The Crossings of Chino Hills

You’re Invited: Pet-Friendly Open House at The Crossings of Chino Hills 🐾

Fri, 09 Jan 2026 23:43:40 GMT

Looking for pet-friendly apartments in Chino Hills, CA that truly welcome both you and your furry family members? Join us for a special Pet-Friendly Open House at The Crossings of Chino Hills on the 18th from 2:00–5:00 PM, featuring a fun local partnership with Woof Gang Bakery & Grooming – Chino Hills.

A Community Designed for You and Your Pets

The Crossings of Chino Hills is proud to offer a welcoming, pet-friendly apartment community in the heart of Chino Hills, California. Our thoughtfully designed amenities make it easy for residents and their pets to feel right at home.

One of the highlights of our community is our on-site dog park with agility equipment, including:

A fun agility tunnel
Climbing features
Jumping and play elements designed to keep dogs active and engaged

Whether you have a high-energy pup or a leisurely walker, our dog park is a favorite gathering spot for residents and their pets.

Special Guest: Woof Gang Bakery & Grooming – Chino Hills

We’re excited to be partnering with Woof Gang Bakery & Grooming – Chino Hills, a trusted local favorite known for premium pet treats, grooming services, and a true love for pets. Woof Gang will be onsite during our open house to help make the afternoon extra special for your four-legged companions.

Instagram : @woofgangchinohills

Woof Gang Bakery & Grooming is dedicated to quality, wellness, and personalized care—values that align perfectly with our pet-friendly lifestyle at The Crossings.

Event Details

�� Location: The Crossings of Chino Hills Apartments
�� Date: The 18th
⏰ Time: 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
�� Pet-Friendly: Absolutely welcome!

Stop by to:

Tour our pet-friendly apartment homes
Explore our dog park and agility features
Meet fellow pet lovers in the Chino Hills community
Enjoy a fun afternoon with Woof Gang Bakery & Grooming

Discover Pet-Friendly Living in Chino Hills

If you’re searchin g for pet-friendly apartments near Chino Hills, The Crossi ngs offers a comfortable lifestyle, convenient location, and amenities designed with pets in mind. Our open house is the perfect opportunity to experience the community firsthand and see why residents love calling The Crossings home.

We look forward to welcoming you—and your pets—on the 18th from 2–5 PM! ��✨

For more information about Woof Gang Bakery & Grooming – Chino Hills, visit: https://woofgangbakery.com/pages/locations/chino-hills

Building Wellness Together: Our NutriShop Event Was a Hit!

Tue, 04 Nov 2025 23:39:10 GMT

On A ugust 18, 2025, our community came alive with energy during our NutriShop Wellness Event, held right outside the fitness center from 10 AM to 2 PM. Residents and guests enjoyed an afternoon of fitness, fun, and giveaways while learning about health-focused products and wellness tips from NutriShop, a local leader in nutrition and supplements.

NutriShop set up an interactive booth featuring thei r InBody body scan machine, giving participants a personalized look at their body composition and wellness goals. To make the day even more exciting, we hosted a push-up contest and a spinning wheel giveaway, where VIPs could win shaker cups, product samples, and gift cards from our team. The event drew in both residents and non-residents, with several guests stopping by just to take part in the InBody scans.

This new connection has blossomed into an ongoing partnership where NutriShop will tag our community in social media posts and share some of our content, helping spread the word about our active, wellness-focused lifestyle.

We’re already planning our next collaboration with NutriShop. Stay tuned for more community events that inspire healthy living, friendly competition, and lasting connections.

Join the fun—because wellness is better together.

Holiday Activities Abound Near Chino Hills, CA!

Thu, 23 Nov 2023 04:34:00 GMT

The holidays are referred to as the most wonderful time of the year. The mere thought of seeing the gleeful gratitude as your loved ones open a present is hard to beat. It’s certainly a season that is all about giving. (But, yeah, throwing a little receiving into the mix helps, too!)

But the magic of the holidays doesn’t just happen by accident. It takes a lot of planning and preparation as well to really pull everything off while making it look as if you’re never breaking a sweat.

That’s where we come in. We’ve done a bit of preliminary heavy lifting and researched some fun and interesting things occurring in and near Chino Hills that may tickle your fancy throughout November and December. Check out our suggestions, or compile your own must-do list. Either way, we hope a magical holiday season awaits!

Shopping

Upland Holiday Faire and Parade : Another year, another chance to enjoy the Annual Upland Christmas Parade and Holiday Faire. Celebrate from 8:30 to 11 a.m. with holiday fun for the whole family. For more information or for vendor opportunities, email Uplandchristmasparade@gmail.com .

The Shoppes at Chino Hills : This mall is home to tons of great stores, where you’ll find just about everything you’ll need to give great gifts this holiday season. The Shoppes at Chino Hills also feature several holiday events such as a Christmas tree lighting and visits with Santa.

Opportunities to Share

Light a Light of Love : Surf City Santa will be sharing some gnarly breakers in Huntington Beach on December 3. Additional holiday revelry is on the schedule from 4 to 7:30 p.m. For example, one of the main happenings will be the Light a Light of Love, a celebration to benefit the Huntington Beach Youth Center. The activities also feature a parade down Main Street and a ceremony to light the snowflakes on the Huntington Beach Pier.

A Feast of Lights: Enjoy sweets and a sing-along with the audience alongside the Saddleback College Chamber Singers, Community Chorale, and Symphony Orchestra. Come early to the Art Gallery and check out the Student Holiday Sale, where you can buy handmade, one-of-a-kind goods such as ceramics, prints, and photography to benefit programs and student artists. In addition to helping these students and the student art program, you'll receive fantastic unique items!

Activities

Holiday Running Festival : There are a lot of things people run from during the holidays—credit card interest payments, people attempting to have you sign the Santa Clause, visits from your in-laws (we jest, we jest)—but San Dimas offers an opportunity to jog for fun (you know, if you’re into exercise and all that). Running over two days, the festival includes a 5K, 10K, half-marathon, and a one-mile Kids Penguin Waddle. Hey, catch us right after our Thanksgiving meal, and we might be interested in that Penguin Waddle as well! All races are at Frank G. Bonelli Park (120 East Via Verde Drive), split between December 9 and 10.

Breakfast with Santa : So, what does Santa eat for breakfast anyways? Is he in training this time of year, getting in shape for the big night? Or does he need to pack on the pounds to help center the load of his sleigh? Come to think of it, it’s probably just the reindeer that need to be in peak performance shape. At any rate, this gathering will include breakfast, crafts, live entertainment, and activities with Santa. Take note: Space is limited, and no walk-in registration will be allowed. It all goes down for $20 on December 9 from 9 to 11:30 a.m. at the Yorba Linda Community Center.

Holidays on the Paseo: This magical holiday event is perfect for the whole family. Enjoy holiday lights along the paseo as you decorate cookies, drink hot cocoa, and make festive crafts. Plus, enjoy your favorite holiday music. Located at the Yorba Linda Public Library and the Yorba Linda Cultural Arts Center campus.

Holiday on Main Street : There should be plenty of fun for the whole family at the 31st annual parade. The full event will feature kids crafts, a youth talent show, artisan shopping, photos with Santa, a holiday drinks lounge, live music, a choo-choo train, a balloon artist, face painting, and more. The parade makes its sojourn down historic Main Street in Yorba Linda on December 2 from 4 to 9 p.m.

Shows and Performances

Trans-Siberian Orchestra’s “Ghosts of Christmas Eve” : What you probably know about the annual Trans-Siberian Orchestra holiday tours is that they are classically infused rock concerts with bombastic special effects, pyrotechnics, lasers, smoke, and lighting. What you might not know, unless you’ve seen one of them before, is that there’s usually a huge storytelling element involved, complete with a narrator. The shows are both exhilarating and poignant. TSO will play two shows on December 2 at Toyota Arena.

Disney on Ice presents Frozen and Encanto: Sure, you have to suspend disbelief a bit to buy into a bunch of costumed characters traversing a frozen pond on ice skates—but when you see the sparkle in the eyes and smiles on the faces of your children, suddenly it will all be worth it. There will be six shows over three days (December 21–23) at Toyota Arena, so flexibility is your friend.

The Nutcracker Ballet at the Grove of Anaheim : Many have tried, but few have succeeded in actually avoiding a performance of The Nutcracker during the holidays. Hope springs eternal for some this year. But for the rest of you, you can hit your quota by catching this performance by the esteemed Anaheim Ballet, accompanied by the Irvine Symphony, on November 24–25.

Fancy Nancy Splendiferous Christmas : This is a musical play based on the popular Fancy Nancy, written books by Jane O’Connor and illustrated by Robin Preiss Glasser. The play is directed by Laura M. Hathaway, and music direction is by Stefan Miller. The story revolves around Nancy, who is excited about Christmas and wants to decorate the perfect tree. However, things don’t go as planned, and she learns that Christmas is not just about decorations but also the true spirit of the holiday. The play features catchy and charming songs that are sure to entertain young audiences.

Safe Celebration

When you are enjoying your time at home, please be mindful of a few extra hazards that often crop up during the holidays. The first is burning candles. Surely, the scent of pine, cinnamon, or even vanilla helps soothe your inner savage shopping beast. But did you know that up to 7,400 fires are started each year due to burning household candles? So maybe consider using battery-powered candles or scented spray instead. If you do use burning candles, do not leave them unattended.

Real Christmas trees can also pose a safety hazard if they dry out from lack of watering. Remember to keep all open flames away from the branches and to make sure to turn all your lights off when you’re not at home. Oh, and give that tree plenty of water!

With activities, performances, shopping opportunities, and more, Chino Hills, CA, is an exciting place to be this time of year. From all of us at The Crossings of Chino Hills , we wish you a very merry and happy holiday season!

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Chino Hills State Park: The Perfect Local Getaway

Mon, 23 Aug 2021 18:11:00 GMT

If you are looking for more activities to do locally, going to the nearest state park is a great place to start! State parks are an inexpensive way to have a fun day trip or a weekend adventure.

Here in Chino Hills, we are lucky to have the Chino Hills State Park right in our backyard! Here are three things to know before you head out for a fun day at the park!

About Chino Hills State Park

If you haven’t been to the Chino Hills State Park yet, you are in for a treat! The park covers 31 miles from the Santa Ana Mountains to Whittier Hills. The views are amazing, and there is a ton to do! While at the park, you can camp, hike, horseback ride, bike, or even just take some time to relax and enjoy nature! If you plan on camping, be sure to make a reservation in advance.

The Chino Hills State Park is the perfect place to escape the city for a while and enjoy the beautiful place that we live in! The plants, wildlife, and activities will all make for an enjoyable experience!

Trails in the Park

For those who are excited to get out on a hike or a bike ride, there are a lot of great trails at Chino Hills State Park for you to enjoy! Here are some of our favorites:

The Bane Canyon Loop Trail has spectacular views of the rolling hills! You will also get a great view of the wildflowers along the trail. Biking, hiking, walking, and running are all great activities for the loop.

The Bovinian Delight Trail and Telegraph Canyon, like Bane Canyon Loop, offers great views of the wildflowers and can be used for a variety of activities! This trail doesn’t have a lot of shade, though, so make sure to go in the earlier hours of the day to beat the heat!

The Little Canyon Loop is a great option if you are looking for something a little shorter. It can also be used for lots of activities including horseback riding!

There are many trails to enjoy at Chino Hills state park! Whatever your favorite outdoor hobby is, there are plenty of trails to choose from!

Safety Tips

While it is important to have fun at the state park, it is even more important to stay safe on your adventures! To help, Insuremytrip shares five important safety tips to keep in mind while visiting state parks:

Doing these five simple things will help ensure that your time in Chino Hills State Park is even more enjoyable! For more detailed information, click here for the full article .

We highly encourage you to set aside some time to take advantage of this beautiful state park that is right here by Chino Hills, California. There is so much to do and love here! And, if you are looking to extend your stay in Chino Hills, The Crossings of Chino Hills offers one-, two-, and three-bedroom apartments for rent. We’d love to give you a tour and even more reasons to love Chino Hills!

Best Summer Activities near Chino Hills That Only the Locals Know

Fri, 30 Jul 2021 01:58:00 GMT

Summer is here, and it is time to get out and do fun things! If you are looking for fun summer activities in Chino Hills, you are in luck! Here are three fun summer activities to keep you busy and happy all season long!

Local Farmers Market

Have you ever shopped at a farmers market? Farmers markets are ideal for getting the best-tasting produce at its freshest while supporting your local farmers. It also keeps the money you spend closer to your neighborhood! There are actually many benefits to shopping at a farmers market rather than traditional markets when it comes to produce.

Lucky for you, The Chino Hills Farmers Market happens every Wednesday! Not only will you be getting the best produce for you and your family but you will also have lots of fun while you’re at it!

The Golf Club

Golfing is a great way to exercise, get outside, make friends, and more . Luckily, Chino Hills is home to the beautiful Los Serranos Golf Club . One of the finest public golf facilities in Southern California, it features two 18-hole golf courses. So for those who are seasoned golfers, or for those who are looking for a new hobby, a day at the golf course could easily be one of your favorite summer activities in Chino Hills!

Trails

Another fun summer activity here in Chino Hills is to get out on the trails! We are very fortunate to have many amazing trails so close to us! Some of our favorites include the following:

The Bane Canyon Loop Trail is located in Chino Hills State Park. This trail offers a great view of the beautiful wildflowers and wildlife in the park.

This is a shorter alternative to the Bane Canyon Loop Trail that still offers the same beautiful views while getting you home sooner.

The La Sierra Trail Loop trail is located near Chino Hills. This trail is primarily used for hiking, walking, and running and is accessible year-round. Dogs are also allowed on this trail.

Hiking is a great way to keep your mind and body healthy . Just make sure to take the necessary measures to stay safe and healthy while hiking in the hot weather !

There are a lot of fun, local summer activities in Chino Hills! Whether you spend your day at the farmers market, on the golf course, or on the trail, we are sure you will enjoy your summer here! And if you decide to stick around past summer’s end, The Crossings of Chino Hills offers one-, two-, and three-bedroom apartments for rent in Chino Hills, California.

Image courtesy of Heritage Farmers Market

Check Out This Fast and Easy Way to Build Your Credit

Mon, 14 Jun 2021 20:16:00 GMT

If you’re looking for ways to increase your credit score, we have an easy answer for you: paying rent online! A 2017 TransUnion study of 12,000 renters found that renters’ scores rose an average of 16 points within six months, and the benefit was greatest for those who started with a credit score below 620.

So, try paying your rent online and see what it does to your credit score! Paying online ensures your payments are reported, shows credit bureaus what they are looking for, and can combine with credit card payments to increase your score even more. Here’s how.

Send Your Payments to Credit Bureaus

Paying rent is a pretty simple way to increase your credit score! But how does it work?

“Simply paying your rent will not help you build credit,” says Bev O’Shea at NerdWallet. “But reporting your rent payments can help you build credit—especially if you are new to credit or do not have a lot of experience using it.”

Okay, so you have to make sure your payments are recorded. But how? At The Crossings at Chino Hills , our online rental payment system reports information to the credit bureaus. Credit bureaus then receive a record of your on-time rental payments, contributing to your good credit.

Beef Up Your Payment History

When looking for ways to increase your credit score, it’s important to consider what actually goes into it. Here’s how Experian determines credit scores :

As you pay rent online, those payments become part of your payment history, and that becomes part of your score. Easy!

Boost Your Score Even More

To take this credit-score-boosting to the next level, consider using a credit card specifically to pay your rent.

“Open a credit card and use it to pay your rent . . . then pay your credit card balance in full each month,” says LaToya Irby, credit expert for The Balance. “The timely credit card payments will help boost your credit score.”

You don’t have to pay your rent with a credit card, but it can be an extra boost to your credit score in combination with the benefits of paying your rent online.

If you’ve been looking for ways to boost your credit score, try paying your rent online through the resident portal . As you do so, your payments are reported to credit bureaus, showing them exactly what they are looking for. And if you choose to pay rent with a credit card, you may increase your score even more. We wish you credit score success!

Enjoy an Environmentally Friendly Lifestyle at the Crossings of Chino Hills

Thu, 27 May 2021 22:23:00 GMT

Did you know that the US is the #1 trash-producing country in the world at 1,609 pounds per person per year ? This means that 5 percent of the world’s population generates 40 percent of the world’s waste. This data, along with countless other studies, makes it clear that there is a need to be more friendly to our environment.

At The Crossings of Chino Hills , we want to do all we can to protect the environment and promote a sustainable lifestyle. We are taking action by eliminating water waste, reducing paper and plastic waste, and encouraging recycling.

We Are Preserving Water

Since Chino Hills is an area prone to droughts, we are careful not to waste water on our property. To do this, we use drought-tolerant plants in our landscaping. These plants use much less water than other plants that are commonly used. We have also placed beautiful stone where some grass and mulch areas might be considered. Where watering is needed, our drip irrigation system is designed to significantly reduce the amount of water used.

Next, we save on water indoors with our low-flow toilets . Most toilets use 3.5 gallons of water with each flush, but the toilets at Chino Hills use about 20 percent less. Each low-flow toilet saves up to an impressive 13,000 gallons of water per year.

We Are Eliminating Paper and Plastic Waste

We are also taking action to reduce the amount of waste produced from paper and plastic products. We have a new resident portal to pay your rent online, enter a maintenance service request, browse our calendar for upcoming activities, and much more!

Our efforts to go paperless in rent payments, service requests, applications, and notices have not only reduced waste, but they have also improved the quality of experience for our residents! We also have conveniently placed a water bottle refill station on the property to eliminate waste from plastic bottles.

We Are Encouraging Recycling

One of the best ways to live a sustainable lifestyle is to recycle. We have recycling bins in our office, and we encourage all residents to recycle as well. Items you can recycle include plastic bottles and containers, empty cans, paper, and flattened cardboard. However, you cannot recycle food, liquid, plastic bags, plastic wrap, or cups with wax or plastic coating.

Locally in Chino Hills, you can recycle at Republic Services . This small effort to recycle can make a big difference for our planet.

We’re Excited to Announce Organic Waste Recycling!

Organic waste recycling will be coming soon to our local community, and we can’t wait to participate! This initiative will help keep millions of pounds of food waste out of landfills and turn them into compost and renewable natural gas. You can learn more about organic waste recycling here . We’ll keep you up to date as this program expands throughout the state.

Here at The Crossings of Chino Hills, we want to do everything we can to enjoy an environmentally friendly lifestyle and to promote sustainable living. If you are looking for a place to live a more sustainable lifestyle, The Crossings is the perfect fit for you!

AMC Holds Memorial Tree Planting to Honor the Lives of Three Outstanding Employees

Fri, 21 May 2021 19:47:00 GMT

On Thursday, April 22, three AMC properties held memorial tree planting services to celebrate the lives of three beloved and outstanding employees: Salvador Saenz (Serena Vista Apartments in Fountain Valley), Efren Diaz (Countrywood Apartments in Redlands), and Tuesday Beard (Lakewood Manor Apartments in Lakewood).

Salvador was an incredible individual. For 12 years, he came to work with a positive attitude and a smile on his face. He was always willing to lend a helping hand. From carrying our residents’ groceries to assisting them with their needs, Salvador lived a life of excellence and kindness.

Efren graced our company with his friendly personality, contagious smile, and strong values. His dedication to our residents shone through his actions and words. He was considered the heart and soul of every job because he had no enemies—only brothers, sisters, and friends—and he was an example to us all.

Tuesday Beard was a talented, kind, and dedicated woman loved by every member of her team at Lakewood. After she was hired as a leasing consultant in December of 2017, she quickly gained the recognition she deserved for her hard work and dedication to the community when she won Leasing Consultant of the Year for 2018.

These individuals have positively impacted the lives of so many VIPs across several AMC properties. We are honored to have known and worked alongside them. The beautiful trees we planted are reminders of the amazing legacy they left with us. May we cherish their memory always. Thank you, Salvador, Efren, and Tuesday, for your wonderful examples and kind spirits.

Learn Why The Crossings at Chino Hills Apartments Will Make the Perfect Home

Fri, 30 Apr 2021 19:08:00 GMT

Chino Hills is well known for its beautiful rural atmosphere, high quality of life, and all-around perfection. In fact, a couple years back, it made Money Magazine ’s “100 Best Places to Live.”

If you’re looking for apartments for rent in Chino Hills, The Crossings of Chino Hills is probably the perfect place for you, and here is why.

Convenience

We know your time is important. That’s why we offer the convenience of leasing an apartment, paying rent, signing e-leases, and submitting work orders all through an online platform. We also offer a wide variety of resort-style amenities. Here is just a handful to choose from:

Location

While Chino Hills may be an easy escape from the busy cities of California, it’s still extremely accessible to a variety of attractions nearby. Disneyland in Anaheim, for instance, is only a quick 25-mile drive. And guess what? It’s opening back up on April 29, 2021.

Huntington Beach , one of the world’s most famous beach towns, is just an hour away. Then you have Chino Hills State Park , a great recreational area for the family. It has hiking and running trails along the foothills of the Puente-Chino Hills and beautiful Santa Ana Mountains.

San Bernardino National Forest is just around the corner, and so is Joshua Tree National Park and Angeles National Forest . Chino Hills is filled with quaint parks with playgrounds for the kids like English Springs and Rincon Park. And if you’re in the mood for shopping without having to make the trip to LA, The Shoppes at Chino Hills is also very close by.

Chino Hills, California, is an amazing place to live, especially if you’re the kind of person that loves high-end living and the gorgeous California mountains. And when it comes to apartments, The Crossings at Chino Hills is the best option available. With our convenient features, resort-style amenities, and great location, The Crossings checks all the boxes for the wonderful place to live. Reach out to see what apartments are available today!

Change How You See Goal Setting with These Tips

Fri, 19 Feb 2021 23:09:00 GMT

Struggling to achieve your goals doesn’t mean you’re too unskilled or unmotivated. More likely than not, it’s a sign that the goals you are creating are either too intimidating or too unattainable for you. When you set proper goals, you will be much more likely to accomplish them.

Setting goals more effectively could be a matter of changing your mindset . Sometimes a goal can be so scary that we don’t even want to begin, and that’s the last thing you want while coming up with new goals. You want to feel motivated and encouraged throughout the process, so here are a few tips to help you make goals that are more achievable and less intimidating.

Turn Your Goals into Fun Challenges

One way to make your goals more enjoyable is to turn them into accomplishable challenges. For example, if your goal is to have a more active lifestyle, try breaking it down into a fun bucket list of local parks where you can go for a jog. One of our favorite parks is Ruben S. Alaya , which is the largest park in the city. As you jog through the parks of Chino Hills, you will not only get in better shape, but you will also explore new areas you have never been before.

To keep yourself even more motivated, consider rewarding yourself with something you love after you achieve each challenge. Each time you jog in a park from your bucket list, treat yourself to a yummy homemade breakfast or get some food to go. Your behaviors will be more effectively reinforced the more you benefit from them.

Make Smaller, More Specific Goals

Goals are often so intimidating because they are too big to be seen as achievable. It’s important to take long-term variables into account, but if you start looking too far into the future, it can be easy to push off goals in favor of day-to-day needs. The key to achieving long-term goals is to break them down into small, very specific ones.

There are a few ways you can break down your goals to make them less overwhelming. You can narrow them down based on time, quantity, or small steps. For example, if your goal is to write a book, you could break it down based on the daily time you want to spend writing, how many words you want to write each day, or each small task you need to complete (making an outline, writing the first chapter, etc.).

Focus on One Goal at a Time

The culture of setting goals usually revolves around creating as many of them as you can. While this may seem productive, it is actually the opposite, as it can leave you feeling overwhelmed and incapable of working on any of them. Take some time to figure out what you want to accomplish most. Which goal is most important to you? Which one gives you the most joy and motivation? Which goal fits in best with your current lifestyle?

After you narrow down your scope into one goal, focus on only that and break it down into each step you need to take. As you work towards the thing that matters most to you, you will feel more motivated to continue working on other goals in the future. Just because you choose not to work on something now does not mean that you never will.

Hopefully, these three tips help you see your goals differently. You can accomplish anything you set your mind to if you set yourself up for success! All you need is the proper mindset to get you started.

The Benefits of Living at The Crossings’ Pet-Friendly Community

Thu, 31 Dec 2020 17:09:00 GMT

At The Crossings of Chino Hills, we are excited to provide pet-friendly apartments for our residents. We all know pets are cute, cuddly, and loyal companions, but did you know that there is also a connection between owning a pet and a variety of health benefits? Not only is there a connection between owning a pet and greater exercise, but there are also significant mental health benefits associated with it. According to Psychology Today , pets can play a key role in improving your long-term mental health. Research has shown that spending time with a pet results in physical changes to your body, like lower blood pressure, slower heart rate, and a boost in happy chemicals like dopamine.

Because of that, we want to encourage pet-ownership however we can. Keep reading to learn more about why The Crossings of Chino Hills would be the perfect place for you and your pets.

Plenty of Options for Outdoor Play

Because we know how important mental and physical health are to leading a happy lifestyle, we have several options for you and your pets to spend that quality time together. Take your dog for a walk through our garden pathways, lounge around in our grassy areas, or let your pets roam free in our fun dog park. We even have Pet Waste Stations throughout the community, making cleanup quick and easy.

When you want to get away, our location is also great for a trip to Lake Los Serranos, which would provide a beautiful backdrop to your daily walk. Your pets will love exploring your new home with you!

Spacious Floor Plans

When it comes to our floor plans , we have a variety of options that will provide you with more than enough space to let your pets roam and lounge. Our pet-friendly one-, two-, and three-bedroom apartments are ideal for your pets to get their own space or cuddle up next to you, each with a balcony or patio for some fresh air.

Our Considerate Pet Policy

Our pet-friendly apartments also come with a considerate pet policy to ensure your pets are well taken care of. We ask that dogs be kept on a leash when entering or exiting your apartment and in the parking structure, courtyards, and grounds. We have breed restrictions due to size and behavior traits. Please call our leasing office for more information.

At The Crossings, we welcome not only dogs but also cats, hamsters, guinea pigs, reptiles, and birds. We ask that all animals be registered with management and that smaller animals be kept caged and in a sanitary condition. Additional or other pets must be approved by the management.

We are so happy to provide our residents with a pet-friendly environment. The Crossings of Chino Hills works to ensure that you and your pets are happy and healthy, with access to several options for quality time, a spacious living space, and our pet policies. If you have any questions or concerns, don’t hesitate to reach out to us.

Calm Seasonal Stress by Conducting Holiday Appliance Checks

Fri, 13 Nov 2020 05:19:00 GMT

The end of the year is quickly approaching, which means that the holidays are just around the corner. With the holidays come festivities, joy, and traditions like roasting the perfect Thanksgiving turkey, baking delicious gingerbread cookies, decorating a tree with twinkling lights, flipping the thermostat from cold to heat for the first time, and even enjoying a few extra minutes warming up in a hot shower on a frosty morning.

What is hopefully never a tradition is when a household appliance doesn’t do its job properly. In a survey of more than 381,000 appliances, Consumer Reports calculated that 6 percent of respondents reported problems with ovens or stove tops not lighting or heating up correctly, while 5 percent of people reported refrigerators that didn’t keep their food as cool as they should. An even larger 11 percent of people said that their dishwashers no longer did their job properly.

Don’t let a kitchen dilemma ruin your festivities. Add these three holiday appliance checks to your schedule and have a smooth, stress-free holiday season.

Deep Clean Your Appliances

If you are planning on cooking up a big holiday meal for your family, you are likely already planning on tidying the counters and sweeping the floor. But don’t ignore your appliances. The best way to prevent issues with their functionality is by giving them some detailed cleaning attention.

Start by pulling the fridge away from the wall and cleaning out the dust from the mechanical coils . Then, move on to the oven or stove, checking that all the heating elements and gas burners heat and ignite properly. If possible, take out each burner and clean it individually . Don’t forget about your dishwasher—if your dishes are coming out dirty, you can clean it by setting a single dishwasher-safe cup of white vinegar on the top rack and running a full cycle. Simply following these few holiday appliance checks will help ensure you have a stress-free holiday season.

Test Run Your Appliances

Whether you use your kitchen every day or enjoy a fair amount of takeout, it is a good idea to test out your kitchen appliances before the pressure of preparing a big holiday dinner is on. A week prior to your big cooking day, turn on all the appliances you are planning on using and bake some cookies or a casserole. Then load up your dishwasher with all the dishes to make sure everything comes out clean. This way, if you have any problems, you are prepared in advance and can get in contact with maintenance to have your appliances fixed and ready to go for when you need them.

Don’t Be Afraid to Reach Out to Our Maintenance Crew

At The Crossings at Chino Hills, we want to ensure that you have the perfect holiday. That’s why our management and maintenance teams are available to help if you run into any issues with your kitchen appliances. If your fridge breaks down or your garbage disposal gets stuck, just visit The Crossing’s Resident Portal and submit a work order. Our team will schedule a repair to get you back on track to holiday happiness!

Stop stressing about broken appliances and start preparing for those big holiday meals by cleaning and test cooking. And if anything isn’t working, remember to reach out to our maintenance team as soon as repairs are needed. The entire staff at The Crossings sincerely wants you to have a magical, stress-free holiday season.

The Benefits of Renting vs. Buying

Mon, 09 Nov 2020 23:31:00 GMT

According to RentCafé, renters now make up 34 percent of America’s general population. That’s over 100 million people living in homes, apartments, and other properties around the country. And that number continues to rise.

Reasons to rent are varied, but more and more, people are recognizing the benefits of renting, and some don’t ever want to switch to owning! Not only is renting less expensive than buying, but it comes with fewer responsibilities and more freedom. Read on to learn more.

Your Upfront and Long-Term Costs Are Lower

Owning a home can open the door to varied and unexpected expenses. Maintenance, insurance, taxes, and more add up and can vary month to month, with surprises lurking around the corner. Renting, however, is a set cost. Maybe that’s why in 2019, 82 percent of renters said renting is more affordable than owning, jumping up from 67 percent the year before.

Right off the bat, your upfront costs are lower. When buying a home with a mortgage, your down payment is typically around 20 percent of the total purchase price. When renting, though, you only need to pay a security deposit, usually equal to one month’s rent, which will be returned to you when you move out (so long as you haven’t damaged the property).

Then there are your costs over time. Unlike homeowners, you don’t need to pay property taxes, and renter’s insurance is much cheaper than homeowner’s insurance. According to a 2017 study by the Insurance Information Institute , the average renter’s insurance policy costs $180 per year, while the average homeowner’s policy costs $1,211.

You Aren’t Responsible for Maintenance or Repairs

Sometimes, life comes at you fast, like in the form of a baseball crashing through a bedroom window. When the unexpected happens, it’s good to know that you’re taken care of— that someone else is responsible for making repairs . For example, at The Crossings of Chino Hills Apartments, we have knowledgeable and friendly staff who are trained and certified to make repairs. Our team is there to help if you have maintenance issues. That’s much preferable to making a solo trip to the hardware store, isn’t it?

You Can Move Whenever You’re Ready

One of the greatest benefits of renting is the freedom it gives you to live wherever you want. Unlike a mortgage, which can tie you down for some 30-odd years, a lease is relatively short. “Regardless of age, mobility is one of the top reasons people decide to rent,” writes Robert Pinnegar at the Washington Post . “For millennials just entering the workforce or in the process of building their careers, the ability to relocate is a major factor. Even if they are in a financial position to purchase a home, millennials may choose to rent to have the flexibility to take advantage of new job opportunities as they arise.”

While we aren’t eager to say goodbye, at The Crossings, we do want to be sure that you are taken care of wherever you go. That’s why we instated our loyalty bonus: If you move from The Crossings of Chino Hills Apartments to another AMC property or vice versa, we’ll give you $250 to help you hit the ground running.

With a difference in costs, less responsibility, and more freedom, it’s easy to see why more and more people are choosing to rent. At The Crossings of Chino Hills Apartments, we want to make coming home the best part of your day; give us a visit and see what the benefits of renting can do for you.

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Fri, 06 Nov 2020 23:29:00 GMT

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Looking for the Recipe to Healthy and Happy Living? Try Being More Kind.

Thu, 05 Nov 2020 21:09:00 GMT

If you need an incentive to take the high road when you interact with people, here are four healthy and happy rewards for choosing kindness.

The Surprisingly Wonderful Benefits of Rental Living

Tue, 03 Nov 2020 19:26:00 GMT

If you are considering moving into an apartment, you are not alone. Experts estimate there are just over 43 million renter-occupied housing units in the US. And while renters are renting for a variety of reasons, there are some common perks that renters enjoy.

Here are four of the most common benefits of rental living.

1. Location, location, location

Sometimes, the easiest way to live close to the communities you frequent isn’t to buy property, but to rent. “Renters can live virtually anywhere—a tiny apartment in Greenwich Village or a townhouse in Queens,” says professor of economics Teresa Ghilarducci . “Homeowners are more restricted to neighborhoods they can afford.”

There are certainly times when paying rent over is more expensive than paying a mortgage. For example, many renters will see their lease increase the moment their contract is up for renewal. But in some cases, experts say there are financial advantages to renting in desired locations rather than trying to buy property. “If you live in a market where you can rent an apartment for substantially less per month than you could own a home, you can invest the difference,” explains David Weliver , founder of Money Under 30. “The difference doesn’t have to be huge.”

Weliver presented an example like this: If you compare $1,000 rent per month versus a $1,300 mortgage payment on a comparable home, that generates $3,600 each year that you can save or invest. “And, unlike home equity, those savings are liquid,” added Weliver. “You can use them to build an emergency fund, pay down student loan debt, or fund a retirement account. None of which you can do with home equity.”

2. Awesome amenities

Most of us haven’t included installing an in-ground pool on our to-do list. But that doesn’t mean we wouldn’t enjoy having access to recreational amenities like a swimming pool, a fitness center, or tennis courts. And today’s rental properties are offering even more options to entice would-be renters.

Some of the more popular features include onsite laundry facilities or a washer and dryer within the unit. Many offer cable or satellite television and free Wi-Fi. Others offer fully-furnished units. And as a person just starting out on their own, having options for these types of services can help the transition to apartment living.

3. Flexible career options

The workplace model is changing, with more employees at varying job levels working from their homes. Experts estimate that almost half of the US workforce works remotely. But that also means employees are more mobile. And that is where the convenience of renting a home or apartment works well. Renting gives workers the freedom to move more frequently than they could otherwise. Additionally, some apartment communities offer amenities for workers. In some of our communities, for example, we offer dedicated workspaces, perfect for individuals who work remotely.

Have job, will travel. That’s an effective way to set the pace for job promotion or move to a better job opportunity should the need arise. “You need to be able to credibly leave a job to be well treated by employers,” says Ghilarducci . “Mobile workers can move for a pay raise or to make a career move.”

4. A sense of community

There are varying degrees of socializing among renters. You can be as social or reclusive as you choose; the fact remains that you are sharing common space with other people. Whether it’s the parking lot, the pool area, or the fitness center, apartment living offers a unique opportunity to befriend your neighbors.

“Apartment buildings draw an array of residents and visitors. Your neighbors, their families, their friends, their delivery people, and anyone offering an at-home service will pass through your shared entryway. Your children will learn to share a space with these people—and perhaps even open the door for them,” says Natalie Saaris , writing for Zillow. “While living in an apartment may deprive you of the privacy of a standalone home, the feeling of community may more than compensate for the loss.”

Whether your apartment is a temporary arrangement or a permanent decision, the benefits of apartment living offer pleasant and financially strategic opportunities for you.

Reasons Why Setting Goals Is a Good Thing

Mon, 02 Nov 2020 03:12:00 GMT

Don’t let New Year’s resolution failure fool you. Setting goals is a good thing.

Let’s talk about goals.

Wait! Not New Year’s resolutions. I mean regular, everyday goal setting; those goals that you can (and should) start at any time. Although around 80 percent of us fail to achieve our New Year’s resolutions, setting a goal—a SMART goal—will make you feel better. And in some cases, literally.

A SMART goal is a task based on something Specific, Meaningful, Achievable, Realistic, and Timely. And while resolutions may bite the dust two months after we set them in place, the truth is that almost half of us (40 to 45 percent) continue to make goals for ourselves each year.

We, as humans, struggle with following through on New Year’s resolutions. But the practice of continually setting goals is a good thing. Here are six reasons why.

Do you know how it feels to merely coast through life, where you find yourself simply reacting to things? When you target your energies into achieving a specific goal, you are forcing action.

“ Goal setting helps you align focus with behavior because you get feedback on your progress,” says Forbes contributor Jeff Boss . “The actions you take—or avoid—offer clues about your values, beliefs, challenges, strengths and weaknesses which allow you to course correct as necessary and reset your goal achievement strategy (and subsequently, your focus).”

Goals that truly make an impact are those that are specific and follow a timeline toward completion. For example, instead of making a goal to be thinner, a well-thought-out goal will include a series of smaller goals that encourage weight loss and are arranged over a month, a year, or two even years.

“ Think of your goal as the destination. Now think of each step you take toward that goal as a smaller yet attainable step to get you there,” explains Dave Richards , a performance and leadership coach. “If your goal is to launch a business someday, your smaller steps would include defining your products or services or getting funds to start up.”

There is no better feeling than one of accomplishment. And when you set attainable goals, your success at achieving those goals is an incredible boost to your self-esteem. Keep in mind the operative word here is “attainable.”

“By setting goals and achieving them, you send a signal to your brain that you are successful which builds confidence and pride in yourself and that helps build your self-esteem,” says Jennifer Silvershein . “We all love to feel accomplished and meeting or exceeding your goals does just that.”

By setting up a primary goal, which is your main objective, and secondary goals, which are the stepping stones that move you toward your primary goal, Silvershein believes “you can set yourself up for success with the right mindset and the right tools.”

This process of identifying a primary goal that’s supported by secondary goals boosts your self-image. But it can also stave off mild forms of depression. “ Setting goals and targets can sometimes help when a person is feeling demotivated,” reports Jayne Leonard . “However, it is important to make sure that goals are achievable, specific, and realistic.”

For instance, a goal to no longer be depressed may not be all that successful as a stand-alone goal. But setting a goal that is proven to help treat minor forms of depression, such as to eat two servings of fruits and vegetables every day or exercise daily, makes reducing or eliminating depression an added benefit to your primary goal, which may be losing twenty pounds. This brings us to the next benefit: your health.

Of Inc.com’s ten top New Year’s resolutions of 2019, five dealt with improving our health. So while we may not always follow through on those resolutions, they are certainly on our minds. In fact, out of the 2,000 people surveyed, 71 percent of them wanted to eat healthier in the coming year. Sixty-five percent of those surveyed planned to exercise more, and over half (54 percent) hoped to lose weight. Whether you are a fan of New Year’s resolutions or not, making conscious goals about lifestyle changes will have a positive impact on your overall health.

“Staying engaged in life as you age is essential for your health,” say experts at Harvard Health . “Goals should revolve around a purpose in your life: What matters to you now? What is important?” Once again, setting up a SMART goal will help connect your goals with a meaningful outcome within a specified amount of time. And when it comes to goals about your health, the end result feels great.

Let’s consider for a moment what the process of setting goals is doing. According to research by goal-setting theorists Edwin Locke and Gary Latham, goals not only affect behavior and work performance, but they also ignite a desire to put forth a higher and more persistent effort. And because with every action there’s a reaction, people around you are impacted by your efforts.

For example, if your goals are to be more productive and efficient at work and to manage your time better, you’ll likely return home sooner. Depending on what goals you’ve made regarding your habits at home, your family will benefit from the time you are able to spend with them. Perhaps you’ve made a goal to be more patient or a better listener. Those efforts impact others.

You will likely see similar positive effects if you have a goal to volunteer in your child’s school every month or plant a vegetable garden and share your harvest with neighbors. And as the cycle of goal-setting continues, you’ll be motivated to set more goals because of the positive feedback you receive from those who’ve benefited from your efforts. See? Win-win.

Don’t let the bad publicity surrounding resolutions fool you. Setting goals is a good thing. Nothing else is more effective and empowering than setting goals that improve your health, quality of life, focus, and contributions to the things you care about most. So let’s hear it for the new year and make it a goal to ensure it’s the best one ever.