Articles by
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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Megastructures Reshaping Boston Neighborhoods: 10 Before-and-After Images Reveal the City’s Impressive Growth
With businesses and population numbers on the rise, Boston’s skyline is bound to grow as well. A plethora of new super-large structures have popped up…
Miami’s Skyline Grows Bolder: 10 Striking Before-and-After Images Show the City’s High-Rise Construction Boom
With more than 300 high-rises, the city of Miami is not new to megastructures. Ever since the Freedom Tower topped out in 1925, Miami’s commercial…
Apartment Rents Hit Record High in May, with West and South Metros in the Forefront
The U.S. rental market is on fire, with low vacancies, solid absorption, and increased construction activity recorded in most metros around the country. Some may…
Homeownership Dream Still Alive for Renters, but Majority Prefer to Rent
The recent upswing in the rental market has resulted in higher rents and a competitive environment for the country’s renters. The average rent has increased 4.3%…
Rents Surge 4.3% in April Led by West, Southeast Metros
Average rents rose nationally a healthy 4.3 % year-over-year, according to the latest Yardi Matrix Monthly report on apartment market trends. Rents averaged $1,105 in…
High-density apartment living taken to new heights in nature-inspired habitats
Lush gardens, natural ventilation, sky bridges, open-space lounging areas, grand vistas, and the world’s longest swimming pool…no, we’re not talking about some luxury boutique hotel…
Changing Skylines: 10 Time-Lapse Images Show Houston’s Dramatic Transformation
The Bayou City ranks high on the “most wanted” list for both residents and businesses looking for a place to call home. Houston came in…
Trends in Apartment Renting
The American dream is getting an apartment-centric makeover. RentCafe experts analyzed a mountain of data pertaining to apartment renting, and it confirmed a trend already…