Westover Oaks named LPC Featured Community of the Month for May!

If you’ve been searching for the perfect apartment in North San Antonio, look no further than Westover Oaks! These brand new one-, two- and three-bedroom apartment homes will be available at the end of this month so reserve yours today!

Welcome home to Westover Oaks!

Set among the gently rolling vistas of the Westover Hills area, this brand new luxury apartment community was designed to meet the growing need for upscale living accommodations in this fast growing area of North San Antonio. Here, future residents will find a notable list of conveniences to help make life easier, like well-planned interiors, private garages, remote access gated entry and stainless steel appliances in every home.

Westover Oaks - brand new community in San Antonio!

Enjoy both the serenity of the country and city-style amenities including a refreshing pool, a state-of-the-art fitness center, and high tech business center. This vibrant location allows you to live among the natural beauty of the Texas Hill Country, while just being minutes away from the city.

Until recently, the Westover Hills area was undeveloped ranch land. Today, it is one of the nation’s premier, award winning, master-planned communities and is the center of San Antonio’s fastest and most dynamic growth sector. Among the scenic, rolling terrain of the famous Texas Hill Country, our neighbors include Sea World of Texas, Six Flags Fiesta Texas and the Hill Country Resort Golf Course.

Westover Oaks is just 10 miles west/northwest of San Antonio’s central business district with easy access to downtown, the San Antonio International Airport and major employment centers including Westover Hills, Lackland Air Force Base, Port San Antonio, Toyota and the South Texas Medical Center.

Main Street Village is the new home to LPC’s first Apartment CARES Team in California!

Partnered with Apartment Life, Main Street Village wanted to expand their community social events calendar and raise camaraderie and friendship among residents in an effort to create a strong sense of community. To achieve this, a new and dynamic CARES Team was coupled with the community and worked together to implement a new CARES program. The Cares TEAM has been working diligently to create new and exciting events, meet current residents, and welcome new residents to the Main Street Village neighborhood and lifestyle. In April, hosted community events included Game Night, Egg Hunt, Meat & Greet BBQ, and a prime Sushi & Sake event. We’re excited to see what new and interesting events the May calendar will hold!

Meet the MSV CARES Team, Ryan and Jenn Zeulner

Lincoln Property Company partners with Apartment Life at several of our communities across the United States. Our CARES Teams are committed to community involvement and creating a quality home environment - a mantra we strongly believe in! We’re proud to foster such a valuable partnership and provide a considerable amenity to our residents.

More about Main Street Village
Main Street Village was built in 2009 and is a LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design for New Construction) Certified apartment community. With the “Live Green and Prosper” tagline, MSV focuses on providing an eco-friendly environment for residents in a fully-sustainable community. Main Street Village offers a wide variety of home living options in 1, 2 and 3 bedroom floorplan types and provides a considerable list of community amenities including community garden, clubhouse with gourmet kitchen, and junior Olympic pool.

More about Apartment Life
Apartment Life was founded in March of 2000 in the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex. Now, Apartment Life has CARES teams through several states in the U.S. To learn more about the program and Apartment Life, please visit their website at CaresProgram.org.

When looking for New Jersey apartments for rent, you should try to be as thorough and careful as possible. While it’s sometimes necessary to move at the last minute, you should still try to do as much research as possible before selecting your new home. After all, you’re going to be living there for the foreseeable future. By keeping the following points in mind, you should be able to find a great apartment for rent that meets and exceeds all of your expectations.

Use the Internet

In most cases, it’s free to use the Internet to locate New Jersey apartments for rent. It’s a lot faster and easier to zero in on great apartments online than it is to pound the pavement or flip through classified ads in the newspaper. Whether you’re looking for apartments in Jersey City, Trenton, Newark, Paterson or elsewhere, conduct a quick online search or use a reputable online directory to narrow things down quickly.

Learn about the Neighborhood

You need to do your homework when selecting an apartment in New Jersey. Location matters, and you need to select a neighborhood that suits your specific needs. Some neighborhoods are ideal for college students while others are suitable for retirees. Pay visits to a few different neighborhoods and come up with a list of acceptable options before you get too serious about specific apartments.

Keep Commute Times in Mind

After finding a desirable neighborhood and a decent apartment for rent in New Jersey, you may think that you’re good to go. In reality, you need to take your potential commute into consideration. How easy will it be for you to get to and from work or school? Do a few test runs to see how long it will take you to get to and from work or school. The best New Jersey apartments for rent will be within a reasonable commuting distance of wherever you need to go.

The Trio, Palisades Park, NJ

Before signing the lease, make sure to do a walk-through of your new apartment. Document any existing damage and make sure that the apartment management company is aware of it. You don’t want to be charged for damages that you didn’t cause.

The Trio, Palisades Park, NJ

When looking for an apartment for rent in New Jersey, you are well within your rights to ask plenty of questions. There should be no doubt in your mind as to whether or not you’re making the right choice. If possible, ask existing residents or people in the surrounding neighborhood whether they like living there or not. By the time you sign the lease, you should be positive that you’ve made the right decision.

By keeping the preceding tips in mind, finding an apartment for rent in New Jersey should be easy. Before you know it, you will be moving into your brand new apartment.

With any luck at all, that brand new apartment will be professionally managed by Lincoln Property Company! LPC currently manages 8 communities in New Jersey, ranging from traditional garden-style apartments to new construction, modern lofts. Our apartment communities are located throughout the state, from Palisades Park to Cherry Hill! Visit LincolnApts.com to learn more!

There is a tremendous sense of independence that comes with the renting of your first apartment. However, that independence also comes with a large amount of responsibility. Whether you are looking for apartments for rent in Kansas City or Phoenix apartments, you must plan ahead to make sure that your first apartment suits your specific living needs. Otherwise, you may end up in a very undesirable living situation.

The most important thing that must be considered when searching for your first apartment is cost. Your rent is likely to be the largest expenditure in your budget; as such, you need to calculate how much you can actually afford. Many financial planners suggest that you should not spend more than 30 percent of your income on rent. If you spend more than that, you may find it more difficult to spend money on other goods and services that you may need. It is also good to keep in mind that you will need to “qualify” for an apartment. One of the items apartment management firms will require when applying for an apartment home is proof of income. Generally, your total monthly gross income must be three to four times the amount of rent you are applying for. This rule of thumb might just help you when spending money on application fees!

The price that you are willing to pay for your new apartment will help to answer a lot of the other questions that usually arise during the selection process. For instance, the location of your new apartment is very important to your quality of life. Some people like the convenience of living downtown in the middle of the action, but others prefer the space and quiet of the suburbs. This choice will ultimately depend on your individual tastes and desires.

However, the location of your new apartment will affect the price that you pay for it. If you are looking for apartments for rent in Kansas City, desirable neighborhoods such as Shawnee Mission will be more expensive when compared to areas such as Brookside. This price variability will occur with apartments in any city, including Phoenix apartments.

When making a decision about renting your first apartment, you will have to make a lot of trade-offs among different factors that are important to you. If you want to live in a nice neighborhood, you may have to sacrifice in other areas in order to afford it. You may have to get a smaller apartment, or you may have to live in a building without an elevator or an exercise room. Alternatively, you could choose to live in the best building of a bad neighborhood if location is not that important to you.

Everyone must make such choices when choosing their first apartment. This is true for people looking for apartments for rent in Kansas City and for people looking for Phoenix apartments. However, such choices cannot be made for you; instead, you must figure out your preferred lifestyle and choose an apartment that will facilitate such a life.

Once you’ve decided on an apartment, remember to budget for your moving expenses. These include but are not limited to:

Application Fee

Administration Fee

Pet Deposits/Fees

Apartment Deposit

Moving Company

Utility Deposits (if applicable)

New Housewares

Each of our helpful Leasing Professionals will help equip you with all the information you might need when preparing to apply and move into a new apartment home. Visit or contact us today!

Finding the best apartments Los Angeles has to offer can be a pretty overwhelming experience. This sprawling city is made up of several distinct enclaves and neighborhoods. If you inadvertently choose the wrong one, making yourself at home will be a lot more difficult. The best way to zero in on the perfect apartment is by familiarizing yourself with the city’s main neighborhoods. Whether you’re looking for affordable apartments, or if proximity to work or school is your main concern, there’s sure to be one or two neighborhoods that suit your needs perfectly.

Downtown LA view from The Avenue Hollywood

Live Close to Where You Work

Until recently, downtown Los Angeles wasn’t likely to appear near the top of any apartment hunter’s list. A major renaissance of sorts has been happening in central Los Angeles, though, and more people are choosing to live there than ever. If you need apartments in Los Angeles that are within easy walking distance of your downtown workplace, you have plenty of options. There are many small apartment buildings in this part of town, but high-rise, luxury options are available as well. Unlike most other parts of the city, you’ll have ready access to a decent number of public transportation options too.

Be Where the Action Is

If you’re more concerned with living where things are happening, a neighborhood like Silverlake or Hollywood might be right for you. While it’s not easy to find affordable apartments in Hollywood, more reasonable options can be found in the eastern end of the neighborhood. Hollywood has a vibrant atmosphere and a great nightlife, and celebrity sightings are par for the course. For a trendier, hipper crowd, you should check out Silverlake. In this part of town, you’ll find apartments in Los Angeles that are located near boutiques, live music venues and other exciting places.

Enjoy Easy Access to School

Like many people, you may be moving to the Los Angeles area to attend school. You won’t find the most affordable apartments in a neighborhood like Westwood, but you will enjoy living in close proximity to the UCLA campus. This part of town is also conveniently located right near the 405, which connects you to all other parts of the Los Angeles area quickly and easily. If you just want to live in Los Angeles and have no concerns about work or school commutes, Venice is a worthwhile option to consider. Whether you choose Hollywood, downtown Los Angeles, Silverlake, Westwood or another area, finding great apartments in Los Angeles is all about choosing the right neighborhood.

Lincoln Property Company proudly manages several apartment communities in the Southern California area, two of which are located in the greater Los Angeles market. San Pedro Bank Lofts and The Avenue Hollywood are two of our premier communities that should definitely make an appearance on your apartment hunting list! If you’re searching for an apartment in downtown L.A., be sure to keep checking back for a brand new apartment development, Apex, coming soon!

This year’s APEX Awards were overrun with nominations and winners from our Southern California Region! The 13th Annual APEX (Awarding Positive Efforts to Excellence) Awards ceremony was held at the Ontario Convention Center on Friday, February 17. This event, hosted by the Apartment Association of the Greater Inland Empire, honors the best of the best in our industry. Congratulations to all of the LPC nominees and winners at this year’s event!

If you’re searching for an apartment for rent in Southern California, you’re in good hands with these award-winning teams!

Maintenance Person of the Year (1-150 units) - Orlando Cisneros for Laurel Green - Winner

Maintenance Person of the Year (151-350 units) - Sam Shahinyan for Laurel Heights - Nominee

Groundskeeper/ Housekeeper/ Porter of the Year - Albino Robles for Laurel Heights - Nominee

Leasing Consultant of the Year (1-150 units)-Rolanda Norman for Laurel Green - Winner

Leasing Consultant of the Year (151-350 units)- Jesenia Diaz for Laurel Heights - Nominee

Assistant Manager of the Year (151-350 units)- Dayana Barragan for Laurel Heights - Nominee

Community Manager of the Year (151-350 units)- Melina Jimenez for Laurel Green & Laurel Heights - Nominee

Regional Manager of the Year - Rick Holcomb - Winner

Support Person of the Year – Julie Yost - Nominee

Our newest communities to the Southern California area are sure to be award-winning in the very near future! Be sure to peruse these perfectly SoCal-SoAwesome communities when you’re in the market for a new pad!

Los Angeles: San Pedro Bank Lofts and The Avenue Hollywood

Orange County: Main Street Village and Union Place

San Diego: The Reserve on Baltimore and Sunbow Villas

The Avenue: A smartly designed, well-constructed environment for discerning Los Angeles residents

Main Street Village: Discover a fresh new lifestyle in Orange County

The Reserve on Baltimore: Naturally set aside

Discover the evolution of apartment living throughout the years with our custom infographic on apartments for rent throughout time! We eat, breathe and live apartments and wanted to compile and share an easy-to-follow graphic describing our business through history and provide a few interesting facts and Top 10 lists. This detailed infographic explains what cities have the cheapest rent and showcases the cities that offer tenant councils, foreclosure protection, and rent control. Chicago apartments for rent ranked #1 for the most affordable in comparison to other cities like Phoenix and Detroit. It also shows some of the cities with the steepest rent hikes since 2009 such as apartments for rent in Denver, CO which saw a 7.4% rent increase. Greenville, South Carolina had the biggest hike with 11.2%. Use our infographic as an apartment finder guide for your next home!

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You come home to your beautiful apartment and your shoes are chewed up, the carpet is smelly and wet, and the brand new curtains are ruined. Living in a luxury apartment with a new puppy can be a challenge. Training new puppies isn’t impossible, but it is definitely requires some work. You are already considering Miami apartments for rent or Minneapolis apartments for rent and now you have to worry about training your puppy in a new environment. Using these tips on how to “puppy-proof” your apartment, you will come to realize that puppies and apartments can mix!

Puppy-proofing your apartment home

• Put your shoes out of reach
• Install baby gates to keep the puppy out of rooms you don’t want it to be in
• Keep your garbage locked up or off the floor
• Remove tablecloths; a quick pull on these can bring everything down from the table
• Remove throw rugs that have fringes
• Use anti-chew spray on furniture to keep the puppy from chewing on them
• Run electrical cords under the carpet or behind furniture or where possible to keep them out of reach

Investigate your apartment thoroughly. Many things that you wouldn’t notice could cause serious injury, or fatal, if your puppy gets to it and starts chewing. It pays off to spend some time puppy proofing your apartment.

A “home of comfort” often includes the comfort of having a loving pet. Over 85% of our communities are pet-friendly and offer pet perks to give our four-legged residents a home of comfort and convenience too! Check out any of our communities on LincolnApts.com for pet policies and amenities!

An apartment finder is a tool you would use for a fast and easy way to search for your perfect apartment of choice. One of the best apartment finder tools on the Internet can be found on LincolnApts.com. You can search for an apartment in a variety of ways depending on how you like to search! Whether you’re looking for an amenity-packed flat in Washington, D.C., or a cozy one-bedroom in Dallas, Texas, you can easily search LincolnApts.com and use our apartment finder tool to discover that perfect apartment home for you.

For broad searches, our interactive map allows you to point and click your way home throughout the U.S. If you have specific search parameters, such as city or zip code, simply enter that information, hit search, and apartment communities in your desired locale will appear. Looking to rent a pet-friendly apartment with garage parking? You can search for that too! Use our Advanced Search option to search for amenities you want in your apartment community and home. LincolnApts.com even has its own Google Search Bar for the ultimate have-it-your-way search! Scroll down to the bottom of the LincolnApts.com home page to the search bar and type in words that describe your next apartment. The search results will provide you with links to LPC apartment communities you can call home.

Apartment Finder Tool on LincolnApts.com

Affordable Apartments

In this economy people are making sure to get good deals for any of their buys. This same idea holds true when looking for an apartment to rent. Looking for an affordable apartment in your budget can sometimes be a daunting task. With LincolnApts.com apartment finder tool, you have the ability to search for apartments that fit within your apartment budget. Enter the minimum and maximum desired rent amounts, along with the number of bedrooms and bathrooms you’d like in the home, and retrieve apartment listings that fit within your budget. Affordable apartments are just around the corner! Take a look at prices, amenities, location and pictures to narrow your search.

Apartment Amenities and Location

Using apartment finders will make your search a lot easier and more enjoyable. With Lincoln’s advanced apartment finder tool you will be able to enter and search for apartments in the exact area where you want to live with the exact amenities you’re looking for! Simply enter the city, state, and zip code (if you need to be that exact) and check the box next to the amenities you want. Hit search and voila! Your next apartment will be listed on the next page.

Advanced Apartment Finder Tool on LincolnApts.com

Apartment Google Search

With LincolnApts.com Google Search, you can search for an apartment using the words that best describe exactly what you’re looking for. Type in Denver apartments for rent and all of our awesome Denver abodes will come up. Type in Los Angeles apartments for rent and every one of our hot L.A. cribs will be listed. Apartment hunting is tedious and time-consuming. LincolnApts.com apartment finders let you search the way you want – log on today and start shopping for your next apartment home to rent!

About Lincoln Property Company

Founded in 1965, Lincoln Property Company has been impressively growing since then, with its product mix including commercial, build-to-suit, office, hotel, industrial and other mixed use assets. Lincoln prides itself on beautiful architecture, attention to detail, and only the best locations. As they started to grow, Lincoln noticed the need for experienced and professional property management. Lincoln Property Company has achieved a continuing presence in countless commercial and residential real estate markets as the fourth largest property manager in the United States, with over 130,000 apartment units currently under management!

Defining a luxury apartment is an important step when trying to find your new apartment in Houston. Luxury entails top of the line amenities, great location, beautiful designs, and enjoyable nearby dining and entertainment. Good service is something that is also very important, such as a concierge that can help you with any questions you have of the area and recommendations of places to go. Luxury also brings to mind a fully equipped gym, a relaxing spa with high quality products and large pool. In Houston, the zip code 77024 is one of the most affluent places in the country, where the privileged live a life of luxury, comfort, and pleasure as they enjoy everything their apartment community offers. With all of the above prerequisites for a luxurious apartment, discover two of Houston’s nicest new sites to live in!

The Fountains at Memorial City
Apart from the definitions of luxury, The Fountains at Memorial City apartments have interior spacious floor plans, built in computer desks with granite slabs, balconies with amazing views, hardwood floors, and ceramic tile entryways. The kitchens are fully equipped with only the best quality appliances and materials. The Fountains includes an elegant clubhouse, resident lounge with wi-fi Internet and 24-hour coffee bar, 24-hour emergency maintenance, and panoramic views of downtown Houston. Check out MANY more amenities here!

Cheval Apartments in Houston Texas
Cheval Apartments also offers all luxury amenities described above with much more to go beyond your expectations. Their resort style pool with infinity edge waterfall and their day spa with massage rooms and spa treatments will turn you into a health and fitness fanatic! Relax at the Starbucks coffee bar, clubhouse living room, or visit their video library. No one will ever be bored with Cheval’s never ending entertainment such as their game room with billiards, foosball and shuffleboards and their lighted tennis and basketball courts. Cheval also has a sand volleyball court and beach area offering non-stop activity. Interested in their whole list, click here!

Pick the best of the best in Houston
Luxury Apartments in Houston, Texas or anywhere in the United States, doesn’t get much better than this! No matter the age or interests of its residents both of these apartment communities in Houston will make anyone not want to leave their home. Having the opportunity to live among the high society of Houston and a sophisticated quality of life, you wont have to look much farther than Cheval Apartments or The Fountains at Memorial City. Visit Lincoln Property Company and contact both today!