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.

It's incredible how incompetent management is here. if you order a package here there is a solid…read more50% chance you will not actually receive it. The WiFi is terrible and parking is a nightmare as well. The shuttle,amenities and location is nice but even considering that I would never want to live here again.

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

I don't wanna make a long review so here's a bullet list somewhat in order of worst to least worst…read moreparts of my experience here: - SO HOT. no ac with floor to ceiling windows. ac in the hallways tho??? - parking is SO expensive. for what? i thought this was student housing - bad experiences w/ the ppl I have talked to on the phone - terribly built - random gaps in the cupboards where cats heads can get stuck. also, random paint splatters all over the floor. not that big of a deal but so annoying - i lived in a 4 bedroom, and one of them is wayyyyy bigger than the other three (almost 3x) and this was not advertised when we toured/signed lease. the person doesn't pay more rent - i lived in the smaller building, at least one washer/dryer was out of order almost always - stove and microwave suckkkkk don't get me wrong, this place is beautiful and i was super grateful to be able to live there, but these are the things that gave me difficulties and think that stateside could improve! i would rather my expensive rent go to ac so my pets and I aren't roasting, rather than activities that I can't even attend due to my school or work schedule

LIVING IN STATESIDE IS LIKE LIVING IN THE STONE AGE. This building is the definition of late stage…read morecapitalism. Every appliance, piece of furniture, the walls and floors themselves were the cheapest, ugliest material known to humankind. I will say that maintenance was always efficient in fixing these horrendous appliances when they inevitably crapped out. The dishwasher would break at a simple touch and the windows would mysteriously lose parts at gentle gusts of wind. The laundry room was a torturous experience. Half the washers wouldn't spin, leaving your clothes soaked in mildewy water and the smell of failure. The dryers were always working at half capacity, many being broken yet appearing to be in working order. Me and other residence would have to come down several times to restart their dryer to make sure their clothes actually got dry. There was always a smell to these clothes whether it was due to poor cleaning or a burning odor that came from the high heat setting which was a necessity when using these shoddy excuses for appliances. They installed two new dryers a few months ago and then immediately kept them off for months without reason. There is no air conditioning in the apartments at all despite them having air conditioning in the hallways. It makes zero sense. The rooms are the size of sardine cans and for 950 a month, it is outrageous. The furniture is so uncomfortable, me and my roommates often opted to sit on the floor rather than on the couch that no doubt gave us lifetime back issues. I don't think there was a single piece of real wood in that entire apartment. It was all plastic including the fibers of the couch which scratched the skin at every touch. The chair that came with the apartment was as hard a rock, as if humanity has made no improvements since we lived in caves and slept on boulders. The television was barely functioning. We would have to wait a good five seconds before a button on the remote would even be registered by the thing. The loading times were immense and actually getting something to load was a feat comparable to competing in the Olympics. Worse even was the wifi if you can even call it that. We had to turn off wifi on our phones every morning because our data worked eons ahead of the stateside "wifi" which would make things fail to load indefinitely. At one point, we lost hot water for over a week. When washing my hair, my hands and feet turned purple from the freezing cold temperature. They then "generously" gave us 100 dollars off the next month of rent. Rent is 950. NINE FIFTY. Compared to many other apartment complexes in Bellingham, that isn't even a discount. The elevators would constantly break, leaving most residents waiting ages to get to their top floor apartments sometimes with many bags of groceries. So far, the washers/dryers barely worked (we would have had better luck washing them with a bucket and washboard at Lake Whatcom), the wifi was nonexistent even affecting our text messaging, the furniture was as hard as rocks, and we literally lost access to even luke-warm water. In other words, Stateside asked for nearly a thousand dollars a month to live in the stone age. Except for one thing, which was the AI assistant, Luna, who pestered us constantly asking for our information and for us to answer unpaid surveys to help "improve" the building. Using AI when you have a "commitment" to sustainability is low and thinking we wouldn't notice is pathetic. Just hire a human to answer questions, you cheap excuse for a shelter. The greatest insult came at move-out when me and my roommates were charged over a hundred dollars for literal specks left in the corner of drawers which we vacuumed out and wiped down with cleaner. The pictures they attached were of microscopic dust particles that could have built up in the days it took them to do the inspections. I should have spit in the drawers and cleaned them with that! But unlike stateside, I have the decency not to be so petty. It is absolutely disgusting and abhorrent the way Laird Norton Properties treats the hard-working, struggling students that simply want a clean, comfortable place to live while attending school and working in a society that already squeezes the life out of our very souls. Shame on you, Stateside. The one thing that makes this pleasurable was seeing all of the begging posters on doors asking people to renew their leases. These and the constant emails and extended deadlines tell me that justice is being served, hot. I wouldn't be surprised if most of the apartments are empty next year. Stateside, your failure brings me more joy than you know.

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.

Don't ever ever rent from them.....various complaints were sent in to this realtor....a gal, tenant…read moreon studio lane in Bellingham almost killed someone....she was arrested finally after 6 months of neglect from this realtor..... seriously...there a joke

Most people don't realize that the Wilson Library is a publicly funded institution and open to the…read moregeneral public. Located just west of Red Square near the center of campus, Wilson Library faces Old Main and is one of the oldest structures on campus. Located on the top floor of the original library building, the Wilson Reading Room houses a portion of the library's Northwest Collection and is primarily dedicated to quiet study. Often referred to as the "Harry Potter Room" by students because of its resemblance to the main hall in the Harry Potter movies, the Wilson Library Reading Room is typically furnished with large wooden tables and chairs. The reading room is also utilized for special events by the university and foundation. Today, I'm attending an event featuring The Justices of the Washington State Supreme Court who are on campus today and hearing ital arguments in a couple of cases in the Wilson Reading Room tomorrow.

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.

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