Kentucky Rent Report – November 2019

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The national average rent went up by 3.1% in the past year and decreased by 0.2% month-over-month, reaching $1,473 in November, according to data from Yardi Matrix. Burlington, KY renters saw the highest annual rent increase in November, with the average rate reaching $1,011 per month.  Newport apartments are the most expensive, while apartments in…

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Mississippi Rent Report – November 2019

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The national average rent went up by 3.1% in the past year and decreased by 0.2% month-over-month, reaching $1,473 in November, according to data from Yardi Matrix. Southaven, MS renters saw the highest annual rent increase in November, with the average rate reaching $971 per month.  Flowood apartments are the most expensive, while apartments in…

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Missouri Rent Report – November 2019

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The national average rent went up by 3.1% in the past year and decreased by 0.2% month-over-month, reaching $1,473 in November, according to data from Yardi Matrix. Lee’s Summit, MO renters saw the highest monthly rent increase in November, with the average rate reaching $1,103 per month.  Lee’s Summit apartments are the most expensive, while…

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Nebraska Rent Report – November 2019

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The national average rent went up by 3.1% in the past year and decreased by 0.2% month-over-month, reaching $1,473 in November, according to data from Yardi Matrix. Bellveue, NE renters saw the highest annual rent increase in November, with the average rate reaching $1,073 per month.  Bellevue apartments are the most expensive, while apartments in…

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Utah Rent Report – November 2019

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The national average rent went up by 3.1% in the past year and decreased by 0.2% month-over-month, reaching $1,473 in November, according to data from Yardi Matrix. Provo, UT renters saw the highest monthly rent increase in November, with the average rate reaching $1,438 per month.  Provo apartments are the most expensive, while apartments in…

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The Wonders of VaHi: Atlanta’s Cool Neighborhood

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Updated September 2020. Virginia-Highland—or VaHi, for the connaisseurs—is an affluent urban community in Atlanta, Georgia, with a variety of bars, unique dining, boutique shops, dog parks, and coffee shops, inviting all the people in search of good times. It is home to many young professionals who often move to the area while still attending university.…

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Moving to Florida? 5 Underrated Destinations Where You’ll Get the Best Bang for Your Buck

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Dreaming about perpetual sunshine, blue skies and balmy temperatures? Well, there’s an obvious way to make such dreams come true – move to the Sunshine State and enjoy! The country’s third most populous state is a big place, though, and it’s important to pick a city that suits your preferences and your lifestyle. Florida’s big…

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Renting vs Buying: Which Is Better & When

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One of the most common personal finance questions out there — and an age-old dilemma — is renting vs buying. Its frequency comes from the lack of a straightforward answer. Unlike clearer debates such as credit cards vs. debit cards — where most people agree credit cards hold most advantages — renting vs. buying does…

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Castleberry Hill: Atlanta’s Arts and Culture Heart

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Updated September 2020. Hill is an eclectic neighborhood just southwest of Downtown Atlanta, known for its indie art galleries, residential loft living, and old warehouses. It has an industrial appeal which is popular with many film companies, and it has become one of the city’s most popular locations for filming. While the area has seen…

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4 Tips for Hosting Thanksgiving Dinner in an Apartment

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The end of the year is definitely a busy, family-oriented time. Once Halloween passes and the decorations are taken down, Thanksgiving becomes the main subject of discussion. With plans of either going to visit relatives, or having a family dinner in your own home, being fully prepared for this holiday is a must. And living…

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7 Cheap and Easy Living Room Updates for Rental Apartments

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It’s natural to want to change your surroundings from time to time, no matter if you’re renting the home of your dreams or an apartment that could use a few upgrades. But, between work, family, friends, maintenance, and all of the errands we run to keep up in our busy lives, we often avoid revamping…

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How to Prepare Your Apartment for a New Pet

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Getting a new pet is an exciting event that brings joy to adults and children alike. When considering which kind of pet to get—dogs, cats, hamsters, etc.—you must take into consideration how big your living space is, how much care the animal needs, and how much free time everyone in the family has to devote…

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Kirkwood, Atlanta: A Community With Small City Appeal

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Updated September 2020. Kirkwood is a national historic neighborhood located on the east side of Atlanta, in DeKalb County. Once a bustling streetcar suburb, this area is now a melting pot of cultures and diversity. It’s been welcoming a younger generation of newcomers to the area since the early 2000s when they began to show…

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Candler Park: The Tranquil Neighborhood Inside Vibrant Atlanta

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Updated September 2020. Surrounded by a wall of tall, green trees, Candler Park is a lovely residential community, east of the city core. Nestled between Little Five Points, Edgewood, Lake Claire, and Druid Hills, the neighborhood is home to the homonymous park, which spreads over 55 acres of green space and is home to a…

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High-Rise Apartment Buildings and Mid-Rise Buildings Are Overshadowing Low-Rises for the First Time in 3 Decades

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Tall skylines anchored by impressive skyscrapers have been the staple image of large American cities, dominated by office towers and a few residential condominium skyscrapers. However, high-rise buildings, and even skyscrapers, are starting to claim more and more spots on urban skylines, as we discovered by analyzing data on multifamily buildings from Yardi Matrix. With…

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Atlantic Station: An Upbeat & Entertaining Urban Neighborhood

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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 in 2005, and it is known as a live-work-play community with office buildings, townhomes, apartments, entertainment venues, and retail spaces. The zone spread out to the point where it was…

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How to Bring Southern Charm into Your Apartment

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Perhaps you’ve finished hunting for that perfect place in Atlanta or just got done looking for apartments for rent in Houston, but your new home is lacking the Southern charm you’d hoped for. Fortunately, Southern design is all about comfort and simplicity, and decorating your home to this design aesthetic doesn’t have to cost a…

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Alabama Rent Report – October 2019

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The national average rent went up by 3.2% in the past year and 0.1% month-over-month, reaching $1,476 in October, according to data from Yardi Matrix. Madison, AL renters saw the highest annual rent increase in October, with the average rate reaching $973 per month.  Auburn apartments are the most expensive, while apartments in Decatur have…

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Arkansas Rent Report – October 2019

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The national average rent went up by 3.2% in the past year and 0.1% month-over-month, reaching $1,476 in October, according to data from Yardi Matrix. Sherwood, AR renters saw the highest annual rent increase in October, with the average rate reaching $694 per month.  North Little Rock apartments are the most expensive, while apartments in…

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Central Valley Rent Report – October 2019

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The national average rent went up by 3.2% in the past year and 0.1% month-over-month, reaching $1,476 in October, according to data from Yardi Matrix. Hanford, CA renters saw the highest monthly rent increase in October, with the average rate reaching $1,098 per month.  Davis apartments are the most expensive, while apartments in Madera have…

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Southern California Rent Report – October 2019

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The national average rent went up by 3.2% in the past year and 0.1% month-over-month, reaching $1,476 in October, according to data from Yardi Matrix. Norwalk, CA renters saw the highest monthly rent increase in October, with the average rate reaching $1,772 per month.  Santa Monica apartments are the most expensive, while apartments in Indio…

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Colorado Rent Report – October 2019

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The national average rent went up by 3.2% in the past year and 0.1% month-over-month, reaching $1,476 in October, according to data from Yardi Matrix. Northglenn, CO renters saw the highest monthly rent increase in October, with the average rate reaching $1,375 per month.  Boulder apartments are the most expensive, while apartments in Greeley have…

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Connecticut Rent Report – October 2019

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The national average rent went up by 3.2% in the past year and 0.1% month-over-month, reaching $1,476 in October, according to data from Yardi Matrix data. East Hartford, CT renters saw the highest monthly rent increase in October, reaching $1,055 per month.  Stamford apartments are the most expensive, while apartments in Waterbury have the cheapest rents. …

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Florida Rent Report – October 2019

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The national average rent went up by 3.2% in the past year and 0.1% month-over-month, reaching $1,476 in October, according to data from Yardi Matrix. Pompano Beach, FL renters saw the highest monthly rent increase in October, with the average rate reaching $1,503 per month.  Coral Gables apartments are the most expensive, while apartments in…

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Georgia Rent Report – October 2019

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The national average rent went up by 3.2% in the past year and 0.1% month-over-month, reaching $1,476 in October, according to data from Yardi Matrix. Mableton, GA renters saw the highest monthly rent increase in October, with the average rate reaching $1,046 per month.  Johns Creek apartments are the most expensive, while apartments in Dalton…

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Cook County Rent Report – October 2019

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The national average rent went up by 3.2% in the past year and 0.1% month-over-month, reaching $1,476 in October, according to data from Yardi Matrix. Schaumburg, IL renters saw the highest monthly rent increase in October, with the average rate reaching $1,431 per month.  Chicago apartments are the most expensive, while apartments in Elgin have…

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Indiana Rent Report – October 2019

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The national average rent went up by 3.2% in the past year and 0.1% month-over-month, reaching $1,476 in October, according to data from Yardi Matrix. Plainfield, IN renters saw the highest annual rent increase in October, with the average rate reaching $1,078 per month.  Granger apartments are the most expensive, while apartments in Anderson have the…

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