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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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Alta Design District: luxury living in Dallas
Although I am not currently looking for a new apartment to rent, seeing some apartment photos in the Alta Design District community made me change…
Demand for Philly rentals just keeps growing
Yes, we’ve written a few posts in the last few months that indicate burgeoning demand for apartment rentals in Philadelphia just keeps growing. Now there’s…
Decorating tips from the White House
If you’re working on the perfect décor scheme for your apartment, take a few tips from the White House, where frequent new residents (every 4…
Great amenities to be found at Philadelphia apartments
What makes a great Philadelphia apartment? Is it a good view, walkability to restaurants, top-notch building security? A fancy lobby, swimming pool, swanky fitness center?…
Phoenix apartment complexes for all seasons
The Phoenix area is home to many great apartment complexes that offer a modern and efficient style of life. In this post we’re taking a…
San Francisco’s best views
One of the many things that makes San Francisco such a stellar place to live is our amazing views. The advantage of being a city…
Spice up your modern apartment decor
Here’s a scenario: You have a nice Chicago apartment. When you first rented and decorated it, you wanted to give it a very professional, modern,…
Design themes for your Dallas apartment
Are you looking for a great new design concept for your Dallas apartment? Here are four top trends in furniture and décor that might just…
Old buildings find new home on historic register
Three new Chicago properties have been added to the Historic Places list. The National Park Service listed the properties, a 1950s residential development, a wholesale…
Your San Francisco apartment checklist
If you’re on the hunt for a great new apartment in San Francisco, we have a scavenger hunt list for you. Find all of the…
Is this the year to invest in Chicago real estate?
If you’re thinking about where to park your savings account in 2012, this is a great year to take a look at Chicago real estate….
Is your apartment complex safe?
We all want to live in a place where we’re safe and secure, and shopping for an apartment is a good time to ensure that…
Hot neighborhood: Philadelphia’s Northern Liberties
If you’re looking for the hottest neighborhood in Philadelphia right now as a new place to call home, look no further than the Northern Liberties…
Texas on top of best-performing city list
Texas dominated a prestigious national list of Best-Performing Cities, taking four of the top five positions and nine of the top 25 in the Milken…
Your Chicago apartment to do list
Looking for a new Chicago apartment? Congratulations! Use our helpful checklist to help you through the apartment rental process with ease and grace. Before you…
Design themes for your San Francisco apartment
If you are looking for some great design inspiration for your San Francisco apartment, check out our ideas for SF-specific decoration ideas. These draw from…
Ideas from Nate Berkus for your Chicago apartment
Want to take some tips from a celebrity designer for your own Chicago pad? Recently we stumbled upon a great slide show of apartment images…
Dallas neighborhood profile: Deep Ellum
Deep Ellum has a long history of being Dallas’ destination for alternative and creative culture. In recent years, the neighborhood has struggled with crime and…
Real estate resolutions for the new year
Already thinking about how you’re going to change your life in 2012? Want to live differently or just live somewhere different? We have four great…
Historic Chicago mansion to get an upgrade
A Chicago historic residence at 5052 South Ellis Street, known as the Franks Residence, will undergo a major renovation. The house was once home to…
Dallas home prices eking downward
Texas has shown itself to be somewhat immune from the real estate plummet that has hit most of the rest of the nation, but a…
Uptown: Dallas’ most walkable neighborhood?
Looking for a new place to live in Dallas? If you want to rely on your own two feet for much of your transportation needs,…
Chicago style – where to find great home design
Looking for the hippest and happeningest (we made that word up) places in Chicago to find great design and décor items? Here’s the buzz on…
Bring a little green to your apartment scene
Ever considered adding a touch of nature to your home? Well, it’s about time! While we cannot totally control what’s happening in the outside world,…
Four great historic Philadelphia neighborhoods
Consider making your home in Philadelphia in one of these historic neighborhoods, which have plenty of old-world charm but also all the new-fangled amenities you…
Going green helps the whole community, study finds
Philadelphia’s urban green spaces were used as test cases for a new study which shows that turning vacant lots into park-like settings can be beneficial…
Americans adopting green energy ideas
A new poll gives us some telling tidbits about how Americans are incorporating green energy practices into their own lives – and what behaviors they…
How to work efficiently, effectively from your home
Working effectively from home entails a learning curve. For the beginner, working hard at 9am can easily devolve into hardly workin’ by 10:30… or sooner. …