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Adina Dragos

Adina Dragos is a creative writer at RentCafe, with a passion for reading, research and cats. As a fellow renter, Adina's articles cover various topics such as the state of the real estate market or how creative interior design choices improve the experience of living in a rental. She also enjoys exploring subjects like urbanization, green living and historical buildings. Adina has a BA in English and Norwegian Language and Literature.

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5 Beach Towns That Are Perfect for a Quick Summer Getaway

Need a quick break from the hustle and bustle of the city, but need to keep cool during the summer? If so, it’s time to…

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Best Cities for Renters to Live in 2023: Charleston Ranks 1st, South Dominates List

South Carolina’s Charleston ranks first among the best cities for renters to live in 2023, followed by Plano, TX, and Scottsdale, AZ. Conroe, TX, takes…

Furnish Your Home on a Budget: Here Are 5 Reasons to Try Upcycling Instead of Buying New

With summer right at your doorstep, you might be thinking of giving your rental a makeover. But, how much of a change can you make,…

6 Tips to Be the Ultimate Host for a Board Game Night

As Friday evening finally comes around after a hard week, you and your friends find yourselves in your living room ready to sink battleships, overthrow…

6 Cities With Flower Festivals to Freshen Your Spring

Is there anything even half as romantic as lying in a field of flowers in full bloom? Unlikely. Therefore, with spring finally making an appearance,…

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National Average Apartment Size Shrinking as Studios & 1-Bedroom Apartments Gain in Share

The average apartment size for new rentals in 2022 was 887 square feet — a 54 square-foot drop since 10 years ago. It was also…

Why Artificial Plants Are a Great Idea if You Don’t Have a Green Thumb

Want the benefits of gardening but dread the idea of dealing with all that soil or keeping up with a watering schedule? If so, there’s…

The 5 Best Neighborhoods for Short-Term Renting in Portland, OR

The City of Roses has a lot to offer from its beautiful public gardens and green spaces to quirky food establishments to its undeniable love…

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The 5 Best Neighborhoods for Short-Term Renting in Philadelphia

Moving to the City of Brotherly Love is a bold choice. After all, what cities can brag about having been both the central meeting place…

6 Traits to Seek Out in a Great Landlord

There are many aspects to consider when it comes to renting an apartment, whether it’s your first time or fifth time. Of course, location and…

The 5 Best Neighborhoods for Short-Term Renting in Sacramento

If you’re a health-conscious renter looking for a new city to move to, Sacramento, CA is the place for you. The Farm-to-Fork capital provides a…

6 Ways Knitting Can Liven Up Your Apartment During Winter

Knitting has made a comeback in recent years, shedding its reputation as an “old people’s hobby” to something that younger generations are eagerly turning into…

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Renters in LA & NYC Least Likely to Be Able to Afford Starter Homes

Renters in 15 of the 50 largest cities in the U.S. earn less than half of what they’d need to become homeowners. Los Angeles; New…

7 Mistakes to Avoid When Setting Up Your Christmas Tree

There’s no such thing as Christmas without a Christmas tree — after all, what else would carolers have to sing about during the holidays? Whether…

7 Easy & Cozy Apartment Design Lessons to Learn From “Hygge”

Fall is the season of self-care: Cozy loungewear, warm drinks and leaf-covered sidewalks visible from the window are the ideal features of a season where…

6 Spookiest Haunted Ghost Towns to Visit This Halloween Season

Any horror movie buff knows that small, eerie towns make for the spookiest of settings. Whether you’re running from a machete-wielding maniac, a possessed doll,…