Osprey Circle is an apartment community for people who are 55 years or older, located in South…read morePortland's Brick Hill neighborhood. I don't live here but I had a chance to tour the property with an elderly relative who was interested. The buildings are two or three years old and seem to be in very good condition. The apartments are on the small side but are of the "open concept" design, making them feel more spacious than they are. The appliances are modern and energy efficient. There are laundry rooms in each of the buildings. Heat and hot water are included. The bathrooms in the apartments are enormous. Most units are partially handicapped accessible and some are fully accessible. Rent prices vary according to your household income, and income limits apply. There is plenty of parking. The neighborhood is pretty. The buildings are within walking distance of several trails and there is even a small launch where you could put a canoe into Long Creek. A beautiful and relatively unknown park, Jordan Park, is also nearby. Hannaford and the Maine Mall are less than 10 minutes away by car. If you need to use public transportation, you'll have to walk up a pretty steep hill to get to the nearest bus stop, which is unfortunate for folks with health problems or mobility limitations. And forget trying to walk that hill in the winter time unless you've got Yak Trax.

I have lived at the Sandpiper Residences for one year. From the first day when I moved in , the…read morewarmth, friendliness and amenities have exceeded my expectations. Jarred one of the maintenance providers, welcomed me with a warm smile and has continuously provided any maintenance I have needed quickly and efficiently. Elizabeth, always has pulse on what is happening in the building and available for any needs. Highly recommend Sandpiper if you are looking for a great place to live.

Update from my "preview review"…read more.. The Sandpiper Residences have delivered on, and exceeded all expectations. We looked at apartments remotely for months with great disappointment. Imagine our surprise when their gorgeous website suddenly popped up! The apartments feature 9 foot ceilings with numerous 8 foot, fully insulated windows with ever changing views of the trees and sky. The floorplan and styling are both top notch, and our apartment is filled with thoughtful design details such as soft close cabinets, drawers, tons of lighting, stylish fixtures and more. Our building is sustainable and efficient, featuring electric appliances, including a ventless washer and dryer and my magical, magnificent induction range (in some units, some have high quality electric resistance ranges). We pay one fee monthly for all utilities and there is an option to choose heated, underground parking! Yes, please. The list of amenities includes a sauna, warp around porch, balconies, well appointed gym, a Sky Lounge and Sky Deck, a small library and game room, and (WOOT) an induction-centered teaching kitchen in which my husband and I hosted a "Soup and Crostini" Snack Session (so fun)! The best part of the Sandpiper is the people, both the residents and Sandpiper Team. When residents meet up, we often discuss how fortunate we are to be here. The developers, management and he superb Community Manager are top notch and responsive. They had a vision of a better way to house people and they deliver on that every day. There are a good amount of workforce units, studios (well designed with barn doors to open or close to extend the space), one bedroom, two bedroom and penthouse units. The town of Brunswick, and this area are superb. Great food, stunning parks and cultural activities abound. After moving away, I am so happy to be home...

Rented a house in Falmouth for August '23 through Labor Day from this agency. It was billed by the…read moreagent, Adam Shapiro, as "the Greenwich of Portland". As it turns out, the house sits right next to a busy parking lot for a beach with dirty water that smells like sewerage at low tide. Cars sit idling in the lot until 3 or 4 in the morning every night; it feels unsafe having them there. The front door lock is very difficult to close and the lock is not solid, offering very little security. The lower floor of the house reeks so badly of dampness and mildew that everyone had to move upstairs; the mildew smell in the bedrooms downstairs is overpowering. When I told Apex about this, they refused to come to the house to get an idea of how badly the moisture has affected that level of the house. The upper level of the house also has a terrible problem with moisture and a mildew smell. Upstairs shower stall smells moldy and damp, towels turn mildewy after 1 use because of the humidity problem in the house. The dishwasher failed to turn on and run the cycle. Apex sent the cleaning person over and she was unable to do anything. They were no help at all, it was just "no, no, no" from them. The oven light stays on no matter what, you have to push it closed forcefully, but then the light just goes back on after a few seconds. The electric window blinds stopped working 1 week into our stay; they had to send a tech over to recharge the motors, which took an hour of my time and attention. I checked out of the house August 23, almost 2 weeks early because I didn't; feel safe there and because the house smelled so bad. The agent, Adam Shapiro, did not reply to any of my texts or calls informing him of this; he just took the money and ran

We extended the contract on the understanding there would be flexibility, so were surprised by a…read morerequest for $ 3350 to terminate at the end of the original 6 month lease. We were surprised as there was no provision for this in the lease nor in Maine law. Another tenant was lined up, Apex tried to block the tenant until we paid $ 3350. This fee included $ 1950 of agents fees (a double dip - Apex would charge this again with respect to the new tenant), a $ 250 credit check on the new tenant and $ 1250 rent shortage. The dispute was inflamed by lengthy late night emails from Chris at Apex. On legal advice we declined to pay the spurious charges as they had no basis in contract nor Maine law. Fortunately, Apex pulled this stunt prior to our last months rent going out hence we remained in control of our money. We paid the rent difference, we paid for cleaning, we left the property in excellent condition. I would recommend to avoid Apex as a landlord or as a renter. If you have to rent from them, don't set up automated rent payments. Don't expect resolution of issues in the property. If you're a landlord, you should think carefully about the losses you could incur if your tenants depart on acrimonious terms due to provocation by your agent. And they charge you 20% for this!

Rentex has been very accomodating in taking care of our place for over five years! They have a lot…read moreof contacts to get things done for your property.

These two women were horrible to work with. Hardly organized and simply out to pinch pennies and…read moredo the least amount of work possible. They never have the customer in mind, only their work load. And this is coming from someone who paid rent every month 5 days early. I will say, I believe it is only Diana that is the tough one to work with. Carry is only trying to do what she is told and be a buffer between the witch and the customer. The only reason this entity exists, is so Diana Baribeau (one of the ladies) can have something to do, so she can stay out of her husbands hair while he trys to do his job (Baribeau Real Estate and Appraisals). The relationship started with me having to pay an application fee before I was even able to look at any of their properties. Great way to start a relationship. During my lease, I was never trusted about any issues or concerns I brought to their attention about the home. We were always second guessed. Awful feeling when trying to live in a home you are paying a pretty penny for. The end of my lease was a mess. No communication from their end, and when I was able to get communication, it had to be face to face, with me making the initiative to go to their office...then I was screamed at for 45 minutes and told to go ahead and get a lawyer. Left a really good impression of the business I had given them for a full year.

Everything looks so nice and updated; the staff are responsive and location great. My only…read morecomplaint is the construction - you hear everything above you - everything:(. It was always cold too or hot - something with the heating and cooling system.