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This summer is unique, to say the least! Fortunately, even the social distancing guidelines can’t stop you and your kids from having a fun and memorable summer in Montclair! Here are five fun activities to do with the kids this summer: 1. Neighborhood Scavenger Hunt...

Living with roommates can be tenuous; even if you get along great and enjoy hanging out together, there’s no telling how you may weather the dreaded “decoration discussion.” However, research indicates that differences in decoration taste don’t have to doom your...

Once a year, Americans step back from their busy lives to celebrate Memorial Day. With the warm weather, sales at various retailers, and a day off of work, it’s easy to lose sight of the fact that Memorial Day is a time to honor the brave men and women who fought and...

Living in Southern California means we get to enjoy beautiful mountains, deserts, and beaches throughout the year. In exchange, we have to manage a lot of traffic and poor air quality. However, self-isolation has reduced traffic by 80 percent, gifting us blue skies...

We’re crazy for living green at The Pines at Montclair! In honor of Arbor Day, here are nine easy eco-friendly habits you can practice at home. 1. Limit red meat. Red meat has been linked to various diseases, and its impact on the environment is troublingly similar....

Understanding the health and financial effects accompanying the COVID-19 pandemic, AMC is extending rent assist programs to help residents be safer at home. IRVINE, CALIFORNIA—March 27, 2020—Advanced Management Company (AMC), a full-service property management company...

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...

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,...

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...

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...