Category People

The Quiet Work Behind Every Move-In

Stories of Progress blog image highlighting the construction and renovation work behind preparing rental homes for residents, with a focus on safety, energy efficiency, and long-term quality.

Before a resident ever walks through the door, there is work happening inside the home. “It’s easy to think of renovations as cosmetic,” said Nick Thompson who helps lead the home renovation team at Progress Residential. “But a lot of…

What Residents Remember

Stories of Progress blog image featuring a service technician greeting a resident, highlighting how positive service experiences and personal connections create lasting memories for residents.

For many residents, it is often the everyday moments that shape how a home feels. A technician who shows up when they say they will. A problem explained clearly, not just fixed. A follow-up that does not have to be…

Stories of Progress: The People Behind Our Impact

Stories of Progress featured image showing a collage of community members, including a public safety officer, a family embrace, and residents, framed against a blue sky with homes on either side.

Every year, we publish an Impact Report filled with numbers, milestones and accomplishments. But those numbers only tell part of the story.  Behind every home is a resident building stability, pursuing a new opportunity, or creating a brighter future for…

How Three Families Found ‘Home’ with Progress in Unexpected Seasons

Four residents shown in a four‑panel image, seated indoors and outdoors in conversation, including individuals sitting at tables, on a couch, and on a porch in a residential community.

Life rarely moves in a straight, predictable line. It shifts and surprises, often forcing decisions before people feel ready. In those moments, where you live becomes more than just a place to lay your head. It becomes the place where you regroup, reset and begin again.  Across the country, Progress Residential residents are navigating major life…

First Day Photo Ideas at Home 

The first day of school is a milestone worth celebrating (and capturing!) Whether your child is starting kindergarten or heading into high school, a fun photo tradition can make the day even more special.   And the best part? You don’t…