My son has lived at Lark for 2 years. It is conveniently located next to grocery stores and near…read morethe Western Washington campus. There is a shuttle available, but it was unexpectedly operating on a limited schedule for half the year. If you want to talk to someone from the office, prepare to deal with "Liam," their virtual assistant, for an obnoxious amount of time before getting to talk to an actual person. This includes e-mail communications. Safe location. Nice residents. Emergency maintenance issue was quickly handled. Like others have mentioned, you are pressured to renew your lease shortly after moving in to avoid rent increases. DO NOT DO THIS. You have time.

Do not move to The Lark Bellingham. This place constantly has broken, damaged, or out-of-service…read moreequipment and amenities. Garbage piled up repeatedly over the past year, and it took far too long for management to resolve it. The shuttle breaks down frequently, and residents aren't notified until it's too late--causing you to miss class or pay for parking out of pocket. Rent and utility costs have consistently increased, all for a subpar living experience. When you finally move out, you're likely to be hit with vague and confusing "damage charges" that cannot be disputed unless you want to pursue legal action. I wouldn't wish this experience on anyone. The management is negligent and unresponsive. While most of the staff are kind and do their best, there's only so much they can do under such poor leadership.

After over 10 years with Hammer Properties, I can say with complete confidence that this company…read morefailed us in nearly every way a property management company possibly can. What we uncovered after years of trusting them is honestly shocking. Hammer Properties consistently neglected basic responsibilities failing to properly clean, repair, or address damage between tenants. Instead of maintaining the property, they allowed issues to pile up year after year, leaving us to deal with the fallout once we started digging into the condition of our own investment. The most alarming part? Their complete failure to maintain records. When we brought forward legitimate concerns about damage caused by tenants that was never repaired, we were met with immediate deflection. Nikki Quinn was especially dismissive and rude throughout this process. Rather than investigate or take accountability, she quickly defaulted to telling us that they are not required to keep records beyond three years despite the fact that we had the same tenants during that time period. So according to Hammer, if they don't keep records, then there's no problem. They openly admitted that they had gotten rid of all documentation, leaving no internal record of damages, maintenance issues, or what had (or hadn't) been addressed. This wasn't just unhelpful it felt like a convenient way to avoid responsibility entirely. Fortunately, we had the foresight to keep our own detailed records dating back to the beginning of our agreement, which directly contradicted their claims. Because of this, we were able to prove that damage had not been addressed and secure some reimbursement something we absolutely would not have received if we had relied on Hammer's nonexistent records. Let that be very clear: If we had trusted Hammer Properties' documentation alone, we would have been left paying for their years of neglect. To make matters worse, communication was consistently unprofessional. Both Nikki Quinn and Matt Breinich came across as dismissive, unhelpful, and uninterested in resolving legitimate concerns. There was no accountability, no ownership, and no respect for the fact that we had been long-term clients. After a decade of loyalty, it became very clear: Hammer Properties does not value property owners, does not protect your investment, and does not operate with the level of care or professionalism this role requires. If you are an owner considering this company, understand this: Your property may not be properly maintained Tenant damage may go unaddressed Critical records may not exist when you need them And when issues arise, you may be met with dismissal instead of solutions We trusted them for over 10 years and that was our biggest mistake. Do yourself a favor and find a company that actually takes responsibility for the properties they manage. Hammer Properties is not that company

So many issues living here. A couple months ago, my fire alarm went off and wouldn't stop, so I…read morecalled emergency management who promised to be there in five minutes. They never showed and it chirped/went off all night til it died. Second grievance was the elevator has been broken 10 days at least, and management hasn't acknowledged it or communicated any fixing. Like others, experiencing no hot water for 10+ days was a disaster especially during finals week. Freja (the manager) was incredibly unhelpful and guilt tripped in what little she did communicate. This building constantly has issues, the staff is inept as well as checked out, save yourself by staying away.

This apartment complex charges premium rates and has zero accountability for upholding the landlord…read moretenant agreement. Recently an entire building was out of hot water for ten (10) days, and they only offered to compensate tenants $100 credit for sub-livable conditions. A month's rent is over $900. If you were part of this fiasco, I suggest you FILE A COMPLAINT WITH THE ATTORNEY GENERAL'S OFFICE https://www.atg.wa.gov/file-complaint

I have had good results here. They listen and do the best they can. It helps if you, the renter,…read morecan do some things for yourself and don't just sit back and wait for service. Jon has helped me and my family through a tough stretch. It is unfortunate that people just seem to complain and refuse to work with them. Lakeway has shown me nothing but fairness, and firmness when needed. I would recommend giving Lakeway a try. It is a good place to get renting experience for someone starting out.

These people do not care about their Tenants. I have rented from them for 3 years now and the…read moreentire complex is infested with rats, the washer and dryers are always broken, and they do not respond to maintenance requests. There are 16 different units in my complex that share 1 dryer and 2 washers. They are inhumane and run their business borderline illegally.

First time visit to this University on Sunday, 6/22/25. Arrived at 11:00 AM. There were a few…read moreBasketball Camps going on at the Wade King Rec Center. We got to tour the fitness center, gymnasium and pool area. Then took a leisurely walk around the campus to see the different buildings - Fine Arts building, the Library, Residence Halls, Science Building, and the Viking Union. All were closed since it was a Sunday, but still enjoyed walking around to see the layout and creative structures and different building locations. The natural environment with views of the Cascades and hills full of trees across the ocean was very calming and peaceful.

CAUTION: Don't come here…read more This university changed a lot, seemingly for the worse. If something goes wrong, watch out for the caring front some professors put up. I fell for it and it costed me. I truly believed that when another student told my professor that I felt suicidal, that I would be helped. Instead my tuition was wasted. I was told to enroll in courses that had no site placement. Then when I asked my professor about the shared concern from my classmate regarding how I felt suicidal, she gaslighted me. She forgot that my classmate said I felt suicidal. Mind you, my classmate shared this information without my permission. We had a three hour meeting after class that I can't believe she forgot... I thought I'd be supported but instead I was ignored for the rest of the year due to the courses that did not exist. I was then suddenly removed from my program because I was told I was not ready for my final quarter. I would have been ready if I actually had learned what the missing courses failed to provide due to not existing at all. All of my classmates noticed how I was treated, but nothing was ever done to help me, because then the school year ended and everyone graduated. The program I was in had high suicide and mental health stats, which I learned after I graduated. In hindsight, the pressures of how challenging the program is was a huge source of stress, which was basically mocked at the front door, during orientation. Do not expect this university to actually care about you as a person. You only seem to matter if you can contribute financially, but otherwise, you're completely on your own. Other things happened too. I'm not sure why there weren't better actions in place. After my sudden program removal, I was actually preyed on by a student who took advantage of me and raped me. And if that wasn't enough insult to injury, I never used my college degree for anything because my credentials were incomplete and all my financial aid ran out, even though I had a full ride, which was all wasted and never reimbursed, when I wasn't provided courses. This was all extremely painful for me to go through and i would argue that I never deserved what happened to me. I hope that this isn't the standard for how this university treats students who feel suicidal. Before my classmate shared anything about suicide, no professors could tell. So I felt exposed and then discarded. This was so brutal and unexpected at the end of college. My life has not been the same since. There are better colleges that won't make you go through what I went through. WWU is a high risk and a gamble in my honest opinion. You don't get a nice college name in the end. Anywhere else is better. I hope this helps.

Update: Got the move-out fees... and of course, they charged for cleaning. I had called ahead to…read moremake sure we wouldn't be charged since one of the other residents was staying (and didn't do any cleaning whatsoever). Took a week and two phone calls to get it sorted.

From the owner: The Wilder is a upscale student apartment community located in the Bellingham, Washington, just 10…read moreminutes from Western Washington University. The Wilder offers full furnished studio, two-, three-, and four-bedroom apartments with excellent amenities including in-unity washer and dryer, 24-hour fitness center, bike storage, and a rooftop patio.

Windermere Property Management -- where your money disappears faster than your peace of mind."…read moreSo, I move out, expecting the usual refund for my deposit. Wrong. They took my deposit and then sent me a bill for an extra $2,000 in damages. No breakdownlists, no explanation, just a nice little "thanks for the cash" surprise. Apparently, Windermere has a unique approach to property management -- charge tenants for things that don't exist. How fun! If you want a masterclass in how to lose money, peace, and sanity all at once, then Windermere's your spot. But if you're looking for a company that actually values tenants or, you know, follows any kind of ethical standard, maybe keep looking.​

My fiancé and I have been renting from Windermere in Bellingham for a couple years and our agent…read moreNicole Sargent has been so helpful and understanding. We had some major maintenance issues, (flooding from sewage) and she really advocated for us and got a maintenance crew in right away. She has always been really professional and kind.

If you are lucky enough to get Ben Millar of Common Cents Remodeling as your contractor, you've won…read morethe contractor lottery. Ben was excellent at communicating throughout the design and building of our new kitchen. He works and solves any problems that come up thoughtfully and with good humor. He worked with my ideas, offered advice, and used his extensive skill set to create the kitchen of my dreams. He did everything beautifully, literally from floor to ceiling, from installing the cork flooring, to choosing and sanding the live edge shelving, to installing the ceiling lights. Our final price was what he had estimated in spite of several changes. Do yourself a favor and call Ben Millar, and then cross your fingers that he's available. There must be a way to clone this guy.

If you are lucky enough to get Ben Millar of Common Cents Remodeling as your contractor, you've won…read morethe contractor lottery. Ben was excellent at communicating throughout the design and building of our new kitchen. He works and solves any problems that come up thoughtfully and with good humor. He worked with my ideas, offered advice, and used his extensive skill set to create the kitchen of my dreams. He did everything beautifully, literally from floor to ceiling, from installing the cork flooring, to choosing and sanding the live edge shelving, to installing the ceiling lights. Our final price was what he had estimated in spite of several changes. Do yourself a favor and call Ben Millar, and then cross your fingers that he's available. There must be a way to clone this guy.

AWESOME!!The pick up and off load drivers were fantastic. Very professional, communicated well,…read morefriendly, and helpful in suggestions for placement and move. I moved from Oak Harbor Wa to Berkley Mi. The price was very competitive to other co. it was the sturdy and weather tight container that tipped the scale. The cube had many places to tie down load. At the start site the driver did not have a forklift so he had to slide the cube of a trailer, The driver made sure my driveway did not get damaged but also added protective wood planks to assure no damage. The time schedule was right on. ABF freight was awesome.

I was moving out of state. My son was going to pull a U-Haul trailer. He go sick the week before…read moreand couldn't take me. Last minute we rented a u-pack pod it was very convenient