2023 National Housing Conference
On March 1st, 2023 Mills Property Management team members were invited to participate in a virtual session with the National Housing Conference, offices of Senator Thune & Senator Rounds’ legislative teams, along with state agencies, management companies, and developers in South Dakota. The session agenda included the need to streamline compliance and monitor practices for a variety of Federally funded programs. Out of only …
Things We’re Loving – Valentine’s Day Edition
Hello February! With the holiday season in the rearview mirror, most people think of February as a cold, dark and boring. If you’re looking for a little light and positivity this month, you’ve come to the right place! So much goes on during this short month. Some of the events that take place during February are Groundhogs Day, The Super Bowl, Black History Month, …
2022 Company Snapshot
2022 was a year of growth for Mills Property Management, now serving in 32 communities across Eastern South Dakota and managing over 4,100 units. Our 2022 snapshot included below highlights some of this year’s successes including an occupancy rate of 96.85% and almost 6,000 maintenance requests completed. With our team of 64 team members we are looking forward to continuing to grow and excel …
Storm Essential Kit for Your Apartment – Winter Edition
Have no fear, winter is here! Is your apartment prepared for the cold, snow & ice that this season brings? It isn’t a bad idea to create a stockpile of a few emergency items in case of an extreme winter storm. Below are a few different ideas on what you can have on hand to keep yourself safe, comfortable & warm. Food & WaterAlways …
New Turkey Day Traditions
As November rolls around you probably start thinking about family time, pumpkin pie, football, shopping, and turkey! Although these developed traditions are timeless & classic, it’s never too late to incorporate new ways to make the Thanksgiving holiday even more memorable. We’ve taken it upon ourselves to compile a list of a few fun & fresh Thanksgiving traditions. Write Down What You’re Thankful ForThanksgiving …
Non-Traditional Ways to Celebrate Halloween
For as long as I can remember Halloween has been celebrated with putting on a costume, running from house to house & ringing door bells to eagerly shout “TRICK OR TREAT” in hopes of a king-sized candy bar. Here are a few non-traditional activities you and your family can incorporate for a fang-tastic holiday. Scary Movie MarathonGather your friends, set up the projector & …
FALLing for Autumn!
Hello Fall! September 22nd marks the Autumn Equinox, meaning it’s the first official day of Fall! The leaves are starting to change; the days are slowly getting shorter & pumpkin flavored items are hitting the shelves. To fully embrace the season, try incorporating some of these Fall activities. Start a Grateful JournalThe simplest & most rewarding way to embrace Fall is to create a …
Celebrating 30 Years of Excellence!
On Wednesday, August 3rd Mills Property Management partnered with KCountry 102.3 for a Kcountry Cookout. The event took place outside of Campus View Apartments in Brookings. Community Members, Residents, and Staff were invited to celebrate 30 years of MPM with a free lunch of brats, chips, cookies & drinks. We had a GREAT turnout with a good mix of property owners, tenants, community members …
How To Have The BEST Summer Ever
For a lot of people, summertime is a season of care-free, majestic bliss. The plethora of outdoor activities & warm weather have most itching for the sunny season. Below are a few fun activities for you and your family to partake in! Enjoy a Sunrise or SunsetThe BEST way to start and end a summer day is to watch the sun rise and set. …