments while they meet some of the Quantum staff. This a great opportunity to come in and see the community and some of the benefits of living in the community.

To find out more about Savannah Apartments, visit Savannah Apartments | Quantum Management LLC AMO® (qpmgmt.com). Open house ends June 25, 2022.

A Winning Night for Quantum at 2021 PACE Awards

The Property Management Association recognized the best communities in the industry at the 10th Annual Apartment Community Excellence (PACE) Awards Ceremony, held November 17, 2021, at the Bethesda North Marriott Hotel.

Two Quantum-managed communities were recognized, continuing Quantum’s dedication to excellence through professionally managing communities with expertise, knowledge, and passion, making our communities physically and fiscally secure, and enriching the lives of our residents.

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Solidifying the Quantum Culture with Gregg Gregory, CSP

On Thursday, October 21, 2021, Quantum invited the founder of Teams Rock, Certified Speaking Professional (CSP) Gregg Gregory back as a guest speaker for our Managers Meeting. With two decades in the residential real estate and mortgage banking industry, we anxiously anticipated his appearance. Gregg’s focus was on “Solidifying the Quantum Culture: One Team Moving in One Direction”.

Gregg provided Quantum employees with an immense amount of information to reflect upon. He asked questions that challenged everyone to think outside of the box as he simultaneously identified how the human brain can occasionally overthink things. Gregg encouraged everyone to step outside of their comfort zone and into their area of growth. During the meeting, Quantum employees were able to comfortably express what effective teamwork means to them, what the benefits are to being vulnerable at work, as well as what challenges they are faced with on their team.

Below is a list of 5 key takeaways from his presentation:

  1. Celebrate your failures the same as you celebrate your successes.
  2. Take pride in your job no matter what it is.
  3. It’s not how you get knocked down but how fast you get back up.
  4. Find motivators, intrinsic or extrinsic, still find them.
  5. Things are never as they seem so be willing to look at things differently and with an open mind.

Not only were we left in awe of the gems Gregg supplied, but we were also provided with resources and action-items that would further propel us into becoming better teammates and ultimately, better people. After all, “Knowledge is not power without application.” Thank you, Gregg, for providing us with resources we can use not just at work, but in our everyday lives.

To hear more from Gregg, download his podcast Teams Rock, available on all platforms.