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Introducing AMH, a brand built for the future

Since 2012, we’ve worked to simplify home, so our residents can focus on what really matters to them in life. Now, we’re simplifying our brand, too. Starting today, you’ll find us online at www.amh.com, our new website with a streamlined look, features, and navigation to make leasing a home easier than ever.

Your guide to emergency and disaster preparedness at home

Living in a home offers many unparalleled joys, including privacy, more room, and often yard space, which is why millions of Americans choose to buy or rent a house. But single-family living also requires that residents take certain safety and preparedness measures into their own hands to prevent damage or injury during events like fires and earthquakes. To make this daunting task a little simpler, we’ve compiled a basic emergency checklist so you can start protecting your household.

The renter’s guide to sustainability

To celebrate World Environment Day this June 5, we’re talking all things sustainability when it comes to home. While renting may not be the first thing that comes to mind when you think of helping the environment, there are a number of reasons why it can be more Earth-friendly than owning. Plus, whether you own or rent a home, there’s several ways to make your home life more eco-conscious, which can have a cumulative effect over time. Check out our top green living tips below to get inspired!

10 Asian American and Pacific Islander interior designers to follow

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Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month in May is an annual occasion to honor the history, culture, and accomplishments of Asian and Pacific Islander Americans. To celebrate some of these individuals and their contributions, we’ve compiled a list of ten contemporary Asian American and Pacific Islander interior designers creating beautiful art in the genres of style and décor, to inspire your creativity at home this year.

Browse our homecare tips, seasonal trends, lifestyle solutions, and insider perspectives designed to make your everyday experience of single-family living simpler and brighter.

Celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander Month with the AMH team

Every May, Asian American and Pacific Islander Month marks an opportunity to celebrate the achievements of AAPI individuals and recognize the pivotal role they play in advancing our society, culturally, politically, and economically.   To observe this occasion at our organization, we’re spotlighting professionals in our organization throughout the month to amplify their voices and share their valuable experiences and perspectives.  

Cementing our reputation for reliability

Our country continues to suffer from a housing shortage, and the current interest rate environment has worsened the affordability crisis. In this backdrop, our value proposition has never been stronger: We offer residents access to the American Dream of single-family living. And we’re building new homes consistently, increasing the housing stock. In today’s earnings call, our team outlined takeaways and results from the first quarter of 2023 demonstrating the resilience of our sustained growth strategy.

The home renter's guide to single-family living

About 44 million households in the United States are renters, per the National Multifamily Housing Council. However, with so many housing options, deciding on a place that fits your needs and living style can be overwhelming. We’ve created the home renters’ guide to single-family living to help make it easier for renters looking for their next home. This guide includes all the new home essentials, featuring tips for renting houses, considerations for moving day, and maintenance tips for renters.

The home renters guide to single-family living

How to improve your sleep at home

Do you feel like you’re generally tired throughout the day? Maybe you’re groggy when you wake up or you hit a wall in the afternoon. Boosting your energy starts in the bedroom and knowing how to improve your sleep at home. But what you do while awake also plays a role in your rest. With proper preparation, you can increase your chances of higher quality sleep and more energy during the day.

Best Instagram accounts to follow in 2023 for cleaning hacks

As the seasons turn and snow on the ground gives way to blooms, it’s the perfect time to start thinking about spring cleaning and refreshing the home.   Luckily, there are lots of content creators out there who thrive on keeping things clean, and they generously share tips throughout the year. Whether you’re planning a floor-to-ceiling scrub or simply want to tidy up a few areas, here are 10 of the best Instagram accounts to follow for home hacks.

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2023 most affordable states to live in

We’ve all seen a rise in remote and flexible work situations. McKinsey reported 58% of people have the option to either work from home full-time or part-time. One result of that flexibility is that more Americans are exploring new places to live in. If there’s no need to go into the office, you can live wherever you want. Are you among the millions of American workers planning to relocate? Here are some of the most affordable states in the U.S., where AMH offers single-family homes for rent. 

Your home maintenance checklist for every month

Taking care of a home is a big responsibility. To make it easier for you, we’ve compiled an annual home maintenance checklist, which spreads out a few tasks each month throughout the year.

Lighting tips to support your mental health at home

Good lighting, both natural and artificial, has a major impact on our mental health. It can reduce depression and seasonal affective disorder while boosting our sleep and circadian rhythm, giving us more energy throughout the day. On the other hand, bad lighting can quickly derail our well-being and lead to negative effects such as stress, anxiety, eye strain, headaches, and fatigue. Below are lighting ideas for every room to support your mental, physical, and emotional health wherever you are at home. 

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