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Roxana Nica

Roxana Nica is a senior real estate writer with RentCafe and ResidentShield, bringing over six years of experience in crafting digital content across various consumer industries, including fashion and interior furnishings. She develops resources that address the everyday needs of renters, from smart living tips to navigating residential services. Roxana holds a B.A. in International Relations and an M.A. in Advertising.

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A student meditating with a laptop, calculator, and alarm clock floating around them, representing the peace of mind that student renters insurance provides.

Acing College Life With Student Renters Insurance: What You Need to Know

When you start college, you step into a new chapter of your life as an adult. It may be your first time living by yourself…

Bills for an apartment with utilities included, including gas and electric charges, alongside a calculator and pen on a white desk.

Are Utilities Included? A Guide to “All-Bills-Paid” Apartments

In your search for a new place to live, besides the rent itself, apartment utilities are an important cost to consider. Monthly expenses such as…

A woman in a striped shirt and jeans sitting in a bright apartment, holding a notebook and pencil while surrounded by stacked moving boxes.

Can You Transfer Renters Insurance When You Move to a New Address?

When moving to a new apartment, between packing and scheduling movers, it’s easy to overlook one crucial detail: your renters insurance. If you already have…

A woman using a calculator while reviewing financial documents at a desk, with a laptop and a pen in the background.

How Much Renters Insurance Do I Need? Figuring Out the Right Coverage Amount

You just signed the lease contract for an apartment and all your stuff — from furniture to electronics — is ready to find a place…

A woman sitting on the floor near a couch, holding a mug and looking at a modern fireplace with a burning fire, with a stack of firewood beside it.

10 Heating Safety Tips to Keep You Warm and Worry-Free

Picture this: It’s a cold winter afternoon and you’re enjoying the warmth of the little fireplace in your apartment’s living room. Your cat is purring…

Red frozen pipe with icicles hanging from a bent section, attached to a red brick building during winter.

How to Prevent Frozen Pipes: Winter-Proof Your Apartment Like a Pro

When winter hits, it’s not just your hands and feet that get cold — your apartment pipes can feel the chill too. Frozen pipes can…