Managers of the Avante Apartments say that, “Fundamentally, our view of the location and its future, the quality – including design, construction, maintenance – of the improvements to the property, and the internal rate of return generated over a considerable period of time, form the basis of our investment decisions.". This complex is in Kent, Washington. They are located near some of the region's major employers, including the Boeing Company, Mikron Industries, Sysco Foods, and the Oberto Sausage Company. Stanley Xu also holds a Ph.D. She is also a licensed realtor. "We take a long-term viewpoint to our investments," says Stanley Xu, "relying less on what we see today and more on what we anticipate in the future. Both are graduates of Beijing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics with degrees in engineering. The new complex is owned and operated by The Longwell Company, which has committed itself to improving each of the seven multifamily housing properties that it owns with green technologies.

The green technologies the company focuses on include low flush toilets that reduce water consumption, dual paned windows, and additional insulation that can lower energy bills and electric usage. This is a keystone of our investment philosophy that enters into most purchase decisions. The firm has an established track record of focusing on multifamily housing complexes such as that are in working class neighborhoods near employment centers and retail shopping and transportation facilities. He serves as the President and Chief Executive Officer of The Longwell Company, while his wife Nanling Chen serves as its Vice President. These improvements not only enhance tenant accommodations but also improve the environmental footprint of the complex.

The Longwell Company purchased Avante Apartments in 2008. from Oklahoma State University. They fit The Longwell Company model by being in close proximity to Kent Station, a Park and Ride, the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, and major transportation arteries Interstate 5 and Highway 167. In most cases the company is able to apply its renovation and property management strategies to its assets like Avante and get a substantial return on its investment over a three to five year cycle.
The Longwell Company was founded in 1992 by Stanley Xu and Nanling Chen.

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