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US Postal Solutions’ newest program gains web attention

Oct 16

Posted by uspostal in News Releases

Recently, US Postal Solutions designed, printed and implemented a new custom 2″ x 2″ square sticker that included both instructions and a QR code to aid residents in reaching the US Postal Solutions 24/7/365 customer service department by mobile device. The sticker will be used on all outgoing mailboxes currently serviced by US Postal Solutions. As the use of QR codes is gaining attention worldwide, so too has the company’s new sticker/program.

The sticker website/blog StickerFly, highlighted the new service addition as their October 5, 2011 story. To read the article, click here. US Postal Solutions prides itself on adapting to the needs of clients and their residents.

Founded by college students, offering on- and off-site student housing mail delivery services since 2000, nationwide service available.

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Postal Solutions is the nation’s leader in the collegiate mail management industry, for both on- and off-campus mail management services. For more information regarding assistance with outsourcing your collegiate mail management needs, please call us today at (866) 378-8157 or visit us online at www.uspostalsolutions.com to save your student rental community or university money.

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Better Business Bureau Warns: College Kids At Risk of ‘Friendly Fraud’

Sep 07

Posted by uspostal in News Releases

Identity Theft by Roommates and Friends Is A Growing Trend

According to the 2010 Identity Fraud Survey Report released by Javelin Strategy and Research, more than 11 million people became victims of identity theft in 2009.

Young adults, ages 18 to 24, take 132 days on average to detect identity theft. Subsequently, the average cost of victims in this age group was $1,156, which is roughly five times more than the average amount lost by other age groups.

The BBB has 10 tips for how college kids can safely handle financial decision-making.

“1. Secure your mail. Dorm mailboxes are not always secure so you should have sensitive mail sent to your home address or to a P.O. Box.”

Click to read the remainder of the list.

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College students living in luxury

Sep 06

Posted by uspostal in News Releases

Tanning, laundry, restaurants and apartment homes with granite counter tops, student living in off-campus student housing are living in luxury. Read more about luxury student living and today’s off-campus housing.

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Tags: campus housing, college students, off-campus housing, postal solutions, student housing, US Postal Solutions

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Back to School for Student Housing REITs

Aug 25

Posted by uspostal in News Releases

As the academic year begins, campus housing REITs will be opening their doors to swarms of students across the country.

Companies in this sector of the REIT market provide housing for college students. As space-challenged institutions of higher education grapple with more students than available dormitory rooms, industry observers say that more student housing options is a necessity.

Campus Crest Communities Inc. (NYSE: CCG) currently has 27 properties up and running, with seven in construction, and more than 25 in the development phase. The company opened six new housing facilities this year and plans to open between six and eight next year, according to Ted Rollins, co-chairman and CEO of Campus Crest.

“I would say that the demand has been steady, and there’s been a lot of growth in this sector,” Rollins said. That demand is coming from college enrollment growth, including an increase in the number of foreign students coming to the United States to study, according to Rollins.

He said the demographics of campus populations have also changed. Younger students are staying in college longer, and older students returning to college.

“Trend analysts have said this is the highest percentage of students attending higher education institutions full-time,” Rollins said.

Campus Construction Abounds

It’s been a busy summer for campus housing REITs, and plans are in the works for more developments to open in time for the 2012 school year. In July 2011, Campus Crest announced two new housing projects at Auburn University and the University of Maine. That same month, Education Realty Trust Inc. (NYSE: EDR) announced plans to begin construction on a second campus housing development at Syracuse University.

Randy Churchey, the company’s president and chief executive officer, said the new development will be their second at the university and third in Syracuse.

American Campus Communities (NYSE: ACC) also announced the beginning of construction on several projects in July, stretching from Texas to New York to Wyoming.

Continued, link to article: http://www.reit.com/Articles/Back-to-School.aspx

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