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Situated above Lake Union in North Central Seattle, Wallingford ranks high on most lists of the Seattle’s best neighborhoods in which to live and play. Unlike many other trendy neighborhoods, though, Wallingford’s popularity has held strong since it first started booming nearly a century ago. While we already have a strong Seattle presence in Ballard, South Lake Union, and Bellevue, we are thrilled to finally add AMLI Wallingford to the family.

For some, Easter is a major religious holiday, steeped in church services, remembrance, and floral print dresses. For others, it’s a spring celebration marked by dyeing and hunting for eggs, decadent brunches, and pastel-colored everything. No matter the nature of one’s personal relationship with Easter, for nearly all, it’s a weekend filled with family fun and tradition. If you’re drawing a blank on how to spend your upcoming holiday weekend, here are some ideas to consider.

Do you frequently have to shift a bunch of stuff around in order to get at what you’re looking for? Do you bring home new purchases and agonize over having no good place to store them? Do you end up creating makeshift homes for these new items that end up contributing to clutter in your apartment? If you identify with these common life experiences, take a decluttering timeout and put everything in its place.

While a select few apartments may have a home monitoring system built-in that a renter can choose to activate through a third-party for a fee, most do not. But don’t worry. Because of the explosion of high-resolution, wireless WiFi cameras in the market today, there are many options for those looking to keep a watchful eye on their home while away.

For most apartment dwellers, rent constitutes a larger share of a month’s budget than any other expense category. With so much money going toward housing, it’s important to make sure you’re taking advantage of all your apartment has to offer. If you’d like to maximize your rent dollars, here are several suggestions that may help.

Secret Santa and white elephant gift exchanges are two of the most popular holiday party games around. These standbys are great for holiday office parties and gatherings of groups of friends, but it’s always fun to introduce new games into the mix. If you’re planning a holiday party, here are some games to consider for children and adults of all ages and persuasions.

Every day, thousands of consumers make purchases online. With the steady rise of packages being ordered and the usual increase in deliveries that occurs leading up to the holiday season, it’s easy to see why many building and front desk managers are nervous about handling the loads they’ll receive in the coming weeks. Currently, at 12 AMLI Residential properties, this won’t be the case. In addition to its locker solution, Luxer One developed state-of-the-art controlled access package delivery rooms where packages are dropped off and stored safely until residents can pick them up.

The brilliantly colored leaves that fall from trees during autumn are a treat for the eyes. Even if you live in a part of the country where few leaves change color and the concept of fall feels like a distant myth, you can create an appealing autumn environment in your very own apartment. Here are five simple DIY Thanksgiving decor projects that will bring the harvest season to life in your dining and living rooms, making your apartment a great place to host Thanksgiving dinner for your loved ones.

Southern Florida has experienced an apartment boom in recent years, and AMLI Toscana Place is a prime example of the impressive properties that have emerged as a result. The Davie apartments are attractive, flush with amenities, and conveniently situated in one of the most beautiful parts of the country. Living at AMLI Toscana Place, you can reap the benefits.

Boo! Halloween’s tomorrow!! Did it sneak up on you? If you don’t know how you’re spending the holiday, but you want to do something fun, here are a few ideas to inspire you to make some memorable last-minute plans.