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Move Safely during the Pandemic by Following These Three Steps
Moving is challenging enough in the best of circumstances. Now, it can seem downright impossible. With constantly changing COVID-19 updates and social distancing guidelines, moving safely seems to be an unattainable goal. However, with some guidance and caution,...
The Life of a Pet at The James
It’s easy to see why we love pets so much. Not only are they adorable, loyal, and constantly smiling, but they also offer their owners several health benefits. According to Harvard Health, owning a pet is associated with a decreased risk of cardiovascular disease,...
There’s No Place Like Your Apartment: 5 Ways to Make Your Apartment Feel Like Home
There are few things as exciting as moving into a new apartment. With a new space, new routines, new places to go, new friends, and new sights to see, you’re starting a fresh chapter in your life. And decorating that new space is so much fun! Despite how enjoyable it...
Advanced Management Company Offers Rent Relief to Support Apartment Residents During Pandemic
Understanding the health and financial effects accompanying the COVID-19 pandemic, AMC is extending rent assist programs to help residents. IRVINE, CALIFORNIA—March 27, 2020—Advanced Management Company (AMC), a full-service property management company that serves...
Coronavirus: What You Should Know, Including How to Protect Yourself and Your Community
As recommended by the CDC, individuals can practice everyday prevention measures like practicing frequent handwashing, staying home when sick, and covering coughs and sneezes. We encourage our residents to continue using our Resident Portal for service requests,...
Wondering How to Improve Credit? Pay Rent Online
Paying rent is a part of many people's routines, but it can also be a great tool for building credit. In 2017, TransUnion studied 12,000 renters who reported their rent payments to credit bureaus and found that they were able to improve their credit score by an...
The surprisingly wonderful benefits of rental living
If you are considering moving into an apartment, you are not alone. Experts estimate there are just over 43 million renter-occupied housing units in the US. And while renters are renting for a variety of reasons, there are some common perks that renters enjoy. Here...
Holiday Meals Can Be Even Better When Appliances Are Maintained
The holidays are finally upon us! It’s time to start preparations for the most wonderful time of the year. From Thanksgiving through the end of the year, there is so much to do as family draws close and homes grow cozier. You’ll be breaking out those decorations,...
Looking for the Recipe to Healthy and Happy Living? Try Being More Kind.
Kindness. We just can’t get enough of it. Millions of us click on viral posts of random acts online: people proudly post images of the exorbitant tip left to an unsuspecting waitress or videos of a rescue team saving a horse from drowning. Even today’s workplaces are...
Reasons why setting goals is a good thing
Don’t let New Year’s resolution failure fool you. Setting goals is a good thing. Let’s talk about goals. Wait! Not New Year’s resolutions. I mean regular, everyday goal setting; those goals that you can (and should) start at any time. Although around 80 percent of us...