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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…

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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…

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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…

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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….

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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…

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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….

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Give Your Apartment a Minimalist Makeover by Decluttering

When you begin decluttering your home, it can be difficult to decide what to part with and you can find yourself overwhelmed or intimidated by…

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Struggling with Managing Your Budget? Here Are 5+ Personal Finance Apps Renters Should Look Into

Money is always difficult to manage, whether you have a lot or little of it. There are monthly recurring payments, like rent and utilities, transportation,…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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Small Spaces: 4 Gardening Tips for a Balcony

By: Annaliese Olson Balcony gardening is a great way to use more of your outdoor living space. Having a small balcony shouldn’t keep you from…

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Up for a Good Deed? These Los Angeles NGOs Need Volunteers Like You!

In a city with endless self-development opportunities, there might come a time when you ask yourself what you could do for others. Los Angeles has…