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Autumn Creek Garners Top Award Three Years Running

ApartmentRatings.com has come out with the 2018 Top Rated Award Winners list, and once again, Autumn Creek Apartments in East Amherst, NY came out on top for the third year running. Being named a top-rated apartment in the country is not an easy thing to achieve. Close to 95% of the properties listed on the ApartmentRatings.com website do not make the cut, meaning that Autumn Creek is among the 5% of total properties that qualify for the award — no small feat! ApartmentRatings.com is one of the most searched websites when it comes to apartment hunting, and they strive to “provide transparent and honest information that enables renters and property managers to improve the evolving concept of ‘home.’" According to the website, they are the largest online source for renters’ reviews of apartment communities. Based on those facts, criteria for the 2018 Top Rated award includes the following: 10+ total reviews 5+ reviews in 2018 70% or greater overall recommended score Autumn Creek comes in at 88%* with 114 reviews. To get a taste of what the reviews are saying , we took a sampling to share: “One of the reasons I love Autumn Creek is due to their staff. Whether you call or stop by the front office with a question or concern, rest assured your will be concern will be promptly handled.” “Out of every apartment I have ever lived in this is the best so far. Staff is good & maintenance is on point. Alex, my main man has helped me several times so far in my stay, Best maintenance guy I've ever dealt with.” We invite you to take a few minutes and leave your own review on ApartmentRatings.com . Let us know what you think about living in our community. If you’re new to writing reviews, these tips can point you in the right direction: Be sure to stick to the facts, and be clear about your experience. Be specific about what you liked (or didn’t like). Detailed information is much more helpful than vague generalities. Check your spelling and grammar — use complete sentences and only single exclamation points — poor mechanics devalue what you are saying (the reader may think, if this person can’t even take time to write correctly, how can I trust his or her opinion). We appreciate our residents! Working together we can continue to create an apartment community that is second to none. Thank you for all you do to make Autumn Creek Apartments the perfect place to live in WNY. *At the time of the award calculations

Celebrate Father's Day in Style

There are few things better than taking some time to honor and thank the people in our lives who have taught us, shaped us, and been there for us throughout our lives. On June 17th, we can take some time to celebrate men who are our personal superheroes, our fathers (or other father figures), on Father’s Day. Today we are sharing some ideas about how to celebrate the holiday on our Autumn Creek Apartments Blog. Father’s Day Gifts While a tie or a wallet is a perfectly acceptable gift, here are some other gift ideas that are a little more tailored to your dad. Hobby — Most dads have a hobby. Do some detective work and find out what would make a great addition to his hobby, and get it for him. Or if you don’t know exactly what to get, purchase a gift certificate to a shop that caters to his hobby. Tickets — Tickets are a great two-for-one gift. You can give your father something he will enjoy, and you can go with him. (Even if you don’t live in the same area, you can do this and he can take someone along with him.) Sporting events, concerts, theater tickets all make great gifts. Photos — Sometimes the simple things are the best gifts. Choose a favorite photo of you and your dad and turn it into a puzzle, or order a mug featuring the photo, or simply be creative, there are dozens of photo gift ideas to choose from. Meaningful Messages Gifts aren’t always necessary, but everyone appreciates receiving a thoughtful card or letter. It’s an awesome way to honor your father. This year take some time to write and share with your father why he’s your personal superhero — the reasons you admire and love him. (If this isn’t something you can do, for whatever reason, perhaps choose someone you love and respect and pen a note to them.) In your note, be specific. Share experiences that taught you something or that hold a special place in your heart. Write about the qualities you see in your father that you appreciate and strive to emulate. Tell him about how he has shaped your life. Include a favorite photo of the two of you if you have one. We hope you have the opportunity to connect with your father, whether that is in person here in East Amherst, NY or via letter, phone, or a visit to wherever he may be. Thanks for reading today’s post.

Autumn Creek Rated in the Top 5% on ApartmentRatings.com

An 85% Recommendation Score and several other factors has garnered Autumn Creek Apartments the honor of receiving ApartmentRatings.com’s highest award. That’s right — for the second year in a row, our apartment community has shown that we have what it takes to be included in the top 5% of apartments rated to receive this award. The award is given based on these factors : — 10+ total reviews — 5+ reviews in 2017 — Overall recommended score of 70% or greater. ApartmentRatings.com reaches about 30% of the population who is looking for apartments nationwide. It ranks in the top five most-visited apartment hunting sites online . We are, of course, excited to receive this reward, and we know that a big part of why we did is because of our residents. We appreciate the kind things so many of you have said in your reviews. As always, we want to receive your feedback so we can continue to make Autumn Creek Apartments the best place to live here in East Amherst. Having a responsive staff, providing amenities and keeping them in good repair, and having a thorough, competent, and professional maintenance team are all part of creating a great resident experience. Thanks for your support! We invite you to take a minute and add your review of Autumn Creek if you haven’t already done so. Last year in the Luxury Apts WNY Blog, we shared some tips for writing reviews and why they are important , which you may want to read through before you write a review. When you’re ready, write a review for Autumn Creek . Thanks for taking time to celebrate our ApartmentRatings.com award with us today! We know our success in large part is due to the generous, kind, amazing residents who live here at Autumn Creek. Have a wonderful April as we enjoy springtime in New York.

Love My Apartment!

Hello Autumn Creek! This month we’re hosting a “Love My Apartment Contest” for residents of our apartment community here in East Amherst, NY. It’s easy to participate — simply send a photo of your favorite space in your home to us and we will upload the photos to our Facebook page where everyone can then vote on the submissions. The winner will receive a $50 gift card! We’re excited to see all the creative spaces here at Autumn Creek Apartments! How to Enter Take a photo of your favorite space in your home & send it to [email protected] . Include a note about why you love it. To vote, head to our Facebook page , click on the photos tab, open our Contest Photo Album, and comment “love” on your (one) favorite picture. Spread the word! Anyone who has liked our Facebook page can vote, so invite your friends, family, and coworkers to vote for your photo. It’s as simple as that! The contest runs from March 1st - March 29th. The winner will be announced on March 30th and will receive a $50 gift card. If you don’t already have a favorite space in your apartment, this may be an excellent time to create one. We have some ideas to share to spark your imagination. If you don’t have a good sense of what style you like, use this Decorating Style quiz from Better Homes & Gardens to help you figure it out. Ideas for Decorating Your Autumn Creek Apartment Add Flowers & Plants Flower arrangements are an easy way to add a spring accent to your decor. Put together a traditional arrangement of springtime flowers. Martha Stewart has some lovely ideas for unique combinations of flowers and containers to help you get your imagination going or simply follow the directions to create the arrangements that are shown. Another fun twist on unusual containers for spring flower arrangements comes from Better Homes and Gardens — re-purpose an outdoor birdbath to create “living artwork” featuring a “display of moss, spring-flowering bulbs, and pussy willow branches.” Get the directions here . Rearrange the Furniture Rearranging the furniture can definitely make things feel refreshed and like new. Before you strain your back though moving the armoire multiple times, trying to get it in the perfect place, try one of these apps and create a room layout before actually moving everything. Floor Plan Creator (Android, Free) “Create detailed and precise floor plans. See them in 3D. Add furniture to design interior of your home. Have your floor plan with you while shopping to check if there is enough room for a new furniture.” Magic Plan (iOS, Free) “MagicPlan quickly creates professional floor plans & work estimates. It measures rooms and draws floor plans just by taking pictures. Simply add objects, annotations, photos and attributes to generate reports or complete estimates.” Check out this page for more room arranging apps for both iOS and Android. Take a look at these ideas for adding color to your apartment without painting from a post in the WNY Luxury Apts Blog. We look forward to seeing what you’ve done with your East Amherst, NY apartment!