A Season of Gratitude

Wow — time flies! As we move into the season of Thanksgiving, we want to take a moment to reflect on how truly grateful we are for each and every member of the Condor team. Your dedication and commitment to creating welcoming, well-cared-for communities make a difference every single day—for our company, our residents, and for one another.

This time of year reminds us that gratitude isn’t just a feeling—it’s an action. The care you show to residents, your teammates, and your work is a reflection of what makes Condor so special. Thank you for continuing to go above and beyond in all that you do

‘Tis the Season

In that same spirit of giving, we’re excited to announce our Feed My Starving Children volunteer event on Thursday, December 12. This is a wonderful opportunity for us to come together as a team and make an impact in our community. More details and a sign-up coming soon!  

Plus, save the date for our annual company holiday parties:

• Minnesota: Saturday, December 13 (check your email to RSVP by December 5)
• Florida: Saturday, January 10 (save the date!)

By the Numbers

Progress Update

We’ve made big strides toward our 2025 goals since September—especially in occupancy and move-ins!

• Annual occupancy rose from 95.3% to 96.8%, surpassing our goal of 96.5%.
• Move-ins increased from 395 to 494, showing great momentum as we head into year-end.
• Move-outs climbed slightly from 416 to 507, but we’re still on track to stay below the 550 target.
• Rental income growth ticked up from 2.7% to 2.8%, continuing in the right direction.
• Resident injuries remain at zero—an achievement worth celebrating!
• Employee work injuries rose slightly from 4 to 5, reminding us to stay mindful of safety procedures.

Overall, we’re closing in on several key goals, and the continued teamwork and attention to detail across every community are what make this progress possible. Let’s finish the year strong!

Shout Outs!

Happy Work Anniversary!

Join us in celebrating our team members with work anniversaries from November through December! We appreciate your hard work, dedication, and the positive impact you make every day.

Welcome!

Let’s give a warm Condor welcome to the newest member of our team — Selena! We’re excited to have you on board at Lexington Heights. We’re also happy to recently welcome back a few familiar faces, Jeremy (CC) and Rick (EH).

Team Happenings

Team Player Shout Out

A huge thank you to Christy (ER) for traveling to Florida for a month to assist the Gulf Gate leasing team while Melanie had time off. We’re so grateful for your teamwork and dedication, Christy!

Farewell and Best Wishes

We’re saying goodbye and thank you to Shafer (CC)! After six summers of hard work and dedication with the Condor grounds crew, he’s moving on to pursue an internship in the accounting field while finishing his college degree. We’ll miss his great attitude and strong work ethic, but we’re excited to see all the amazing things ahead for him. Best of luck, Shafer—you’ll always be part of the Condor family!

New Baby on Board

Join us in congratulating Lindsay and Ashley (PO) on the arrival of their baby girl! We’re so happy for your growing family and wish you all the love, laughter, and sweet snuggles that come with this exciting new chapter.

Engagement Alert

Big congratulations to Chris (PC) and Laura (former Leasing) on their recent engagement! The two first met back in 2017 when Laura traveled to Florida to help out after we took over management of Palm Cove—and the rest is history! We’re so happy for you both and wish you a lifetime of happiness together.

Wedding Bells

Congratulations to Val (SG) and Carlos, who have officially set a date for their wedding this September! After six years of engagement, their big day is now on the horizon, and we couldn’t be happier for them. Wishing you both all the joy and excitement as you plan for this special milestone!

Team Events

From professional conferences to team-building outings, it’s been a busy and rewarding few months across Condor! Our teams have represented us at the Rent Manager Conference and the Florida Apartment Association (FAA) and Minnesota Housing Association (MHA) Conferences—all incredible opportunities to learn, connect, and bring back fresh ideas to strengthen our communities.

We also made time for some team bonding at the second annual Community Manager Retreat and the Maintenance and Painters Weekend. Scroll through to see some highlights from these moments of industry insights, growth, and connection!

Fire Safety In Action

A heartfelt thank you goes out the entire Gulf Gate team (and Christy!) for their outstanding response and hard work following the apartment fire that occurred in late September. One apartment sustained significant fire and smoke damage, but thanks to quick action from staff, residents, and emergency responders, the fire was contained to that unit and the resident is expected to fully recover.

Importantly, the building’s fire alarm system functioned exactly as designed, promptly alerting residents and helping to prevent further harm or damage. This incident serves as a strong reminder of the importance of fire safety awareness and proactive prevention throughout all of our communities.

As property managers and team members, we can help keep our residents and properties safe by:

🔥 Conducting regular inspections of smoke detectors, fire alarms, and sprinkler systems.

🔥 Ensuring residents are aware of emergency exit routes and assembly points.

🔥 Reminding residents not to block or prop open fire doors and to report any damaged or missing safety equipment.

🔥 Reinforcing the importance of smoking policies and the safe use of candles, cooking appliances, space heaters, etc.

🔥 Keeping hallways, stairwells, and exits clear for emergency access.

Thank you again to the Gulf Gate team for their calm professionalism and care under pressure—and for reminding all of us that preparedness can saves lives!

Fall Property Improvements

We’ve been busy investing in the details that make our communities feel like home. Check out these updated amenities and spruced-up spaces from the past few months! A huge thank you to all who helped make these improvements happen!