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Nicky Iudean
Nicky is a Senior Communications Specialist for RENTCafé.com, where she researches and writes about real estate, interior design, and all things that spark renters’ interests. She is also your go-to person for content collaborations. Nicky double majored in Marketing and Applied Economics and holds a master's degree in Marketing Strategies and Policies. You can reach her via email at nicky.rentcafe@yardi.com.
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Outdoor Decorating for Renters: Balcony Design Essentials
As most people rent apartments – and not houses boasting a lavish lawn, a pond, and a white picket-fence – there are not too many outdoor…
9 Most Frequently Asked Questions About Renters Insurance
Renters insurance is something that many tenants blindly go without, and only in hindsight realize how important it is. While many landlords ask for tenants…
7 Little Games To Play With Your Dog In Small SpacesÂ
If you own a dog in an apartment, you have surely run into the difficulty of combining adequate exercise with the space restrictions that come…
Done with Your Spring Cleaning? Spruce Up Your Apartment Next
For many people, spring is the perfect time of year to do a little refresh. Along with a good spring clean, adding new accents or changing…
Show Your Christmas Spirit & Shop Local in Raleigh
With Christmas just days away, the shopping spree is on all around us. Do you know exactly what’s on Santa’s list for all of your…
Discover East Atlanta—The Hip, Bohemian Neighborhood of Atlanta
Updated September 2020. East Atlanta is the bohemian-chic neighborhood just east of downtown Atlanta, which many young locals call home. The area has been consistently…
Atlantic Station: An Upbeat & Entertaining Urban Neighborhood
Updated September 2020. Atlantic Station is an urban neighborhood in the heart of Atlanta, GA, bordered by Loring Heights and Home Park. It was developed…
Iowa Mid-Year Rent Report – June 2019
The U.S. average rent increased by 3.2% ($45) year over year and reached $1,465 in June 2019, up by 0.8% ($12) month over month, according…
Ohio Mid-Year Rent Report – June 2019
The U.S. average rent increased by 3.2% ($45) year over year and reached $1,465 in June 2019, up by 0.8% ($12) month over month, according…
Wisconsin Mid-Year Rent Report – June 2019
The U.S. average rent increased by 3.2% ($45) year over year and reached $1,465 in June 2019, up by 0.8% ($12) month over month, according…
Kentucky Rent Report – May 2019
The U.S. average rent increased by 2.5% ($35) year over year and reached $1,442 in May 2019, up by 0.3% ($5) month over month, according to Yardi…
Iowa Rent Report – May 2019
The U.S. average rent increased by 2.5% ($35) year over year and reached $1,442 in May 2019, up by 0.3% ($5) month over month, according to Yardi…
Wisconsin Rent Report – May 2019
The U.S. average rent increased by 2.5% ($35) year over year and reached $1,442 in May 2019, up by 0.3% ($5) month over month, according to Yardi…
Indiana Rent Report – May 2019
The U.S. average rent increased by 2.5% ($35) year over year and reached $1,442 in May 2019, up by 0.3% ($5) month over month, according to Yardi…
Ohio Rent Report – May 2019
The U.S. average rent increased by 2.5% ($35) year over year and reached $1,442 in May 2019, up by 0.3% ($5) month over month, according to Yardi…
14 Popular Amenities to Look for When Renting an Apartment
Looking for an apartment? It’s easy to be overwhelmed by all the options available, especially when it comes to selecting the amenities you need. Every…
Keep Your Finances Healthy: 11 Frugal Living Tips for Renters
Ideally, you should not spend more than 30% of your income on rent. However, this is easier said than done, especially if you’re living in…
Ohio 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….
Kentucky 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….
Iowa 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….
Keep Safe When Renting: Apartment Security Best Practices
Apartment security is about protecting your belongings, but it’s also about peace of mind. Good security is a combination of simple, long-standing best practices and…
Safety Tips Your Landlord Wishes You Knew This Christmas
Christmas is one of the best times of the year and as it gets closer, we all get into that festive mood that makes us…
Tech Trends in Renting: The Rise of the Smart Apartment
The major draw of technology is the concept of making life more convenient for users, so it’s no surprise that in recent years, renters have…
Keeping Fit in Las Vegas: 13 Calorie-Burning Sports Activities and Cool Spots to Practice Them
With almost 40 million visitors each year and a constant influx of new residents, Las Vegas is the hip place to be right now. No matter…
Keeping Up with the Beat of the Neighborhoods: Seattle’s 30 Best Community News Sites, Mapped
Nestled between the Puget Sound and the Cascade Mountain Range, Seattle reveals a myriad of unique neighborhoods. These distinct enclaves carry different personalities. Some communities are…
Tips and Tools for Finding the Best Internet Deal in Your New Hometown
Amid the craziness of moving, few take into consideration the potential internet availability in their new neighborhood. In some cases, that super-fast internet connection that’s…
Community of the Week: Copper Creek Apartments in Las Vegas
There’s no other city in the world quite like bustling Las Vegas – the City of Lights. Pyramids and castles, casinos and mega-hotels, circus shows…
How Many Major U.S. Cities Can You Fit Inside Oklahoma City, Jacksonville or Houston?
Here’s a truism even a preschooler knows: we live in a really big country! The U.S. boast 3,535,932 square miles of total land area and…
Serene Living by the Lake in Indianapolis: Bayview Club Apartments
Home to the Indy 500, Indianapolis is the race enthusiasts’ heaven. But you don’t have to be a NASCAR fan to love this city. With…
San Jose Increases Rental Inventory: See the 9 Largest Local Developments Completed in 2015
San Jose is a mecca for big IT employers, start-ups hoping to hit overnight success, and folks on the lookout for well-paid jobs. It’s no…