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The sun sets earlier each evening, extending the darkness of night by a few minutes with each passing day. A chill in the air keeps people indoors and the streets eerily empty at off-peak times. Jack-o’-lanterns and Halloween decor line front windows and yards, reminding us that tales of witches, ghosts, and vampires abound. If there is a time of year to get spooked by words, that time is now. And if you don’t want to gamble with an independent horror story that few have read and reviewed, cozy up in your apartment living room with one of these well-received, hair-raising […]

Ah, Halloween. The popular and enthusiastically celebrated holiday that provides us with the perfect excuse to dress up as whomever or whatever we please. Is it really only a week away? If you love Halloween and don’t already have any big plans, why not plan a little shin-dig of your own? That way, you won’t need to worry about whether you’ll end up spending the day as any other. Besides, excellent Halloween parties aren’t that difficult to plan. After all, a great deal of the fun is seeing what people dress up as and admiring their costumes. Even if you have a busy week […]

Situated in the heart of beautiful Las Colinas, AMLI Campion Trail is a brand new apartment community that offers the best of both city and suburban life. Residents will enjoy convenient access to downtown Dallas and both major airports in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, as well as a quieter, less densely populated environment to unwind after work and enjoy weekends spent at home. A masterfully designed property that fits the major criteria many apartment hunters have, here are some of the most impressive amenities AMLI Campion Trail has to offer.

“I’m sorry, the reception in my apartment is terrible. I’m going to have to head downstairs and call you back once I’m outside.” If you can relate to this, you’re not alone. Poor cell coverage is commonplace in apartments. Why does it happen? There’s a variety of reasons, one being that building materials inherently interfere with signals.  Metal and concrete, core building materials, don’t allow signals to pass or they interfere with them. Even wood and drywall contribute to weakening signals. Another reason is the incredible data use growth is stressing carriers bandwidth allocations. Thankfully, it’s not something you have to live with. […]

Neighborhoods can have a lot of character. If the character suits you, you can benefit from living in it. If it doesn’t, then you might  find it difficult to feel at home. Zeroing in on the right neighborhood is a process many people find difficult. While architectural style and overall aesthetic are important, one should look beyond the facade of a neighborhood to unwrap its true offerings. To help find the right neighborhood for you and your household, we have compiled a list of factors to consider on your next apartment hunt.

Ingrained in our culture as the pinnacle achievement of the American Dream, owning a home is a common and admirable goal many renters aspire to. Acquiring home ownership, however, takes time, planning, discipline, and a whole lot of money to achieve. Due to the volatility of today’s housing market, home ownership also carries more risks than ever before. Fears that the value of one’s property may diminish rapidly are increasingly justified. How would you feel if you purchased a home for 00,000 today and found out just a few months from now that it’s worth 00,000? Deciding whether to rent or buy […]

Conveniently located near Fort Lauderdale, Fla. and Miami, Miramar, Fla. is a relatively quiet place to live with upscale shopping centers and other great sources of entertainment. Meaning “sea view” or “something that overlooks a sea,” the Spanish word miramar has inspired the names of dozens of oceanside cities and towns around the world, in places as far-flung as Portugal, Cuba, Southern California, Argentina, and New Zealand. Like many of these beautiful communities, Miramar lives up to its name. Some of the country’s best beaches are just a short drive away. And AMLI Miramar Park, AMLI Residential’s brand new Fort Lauderdale area apartments located in […]

In an age where technology rules our lives, the desire to unplug and get in touch with nature that many of us experience is almost unprecedented. Increasingly, urban apartment dwellers are seeking to grow their own herbs, produce, and even table centerpiece flowers. If you’d like to start your own garden but only have a modest apartment balcony to work with, take these small space design and maintenance tips into account.

With record-breaking temperatures or dry spells having been recorded in Houston, Seattle, and Southern California this summer, many apartment residents want to cool down however and whenever they can. While you may not be able to find the time to visit the ice skating rink or your favorite frozen dessert spot on a daily basis, you should be able to at least take a few minutes to cool down with a tasty, chilled beverage in your apartment. Here are four healthy and refreshing beverages you can mix up, some of which can be made in large batches and stored in your refrigerator for later consumption.

With nine unique, upscale apartment communities in the Chicago area, AMLI Residential has a noteworthy presence in the city. Joining recently opened properties AMLI Evanston and AMLI River North, AMLI Lofts is the newest development to start pre-leasing to savvy apartment dwellers. While the benefits of living in a downtown loft apartment vary among Chicago residents, their places of work, and lifestyle preferences, our brand new South Loop apartments have already garnered praise for several distinguishing features.