Millennial housing report: Where they’re buying homes and where they’re still renting
There’s more to Millennials than brunches and air fryers. In recent years, many have decided to settle down and buy homes. In fact, approximately 5.3 million Millennials became homeowners in just five years, which marks a 74% increase in Millennial-owned…
$1,500 rent budget: How much apartment space can you get in 200 U.S. cities?
If you have a $1,500 budget to rent an apartment, where you choose to live makes all the difference. In McAllen, TX, one…
Which are the most sought-after cities entering summer 2026? The West leads for the first time
The peak rental season is right around the corner and renters are already eyeing their next move ahead of the busy summer months….
America’s newest neighborhoods. 50 zip codes that barely existed a decade ago
Looking for the next great American neighborhoods? Across the Sun Belt, entire communities are rising from former farmland and vacant lots. In just…
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Renting like a local: 5 questions to ask before signing a lease in Boston
Boston is one of the most rewarding cities to call home. It’s walkable, full of history and packed with distinct neighborhoods that each…
Here’s how to get around Pittsburgh as a renter using public transit
Pittsburgh is a city of three rivers, steep ridges and nearly 450 bridges. All that terrain shapes how you get from your front…
Public transit in White Plains, NY: A renter’s guide to getting around without a car
If you’re searching for apartments in White Plains, NY, how you’ll get around should weigh just as heavily as the kitchen layout or…
Green flags vs. red flags: what to notice on every apartment tour
Finding a place online is the easy part. The apartment tour is where you find out what the photos left out. For a first-time renter,…
Neighborhood Guides
Top 10 Best Neighborhoods in Philadelphia
Renowned internationally for its cheesesteaks and home to the Declaration of Independence, Philadelphia has that small-town charm with all the perks of a…
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…
The Wonders of VaHi: Atlanta’s Cool Neighborhood
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…
Castleberry Hill: Atlanta’s Arts and Culture Heart
Updated September 2020. Hill is an eclectic neighborhood just southwest of Downtown Atlanta, known for its indie art galleries, residential loft living, and…
Kirkwood, Atlanta: A Community With Small City Appeal
Updated September 2020. Kirkwood is a national historic neighborhood located on the east side of Atlanta, in DeKalb County. Once a bustling streetcar…
Candler Park: The Tranquil Neighborhood Inside Vibrant Atlanta
Updated September 2020. Surrounded by a wall of tall, green trees, Candler Park is a lovely residential community, east of the city core….
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