Miscellaneous

Women in Construction Week is the first full week of March each year. This year, Redwood is celebrating by highlighting a few of the remarkable professionals who help make Redwood so remarkable. Read all about some of the women who work in our many departments in the construction industry. Michaela Rieg, Preconstruction Manager Department at…

Are you trying to decide whether renting vs buying your next home is the right move? Sometimes when you’re not sure, it helps to see the thought process of someone who’s in the same situation. Take Amy & Scott for example. This couple of working professionals has been renting the same small downtown apartment for…

At Redwood, we believe in work/life balance in pursuit of health and wellness for all of our employees. We want them to be happy and healthy in all that they do! One way we promote the importance of health in wellness to our employees is by participating in awareness events, like World Heart Day. How…

The Cleveland Corporate Challenge is an annual event described as “the premier Corporate Wellness Program in Northeast Ohio that combines Team-Building Activities, Networking Opportunities, Charity Giving, and FUN all into one annual program!” Throughout a few weeks of the summer, teams from all over the greater Cleveland area compete in fun athletic events in pursuit…

Whether you’re a Lansing native or you’re just paying the city a visit, Michigan’s capital city hosts some of the area’s best known eateries where local artisans and traditional chefs are crafting and serving up foods that have been inspired from all over the globe. So if you’re a local on your way to watch…

Whether you need short-term accommodations, are moving out for the first time, or simply want to avoid the hassles of moving large furniture, you may be interested in renting furniture for your next apartment. Because there can be so many varying circumstances, every resident’s furniture rental needs are different. You might be moving across the…

Apartment patio space may not be on the top of your “must have” list for renting, but having your own outdoor space can make your rental experience feel more like a real home. New to having an outdoor space or feeling lost about how to utilize it this summer? Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered.…

People rent at Redwood Neighborhoods for all sorts of reasons. Some are looking to downsize, some need a single-story home but don’t want to take care of a house, some just want a place that feels like home while still being a rental. For one of our North Ridgeville, Ohio residents, the decision to move…

Cinco de Mayo is a day commemorating Mexican culture and heritage, and there are many ways to celebrate. In some cities, there are parades, parties, and events. But no matter where you’re celebrating, there are five ways you can participate in this holiday. 1. Learn about Cinco de Mayo While many of us enjoy the…

Redwood prides itself on providing each resident with a remarkable living experience. While that experience may start with the apartment homes themselves, many of our residents say they stay at Redwood because they truly feel at home. From time to time, our residents not only love living with us, they make the transition to become…

No matter your age, when it comes to finding your perfect home, opting for new construction can be a lot of fun.  Interestingly, according to the National Association of REALTORS®’ Home Buyers and Sellers Generational Trends Report, home buyers between 54 to 72 years old were the most likely age group to purchase a new…

2020 has been a crazy year. The COVID-19 pandemic has brought challenges to communities all over the world, and we see the results every day. One notable result of 2020’s challenges has been that small businesses are struggling. As we head into the holiday buying season, many people are choosing to spend their money within…

National Support Your Local Chamber of Commerce Day is observed the third Wednesday in October each year – which means for 2021, it lands on Wednesday October 20! The goal of this holiday is fairly straightforward: to support local Chamber of Commerce organizations. Each local Chamber serves to strengthen businesses of all sizes in a…

September 29 is World Heart Day! To celebrate, we asked our teams to tell us about the ways they’ve been staying active in the past few months, and why it’s so important. We’ve got runners, we’ve got hikers, we’ve got yogis, Zumba dancers, and more! Take a look. Kayleigh Stays Active by Golfing “I enjoy…

Did you know that September 28th is National Good Neighbor Day? It’s a day for celebrating the neighbors who make life a little easier, or who go out of their way to make someone’s day. A few of our Redwood Ambassadors shared stories from their neighborhoods about some of their Redwood Neighbors. Take a look!…

July 23rd is National Intern Day! In the spirit of celebrating, we thought we’d take a moment to recognize our remarkable current intern and (spoiler) those interns who have moved on to become full-time employees and continued to work at Redwood. Meet Our Current Intern: Kody Stress Kody joined us in July of 2019 as…

While almost everyone lives a busy life, there ARE ways to simplify a hectic lifestyle. If you work outside the home each day, you may have unsuccessfully tried to prepare snacks or lunch for work. There are more than a dozen reasons why people don’t meal prep for work: My kitchen doesn’t have good prep…

More people are becoming well acquainted with the healthy habits of meal prepping. After all, there are tons of benefits to prepping your favorite dish in advance. It encourages healthy eating Minimizes your consumption of junk food Saves money and more. As a result, a lot of people have integrated meal prepping as part of…

Love is a beautiful thing, and although it should be top of mind every day, Valentine’s Day is a special holiday for friends, couples, and families. It’s a full day to celebrate love, even if you’re not very sentimental, and take a little extra time to appreciate the person in your life that matter most.…

In winter and summer months, energy bills can get pretty pricey with the extremes in temperature. If you have older, non-energy efficient appliances and drafty windows and doors, your HVAC systems need to work harder. But if your energy bill was high beyond explanation in 2019, don’t give up hope for 2020. Adopting a couple…

When the big game is approaching, you know what that means. It’s time to host a party at your home. Or if you’re not hosting, you might be heading to someone else’s home to watch the game. Whether, you’re in charge this year, or another person is leading a viewing party, chances are you are…

There are so many benefits to working out. It makes you feel fantastic courtesy of the endorphins that are released. It encourages weight loss, better sleep quality, improves brain functions, and so much more. The truth is, though, not many individuals enjoy going to the gym. Some simply prefer to work out at home.  Fortunately,…

Redwood is proud to announce that as of Tuesday, July 22, we officially own a building that will serve as our NEW Redwood corporate headquarters! We’ll be moving just down the road from our current location on East Pleasant Valley Road in Independence, Ohio to the former ADP building. Why the Move for Redwood Corporate?…