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Florentina Sarac
Florentina Sarac is a creative writer, editor, and researcher for RENTCafé. She covers a variety of topics, from real estate trends, demographic shifts, housing industry news and multifamily construction to homeownership, smart-home technology, personal finance and business. With a 9-year background in the real estate industry, Florentina has also penned articles for publications such as Multi-Housing News, Commercial Property Executive and the National Apartment Association Magazine. You can connect with Florentina via email.
Florentina’s work and expertise have been featured in several major U.S. and international publications, including The New York Times, The Washington Post, Bisnow, The Mercury News, Curbed, The NY Post, CBS News, Business Insider and Realtor.com. She holds a B.A. in English and Spanish, as well as an M.A. in Multilingual and Multicultural Communication, which serve as a testament to her love of literature and language.
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Downtown Atlanta: A Walkable Haven for Urban Lovers
Head to the heart of Downtown Atlanta where a renaissance of city living booms. Locals come for the city views, unique urban flavor, attractions and…
Peachtree Corners is Atlanta’s Idyllic Reprieve from the Urban Bustle
The idyllic 17-square mile city of Peachtree Corners balances work, life and play situated along the waterfront. Despite its scores of green space and suburban-sized…
Downtown Los Angeles: Cutting Edge Living in LA’s Historic Core
Downtown Los Angeles, known by its hip acronym DTLA, is an emerging hotspot located in one of the oldest parts of the city of Los Angeles….
Westlake, Los Angeles: A Low Cost Alternative to Downtown Living
Westlake is a community that is slowly becoming a location for artists and young families to live at a lower cost, while still having access…
A Quick Guide to Living in Hollywood, a Vibrant LA Neighborhood with Celebrity Status
It’s not unusual to see a superhero wandering the streets or spot a red carpet rolled out along a sidewalk when you’re a resident of…
Living in Encino, a Quiet, Upscale Urban Retreat Overflowing with L.A. Charm
Encino is an enclave of the San Fernando Valley filled with quiet blocks of big houses, as well as areas with clusters of apartment buildings….
Brookhaven: The Historic Atlanta Neighborhood that Became its Own City
Head east of Atlanta to the historic enclave of Brookhaven, where charming cottages, mid-century homes and modern apartment complexes welcome locals. Despite being settled in…
Living in Palms, Los Angeles: A Historic Neighborhood, Populated by Millennials
A community with well-established roots in California history, Palms has become a good location for ambitious post grads and young families looking to make their…
Beverly Grove, Los Angeles: Convenient and Upscale Living That’s Also a Shopper’s Paradise
Beverly Grove is a mid-Los Angeles neighborhood with houses, condos and a growing number of mansions. While it used to be an older, quieter neighborhood,…
Rent Specials on the Rise in Washington DC: 10 of the Best Deals on Apartments Right Now
Although people were less willing to move this year and apartment-hunting was more complicated than usual, there has been an upside to it all —…
10 Dreamy & Remote Cabins for a Break From Apartment Life
With the cold season already upon us, there’s no better remedy than cozying up in a nice, lovely cabin somewhere surrounded by nature. Snuggling up…
Brentwood: A Thriving Nashville Suburb
Brentwood is seen as one of the most desirable areas to live in the whole state of Tennessee. It features larger-than-life homes, lots of parks…
Sylvan Park: A Family-Friendly Gem Near Downtown Nashville
Sylvan Park is a cozy neighborhood with lots of trees, many sidewalks, lots of personality and lots of things to do within walking distance. Its…
Love Country Chic Style? 12 South’s the Place for You
The 12 South area has a vibe unlike any other in the Metro Nashville area. It’s got beautiful parks and a host of diverse restaurants….
Nashville’s The Gulch – Urban Affluence Meets Southern Flair
The Gulch is another downtown neighborhood in Nashville boasting a robust nightlife, bar and restaurant scene and lots of high-rise lofts with incredible city views….
Want to Be Part of the Action in the Middle of Music City? SoBro Is the Way to Go!
If you’ve never been here, you may be surprised at the stunningly vibrant nightlife scene in downtown Nashville. SoBro is a couple of blocks south…
Donelson – A Rapidly Rising Star in the Nashville Area
With the resources and location to be one of Nashville’s hipper areas, Donelson’s residents are rallying to give their beautiful, green community the recognition it…
One of Nashville’s Most Upscale Neighborhoods – Green Hills Has It All
Ask any Nashville native where the most affluent areas are to rent in, and Green Hills will be at the top of the list. With…
Looking for A Collegiate Vibe in Nashville? Midtown/Vanderbilt Is the Place to Be
Make no mistake, the students at Vanderbilt University work hard. Still, they like to play hard too, and the Midtown/Vanderbilt neighborhood comes to life in…
Nashville’s Growing Bellevue Neighborhood is the Next “It” Place to Live, Work and Play
A charming little suburb just a stone’s throw from the bustle of downtown Music City, Bellevue is proud of its diverse population and cozy, yet…
One of Nashville’s Most Historic Areas – Germantown is Full of Charm!
If you’re looking to move somewhere lively but not raucous, metropolitan but not smack in the middle of downtown, and residential but accessible to the…
Top 10 Best Neighborhoods in Nashville
Nashville has long been a favorite when it comes to wanting to move to a new bustling, energetic and exciting city. It’s renowned for being…
West Philly Is Philadelphia’s Most Eclectic Neighborhood
A diverse culture mashup, West Philadelphia is one of the most interesting and eclectic of Philly’s neighborhoods. It’s more an area than a neighborhood, a…
South Philadelphia Is One of the Most Diverse and Expansive Areas in Philly
No one calls the neighborhood that covers the bottom portion of the city “South Philadelphia”. Down here, it’s South Philly. This is the no-nonsense neighborhood,…
Abundant in Entertainment and Great Food, Fishtown Is Philly’s Hottest Neighborhood
The Fishtown neighborhood has been named a lot of things: New York City’s 6th borough, the hottest neighborhood in the country, the hipster heaven. Whatever…
Philly’s Old City is Immersed in American History & Local Culture
Tucked into the tiny cobblestone streets of Old City lies Philadelphia’s most historic neighborhood. A part of the original city of Philadelphia, Old City is…
Northern Liberties is Philly’s Most Booming Neighborhood
When it comes to a hip, up-and-coming neighborhood, it does not get much trendier than Philadelphia’s Northern Liberties. With young professionals and families flocking to…
Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia: A Historic Neighborhood Layered With Elegance
For many Philadelphians, Rittenhouse Square is the heart of Center City. It’s where the city comes to gather in nicer weather, picnicking on the immaculately…
Apartment Construction in 2020 at 5-Year Low Nationally, Down 12% from Previous Year
Highlights: Apartment construction is down by 12% compared to 2019, with around 283,000 new units expected to hit the market this year, considerably fewer than…
Enjoy Some Victorian Charm in Philadelphia’s Chestnut Hill Neighborhood
Dubbed the “Garden District of Philadelphia”, Chestnut Hill is the old, beautiful neighborhood that somehow feels both comfortable and luxurious. Victorian houses with shaded, wrap-around…