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Amalia Otet
Amalia Otet is an online content developer and creative writer for RENTCafé. She loves all things real estate and strives to live beautifully, one green step at a time.
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Living in Bucktown, Chicago – One of the City’s Trendiest Neighborhoods
Bucktown is one of Chicago’s trendiest neighborhoods, located in the Logan Square community, just west of Chicago’s Lincoln Park and to the north of another…
Living in Wicker Park, a Culturally Diverse, Walkable Chicago Community with Varied Housing Options
The neighborhood of Wicker Park, located in Chicago’s West Town community, has been one of the most desirable areas to live in for many years…
Living in Chicago’s Near North Side: a Fashionable, Walkable Community Perfect for Urban Living Enthusiasts
Despite the fact that the Near North Side neighborhood is one of 77 official Chicago communities, with boundaries that have been in place since the…
Living in Buena Park, Chicago: A Step into the Windy City’s Past
A neighborhood within Chicago’s Uptown community, Buena Park has a uniquely rich history that includes the Hutchinson Street Historic District, featuring numerous mansions that reflect…
Living in Hyde Park, Chicago: A College Town on the Lake
Living in the Hyde Park community in Chicago comes with many notable features, but it’s most prominent is its long-time resident, The University of Chicago….
Living in Chicago’s Ukrainian Village Neighborhood: An Urban Hotspot with a Relaxed Vibe
A neighborhood within Chicago’s West Town community, Ukrainian Village is bustling with city life. From quaint shops to tasty ethnic eateries and historical buildings, this…
Living in Chicago’s North Kenwood Neighborhood: An Architectural Slice of History
It’s one thing to live in a historically significant building. It’s quite another to live in an entire district that looks like it’s from the…
Living in Ravenswood, Chicago: A Family Neighborhood with Old World Charm
Ravenswood is located on Chicago’s North Side, mostly in the Lincoln Square community. An old German neighborhood, today it has become popular particularly with young…
Living in Rogers Park, Chicago: The City’s Best Kept Secret
The Rogers Park community is one of the most diverse enclaves in the country, boasting over 70 nationalities, and a variety of ethnic restaurants and…
Living in West Lakeview, a Lively Chicago Neighborhood Chock-Full of Old World Charm
The West Lakeview neighborhood is located on the western border of Chicago’s Lakeview community. Its east border traditionally begins at Halsted, in the area known…
Living in East Hyde Park, Chicago: Enjoy the Good Life with the Lake at Your Front Door
East Hyde Park is literally a neighborhood on “the other side of the tracks”. Though the idiom traditionally has a negative connotation, in this case,…
Rents Continue Slowdown in NYC, SF But Mid-Sized Cities See Major Spike
Key takeaways: Average rents hit $1,352 for the month of August, rising just $1 – or 0.1% – since July, according to Yardi Matrix. A…
Apartment Construction at its Highest Level in 20 Years, with Denver, Nashville Joining NYC as 2017’s Hottest Rental Markets
We’d need 4.6 million new apartments by 2030 to meet demand for rental living and keep prices in check, per data from the National Multifamily…
Despite National Slowdown, Rents in Midland, Buffalo Reach New Highs in July
Key takeaways: Average rents hits $1,350 for the month of July, rising just $1 – or 0.1% – since June, according to Yardi Matrix. Texas…
June 2017 Rent Report: Rents Lose Steam in Construction-Crazed Cities But Spiral in Others
Key takeaways: Average rents on U.S. apartments rose by $12, or 0.9%, in June, hitting $1,349 for the month, according to Yardi Matrix. While rising…
Rent Pressure Shifts from Hot Cities to Mid-Tier Housing Markets in May
Key takeaways: Average rents on U.S. apartments rose by $4, or 0.3%, in May, hitting $1,316 for the month, according to Yardi Matrix. In terms…
Small Cities Take the Spotlight as April Rents Jump while San Fran, NYC See Big Drops
Key takeaways: The average U.S. apartment rent increased by $2 in April, reaching $1,314 according to Yardi Matrix. Again the California cities make up the…
Loft-Style Living Reigns Supreme in Atlanta: 10 Apartment Conversions Worth Calling Home
Concrete floors, exposed brick walls, pipes and ducts on view around the high ceilings, and steel frame, floor-to-ceiling windows. Is this something someone would actually…
Witness the Evolution of Long Beach in 10 Before-and-After Photos
Though sometimes overshadowed by its larger neighbor, Los Angeles, Long Beach is a gem of the California coast, and one of the world’s largest shipping…
Apartment Rents Still on a Roll in Most Cities Though Some Hot Markets See Important Declines in March
Key takeaways: The average U.S. apartment rent increased by $6 in March, reaching $1,312 according to Yardi Matrix. Again the California cities make up the…
Rents Remain Stable for February; San Fran Finally Catches a Break
Key takeaways: The average U.S. apartment rent decreased by $9 in February, reaching $1,306 according to Yardi Matrix. Luxury rents have dropped for the month,…
California’s Capital Redefines Itself: 10 Now-and-Then Photos of Sacramento’s Evolving Cityscape
Downtown Sacramento has seen enormous change and development over the last decade. The Southside Park area has welcomed ventures such as the East End Gateway…
Ready for Some Nostalgia? Check Out How Phoenix Has Changed in the Past Century
A lot has changed since Phoenix was first settled in 1867 near the place where the Salt and Gila Rivers meet. While the Sonoran Desert…
Will History Repeat Itself? 2017 Sees Strong Start, as Rents Jump for First Time in Months
Key takeaways: The average U.S. apartment rent rose for the first time in 5 months, reaching $1,315, according to Yardi Matrix. San Francisco is finally…
10 Before-and-After Images Showcase Louisville’s Changing Urban Landscape
From its founding in 1778, Louisville has grown into the 30th most populous city in the entire U.S. It’s now home to top-of-the-line shopping, dining, and…
Chicago Then-and-Now: Behold the City’s Remarkable Urban Transformation
Aside from its notorious politicians and its storied sports teams, what makes Chicago truly unique and such an alluring place to live is its neighborhoods,…
10 Then-and-Now Photos of Classic St. Louis Streetscapes Paint a Vivid Picture of the City’s Amazing Transformation
With a population exceeding 319,000, the port city of St. Louis, situated on the easternmost border of the state of Missouri, is the 60th most…
Baton Rouge’s Changing Skyline: See What a Difference a Decade Makes in These Incredible Now-and-Then Photos
Once a sleepy southern city, Baton Rouge is now a booming metropolis. The new IBM office building has brought 800 new jobs to the area,…
Rents Drop for 4th Straight Month in December, With San Jose, SF & NYC Among Slowest Growing Rental Markets
Key takeaways: The average US apartment rent decreased for the fourth consecutive month, reaching $1,210 in December On a year-over-year basis, rental prices gained 4%…
Apartment Rents On Downward Slide in November yet Sacramento, Colorado Springs Keep Renters Struggling with Double-Digit Growth
Key takeaways: Supported by record high apartment completions, the national rent continues to decrease for the third consecutive month to $1,214 in November The average…