Greenspire Apartments is truly an amazing place to live! The office staff is always friendly and…read morehelpful, and the grounds are beautifully maintained. The amenities are incredible--pool, gym, tennis, pickleball, and basketball courts, plus both small and large dog parks. The paved walking trails around the complex make it easy to enjoy the outdoors. Another amazing bonus is that we have access to Hampton Lake and can rent out kayaks to utilize, free of charge! The location in Portage is perfect, and the community feels safe and welcoming with lovely neighbors. They host frequent events and holiday parties that really bring residents together. Anytime I've needed something fixed in my apartment, maintenance has been available the same day, such great service! Overall, Greenspire offers everything you could want in an community. Highly recommend!

This is my third time living at Greenspire and I love it! The grounds are beautiful with many…read morebeautiful trees and all is well taken care of. There are sidewalks everywhere to be among the trees and in nature. You can even walk at night as those pathways are lit. Hampton Lake to visit and be part of kayaking fishing or just gazing. Very comfortable accommodations with beautiful decks to decorate and live outdoors. The clubhouse & pool are beautiful with tennis courts, Pickleball basketball and dog park.Their maintenance staff is very impressive as they take care of things immediately and if not, will let you know. The property staff feel like friends. The clubhouse is always bursting with community events for everyone! I don't own a pet but pets are welcome . Tenants are friendly and keep to You can't go wrong and living in this community!

If you're looking to complete your due diligence on a realtor before making a big decision on the…read morelargest purchase of your life, you're in the right place. I also find it appalling that the only review that aligns with mine has been hidden. (Thanks, Nina, I also agree with dishonesty and immoral business practices). Long story short, I am a single income family of 4 (two boys under 4) and recently moved to Michigan from Chicago. We found what we believed to be a beautiful home that was very overpriced based on comps, area, etc. (Our lender appraisal confirmed the same). After making our initial offer (fair market value), things got weird. Pat held an open house after our initial offer where several family members attended. All of which were quick to outline how much he advertised his "whole home improvements", even detailing such improvements on his listings. He informed the attendees that "all work was professionally done and was happy to provide details on work that was completed". However, once we got into the PA process, things got very weird. Not only did Pat outline "Unknown" on EVERY item on the sellers disclosure, after we asked our realtor to inquire further, Pat decided we must sign an addendum outlining that we would purchase this home knowing he would NOT disclose anything. This was an immediate red flag, as surely, someone who fully renovates a home is aware of lingering issues, or those uncorrected. We pushed back, only to learn that he would not close unless this was signed. We immediately hired two inspectors, who outlined numerous issues that needed immediate correction. Bug infestation (funny, he cleaned the home prior and failed to outline this), squatters previously occupied the home that required sheriff's title and legal action to remove, expansive black and white mold on the floor joists in basement (after he installed all new drop tile ceiling, which, you'd think it would have been noticed), a leaking roof that was damaging attic/insulation/ceiling dry wall in several rooms, and several other items. Pat's feedback "i never lived in the home, i have no details on the home's issues". We also asked for dates and contacts on the HVAC install, plumbing, and AC but none were provided. Lastly, upon close, we got one key and you'd think the brand new garage door would allow Pat to share the fobs and entry code, but conveniently "forgot and lost both items" just 4-5 months after install. Safe to say that while all of this is likely legal, it's very unethical and I would question this business's moral compass. To anyone who encounters Pat and his team on either the buy or sale, please do your due diligence and ask every question. When things feel odd or incorrect, trust your judgement vs believing a realtor who is going around purchasing tax liens and completing handy-man type 'home renovations' and making you sign contracts w/ no disclosures. Talk about unethical, shady business practices on one of the largest purchases people can make. I would never make a deal with this immorally led business ever again.

All I had to do was say, "Yes."…read more I had received word that my tenant of several years was moving out of my last rental property in Michigan. It was time. I had been a long distance landlord for 12 years and the property had appreciated nicely over the time that I had owned it. My wife and I let a few days pass, but our minds were unchanged. We were ready to sell. The next afternoon I received a phone call from a "Kalamazoo" number that wasn't in my contact list. Usually, I leave these to voicemail (which is normally full). For some reason I picked it up. It was Pat O'Brien. He and I hadn't met, but I knew Pat by reputation as a solid guy. He asked me about the condo and if I had thought about selling it. I'd gotten calls like this before from realtors and wholesalers, but this was different. This time, without blinking, stuttering, or thinking, I said, "yes." When it was time for the tenant to turn in keys, I had them dropped off directly at Pat's office. It wasn't long before I started receiving pictures of the unit. I knew there would be some needed renovations, but after getting used to having property managers handle the day to day for my other properties I wasn't excited about having to lug tools to Michigan to do the work myself or even attempt to manage the repairs remotely. Pat probably realized this and solved the problem for me before I had much time to contemplate the issue. Pat advised, coordinated, and managed all repairs to the property. He made things really easy, all I had to do was say, "yes." Soon it was time to list the property, Pat again handled everything. After the listing was posted we started receiving email notices of scheduled showing. These were followed up by feedback from the potential buyers. We received two offers within a short amount of time and closed within 30 days and for top dollar. Pat made it easy, all I had to do was say, "yes." Pat kept me well informed throughout the entire process. He made it easy, and it was the smoothest real estate sale in my 20+ years of real estate investing. I write this with my sincerest thanks to Pat O'Brien at http://www.obriensoldmine.com/ Pat can sell yours too, all you have to say is, "yes."

Dell was great to work with and did a wonderful job on a host of home repairs I needed in order to…read moreprepare my home for sale. Clean, quiet, safe, professional, and completed at budget within a reasonable time frame. I would heartily recommend them for any home repairs and remodeling. You'll be happy you did.

I moved to GR about six months ago and reached out to Parchment Point and was able to get a same…read moreday showing. I signed the lease the next day and am happy with my choice. The property is beautiful and maintenance requests are easy and prompt. I am planning on signing for another year since my lease is up in November. I feel safe here and appreciate that my landlord has been accessible and very professional. I am so glad that I get to call it home here.

I lived here for 11 years moved in in in 2009, rent was 620 when i moved in for a 2 bedroom 1bath…read more we had a good manager, that got replaced by a bad one and that started a string of good then bad then good then bad managers, ending with matt (their dealing with trouble complexes guy) for a while who was amazing, who eventually got moved to arizona, then we got another string of bad managers culminating in someone stealing money and vamoosing, and a bunch of managers who had their boyfriends be unqualified head maitenence. We finally got life as a manager who was great but they replaced her and sold off mill park and it became parchment point. Rent by this point was 753, and then i get told rent will be 1050 in january, and they are moving us out to do renovations and we would essentially need to reapply and pay app fee, pet fee, first deposit all over again, as it was a fancy way of pushing out anyone poor to try to gentrify. would have cost 3k to stay that month. maitenences requests stopped getting done, black mold was found in the walls families got kicked out for going to the city about it, crime was up, everyone was being kicked out or moving out, dumpsters were full every day. got out and moved out of state, best thing I ever did. I found out later rent skyrocketed way past 1050. Avoid Avoid Avoid

The maintenance crew at Evergreen North Apartments in Kalamazoo is the best crew we have ever had…read morehere. I can't brag enough about them. Matthew and Marcus are our inside crew, and Jayden is our grounds maintenance. They all have such a wonderful attitude and so happy to help anyone here in need of repairs, etc. They go above and beyond to help us out. If I am in need of any materials all I have to do is ask. Thank you guy's, Liz Flowers

They've changed management several times in recent years, and the new guy has no business in…read moredealing with senior citizens. Recently They've been slow to turn on the heat, and they no longer help these seniors with the complicated process of recertification for section 8 assistance. Please find management that cares about people.

David is awesome and honest...He surveyed for me 10+ years ago(before YELP) and it was the best…read moreinvestment I made to propery...

Peabody Land Survey was the most reasonably priced surveyor out of the dozen that I contacted. They…read morewere courteous and professional and very prompt. I dropped the check in the mail Friday afternoon and the survey was completed the following Monday! Highly recommend them.

Management is horrible. Raised my rent $120 last year. No upgrades and rude landlord is not worth…read moreliving in the beautiful property.

I was a bit trepidatious at heading back to apartment living after 20+ years of being in a house…read more However, when we stumbled upon Woodstone Apartments, I knew we were in the right place. But first, a bit of background on Parkview Hills, where Woodstone Apartments is located. Established in the late 1960s by Dr. Batts (founder of the Kalamazoo Nature Center, as well as a professor of ecology and ornithology at Kalamazoo College) and Mr. Upjohn (you'll be familiar with that name - he was a local businessman and philanthropist; the ER at Borgess Medical Center is named after him), this planned community includes houses, condos, and apartments. There are 288 acres in Parkview Hills, which include several lakes, streams, marshland, fields, wooded areas, and plenty of trails. Living here is like living AT a nature center - but with the amenities of being on a city bus route, and a gorgeous and useful clubhouse (we use the pool almost every day). We were lucky enough to rent an apartment in Woodstone and have been here for many years. One of the things that I love most about living here is the diversity of fellow tenants. There is a wide age range, from senior citizens to families with young kids. I absolutely LOVE seeing kids play out in the safe, grassy area tucked in the L of the apartment. At night, you'll see other kinds of kids playing - the local fawns! Parkview Hills has a sizeable deer population, and it's just lovely to watch them graze at night. I also appreciate living in a community that is globally diverse. We might need to get some potlucks going up in the gathering room on the 3rd floor! I always learn something from everyone I talk with - everyone is so friendly, and lifelong friendships have been established for sure. Management is efficient and speedy when dealing with requests. Dan (maintenance) is incredibly friendly and good at his job, promptly fixing drains, lightbulbs, and the like; Brandee (property manager) is always swiftly on top of things, especially when dealing with problems that can inevitably arise in an apartment building. I appreciate their thorough and timely assistance when needed. I also love the secure building, the availability of plenty of handicap parking spots, Parkview Hills Security, the amenities of and activities at the clubhouse (Chinese cooking lessons with WMU's Confucius Institute; monthly art gatherings, and the like), and the extensive trails for walking. I can't imagine a better place to live, with better neighbors and management. If you're lucky enough to live here, you'll concur.