The Pines Townhomes

My family has lived at the Pines for the past year and we are very pleased with our decision to live in this community. It is both quiet and convenient to shopping in the area. The management team has been very pleasant to interact with and recently we had a maintenance issue that was resolved to our satisfaction the same day that we called to report the issue. We feel that we get the best value for our money and would recommend this location to others.

I rented a townhome from MLJ Investments which is now Hale Development. Right off the start I felt hesitant when they asked me to leave my deposit check in their personal mailbox. No receipt, no proof that I would have dropped it off.

Maintenance is poor. Had a refrigerator that kept defrosting and freezing the water inside the freezer. Freezing my food to it. Water also leaked down in the refrigerator part below and eventually onto the floor out for the front door.

Property manager, Kevin,... is unprofessional. He speaks to you as if you know nothing. He provided no pre-inspection checklist when we moved in so we could note any damages. Leaving you wondering if you'll get any of your deposit back. Lastly, he's very slow or completely unresponsive to calls or text.

The walls are very thin. You can hear your neighbors very clearly.

If you can put up with these things then the property will be fine for you. We got by. The property is nice and well kept. Read More

My husband and I have lived at The Pines in Ankeny, IA for over five years and are so happy to be a part of the community. We are in a ground floor unit with attached garage which makes life so much easier since my husband is wheelchair bound. Our 3-bedroom unit is spacious, the craftsmanship is excellent and the property is expertly maintained. We hope we never have to move!