Posted by Joseph Brumleve on Fri, Feb 26, 2010 @ 09:48 AM
 |  | February 12, 2010 | | | Ramshaw Real Estate distributes its Ramshaw Living newsletter four times per year. We use it to communicate important upcoming dates, helpful hints for apartment living, and company updates. If there is other information you'd like to see us provide in Ramshaw Living, please click on the "Feedback" button. Thanks for leasing your apartment with Ramshaw! |  Off-campus deadline and leasing If you live in a Ramshaw off-campus property, February 28 is your deadline for re-newing your lease for next year. Stop by the Ramshaw offices today to sign your new lease. On March 1, all Ramshaw off-campus properties will become available for next year. If you're looking for a new apartment for next year and want to live off-campus, just use our apartment search at ramshaw.com to find your ideal home, or check the bottom of this email for our featured apartment listings. |  On-campus leasing for next year Leasing for Fall 2010 started in October, and our apartments have been leasing out quickly this year. Contact us soon to extend your lease on your current apartment, if it's not leased out already. Or, feel free to request a personal tour of any other Ramshaw properties with one of our leasing representatives. And just like with our off-campus properties, the best place to begin your apartment search is at ramshaw.com, or by checking the featured apartments listed at the bottom of this email. |  Let us know how we're doing We try to provide the best possible service for our tenants, from the first time you contact us with interest in an apartment, through the leasing and move-in process, and for the entire time you live in a Ramshaw-managed apartment. Please give us feedback on how we're doing, so we can make improvements in the future. It just takes a few minutes with our online feedback form. Thanks for your assistance! |  Maintenance requests If something in your unit needs maintenance, but you've been putting off contacting us, please submit an online maintenance request today. This allows you to live in an apartment that's functioning at 100%, and it helps us take care of small problems before they become large ones. |  Notes on Holiday Break and Spring Break We performed interior inspections during January and February and made note of needed work/improvements. We are compiling the work orders, ordering materials and preparing to perform the noted work beginning the week of February 22. Please remember that Ramshaw maintenance technicians also plan to replace a/c filters (where applicable) during Spring Break. |  Always remember: safety first While walking on- or off-campus, remember:- Use well-lit and busy sidewalks.
- Walk in pairs or groups.
- Do not wear stereo headphones—be aware of your surroundings.
- If you feel that you are being followed, cross the street, head for the nearest well-lit, populated area, yell for help, and call the police as soon as possible.
- Carry a whistle or personal alarm.
- Never hitchhike.
|  Tailgate recipe: Grilled BratwurstQuintessential tailgating fare, these flavorful sausages are always popular among die-hard sports fans. Hearty and full of flavor, they are easy to boil in advance and just grill for a few minutes before serving. Another variation is to boil the brats with sliced onion rings and then grill the onions and serve them on the sandwich. - 6 each bratwurst sausages
- 12 ounces beer
- 1 chopped onion
- 6 rolls
- German mustard
Combine the sausages, beer, and onion in a saucepan. Simmer for 30 minutes. Drain well and grill for 10 minutes, turning frequently, or until browned on all sides. Sprinkle with additional beer while grilling for more flavor and a crispier skin. Serve in rolls with the mustard. Makes 6 servings. Preparation Time: 5 minutes
Cooking Time: 40 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes | Featured apartments available on-campus | Featured apartments available off-campus | Remember to visit www.ramshaw.com when you're looking for your next apartment. Ramshaw.com provides everything you need to find a great apartment either on-campus or off-campus. It's never been easier to hunt for apartments—without even leaving home.  | Ramshaw Real Estate | 1817 S. Neil St., Champaign, IL 61820
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Posted by Joseph Brumleve on Thu, Feb 25, 2010 @ 02:39 PM
Support the plan to connect the north side of the twin cities by extending Olympian Drive from Champaign through to Urbana, which will attract businesses and jobs to this booming part of Downstate Illinois. See how you can help by reading the message below from the Champaign County Chamber of Commerce:
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WDWS is running an online poll regarding Olympian Drive. Please take a moment to voice your support of the project by going to their website:
www.wdws.com.
Also, a Facebook fan page to complete the Olympian Drive extension has been started. in just about 60-hours, we have 149 supporters of the project. If you are a Facebook user, please become a fan of the
"I Support Completing the Olympian Drive Extension" fan page. Ask your friends to support, too. One of the comments we received from some county board members is that no one is speaking up in support. We can not be passive about our support. Thank you.
Posted by Joseph Brumleve on Fri, Feb 05, 2010 @ 09:29 AM
Opening Friday, February 5, and running through Sunday, February 21, the Civil Rights Project is a solo exhibition of paintings and drawings by local artist Jason Patterson. It is presented and hosted by the indi go artist co-op at 9 East University in downtown Champaign. The opening reception runs from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. on February 5, with additional special events scheduled for February 12 and 19. A significant portion of the exhibition proceeds will benefit the Don Moyer Boys & Girls Club.
Posted by Joseph Brumleve on Wed, Jan 13, 2010 @ 09:16 AM
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| | November 20, 2009 | | | Ramshaw Real Estate distributes its Ramshaw Living newsletter four times per year. We use it to communicate important upcoming dates, helpful hints for apartment living, and company updates. If there is other information you'd like to see us provide in Ramshaw Living, please click on the "Feedback" button. Thanks for leasing your apartment with Ramshaw! | Cash in with a Ramshaw referral Do you know of someone who needs housing right away or for spring semester? If you do, then you may be in store for some extra holiday cash! If someone leases one of the apartments below and writes in your name as their referral on their application, then you'll receive $100 off your next month's rent. We have several wonderful apartments available: ON-CAMPUS OFF-CAMPUS | Champaign411.com launches! Your online gateway to Champaign-Urbana Champaign411.com is the site that will help you find any community info you're after and navigate all of the great Champaign-Urbana websites. No other site lays out everything C-U has to offer online like this one does. Champaign411 is all about C-U. Whether you're new to the community, just living here for the school year, or a permanent resident, visit Champaign411 to find great info or link to other top local sites. THE WEBSITE'S FEATURES INCLUDE: - Top 50 websites in C-U, updated daily
- News feed from local media outlets
- Sports feed from local sports websites
- Feed from local entertainment blogs
- Fitness, sports, and health tips
- Photos and information from around town
- Links to everything C-U has to offer
- New features are being added regularly
Take a look at Champaign411.com, tell your friends, and come back often! You can also find Champaign411 on social networking sites Facebook and Twitter. Visit online at www.champaign411.com | Holiday and Safety TipsRamshaw Real Estate would like to wish you a safe and very happy holiday season and holiday break. Below please find a few tips and reminders we would like to convey to you. Heat: Make sure the heat in your apartment is maintained at a minimum of 60 degrees. (If you have baseboard heaters leave on the "Low" setting). This should help prevent frozen water lines in case the outside temperature should drop below freezing. Security: The greatest number of thefts occur during the holidays. To help insure you and your belongings are safe please exercise the following precautions. Make sure all doors, windows, and sliding glass doors are locked and properly secured. Please remove any valuable personal items. Our insurance covers only the building and our own furnishings; it is your responsibility to carry renter's insurance to cover your personal belongings. Winter safety: Exercise extra caution during snowy and icy weather. Sidewalks can get very slippery, and are sometimes covered with "black ice" which is difficult or impossible to see. Leave early for classes or work, so you'll have plenty of time to get where you're going safely. Walk slowly and carefully; hold onto railings wherever you can. Stay indoors as much as possible. We will get snow and ice removed from sidewalks and driveways as quickly as we can, and will spread ice melt where needed. On-campus maintenance: The upcoming holiday break (between semesters) is a perfect time for our maintenance team to inspect and perform maintenance. During this break we will be inspecting each on-campus unit and performing any maintenance that is noticed. To assist us in this process please make us aware of any maintenance you might be aware of. Before you leave for break please go to our website www.ramshaw.com, select "maintenance request" and list any maintenance issues with your apartment. We will work diligently to have them completed before your return for 2nd semester. Rent: Even though you may be out of town enjoying the holidays, don't get so busy drinking eggnog that you forget to pay your rent. All rent will be due according to the terms printed in your lease. Remember to write both your address and apartment number on your check, and mail it to Ramshaw Real Estate, P.O. Box 680, Champaign, IL 61824-0680. HAVE A SAFE HOLIDAY BREAK — HAPPY HOLIDAYS! | Tailgate recipe: Southwestern Philly Steak SandwichesRecipe Submitted by: Sugar Sullivan - 1 1/2 pounds steak - cut into 1/4" strips
- 1 medium green pepper - chopped
- 1 medium sweet red pepper - chopped
- 1 large onion - sliced
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 6 sandwich rolls
- 6 slices Monterrey Jack cheese
- 8 ounces chopped green chiles - drained
Cook steak, peppers, and onion in oil and butter until meat is cooked through. Spoon steak mixture onto the rolls and top with cheese and chiles. Wrap in foil. Bake at 350 for 15 minutes. | Remember to visit www.ramshaw.com when you're looking for your next apartment.Ramshaw.com provides everything you need to find a great apartment either on-campus or off-campus. It's never been easier to hunt for apartments—without even leaving home. |
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Posted by Joseph Brumleve on Tue, Jan 05, 2010 @ 01:56 PM
Watch our video THE WAY to get an idea of how multifamily property management is changing and how managers need to keep pace with the way tenants communicate and live their lives.
Posted by Bill Bowman on Fri, Jul 17, 2009 @ 02:06 PM
On each day from July 20 through July 24, between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m., we'll be giving tours of the great 1BR and 2BR apartment at Kobuck of Savoy and holding drawings for Atlanta Bread Company gift cards. If you need an apartment for August, please come join us!
1203 Wesley, Savoy: Take Route 45 south past Savoy 16. Turn right on Curtis. Turn right on Wesley. Call 359-6400 or email leasing@ramshaw.com with any questions.
Posted by Joseph Brumleve on Mon, Apr 20, 2009 @ 04:45 PM
John Carson and Todd Lienhart represented the company at the 2009 Central Illinois Business Expo, held at Assembly Hall on April 1. The expo is put on by the Chamber of Commerce and provides local residents with an opportunity to visit many area businesses and services in one convenient location. At the Ramshaw booth, John and Todd promoted the company’s property management services and held a drawing for gift cards to Ramshaw tenants TGI Fridays, Monical’s, and Atlanta Bread Company. Kleenrite also had a booth and had a drawing for a full house cleaning among other promotions.
Posted by Joseph Brumleve on Tue, Feb 24, 2009 @ 03:14 PM
What you should know about the
First-Time Homebuyer
Tax Credit
The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 features an $8,000 tax credit for first-time buyers who purchase a home on or after Jan. 1, 2009 and before Dec. 1, 2009.
Details of the tax credit include:
- Eligible properties include anything that will be used as a principal single-family residence—including condos and townhouses.
- There are income guidelines on the credit. Individuals with an adjusted gross income up to $75,000 (or $150,000 if filing jointly) are eligible for the full tax credit. The credit is phased down for those earning more and is not available for those with an income above $95,000 (or $170,000 if filing jointly).
- The new tax credit does not have to be repaid if the buyer stays in the home at least three years. But if the home is sold before that, the entire amount of the credit is recaptured on the sale.
- People who purchased homes under the 2008 $7,500 tax credit program will still be required to repay that credit to the government over a 15-year period.
- The temporary credit is only available for home purchases made from Jan. 1, 2009 to before Dec. 1, 2009 and is equal to 10 percent of the cost of the home, up to a maximum credit of $8,000.
- Buyers claim the credit on their federal tax return to reduce their tax liability. If the credit is more their total tax liability that year, the buyer will get a refund check for the balance.
- Only first-time homebuyers can take advantage of the tax credit. A first-time buyer is defined under the tax credit as an individual who has not owned a home in the last three years. For married joint filers, both must meet the first-time homebuyer test to take the credit on a joint return.
Contact one of our Realtors® for more information at (217) 359-6400.
Posted by Bill Bowman on Tue, May 27, 2008 @ 12:06 PM
Ramshaw Real Estate is now managing
Presby Hall, which will in open in August 2008 as the newest University certified housing option at the University of Illinois. There’s still space for you! Visit
presbyhall.com to see all of the details of this state-of-the-art new housing option. Some of the highlights include:
- Presby Hall is the U of I’s first “green” residence hall, achieving the Silver standard from the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design organization.
- The suite-style living, with 5 or 6 students per suite, provides the ideal environment for building friendships, studying, and adapting to university life.
- Each suite has a full kitchen, washer-dryer, living room, balcony, high-speed Internet and cable, single or double bedrooms, and comes fully furnished.
- Presby Hall is open 365 days per year, and students are welcome to sign up for either a 9-month or 12-month lease. Various meal plans available.
- All U of I students are welcome, including freshmen. If you’ve signed up to live elsewhere, it’s easy to switch to Presby Hall before September 1.
- Presby Hall is located in a beautiful spot on campus, just a 5-minute walk to the Quad, Campustown, and most classrooms.
- Fitness center, game room, large study hall with wireless Internet connectivity, computer lab, Internet café, sound-proof music rehearsal rooms.
- Presby Hall is proud to be University certified housing. There is a live-in Resident Director, as well as one Resident Advisor per floor.
Visit
www.presbyhall.com for more information on this new housing option for University of Illinois students.