The Advantage of a Three Step Insured Property Loss Claims Strategy
You just received a call on your cell that a small fire has occurred at the office building you manage and coincidentally operate out of. You return to your office to find that while the fire was small, the subsequent fire sprinkler damage is heavy…. Now what?
Insured property loss claim events are often ill-timed and come in a variety of types and sizes. While the occurrence is hardly predictable, the proper management of a claim process should lead to predictable results. As with any challenging situation you encounter in business, gaining and maintaining the advantage is the key to success. At Stirling, we use a simple three step strategy. This strategy will prepare you with the tools to tackle the simple, and the complex insured property loss claims and create predictability throughout the claim and restoration process. (more…)
President’s Message: Don’t Just Talk About the Weather – Do Something
Just as we are enduring the dog days of a long hot summer in South Louisiana, so too it seems that the entire country (and the world for that matter) is enduring the economic equivalent of dog days. While we can look forward to that first cool snap of fall soon, it seems that we will be waiting much longer for any such economic relief.
Mark Twain once said, “Everybody talks about the weather but nobody does anything about it”.
That quote sounds very much akin to what’s happening in Washington these days – everybody’s talking about the economy but nobody is really doing anything about it. I have always believed that you have to focus on the things you can control and not spend wasted time and energy on those you can’t. Stirling Properties, I believe, is doing just that. (more…)
Stirling Properties Officially Announces Sam’s Club is Coming to River Chase
COVINGTON, Louisiana —- (AUGUST 16, 2011) Stirling Properties, the developer of River Chase, officially announces that Sam’s Club is coming to River Chase Shopping Center, the largest open-air retail center in St. Tammany Parish. Sam’s Club closed today on the purchase of a 16.58 acre site for the development of a new, 136,000 square foot store at River Chase. Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., the parent company for Sam’s Club, has committed to build their top of the line prototype building at the River Chase site, which will not resemble any other Sam’s Club in Louisiana.
This new Sam’s Club will be the only one in western St. Tammany and construction on the predominantly stone and brick facade will begin soon as Sam’s has already obtained all the necessary permits to begin. The anticipated opening is scheduled for fall 2012 and is expected to provide 100+ jobs for the area.
For more information about the Sam’s Club deal or River Chase development contact Townsend Underhill, Vice President of Development for Stirling Properties, at tunderhill@stirlingprop.com or by phone at (985)-246-3785.
Stirling Properties to Provide Facility Management Services for Quest Diagnostics, Inc.
COVINGTON, Louisiana —- (May 31, 2011) Stirling Properties, a leader in commercial real estate in the Gulf South, announces an agreement with Quest Diagnostics, Inc. to manage their Metairie, Louisiana location at 4648 S I-10 Service Road.
Effective May 1st, 2011, Stirling Properties now provides integrated facility management services to Quest Diagnostics, Inc. Through this new relationship, Quest Diagnostics, Inc. will benefit from Stirling’s expertise, technology, and experience in the cost effective and efficient operation of the 14,000, square-foot Metairie facility.
“By allowing Stirling Properties to manage their building, Quest Diagnostics can focus on their mission to provide patients and doctors with the information and services they need to make better healthcare decisions, while Stirling Properties can focus on what we do best – providing integrated, cost effective and efficient building operations,” said Patrick Malik, Operations Manager for Stirling Properties’ Asset and Property Management Division. “We are excited to partner with such an esteemed client.”
Quest Diagnostics is a nationally recognized company that develops innovative new diagnostic tests and advanced healthcare information technology solutions to help improve patient care. Quest offers the broadest access to diagnostic testing services through its network of laboratories and patient service centers.
For more information about Stirling Properties’ services, please contact Donna Taylor, Senior Vice President of Asset Management & New Business Development, at 1-888-261-2022 or 985-246-3758 or via email at dtaylor@stirlingprop.com.
Beth Cristina Named 2010 Louisiana REALTOR of the Year
Photo courtesy of www.NOMAR.org
Congratulations to our very own Beth Cristina, who was chosen by Louisiana REALTORS (LR) as the 2010 Louisiana REALTOR of the Year. This prestigious honor was presented yesterday, May 25th, 2011, at the association’s state-level Awards Luncheon held annually at the “REALTOR Action” Spring Conference in Baton Rouge.
Chosen by a special LR selection committee, the Louisiana REALTOR of the Year award, established in 1958, recognizes the REALTOR member who has contributed most to the advancement of their profession and the community at large during the current year.
Beth’s passion and ability to lead is evident through her past honors and industry involvement. In 2009, she received both the New Orleans Metropolitan Association of Realtors (NOMAR) Commercial Investment Division’s “Service to the Industry” Award and REALTOR of the Year.
Beth is a member of the National Association of Realtors, Realtors Land Institute and the Urban Land Institute. She currently serves on LR’s Board of Directors and is also involved as a Division Director for Commercial in their Executive Committee and Realtors Commercial Alliance Team.
Stirling Properties Appointed Management Firm for Bel Air Park II Office Building in Mobile, Alabama
COVINGTON, Louisiana —- (May 23, 2011) Stirling Properties announces their appointment as the management firm of an office building in Mobile, Alabama known as Bel Air Park II. The management appointment, effective April 27th, 2011, was awarded through foreclosure by owner Wells Fargo Bank N.A.
Bel Air Park II is a two-story office building containing 128,000 square feet of office and ground floor space. Tenants include Thompson Engineering, Blue Cliff College, Virginia College, AT&T Services and Allied Electronics.
“Stirling Properties has had a history of maximizing value and developing comprehensive management plans and we plan to affect those strategies to meet the goals of the owner of Bel Air Park II,” said Donna Taylor, Stirling Properties’ Senior Vice President of Asset Management and New Business Development.
Mrs. Taylor continued by adding, “This appointment is pivotal in solidifying Stirling Properties as a top Gulf Coast management firm. We are excited about the opportunity to bring our experience to all property types as well as to continue to grow our management business in the Gulf South.”
With the addition of this appointment, Stirling Properties’ office management portfolio now includes 25 buildings throughout Louisiana, Mississippi and Alabama which total over 3 million square feet of managed space. The entire management portfolio totals close to 13 million square feet and encompasses the management of office, retail and industrial properties as well as residential condominiums, golf courses and golf course communities.
For more information about Stirling Properties’ services, please contact Donna Taylor, Senior Vice President of Asset Management & New Business Development, at 1-888-261-2022 or 985-246-3758 or via email at dtaylor@stirlingprop.com.
