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Laura Pop-Badiu

Laura Pop-Badiu is a Senior Creative Writer at CommercialEdge, with a degree in Journalism and a background in both hospitality and real estate. Laura is a certified bookworm with a genuine passion for the written word and a keen interest in CRE, having previously written for Yardi's CoworkingCafe and CoworkingMag. Her work has been featured in major publications like The New York Times, Forbes, NBC News, The Business Journals, Chicago Tribune, MSN and Yahoo! Finance, among others.

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The Best Cities for Remote Workers Are in the Southeast – People Love Working from Home in the Carolinas

With remote work migration on the rise, we uncovered the best cities for remote workers across the nation. In particular, cities in the nation’s Southeast…

5 Easy Tricks for Choosing the Best Floor Plan for Your New Rental

It’s been quite a while since the days of feng shui, when choosing a place to live was partly based on its positioning from the…

Adopting a Pet While Renting an Apartment – Everything You Need to Know

Adopting a pet is one of the absolute best things you can do for both the animal and yourself. In fact, since the pandemic began,…

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Would You Downsize for a Down Payment? Here Are the Cities Where You Can Get on the Property Ladder in Less Than 5 Years by Downsizing One Bedroom

One in three renters surveyed would be willing to downsize by one bedroom for their homeownership dream. Downsizing by one bedroom would allow renters in…

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Furniture with Storage: Smart Solutions for Small Apartments

Whether you’re renting a studio or a one-bedroom apartment, smaller spaces come with a few extra challenges in terms of storage. You don’t necessarily have…

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This is How Much Space $1,500 Will Get You in America’s Best Cities for Renters

Highlights For renters on a mission to get the best value for their money, we calculated how much space a monthly rent of $1,500 gets…

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Pre-Vacation Apartment Checklist – What You Need to Do Before Going on a Trip

It’s finally time to take a well-deserved vacation and enjoy the beautiful summer season! But, whether you’re taking a week off work to go to…

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The Best Places to Live in for Renters in 2022: Round Rock, Raleigh & Conroe Steal the Spotlight

Austin suburb Round Rock is crowned the best place to live in for renters in 2022, reconfirming the Lone Star State’s rising appeal as a…

How to Achieve That Bridgerton Regencycore Aesthetic in Your Rental Apartment

It’s safe to say that, after “cottagecore”, anything ending in a “core” usually becomes an instant fan favorite. And now, Regencycore has made its way…

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The Top 7 Quiet Dog Breeds – Ideal for Your Rental Apartment

When it comes to pets, even pet-friendly apartments have their limitations — noise limitations, that is. Renting with pets means that you have to be…

Decluttering With Heart: How to Reorganize Your Home Without Giving Up the Things You Love

In the era of minimalism, small spaces and Marie Kondo, it’s easy to say “out with the old”. However, following through with that mantra can…

Detroit Is the Nation’s Best City to Mingle as a Single, but the Largest Dating Scene Is in the South

For this Valentine’s Day, we looked at the most promising dating scenes for those who are ready to mingle after two years of social and…

Top Neighborhoods for Renters in Phoenix

Considering renting in Phoenix, AZ? The vast array of neighborhoods available can leave potential renters spoilt for choice. Whether it’s the urban buzz of Downtown…

Best Steakhouses in Phoenix

  Sometimes, we stick to our New Year’s resolutions and go for nutritious salads; other times, we carpe diem and let ourselves crave a big,…

The Tech That Makes Us Tick: These Home Gadgets Triggered the Strongest Online Emotions in 2021

Beauty and self-care gadgets were the most loved home electronics in 2021; anti-snoring devices and beard trimmers made us laugh the most, while fitness trackers made us sad —…

Best Restaurants in Phoenix

Aside from location, price and quality of living, good food and restaurants are usually a top selling-point for any city. And, while each region brings…

7 Great Things for Renters to Do in Phoenix

Phoenix, the illustrious “Valley of the Sun,” is not just a haven for renters seeking ideal apartments for rent but also a treasure trove of…

Hosting While Renting – How to Throw the Best New Year’s Party an Apartment Has Ever Seen

It’s that time of the year again, and although it’s hard not to feel like 2021 only seemed to last a week, the New Year’s…

The Best Parks for Renters to Stroll in San Antonio

Looking for a way to unwind after a long day? Renters who love the outdoors can find plenty of great parks right here, such as:…

Top 10 Neighborhoods for Renters in San Antonio

If you’re thinking of making San Antonio your new home, then you need to check out which are the best neighborhoods to enhance your renting…

Best Restaurants in San Antonio

Whether you’re living in San Antonio or just passing through, you probably already know that Southern soul food is one of the city’s top selling…

7 Great Things for Renters to Do in San Antonio

If you’re a renter looking to unwind during the weekend, sometimes choosing the right activity can be hard. But these spots are bound to have…

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The West Coast Leads the Electric Vehicle Race with San Jose as the Best Metro to Go Green as a Renter

8 of the top 10 best metros for EV driving are on the West Coast, with five of them located in California San Jose is…

The Real Buildings Behind Iconic Horror Movies That You Can Visit This Halloween Season

This time of year, you don’t have to be a die-hard fan of horror movies to admit that there’s just something in the crisp air…

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Quick and Easy Fall Decorating Ideas for Your Rental Apartment – DIY Edition

Fall is officially upon us and almost every store out there is bursting with fall decorating ideas during these months – from subtle touches to…

How to Make Your New Rental Apartment Your Own: The Best Affordable Décor Ideas

When moving into your first rental apartment, the excitement of a new journey and an independent lifestyle can quickly make way for a common dilemma:…