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Alexandra Ciuntu
Alexandra is a creative writer and researcher for RentCafe. With a background in e-learning content writing and a passion for knowledge-sharing platforms, she's covered topics from prop-tech to renters insurance to interior design tips. Very familiar with the renter lifestyle herself, Alexandra enjoys researching and writing about renter demographic shifts and residential real estate market trends as much as she loves writing about how to get along with roommates. You can connect with Alexandra via email.
Alexandra’s work includes collaborations with financial and business publications. Her articles have been featured in several national and international online publications, including the New York Times, Barrons, Inman, Forbes, Architectural Digest, Marketwatch, Bisnow, and Curbed. Her educational background includes a B.A. in Japanese and English and an M.A. in Journalism and Cultural Studies.
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Best Apartment Cleaning Tips for Sanitizing and Keeping Viruses at Bay
One of the highest risk places for transmission of the novel coronavirus, COVID-19, is in our own homes, according to research by UNC at Chapel…
5 Bedroom Hacks for a Good Night’s Sleep
How well you sleep directly affects your quality of life. And, truth be told, we could all use a good night’s rest right about now….
Travel Searches Plunged 64%, but These U.S. Travel Destinations Remain the Most Popular During Lockdown
Key takeaways: Searches for all popular U.S. travel destinations were down 64% in March and April 2020 compared to the same time last year. Searches for some…
A Little Corner of the World: American Apartments Versus European Flats
Now more than ever, your home should be your refuge. It doesn’t matter whether you’re living in a charming bungalow you just purchased with your…
Apps to Keep in Touch with Your Loved Ones
In times of crisis, most of us have a way of coming back home. Whether it’s to seek advice, find refuge and understanding, or just…
Relax & De-stress: 7 Apps We Could All Use Right About Now
For many, de-stressing at the end of the day goes hand in hand with a long binge session of your favorite series and a nice…
Survey: Renters Stick to Original Moving Plans Amid Worsening Pandemic
These past few weeks have raised new worries and posed new challenges for everyone, including renters. But for many who are in-between homes, the greatest…
Survey of Renter Perception on Moving during the Pandemic Indicates Surprising Optimism
Moving is hardly ever easy and anything that delays the process adds to our stress and displeasure. The outbreak of a novel virus is more…
7 Ways to Keep Yourself Busy When You’re Stuck at Home
In the span of just a few days, more and more people have started thinking about fun new and productive ways to keep busy at…
Quick Tips for Easy Spring Cleaning
You may have heard your parents say that spring cleaning is not the yearly rite it used to be – what with young people always…
How to Create a First-Aid Kit for Your Apartment
Most of us think of emergencies as something that happens to someone else — never to us or our families. But, the saying “better safe…
5 Quick Tips to Organize Your Closet
Spring is on our heels, and you know what that means: spring cleaning. And, one of the hardest areas in the house to clean and…
7 Easy DIY Projects for Your Bathroom
One part of the house that is often overlooked when it comes to interior design is the bathroom. This is a huge mistake because the…
7 Easy DIY Projects for Your Home Office
While there are many pros and cons to working from home, there’s nothing like being able to work in a space that is 100% your…
7 Easy DIY Ideas for Your Bedroom
You just moved into your new apartment and everything is set up, but the bedroom still feels strange. What better way to make it your…
7 Easy DIY Ideas for Your Kitchen
DIY projects come in all shapes and sizes, just like kitchens. And, even the smallest change makes a difference here, no matter whether you’re going…
7 Easy DIY Ideas for Your Living Room
Whether it’s for fun or out of necessity, there’s no denying that DIY has a certain charm to it. Plus, putting those crafts skills to…
Renting vs Buying: Which Is Better & When
One of the most common personal finance questions out there — and an age-old dilemma — is renting vs buying. Its frequency comes from the…
How to Bring Southern Charm into Your Apartment
Perhaps you’ve finished hunting for that perfect place in Atlanta or just got done looking for apartments for rent in Houston, but your new home…
Apartment Rents Stabilize as the National Average Reaches $1,476 in OctoberÂ
Key takeaways: The national average rent went up by 3.2% in the past year and 0.1% month-over-month, reaching $1,476 in October, according to data from…
Celebrate a Safe Halloween with These Kid-friendly Decorating Tips
Summer is over and we all know what that means: Halloween is the right around the corner. And, if your newsfeed hasn’t reminded you that…
Does Your Renters Insurance Cover Items in Self-Storage?
Renting a place to live can be expensive, and many people can’t afford the space they need for all their belongings. For this reason, more…
RentCafe – StorageCafe Power Duo Makes Renting Truly Easy
Moving to a new place requires plenty of effort and coordination. Yardi’s newly launched service, StorageCafe, makes things easier for renters by providing detailed, accurate…
Minnesota Rent Report – July 2019
The national average rent reached $1,469 in July, up by 3.4% ($48) year-over-year, and 0.2% ($3) month-over-month, according to data from Yardi Matrix. Coon Rapids,…
Iowa Rent Report – July 2019
The national average rent reached $1,469 in July, up by 3.4% ($48) year-over-year, and 0.2% ($3) month-over-month, according to data from Yardi Matrix. The average…
2019 Mid-Year Rent Report — The National Average Rent Ends the First Half of the Year at $1,465
Key takeaways: The U.S. average rent increased by 3.2% ($45) year over year reaching $1,465 in June 2019, up by 0.8% ($12) month over month,…
The Slowest Annual Rise in 18 Months Kick-Starts the Peak Rental Season as the May National Rent Reaches $1,442
Key takeaways: The U.S. average rent increased by 2.5% ($35) year over year and reached $1,442Â in May 2019, up by 0.3% ($5) month over month,…
North and Central Florida Rent Report – May 2019
The national average rent reached $1,442 in May 2019, a year-over-year increase of 2.5%, according to data from Yardi Matrix. Fort Walton Beach, FL renters saw…
Louisiana Rent Report – May 2019
The national average rent reached $1,442 in May 2019, a year-over-year increase of 2.5%, according to data from Yardi Matrix. Denham Springs, LA renters saw the…
Upstate New York Rent Report – May 2019
The national average rent reached $1,442 in May 2019, a year-over-year increase of 2.5%, according to data from Yardi Matrix. Syracuse, NY renters saw the highest…