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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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May Rents Hit All-time High Again, but Some Markets See Deceleration
For the fifth-straight month, the national average rent has reached an all-time high, this time reaching a whopping $1,204 per month – $10 more than…
Living Large in Dallas: Find a World of Amenities Awaiting in Big D’s 3-Bedroom Apartments
Who wouldn’t want to live in Dallas? Home to some of the best restaurants, sports teams, and job markets in the country, it’s a booming…
Living in Columbia Heights: A Lively Multicultural Community in Central D.C.
Article updated September 2020. Situated in the heart of Washington, D.C., Columbia Heights is a distinctive residential neighborhood celebrated for its diversity, laid-back urban vibe,…
West Coast Rents on Fire: San Francisco Rents Projected to Rise Faster than Any Other US Metro in 2016
With homeownership rates at historically low levels and a lack of affordable housing options in all major metro areas, renting becomes a challenge for renters…
Apartment Rents Spike for Fourth Month in a Row; Employment Growth Plays Big Role
For the fourth month in a row, national apartment rents have hit an all-time high, this time rising to $1,194 per month across the country….
5 Awesome Apartments in LA for Every Taste and Budget
LA apartments are an increasingly expensive commodity. As we recently reported, rents have climbed a whopping 8% over the last year, and the average Los…
10 Time-Lapse Photos Show Phoenix Blooming Against the Sonoran Horizon
Surrounded by the harsh beauty of the desert, the ever-sunny metropolis of Phoenix continues to expand and evolve. The nation’s fifth largest city boasts one…
The Triad’s Apartment Market Goes Posh, Boasting Thousands of New, Fab Rental Units
Relaxed lifestyles, a growing job market, plenty of things to do entertainment wise, a lively sports scene, and acceptable traffic – these are just a…
Wow! One-Bedroom Apartments in Atlanta You Can Get for Less than $1,000 a Month
Atlanta has been booming for many years, thanks to an influx of millennials and executives seeking better jobs and vibrant Southern city living. Due to…
5 Essential Things You Must Do Before Signing a Lease
This post was brought to you by Elaina Lin, a writer at LegalTemplates.net, focusing on real estate, business, and finance. She works alongside licensed U.S….
Portland’s New Cool Status Gives Huge Push to Local Apartment Market: More than 2,700 New Rental Units Added to the City’s Inventory in 2015
Good news for Portland renters amidst accounts of rising rents and competitive rental markets. Thousands of apartments hit the city in 2015 – approx. 2,700…
OC’s Rental Inventory Sees Impressive Gains: More Than 4,500 Units Added in 2015
With its 42 miles of year-round beaches, low unemployment rate and robust economy, it’s no wonder everyone loves Orange County. Including developers. In response to…
Phoenix Apartment Market Heats Up: More than 6,500 New Units Delivered in 2015
The robust job growth recorded in Phoenix these past few years – particularly in the professional and business services, and trade, transportation and utilities –…
The Valley Back in the Game: 11 Major Projects Add More Than 2,500 Units to the Las Vegas Apartment Market
Las Vegas has never claimed to be one of the big players in the residential construction boom that we’ve seen in recent years all across…
Milwaukee’s Building Frenzy: 11 Stunning Before-Afters of the City’s Changing Urban Landscape
No mistake about it: Milwaukee is currently in the midst of a building boom…actually, make that “BOOM!”. What began with the construction of the Northwestern…
Living in Northridge, LA: Jewel of the San Fernando Valley
Article updated September 2020. Once called North Los Angeles, the neighborhood known as Northridge is a jewel of the San Fernando Valley, home to California…
Transcending the Norm in Rental Living: 12 of the Priciest, Most Stunning Homes for Rent in Atlanta
Don’t want to become a homeowner but still interested in enjoying a luxurious lifestyle? Atlanta surely doesn’t disappoint when it comes to high-class rental options….
Oklahoma City Expands Over the Great Plains: 10 Time-Lapse Photos of the City’s Growth
Oklahoma City has undergone a downtown housing boom since the introduction of the MAPS downtown redevelopment plan, and even more residential units are in the…
Moving on up: 11 Real Estate Projects that Helped Reshape the Bronx in the Last 8 Years
The Bronx has stood for a long time in the shadow of NYC’s more glamorous boroughs, especially when it comes to high-rise living. But things…
Apartment Rents Reach All-time High in March, with Dallas One of the Biggest Forecast Movers in 2016
It’s starting to look like a record-setting year in the rental market, as March marked yet another all-time high for national rents. The average rent…
10 Before-and-After Photos Showcase Tucson’s Stunning Transformation
Tucson started getting a national reputation as a health and winter resort for “lungers” – visitors with respiratory ailments – in the middle of the…
Find Your Perfect 2-Bedroom Apartment in Jacksonville
In terms of space, Jacksonville is the largest city in the 48 contiguous states and Floridians make great use of the size. With more than…
5 Must-Know Questions and Answers When Moving to Houston
This guest post was brought to you by Jonathan Deesing, community specialist at imove. Headed to Houston, Texas? You’re not alone. “Forbes” recently named Houston…
Medford, Oregon Rentals a Steal Compared to Surrounding Cities
Just along the Southern border of Oregon, you’ll find the small but bustling town of Medford. Situated right smack-dab in between Sacramento and Portland (and…
Want More for Your Money? Live a Life of Convenience and Ease in One of These 1-Bedroom Apartments in St. Louis
With great local sports teams, ample nightlife and lower-than-most rent prices, it’s no surprise that young people are flocking to the St. Louis area. In fact,…
5 Great-Value 1-Bedroom Apartments in Cincinnati You Can Rent Right Now
Oh, Cincy! There are so many great inexpensive 1-bedroom apartments for rent in Cincinnati that it’s hard to pick just five. That’s because the city…
National Apartment Rents Reach All-time High; Denver a Must-watch
Revision: A quarter way through the year, Yardi Matrix revised its forecast for rent growth by metro. Overall, national rent growth is still expected to…
Ka-Ching! Winning 3-Bedroom Apartments You Can Rent in Las Vegas Right Now
It’s easy to get lucky with low-cost 3-bedroom apartments in Las Vegas – there are so many to choose from at prices nearly anyone can afford….
10 Before-and-After Images Illustrate San Diego’s Changing Cityscape
The birthplace of California, San Diego holds a coveted location on the coast of the Pacific Ocean. Top that off with a low unemployment rate…
6 Before-and-After Images Show the Ambitious LAUSD Building Program Transforming LA Neighborhoods
On a mission to combat its overcrowded schools and high drop-out rate, The Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) launched an aggressive $19.2 billion school…