April 20, 2020

Remote Working Tips for Beginners

This year, 3.4 percent of US workers are working remotely. But with COVID-19 and the shelter-in-place order, more people will be working from home over the next little while. For those used to working in the office, adjustment can be hard. Here are our best tips for working remotely from home effectively:

#1: Schedule Work AND Breaks

Choose a schedule that works with your home life and stick to it. When you work from home, it can be tempting to either sleep in and skimp on your duties or turn into a workaholic with no boundaries. Sticking to regular work hours helps you get everything done and also keep a healthy work–life balance, especially when you schedule breaks.

#2: Create a Dedicated Office Space and Get Everyone on the Same Page 

Whether or not you have an official office in your home, now is the time to create a dedicated office space. It can be at the kitchen table, in a nook in the living room, or wherever works best. Whatever you choose, make it clean, make it comfortable, and own it as your office space. Once you’ve set aside a place for work, make sure everyone in your home knows the times you’re working and when you need things to be quiet.

#3: Be Extra Nice to Your Coworkers

Have you ever received a text from someone that sounded uncharacteristically curt? Sometimes, chat messages can come across differently than we intend them. Now is the time to overcommunicate to make sure everyone is on the same page. Help your coworkers understand your positive intentions, and give them the benefit of the doubt if their messages don’t come across as nicely as their face-to-face communication did.

#4: Prep Meals and Snacks in Advance

When your fridge is right there, meal prep can take a back seat. Don’t let it! When you’re on your breaks, you want to be able to relax, not spend the whole time throwing a meal together. Take the time to prepare meals and snacks in advance.

It can be hard to really feel like you’re working when you’re working from home. Try scheduling work and breaks, creating dedicated office space, being extra nice to your coworkers, and preparing meals and snacks in advance. These four simple tips for working from home can make the road ahead much easier.

Improve Your VIP Experience: Flexible Ways to Pay Rent and Build Credit at Cantabria

April 15, 2026
At  Cantabria Apartment Homes  , we are committed to providing our VIPs with the best tools to manage their apartment homes effortlessly. We want to highlight the various ways you can handle your monthly rent, including some exciting benefits that help you build your financial future just by living with us. 1. The AppFolio Resident Portal App The easiest way to manage your living experience is through the AppFolio app. It is a one-stop shop for your most frequent needs: Convenient Payments: Set up one-time or automatic payments using a bank account (e-check), credit card, or debit card. Split Payments with Flex: We have integrated Flex directly into your AppFolio app. This service allows you to split your rent into two payments throughout the month. Flex pays your rent to us in full and on time, while you pay them back on a schedule that fits your cash flow. Full Transparency: View your current balance, previous statements, and full payment history anytime. 2. Build Your Credit for Free with Pinata Your consistent rent payments should work for you. We are proud to offer Free Positive Rent Payment Reporting to major credit bureaus through our partner, Pinata. How it works: You will receive an email invitation from Pinata to sign up for this service. Once you are enrolled, your on-time payments are reported to the credit bureaus. The Benefit: This helps you build your credit score over time without any extra cost. It is our way of rewarding your reliability and helping you reach your long-term financial goals. (Please note: we do not utilize any resident reward or marketplace features through Pinata; this service is strictly for your credit reporting benefit.) 3. More Ways the App Helps You Beyond payments, the AppFolio app remains your primary tool for staying connected with our Buena Park community. You can: Submit Maintenance Requests: Easily upload photos and descriptions of any needed repairs. Manage Renter's Insurance: Access your policy or update your provider details. Stay Informed: Contact the office via text or phone, update your contact preferences, and access your lease documents. At  Cantabria Apartment Homes  , we treat every resident like a VIP. Whether you are looking for more flexibility with Flex or looking to boost your credit score through Pinata, we are here to support your lifestyle.

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