AMLI Blog | Living Apartment Life

Conveniently situated near Printers Row in Chicago’s trendy South Loop neighborhood, AMLI Lofts is now open! To commemorate the occasion, the upscale apartment community hosted a celebratory event for new residents and select brokers late last month. Turnout was great, and a well-coordinated schedule ensured attendees visited the community’s resident lounge, outdoor courtyard, and state-of-the-art fitness center. Fine drinks, tasty eats, and memorable entertainment were among the grand opening party highlights enjoyed.

What do you like least about shopping, going to the park, or heading out to meet friends for dinner or a movie? Is it the time spent in transit, time that feels wasted but somehow necessary if you’re to get where you want to go? The rise in popularity of mixed-use development spaces is helping people get their time back. And if you live in Plano, Texas or are looking to relocate to the area, this is your chance to enjoy the conveniences and luxuries of living in a mixed-use community.

On September 28, 1964, the world was forever transformed for fans of American football. While the game played between the Detroit Lions and the Green Bay Packers was not televised, the first ever Monday night football match paved the way for a franchise that has enjoyed wild popularity and success. By 1970, lovers of football across the country had the opportunity to watch televised NFL games during the week for regular football season. Today, the tally of televised Monday Night Football games played totals more than 730. The television channel with Monday Night Football broadcasting rights may have changed from ABC to ESPN, but the […]

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 […]