Yelp Recognizes Three Advanced Management Company Communities for Continued Excellence

February 13, 2025

Four Seasons, Serena Vista and Summerwood properties earn People Love Us on Yelp awards in back-to-back years.

IRVINE, CA—February 13, 2025—A trio of Advanced Management Company (AMC) communities has been selected for the second consecutive year for recognition as part of the People Love Us on Yelp campaign. Yelp, the community-driven ratings platform, reserves the honor for its highest-rated and best-reviewed businesses.



“We take immense pride in creating communities that residents truly love calling home,” said AMC President Danielle McCarthy. “Winning the People Love Us on Yelp award for not just one but three of our properties — two years in a row — is a testament to the dedication of our teams and the genuine connections we foster with our residents.” 


AMC’s three award-winning Southern California communities are as follows:

  • Four Seasons Apartment Homes: Located in Paramount, the Four Seasons features a total of 104 one- and two-bedroom units. It has been in the AMC portfolio of properties since 1992. The property has also been chosen in back-to-back years as the Model Multi-Unit winner in the Pride of Paramount awards. 
  • Serena Vista Apartment Homes: Serena Vista, located in Fountain Valley, offers one- and two-bedroom units and has been operated by AMC since 2009. The community leases 172 one- and two-bedroom units.
  • Summerwood Apartment Homes: Located in La Habra, Summerwood is a 98-unit property specializing in one- and two-bedroom apartments and has been under AMC management since 1998.


All three AMC communities are pet-friendly and non-smoking. They feature various resort-style amenities such as in-unit washer and dryer, private gated access, BBQ and picnic areas, sparkling pools and beautifully renovated apartment interiors highlighting quartz counters, custom cabinetry and even wine fridges. 


Yelp boasts nearly 6 million active claimed business pages and over 287 million cumulative reviews. Recipients of the “People Love Us on Yelp” designation score the highest marks in both customer reviews and ratings. 


The Yelp award comes with an official window sticker and a certificate of authenticity. Award winners demonstrate that staff members value customer feedback and encourage community engagement, that properties are properly vetted on the world’s largest review site and that they are a universally loved business in the community. 


“This Yelp award is especially meaningful because it reflects the voices of our residents and prospective VIP guests,” McCarthy said. “Their experiences, feedback and trust motivate us to continually elevate our communities. We are incredibly proud of our team members for delivering such an exceptional experience.”


About AMC

Based in Irvine, CA, AMC is a subsidiary of Advanced Real Estate Services, Inc., a real estate investment company founded in 1982 by Richard Julian and Frank Holloway. AMC maintains and operates nearly 12,000 multifamily units in Southern California. Find out more at amcliving.com.

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