February 22, 2016

We wanted to inform owners and tenants  that due to ongoing issues homeowners and our accounting team are experiencing with our current online payment provider we have decided to make a change of vendors.   After much consideration and research we will be changing providers to Revo payments. Revo is an industry leader in online payments for associations… Read more »

January 20, 2016

Winter has arrived later than expected, but with the extreme cold the last few days and snow predicted this weekend, it’s finally here. We thought this is a good time to remind you of snow removal responsibilities, and other important information to protect your home this winter. In terms of snow removal, all streets will… Read more »

December 17, 2015

The following Holiday Safety Tips were compiled, in cooperation with the PGPD Crime Prevention Section, to contribute to the safety and security of people during the holiday season. The holiday season is always a special time of year. It is also a time when busy people become careless and vulnerable to theft and other holiday crime…. Read more »

November 25, 2015

The tradition of the Pilgrims’ first Thanksgiving is steeped in myth and legend. Few people realize that the Pilgrims did not celebrate Thanksgiving the next year, or any year thereafter, though some of their descendants later made a “Forefather’s Day” that usually occurred on December 21 or 22. Several Presidents, including George Washington, made one-time… Read more »

June 29, 2015

This month marks the beginning of the 2015 hurricane season, and we’re eager to support your efforts to become more safe and more prepared. That’s why we’re pleased to be working with Ready.gov to ensure that you have access to simple steps that you and your family can take today. Click here to learn more… Read more »

June 18, 2015

Accredited investors have more access to a variety of real estate investments than ever before. Now with the click of a mouse you can be an investor in a commercial property or be part of a lending group financing a residential fix-and-flip project. From land to multifamily property investments, there are many different types of… Read more »

June 12, 2015

Millennials – that ubiquitous 18- to 34-year-old age group that makes up most of the United States’ apartment renters – might be willing to pay a little more in rent to gain the lifestyle experience they desire. So says Michael Ablon, Principal at PegasusAblon, a commercial real estate development, investment and management firm that works… Read more »

April 28, 2015

Starting the FHA Approval Process: Starting the FHA Approval process is not difficult, but it does differ depending on your role in the community. Property Managers/Board Members: The first step is to have the community pre-qualified. A professional FHA approval consultant/submission service will be able to assess the eligibility of your community prior to submitting…. Read more »

December 23, 2014

Important: If you have an existing payment arrangement through Revo, our old payment processor, please discontinue it immediately, We have signed with a new processor to help improve the online payment experience. Assessment payments can now be made with a credit card or an e-check on our website at www.blackstoneam.com. Visit our website and click… Read more »

December 10, 2014

We are proud to announce the winners of the 2014 Blackstone Management Awards 1. Community Volunteer Of The Year Volunteers are the cornerstone of our organization and are vital to raising awareness in the communities in which they live and work. Each year, Blackstone Management, LLC honors individuals for their commitment to outstanding volunteerism and… Read more »

December 4, 2014

With much of the country having already experienced record low temperatures and snowfall since early November, this winter is promising to be especially cold and snowy. Getting both the interior and exterior of your home ready for the frigid winds, snow and ice is critical to keeping Old Man Winter out and ensuring it stays… Read more »

November 29, 2014

Property management has become a active criterion to be considered by landlords. With the increase in interests among the public, landlords are going the long way to incorporate as many rental units as possible. And this has led to the added tension of managing such a varied number of estates. Landlords have two options when… Read more »