Expert Interviews

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Experts Share Tips on Creating a Serene Space in Your Apartment

Your home is a place you come back to time and time again and it should feel cozy and peaceful….

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Expert Analysis: What Makes Millionaires Want to Rent and Not Buy?

Our recent report on the profile of renters today revealed an 82% increase in high-earner renters between 2015 and 2020….

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Want to Build Your Dream Home? Here Is Your Land-Buying Checklist

Land is famously a safe investment. To construct your dream home on it, however, there are various things to consider…

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Expert Interview: Summer Design Trends with Kelley Sandidge of Hip Haven

It’s always fun to rethink the look and feel of your home. Especially when the seasons are changing, a change…

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Expert Interview: Shazia Virji of Credit Sesame Discusses Renting and Financial Literacy for Renters

Being financially literate and understanding what implications there are for your financial actions is very important, not only for homeowners,…

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Smaller Metros Have Become Very Attractive to Renters, but Are They Ready to Welcome New Residents? [Expert Interview]

The most recent RentCafe year-end report has shown that during 2021 renters preferred smaller metros, with access to outdoor amenities….

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The Financial Pros and Cons of Renting in a Small Metro [Expert Interview]

According to the most recent RentCafe year-end report, which captured the development of the rental market for the past year,…

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The Mental & Physical Health Benefits and Shortcomings of Moving to a Smaller Metro [Expert Interview]

The latest RentCafe year-end report on the evolution of the rental market in 2021 revealed that renters are increasingly flocking…

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Small Outdoor-Friendly Metros Attracted the Most Renters during the Pandemic. Will the Trend Continue? [Expert Interview]

The pandemic has changed not just our way of living, but also the locations where we prefer to live. The…

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Expert Advice: How to Keep Some Jingle in Your Pocket & Handle Your Christmas Spending

‘Tis the season to shop, and whether you’re buying your gifts online or in physical stores, the urge to overspend…

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Get Ready to Declutter your Home for Winter with These Expert Tips

As fall comes to an end, we’re getting ready to welcome the cold season, and the thought of a warm…

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Saving for a Down Payment as a Renter? Here’s How to Best Do It [Expert Interview]

Are you a renter looking to transition to homeownership? If yes, you’re maybe thinking of saving money for a down…

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Dealing with Fall Allergens: Practical Advice from Health Experts

Spring isn’t the only time when allergens abound and we start getting watery and itchy eyes and noses. Fall is…

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Expert Advice: 10 Tips on How to Make the Most of Living Alone

While the idea of living alone for the first time might sound liberating and even exciting to some, it can…

What to Do After College: The 2021 Expert Guide to Job Hunting

If you’re a fresh grad and you’re figuring out what to do after college, you already know that both the…

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Expert Interview: 2021 Interior Design with Shelby Greene of Living Spaces

Interior design evolves every year, with new trends dominating the looks of our apartments and complementing our lifestyles. While some…

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Expert Advice: 8 Tips on How to Safely Move During the Coronavirus Pandemic

There are many reasons why it might be time to move to a new apartment, even during the pandemic. And,…

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Got the Travel Bug? Experts Advise on How to Stay Safe While Traveling During the Pandemic

The pandemic and a series of lockdowns has given all of us the travel bug. But, we still need to…

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Financial Experts Share Best Practices for Beginner Investors

Among the goals that many people have for this year, gaining control of one’s finances is sure to be near…

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17 Experts Share the Best Budgeting & Saving Advice for Renters in 2021

After an unusual year, we’re all looking to get off to a good start in 2021. And, one of the…

15 Expert Tips to Help You Plan for a More Organized Home in 2021

This past year, many people had to convert their humble abodes to accommodate a work-from-home office. And that’s not all…

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12 Dieticians Share their Healthy Eating Tips for Those Working from Home

For a lot of us, working in offices usually meant grabbing a quick, rushed breakfast and then ordering lunch to…

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Want to Eat Healthy during WFH? These Tips from Dr. Brooke Scheller of Freshly Will Help You Out

While there are many benefits to the continuously more popular work from home trend–including financial aspects and more–it sometimes can…

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Austin Interior Designers Share Their Favorite Local Resources for Authentic Décor

Do you want to decorate your rental, but you don’t know where to find the best deals near you? Well,…

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Expert Interview: Jessica Love of Urbane Design Shares Her Secrets for Decorating a Rental on a Budget

We love interior design, and many of our readers do as well. Although some renters are afraid of going for…

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Top 10 Tips for Digital Nomads After the COVID-19 Pandemic

Digital nomads flit all around the world doing their online jobs wherever they can find a good internet connection. It’s…

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Expert Interview: Avoiding Aesthetic Monotony in Your Rental during Quarantine

If you’ve lived in your apartment for a while now, it is sure to carry your unique style with it….

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Expert Interview: What to Do in Quarantine for Kids to Keep them Happy and Healthy

Isolating at home with kids–especially if you’re working from home and they are learning online–is a task that requires constant…

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Expert Interview: How to Keep Fit at Home During Quarantine

Being indoors doesn’t mean we have to stop training. If anything, it’s an opportunity for us to get creative and…

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Expert Interview: How Traveling Will Change after the Pandemic

One aspect of our lives that is affected by the spread of COVID-19 is traveling. With the lock-down still in…