A New Approach to Apartment Living

Daymark Uptown has revolutionized the way Minneapolis residents think about apartment living. Not only does it offer sprawling luxury apartments and resort-style amenities, but its location makes it easy to access the restaurants, shops, and public spaces that Uptown Minneapolis is famous for. This innovative apartment community wasn’t just designed as a place to live, but as a place to truly enjoy life.

The Apartments

This newly built community features beautifully designed apartments with soaring ceilings, oversized windows, modern plank-style flooring, quartz countertops, custom cabinets, stainless-steel appliances, and other high-end finishes. Private patios and balconies overlook historic homes and provide views of the city's prized chain of lakes. Whether you’re looking for an urban studio, one or two-bedroom apartment or want to experience the penthouse lifestyle, you can find the perfect apartment to meet your unique lifestyle.

While the gorgeous, brand-new apartments with gourmet kitchens, inviting outdoor spaces and resort-style community amenities are what bring people to Daymark Uptown, it’s the prime location in Uptown that makes living here irresistible.

The Location

If you’ve been dreaming about a contemporary apartment community that puts you close to everywhere you want to be, this is your dream come true. Daymark Uptown fits in seamlessly with the surrounding Uptown neighborhood. It overlooks locally-owned shops and boutiques and is less than five minutes from the sparkling Bde Maka Ska and Lake of the Isles. It’s just a short drive to many local parks and playgrounds, museums, live music venues, art galleries, restaurants, golf courses, and entertainment venues. When you live at Daymark Uptown, you can walk to Lunds & Byerlys, the upscale grocery store across the street, as well as gyms, yoga studios, hair salons, nail studios, and you’ll live just fifteen minutes from the University of Minnesota.

Uptown hosts annual events like food truck rallies, music and art festivals, the Uptown Art Fair and the City of Lakes Loppet Winter Festival. Living in Daymark Uptown puts you close to all of these hot spots and events, and makes it easy to walk, bike, or jump on public transit and get to everything that Uptown is famous for.

The Amenities

Living in the heart of Uptown is just one reason so many Minneapolis residents choose to be part of the Daymark Uptown community. Along with upscale, urban apartments and an ideal central location, this modern community has gone above and beyond the traditional apartment amenities. They’ve created a convenient and luxurious space where residents have everything they’ll need for business and leisure without ever having to leave the property.

Some of Daymark’s signature amenities include:

• A rooftop lounge with a spectacular view, adjacent kitchen, cozy fireplace, and inviting lounge area – a perfect place for an after-work happy hour or weekend brunch with friends.
• TWO 24-hour fitness centers equipped with state-of-the-art equipment and a rooftop yoga studio
• Sparkling heated community pool and spa
• Outdoor grilling stations, wood burning fire pits, lounge areas, and warming pavilions
• Private, gated dog park
• Underground heated garage parking
• Ice skating rink
• Resident’s Reservable Clubroom and Lounge 

Daymark Uptown Apartment Homes provides exactly what you need to lead an active lifestyle and offers social spaces designed to bring neighbors together in a variety of different ways. At Daymark Uptown, community involvement is a significant part of community culture. Every detail of Daymark Uptown is designed to build a community one resident at a time. 

The Future of Daymark Uptown

Uptown Minneapolis is a unique blend of history and culture, business and recreation. It feels different than Downtown Minneapolis and has its own unique charm and character. Daymark Uptown’s modern design, upscale amenities, pristinely manicured grounds, and active community fit right into the culture of Uptown.

We’re excited to see how the introduction of Daymark Uptown changes the look and feel of Uptown. It has not only changed the landscape of Uptown Minneapolis with its iconic architecture, but will also change the way families, professionals, retirees, and students experience apartment living.

Want to be part of the fresh and growing Daymark Uptown community? Call us today and schedule your own personal tour through our brand-new buildings, walk the grounds, and start picturing yourself as a part of this modern luxury community. We’re here to welcome you home.

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Decide on the Details

The first step to hosting a scary movie night is to simply decide on the details. What day do you want to host this event? Keep in mind if you choose a weekday, most people will not want to stay up too late as they have school or work in the morning. We recommend choosing either a Friday or Saturday night. Next, figure how many people you want to invite. The smaller the group, the more intimate the experience will be. However, if you make the group too small, it might not be as fun and interactive. Once you have an idea of these two things, go ahead and send out invites. Sending a group text is always a great way to bring everyone together before the evening starts.

 Choose the Movies

Even though you have the theme of “scary movies”, you will want to narrow this theme down even more when actually selecting the films you want to show. Plan for four movies, but don’t expect to watch all of them. You can narrow down this theme even more by considering exactly what you and your friends might want to see. Some common scary movie themes include: a collection or series, '80s horror, slasher, thriller, foreign, zombie, end-of-the-world, etc. 

Grab Some Snacks & Drinks

A movie night isn’t complete without the snacks! Make a quick trip to the store and grab some chips, popcorn, nachos, and soda. You can also potluck it by asking your guests to bring a snack of their choice to share with everyone. Keep in mind you're already hosting the event so don’t feel bad about asking your friends to chip in by bringing food to share. If you want to take your scary movie night to the top level, consider providing horror-themed snacks and beverages. 

Now that you know all the steps necessary to host a scary movie night, it's time to get started! Comment below and let us know what theme and snacks you decide on.

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1. Live close to work, shopping and entertainment – Location is everything. To cut down on the cost of fuel, make sure you choose an apartment offers accessibility to destinations that are important to you. Try for a place that’s close to the University of Texas at Permian Basin and also near Walmart Supercenter and Target to satisfy your shopping needs. If your apartment is within walking distance to UAA, and close to APU, Providence Hospital, Alaska Native Medical Center, and JBER military base, you’ve scored a winner.

 
Also, try to live within a 10-minute drive to downtown Anchorage, where you’ll find additional places to shop, dine, and have fun. Ideally, you’ll find an apartment community that’s tucked away inside a neighborhood in a secluded Anchorage setting near everything you need rather than on a busy, noisy street.
 

2. Consider customer service as a necessity – To get more bang for your buck, look for an older apartment community. Robert Palisoc, Community Director for Rancho Tudor Apartment Homes in Anchorage, AK, has experience in that area. “We might not be the newest place in town, but we have deep experience and pride ourselves on providing outstanding customer service to our residents, including having a very responsive maintenance team, plus our prices are super reasonable, so it’s a solid choice to rent with us and save money,” he said.

3. Live around fun, nice people – When you’re on a tight budget, sometimes you don’t have the money to go out as much as you might like to. That’s why it’s important to find an apartment community where the residents and staff get along well and enjoy doing things together.

 
“We love our residents here, so we try to do nice things for them as often as possible, like throwing a pizza party just for fun, or hosting our annual summer BBQ where lots of our residents attend and really enjoy hanging out and getting to know their neighbors,” said Palisoc. “Sometimes we give away doughnuts that our residents can grab while they’re taking advantage of our free coffee station to save money and fuel up before school or work,” he said.  
 

4. Enjoy low-cost experiences in your free time – Besides the activities and events in your apartment community, you shouldn’t have to venture far to enjoy the plethora of fun your city has to offer. There are lots of cheap and entertaining things to do in Anchorage:

• Grab a slice at Uncle Joe’s Pizza
• Admire the masterpieces at the Anchorage Museum (student ticket discount)
• Shop for bargains at the Northway Mall
• Enjoy a pint and experience Anchorage’s cool craft beer scene at the 49^th State Brewing Co.
• Catch a drama or comedy at the Alaska Center for Performing Arts (student ticket discount)
• Ski, jog, picnic, play disc golf, and maybe even spot a moose at Kincaid Park
• Go hiking and see gorgeous waterfalls on Portage Pass

 
If you’re ready to move to Alaska and need a spacious, affordable apartment in Anchorage in a prime location with a warm and active community and great staff, contact us today at Rancho Tudor Apartment Homes. We’re here to schedule your personal tour and help you find the perfect apartment to call home. 
 
 (907) 562-2085

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We are pleased to announce three newly acquired properties in Williston, ND: Vue28, Confluence at Harvest Hills, and Century Court Apartments.

Each of these apartment communities offers the same trusted value Weidner residents have come to appreciate for more than 40 years. We would like to extend a warm welcome to our new sister properties. Now let’s take a closer look at these gorgeous communities and the town of Williston, North Dakota!

Vue28 Apartment Homes
Vue28 offers one, two, and three-bedroom apartment homes ranging from 741 to 1,368 square feet. Built in 2014 and consisting of 93 apartment homes in total, Vue28 features amenities that cater to residents’ needs for comfort, convenience, and style. With hardwood floors throughout, an in-unit washer and dryer, spacious walk-in closets, and a fully-equipped gourmet kitchen, this apartment home has it all. Residents of Vue28 will also enjoy their own detached garage and two fitness centers, along with a spacious clubhouse. The property is surrounded by lush, green grass – just what the dog ordered at this pet-friendly community in Williston, ND.

Confluence at Harvest Hills
Confluence at Harvest Hills was built in 2012, offering one, two, and three-bedroom apartment homes ranging from 637 to 1,125 square feet. Each of the 54 apartment homes features gorgeous extras like track lighting, vaulted ceilings, a breakfast bar, energy-efficient appliances, and an in-unit washer and dryer. Framing this peaceful community are manicured green lawns and plenty of space to walk pets and enjoy the good life.

Century Court
Century Court offers one, two, and three-bedroom apartment homes ranging from 750 to 1,067 square feet. Built in 1982, all 190 units feature a generous amount of living space and recently renovated interiors. Century Court residents enjoy a bevy of community amenities, including two heated swimming pools, a picnic area, two basketball courts, and a fitness center. Century Court Apartments is also a pet-friendly community and is conveniently located near fishing, hunting, and nature trails.

About Williston, North Dakota

Williston, also known as “Boomtown, USA”, is the sixth-largest city in North Dakota and offers a wide variety of things to do, see, and taste.
Situated near the Yellowstone and Missouri rivers, Williston boasts picturesque views and world-class fishing and hunting. Nearby Lake Sakakawea is one of the largest freshwater lakes in the country. Golf enthusiasts will appreciate the proximity to Links of North Dakota and Eagle Ridge Golf Club. Learn about the Williston, North Dakota culture and visit one of the many museums and historical sites, including Fort Buford State Historic Site and Fort Union Trading Post. From family diners to steak houses and coffee houses, Boomtown has a wide variety of restaurants to please your palette.

Major employers also make their home near Williston, including North Dakota State University, Williston Public School District, Altru Health System, and Liberty Oilfield Services.

What are your favorite things to do, see, and taste in Williston, ND? Tell us all about it at #LifeatWeidner.

– The Weidner Team

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Longtime residents of Oklahoma City describe its early days as a slow-moving city that was "early to rise, early to bed," but that's not the case anymore as single professionals and young families have settled in the area. Now it's considered more of a metropolitan city, offering an impressive array of arts, culture, dining, and shopping. Yet, as metropolitan as it has become, Oklahoma City still boasts the world's largest stocker-feeder cattle market.

So if you're looking for leather goods, horse buckles, saddles, ropes and cowboy hats, you're sure to find them in Oklahoma's historic Stockyards City district.

Things to Do, See, and Taste in Oklahoma City

Art and culture enthusiasts will enjoy the city's wide variety of museums, including Oklahoma City Museum of Art, Individual Artists of Oklahoma, Oklahoma Contemporary, and the Paseo Arts District, which is home to 22 galleries featuring more than 80 artists. The Oklahoma City Ballet and the Oklahoma Philharmonic are also a favorite among residents and tourists alike.

Live theatre is also alive and well at Lyric Theatre and City Rep Theatre, which also partners with the Oklahoma City University. For some local family fun that's steeped in Oklahoma City heritage, check out one of the many horse shows. Enjoy renowned national and world championship horse shows that attract professional riders and cowboys from across the states. Then take the kids over to the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum for the complete cowboy culture experience.

There's plenty of variety on the menu, particularly in the vibrant metropolitan areas filled with fantastic restaurants. Whether you're in the mood for something casual or a 5-course meal, you can find it in this eclectic, vibrant city. Whiskey Cake Kitchen & Bar, The Ranch Steakhouse, and Paseo Grill are all top favorites, as well as The Mule, Hideaway's Pizza and Tucker's Onion Burgers. When it's time to shop for the latest fashions, that special gift, or back-to-school clothes, there are plenty of retailers to choose from. Outlet Shops in Oklahoma City, Penn Square Mall, and for vintage finds, head over to the 23rd Street antique mall.

Employment and Education in Oklahoma City

Oklahoma City is home to top employers, including Chesapeake Energy, BancFirst, Paycom, Devon Energy, and Love's Travel Stops and Country Stores. Universities and colleges include University of Oklahoma, Oklahoma State University-Stillwater, Northeast State University, and Oklahoma City Community College.

Weidner Communities in Oklahoma City

Weidner offers apartment homes for rent in Oklahoma City, OK that cater to residents' needs for comfort, convenience and sense of style, featuring upscale interior and community amenities. Whether you are new to the Oklahoma metropolitan area and seeking a one-bedroom apartment near work, or a family looking for a little extra space near schools and parks, Weidner Apartment Homes has something for everyone.

Contact us to find the apartment that best fits your needs, and let us welcome you home to Oklahoma City!

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