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Amalia Otet
Amalia Otet leads publishing and content for Yardi products, where she turns real estate data and market trends into stories that inform and inspire. Outside of work, Amalia strives to live beautifully - one green step at a time.
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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…
Stylish 2-Bedroom Apartments in Fort Worth You Can Rent Right Now for $1,000/mo. (or Less)
With top-notch educational options, a bustling restaurant and music scene, and more family-friendly activities than you can count on both hands, Fort Worth is an…
6 Great Studio Apartments You Can Rent in Columbus Right Now
Looking for affordable living in this tough economy? Columbus, Ohio might just be the place for you! Boasting a stable economy, diverse entertainment and cultural offerings,…
Affordable Alamo City: 3-bedroom Apartments in San Antonio that Won’t Break the Bank
When it comes to rent affordability, San Antonio is one of the best places to be. The area’s year-over-year rent growth (4.6%) came in below the…
Washington D.C.’s Rental Inventory Gets Big Boost in 2015: Number of New Units Surpasses 3,500 in the 17 Largest Developments
2015 was quite a transformative year for D.C.’s rental landscape. Prompted by an increase in the number of renters, an influx of new jobs –…
San Antonio’s Rental Market Moving on Up: Feast your Eyes on 2015’s 10 Largest Developments
San Antonio’s vibrant urban core is just getting better with the years. The Alamo City has seen quite a transformation recently, with major residential developments…
January Apartment Rents Hit All-time High; Baltimore Defies Rent-increase Odds
Though apartment rents held steady the last four months of 2015, that didn’t hold true in January, when rents hit an all-time high of $1,170 per…
Sunny Venice of America Takes on a Contemporary Flair: 10 Now-and-Then Photos of Fort Lauderdale’s Changing Skyline
A favorite relocation destination of sun-seekers from all over the country – if not the world – Fort Lauderdale continues to attract more people as…
Fabulous 1-Bedroom Apartments You Can Rent in Indianapolis Right Now
Indianapolis is large and in charge, boasting the largest Children’s Museum in the world, the largest half-marathon in the US, and the largest race course in…
Find a Great Value Studio Apartment in Seattle: from Upscale Living to Affordable Comfort
What’s better than living in a city with legendary coffee, an ever-evolving skyline, and a wild array of outdoor adventures to be had? Living in a…
Despite Rising Rents, Denver Still Offers Good Value and Affordable Options: Check Out These 2 BD Apartments
Though an 8% year-over-year rent increase might have you seething at the Denver market, the value in this red-hot region is actually well worth the…
December Rents Jump Significantly from 2014 Levels, Portland and Sacramento See Biggest Gains
It seems 2015 closed out as one of the biggest years for rent increases in a while. While apartment rents remained unchanged in December –…
Say Hello to Happiness in These Beautiful One-Bedroom Apartments in Houston
Houston is definitely a growing city, in more ways than one, leaving many to wonder if it’s going to move up from the fourth largest…
Texas Renters Pay 50% Higher Rents to Live Near Top Rated Schools
Is it more expensive to rent in a premier school district? Texas renters with young families know the answer to this question all too well…
11 Before-and-After Photos Showcase D.C.’s Stunning Transformation
As our nation’s beautiful and historic capital, Washington, D.C. needs no introduction. While it always stood for architectural grandeur, the District is getting even more impressive…
12 Before-and-After Images Illustrating Seattle’s Changing Skyline
Seattle has built its reputation on innovation. Over the years, this city has played host to companies from Boeing to Microsoft to Amazon – and…
Before-and-After Pictures of St. Louis Show City’s Growth over the Last 8 Years
The Gateway City has come a long way in recent years thanks to revitalization efforts. As the 58th most populous city in the U.S., St….
The Average Rental Rate Shows Zero Growth for the First Time in 2015
As expected, the national rental market has finally cooled down. October was the first month in 2015 that the average monthly rent did not grow…
Real Estate in the Mile High City Reaches for the Sky: 10 Time-Lapse Photos of Denver’s Redevelopment Boom
Nestled at the foot of the Rockies, Denver hosts lots of charming neighborhoods, a burgeoning economy, and first-class access to rugged mountain adventures. As more…
Smart, Efficient Studios in the Southern Queen City: Charlotte
Charlotte has certainly earned its nickname of the Queen City, particularly in recent years since the Great Recession, as it’s grown to rival cities like…
Live it up in the Live Music Capital of the World: 5 Great Value One-Bedroom Apartments in Austin
Austin is undoubtedly one of the hottest rental markets in the U.S., attracting an eclectic mix of young professionals, families, and anyone searching for a…
Renting a 3-Bedroom in Apartment in Houston, The Booming Bayou City
Houston has quickly risen to prominence as one of the hottest rental markets not only in Texas, but also the U.S. It’s ranked as the…
Start of Fall Doesn’t Cool U.S. Rental Markets: Rents Hit $1,167 in September
While the hot summer months tend to be when the U.S. sees the highest rental market growth, September 2015 certainly didn’t bring a slowdown. Mainly…
It’s a Slam Dunk for Denver: City Named Best Place to Live in the U.S.
San Francisco may be the best place to start a career. New York City is definitely your best bet if bustling city life is more…
What a $1,000 Rent Looks Like in Raleigh, NC
Named one of the fastest growing cities in the U.S., Raleigh has seen tremendous growth in recent years with lofty apartment buildings, sleek hotels, and…
Job Creation Propels Pacific Northwest to Rank Highest in Rent Growth in July 2015
Fueled by a higher demand for rental properties plus strong job growth in key markets, U.S. rental prices continue an upward climb. The average apartment…
Austin’s Skyline is Booming: 10 Before-and-After Images Display the City’s Vertical Upgrade
The Live Music Capital of the World, Austin is America’s fastest growing city and the #1 growing economy. Its downtown population has skyrocketed over the…
High Demand Pushes Rental Market to New Heights, Affordability Deteriorates
The country’s rental market is booming, with an increase in rental households, rising rents, and low vacancy levels recorded in most metros across the U.S….
Rent Growth Breaks Records for June 2015 Led by West Coast and Sunbelt Markets
Fueled by high-demand from Millennials as well as prosperous job growth and favorable demographics, rent growth hit an all-time high during the month of June, according…
Real Estate Billions: Where the Money Goes
The real estate industry is a huge business which involves big spending and generates billions of dollars in revenue. But how much is a lot…