Articles by
Marina Andresi
Marina is a marketing content developer for RENTCafé.com. She likes to research and write about real estate market trends and their impact on the nation's social scene. She also writes essays about significant films and TV shows. If you want to get in touch you can email her @ marina.rentcafe@yardi.com.
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Not Sure How to Find a Roommate? Here Are 10+ Roommate Finder Apps and Websites That Will Do It for You
I think it’s safe to assume we’ve all binged on Friends at some point in life. And we’ve probably fantasized about finding a roommate that…
Alabama Mid-Year Rent Report – June 2019
The U.S. average rent increased by 3.2% ($45) year over year reaching $1,465 in June 2019, up by 0.8% ($12) month over month, according to Yardi…
Alabama Rent Report – May 2019
The national average rent reached $1,442 in May 2019, up by 2.5% ($35) year over year, and by 0.3% ($6) month over month, according to Yardi…
Mississippi Rent Report – May 2019
The national average rent reached $1,442 in May 2019, up by 2.5% ($35) year over year, and by 0.3% ($6) month over month, according to Yardi Matrix data….
Natural Housecleaning Products to Sweep You Off Your Feet
Being afraid of dirt and dangerous germs determines you to generously treat your home with traditional cleaning products. Although efficient, most of them contain toxic…
Alabama Rent Report – April 2019
The national average rent reached $1,436 in April 2019, up by 3% ($42) year over year, and by 0.3% ($5) month over month, according to Yardi Matrix data….
Expert Interview: Receiving an Apartment Rent Increase Notice
RentCafe is bringing you a series of interviews that address the most common landlord-tenant legal matters. Our goal is to inform you of your options and…
Expert Interview: The Covenant of Quiet Enjoyment Explained
RentCafe is bringing you a series of interviews that address the most common landlord-tenant legal matters. Our goal is to inform you of your options and…
Reasons for Hiring a Realtor to Find Rent in a Competitive Rental Market
Article written by Dani Vanderboegh from Homelight When people think ‘realtor’, they often think of the home-buying or home-selling process, but real estate agents do so much…
3 Tax Tips for Renters That Can Put Cash Back in Your Pocket
Article written by Logan Allec, a CPA and owner of the personal finance blog Money Done Right. You probably hear a lot about the great…
Expert Interview: What You Should Know About an Unlawful Detainer
RentCafe is bringing you a series of interviews that address the most common landlord-tenant legal matters. Our goal is to inform you of your options and…
Expert Interview: How to Handle a Pay or Quit Notice
RentCafe is bringing you a series of interviews that address the most common landlord-tenant legal matters. Our goal is to inform you of your options…
How to Stay Fit in the City of Gym Shoes: Some of Chicago’s Topnotch Workout Places
Chicago is famous for quite a few things and food is definitely on the list. Home to numerous hot dog stands, the jibarito sandwich and other…
Keeping Fit in Houston: Guide to the Best Workout Spots in Space City
Like celebrities, big cities often have such bold and intense personalities that we either love them or we hate them. But there’s one thing they…