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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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Freddie Mac Survey Says 78% of Renters Find Renting More Affordable Than Owning
With rent prices climbing higher and higher these past years, does this make renters feel more skeptical about their housing choice? On the contrary, it…
What Is an Apartment Guarantor & Why Would You Need One
The road to renting an apartment is often paved with… plenty of obstacles. As many young people across the U.S. are just now starting to…
Survey: Here’s Why Renting Is Eclipsing Homeownership
With renting gaining more traction nowadays, the American dream of homeownership seems to be increasingly out of reach for the younger generations. Regardless if it’s due…
Apartment Construction Is Expected to Slow Down in 2018 After a 6-Year Upward Streak
Highlights: Almost 283,000 new apartments are expected for completion by the end of 2018, 11% less than last year. Apartment construction peaked in 2017, finally slowing down…
15 Most Stylish and Innovative Interior Design Shops in Los Angeles
Enhancing the interior of your home must be one of the most special and satisfying experiences for anyone interested in beauty and aesthetics. Shopping for…
The When, Why and How to Move Out of Your Parents’ House
The beginning of adulthood is the most exciting and overwhelming time of your life. It is the time of freedom, late nights out, crazy choices…
The Best Metros for Your Profession: San Jose Tops the List, and Not Only for Those in IT
From doctors to artists, lawyers to professors, it’s no secret that we all strive for a good financial situation, among other things. While switching professions…
An Abundance of Amenities Take Over Long Island City Rentals
Having been on a building spree during the past few years, apartment developers in Long Island City now face the results. A recent article from The…
Phoenix Metro Area 2017 Rent Retrospect
As the national average rent increased by 2.5% during 2017, Phoenix rents followed an ascending trend as well. At the end of 2017, the average rent in the…
Prompted by Soaring Prices, Renters in Philly Want More Affordable Units to Be Built
Finding cheap housing in Philadelphia might have been an easy task a few years ago, but home prices, as well as rents have rapidly increased…
Denver’s Lower-Income Residents Will Soon Be Able to Move into Luxury Apartments
Denver, COÂ is among the many U.S. cities that struggle with providing affordable housing to lower-income residents. Many professionals like teachers or medical technicians are unable…
Apartment Buildings of 2018 Will Help Renters Be “By Themselves with Others”
Say goodbye to movie rooms, tanning beds and tennis courts as the apartment industry is set on revamping the amenity list. A recent article from…
The Internet of Things Makes its Way into Luxury Rentals
As more and more people in their 20s start looking for their first homes, the rental market is rapidly catching up with the times and…
What’s the YIMBY Movement and How Is It Helping with Northern California’s Housing Shortage?
The only thing worse than high rents is actually not having a place to rent at all. A new story from siliconvalley.com shows that this…
New Study Says Renting Might Be More Profitable Than Owning a Home
It’s a debate that has been going on for a while now between two possibilities: renting or owning a home. Which one would prove to…
Apartments Are About to Get More Eco-Friendly in NYC and Other Cities
Climate change has been a controversial subject lately across the country due to President Trump’s decision to withdraw from the Paris Climate Agreement. While some…
Renting Gains More Popularity Across All Generations While Owning Is Seen as a Less Affordable Option
Nowadays, owning a home is no longer as hip as it once was – and not as affordable either. A new survey conducted by Freddie…
5 Cozy 2-Bedroom Apartments You Can Rent Now Near Brandon, FL
Some might say that Brandon is Florida’s best kept secret, a small and quiet city, full of interesting things to do. Fun fact: the Brandon wrestling…
5 Family-Friendly Apartment Communities in and Around Reno
Packed with excellent schools, safe streets, lots of green space and fun activities for kids, Reno and the surrounding area is a perfect choice for families wanting…
Any Great 2-Bedroom Apartments in Reno? You Can Bet on It!
Beyond its gambling facade, casinos and wedding chapels, there’s a whole different side to Reno. Although usually associated with weekend getaways and wild nightlife, many don’t…
5 Picture-Perfect Two Bedroom Apartments You Can Rent in Arlington, TX
Known as the largest gambling destination in the ’30s and ’40s, Arlington used to be a very hip betting capital of the country, surpassing Las Vegas in terms of…
The City that Loves You (and Your Pet) Back – No Breed Restriction Apartments in Philly
You might have been under the impression that Philadelphia is only renowned for its cheese steaks, historic buildings and quirky festivals. Well, you’re not entirely wrong. But…
5 Must-See One Bedroom Apartments Available Now Near Brandon, FL
The area of Brandon, FL is a great place to call home. Neighborhoods like East Lake – Orient Park, Bryan Road, Town Center and Compton Street…
5 Breathtaking 1-Bedroom Apartments You Can Rent in Arlington, TX Right Now
Arlington is renowned for its many festivals and food trucks, but did you know it also offers numerous great options in terms of apartment renting?…
Welcome, Welcome! These 5 Lovely Rentals in San Antonio Have No Breed Restrictions
Planning to move but are worried that the new property will not allow your adorable Rottweiler or Cane Corso along? Or worse, that you won’t find any pet-friendly apartments…
Georgia’s Most Expensive ZIP Codes This Fall – Alpharetta in the Lead, Closely Followed by Atlanta
Key Takeaways: Zip 30009 in Alpharetta wins the title for being most expensive, with an average rent of $2,223 Atlanta leads with 23 zip codes out of…
All Pets Aboard – 10 No Breed Restriction Apartments in Austin, TX
Getting a headache whenever you search for pet-friendly apartments in Austin that would accept your Staffordshire Terrier or Rottweiler? We know it’s not easy to find communities…
5 Stunning One Bedroom Apartments Available Now in Reno, NV
Whether you’re the life of the party or only occasionally plunge into the wonders of nightlife, one thing’s clear: we all wish we could live…
What You Can Rent for $1,200 or Less Near Brandon, FL Now
There’s nothing like waking up in a city where you can enjoy summer almost every day. In less than an hour, you can find yourself strolling…
Renting Smart Near the Top 10 Universities of 2018
Few high schoolers have a clear idea of where they want to go to college. Along with choosing a major and deciding which courses to take,…