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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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Despite October Slowdown, Renters on the West Coast Struggle with Rising Rents, Competitive Markets
Key takeaways: With apartment completions at a 10-year high, the national rent fell $3 from the previous month to $1,216 in October 2016 On a…
How Big is a Rental Home in America? Average Apartment Size by State
Apartments are slowly, but surely, shrinking in cities across the country as developers are trying to squeeze in more units to meet the growing demand…
The Capital of Silicon Valley Gets a Vertical Upgrade: 10 Now-And-Then Photos of San Jose
As real estate markets in other sought-after Santa Clara Valley areas become saturated, San Jose has the opportunity to reinvent itself. Following the example set…
The Changing Face of the Twin Cities in 10 Before-and-After Photos
Straddling the Mississippi and Minnesota rivers, the Twin Cities of Minneapolis – largest city in Minnesota – and Saint Paul—the state capital – make up…
10 of Orlando’s Most Impressive New-Builds in Before-and-After Photos
Orlando is a city on the rise — both literally and figuratively. As ‘The Theme Park Capital of the World’, it continues to draw tens…
Rents Decline for the First Time in 9 Months in September but Continue to Climb on a Year-Over-Year Basis
Key takeaways: On a year-over-year basis, the average apartment rent grew 4.7% nationwide in September 2016 Rents decreased 0.1% from August to September, now resting…
Ten of the Best Rated Apartment Communities in Chicago
Ranking high on the list of America’s greenest cities, Chicago is the perfect mix of New York City living and mid-western generosity, not to say resourcefulness (let’s…
Washington, D.C. Past and Present: A Visual Tour
Washington, DC is one of the nation’s most historic cities — but it has also undergone significant and striking transformations as its diverse neighborhoods have…
The Mind-Boggling Transformation of Brooklyn over the Last 8 Years
Brooklyn is a cultural hub, a culinary nucleus, and a real estate giant. It is filled with interesting people and outstanding streets. The borough is…
Check out Kansas City’s Amazing Transformation in 10 Then-and-Now Photos
In 1867, the Hannibal & St. Joseph Railroad was deciding between Leavenworth and Kansas City as to where to build the first bridge across the…
10 Cincinnati Buildings That Bring New Life to the Queen City
The past ten years have brought a wealth of new construction projects to the Queen City. From University Heights to Walnut Hills to Avondale, brand-new…
Los Angeles Then and Now: A Century of Change in the City of Angels in Photos
Such is the reputation of Los Angeles that it hardly needs an introduction. Among its accolades, it stands as the second largest city in the…
Then & Now: 8 Before-and-After Images Reveal Long Island City’s Impressive Growth
Known for its thriving arts scene, lush waterfront parks, and diverse crowds, Long Island City (LIC) has experienced significant growth in recent years. The rapid…
Apartment Construction at a 10-Year High, Eases Pressure on Rental Prices in Booming Markets
Article featured on: Highlights: More than 320,000 new apartments projected to be completed in 2016, a 50% increase compared to 2015 Texas leads apartment construction,…
Ann Arbor: Development Boom Will Change Your Ideas About Student Housing
While housing projects across the country shut down during the Great Recession of 2008, the construction cranes lingered over the streets of downtown Ann Arbor,…
See How Fort Worth Has Grown in These 10 Before-and-After Photos
Fort Worth was born as a small army outpost in 1849, but today it’s the fifth-largest city in the great state of Texas – and…
The Changing Face of Bellevue: 8 Years of Development in Then-and-Now Photos
Bellevue (or ‘beautiful view’) is a city that justifies its nomenclature through its situation on the eastside of Washington’s King County, separated from Seattle only…
Nashville: Music City Hits High Notes with New Development
What would founders James Robertson and John Donelson think if they saw the town they founded 235 years ago today? A reproduction of Fort Nashborough…
10 Interactive Photos Show the Dramatic Transformation of Jersey City’s Skyline
Jersey City has come a long way in recent years. Its unprecedented population growth is giving Jersey City Mayor Steven Fulop new reasons to hope…
Check out Fascinating Before-and-After Photos of Salt Lake City’s Changing Cityscape
It’s amazing to see how cities change over time. There are buildings being added to large cities on a regular basis, but how often do…
1-Bedroom Apartments in Dallas: Something for Every Budget and Price Range
Dallas: It’s a big city, without the big cost. It boasts top-notch sports teams, a bustling economy, plenty of jobs, and compared to other fast-growing…
10 Before-and-After Photos of Newark’s Reinvented Urban Landscape
One of the country’s biggest hubs for shipping, rail and air, Newark also stands out as the most populous city in the state of New…
Coming to the Capital: 5 Must-See 2-Bedroom Apartments You Can Rent in Austin Right Now
With plentiful jobs, a young, vibrant population and the state’s best music scene, it’s no wonder the city of Austin is booming. Ranked No. 2…
Renting in the Booming Bayou City: Houston Studios a Top Choice for Young Renters
There’s no better time to move to Houston. With rent growth slower than most major cities and a number of up-and-coming neighborhoods, it presents the…
Apartment Rents Hit Historic High: $1,213 in June
Average apartment rents continued on their 2016 climb in June, hitting an all-time high of $1,213 per month – $10 more than May’s numbers. This…
Get Inspired by the Huge Variety of 2-Bedroom Apartments in St. Louis
There are a million and one reasons residents are proud to call St. Louis home. The unemployment rate is lower than the national average, it’s…
What You’ll Pay for a 3-Bedroom Apartment in Charming Charlotte, NC
With a citywide unemployment rate lower than the national average and major employers like Carolinas Healthcare System, Wells Fargo, and Bank of America, Charlotte is…
As US Apartments Get Smaller, Atlanta, Charlotte, Boston Rank among Top Cities with Largest Rental Units
An updated version of this study may be found here. Highlights: As of 2016, the average size of a new apartment today is 934 square feet,…
Revitalization Efforts Make a New, Bustling Columbia: See How the City Has Changed with these Striking Before-and-After Images
Columbia is one of only five American cities that is home to both the state capital and the state university. Toss in a pinch of…
5 Sizzling Hot One-Bedroom Apartments in Phoenix Up For Grabs
The Valley of the Sun is hot, and we’re not talking about the desert temperature: Phoenix apartments are more popular (and expensive) than ever. Due…