Maria Gatea
Maria Gatea is a Senior Editor & Research Writer for Yardi with a background in Journalism and Communication. After covering business and finance-related topics as a freelance writer for 15 years, she is now focusing on researching and writing about the real estate industry. You may contact Maria via email.

10 Overrated Home Appliances You CAN Live Without

Household work (like cooking and cleaning) takes up a pretty big chunk of our already busy days. So, it’s no wonder we’re all looking for shortcuts. And some of those shortcuts present themselves as gimmicky home appliances advertised to make our lives easier. However, some are less than we hoped, and we end up with impractical products, plus hundreds of dollars down the drain.

The 25 Most Popular Destinations In Texas For Californians On The Move

Elon Musk is well on his way to being the first human on Mars, but he’s far from being a pioneer when it comes to moving to Texas. His recent move to the state is just one among the almost 190 daily moves from California to Texas that occurred from 2010 to 2019. The California to Texas moving trend has been holding up for over a decade, with almost 690,000 Californians relocating to Texas since 2010, according to our analysis of US Census data.

Here’s How Much It Costs To Buy In 5 Of The Best Denver Neighborhoods

Denver is one of the most attractive cities in the country right now – it recently landed on a more than honorable 14th spot in the US News rank of the 150 best places to live in 2021-2022. The city’s population registered a whopping nearly 20% growth between 2010 and 2020, according to US Census data, confirming Denver’s long-term power of attraction.

10 Cool Ideas To Put Your Boxes To Good Use After You’re Done Moving

Moving is finally over, all your things are out of the moving boxes and everything is in its place. There’s just one more step to complete before you can declare it an utter success: You need to deal with the dozens of cardboard boxes cluttering your home after unpacking.

The Least Stressful Big Cities In The US: Phoenix, Houston Top List Of Places With Fewest 311 Complaints

 

Latest Gift Trends: Millennials Choose Experiences Over Items, Unlike Gen Zers, Who Stick To Tech

The holiday season is the most intense gift-giving time of the year – and finding enjoyable gifts for everyone, from family and friends to roommates and coworkers, is not an easy task. What makes things easier, however, is knowing what people really want and appreciate – in other words, going straight to true and tested gift ideas, things that will win both the recipient’s heart and some extra kudos for you for your thoughtfulness.

10 Of The Best Home Organizers In San Francisco

San Francisco has many aces up its sleeve, from the strong job sector to the lively entertainment scene and some of the most spectacular natural surroundings in the country. Recently named the best city in the world in the 2021 Time Out Index, San Francisco outranks many other renowned hotspots in terms of the urban living environment, including walkability and environmental friendliness (including investing in all-electric transportation and a ban on single-use plastic).

How Much Money Can Downsizing Really Save? From $93K In Phoenix To (Yes!) $400K In The Bay Area

Downsizing serves homeowners in a variety of ways. Not only can people enjoy premier locations for less, but they’re also setting themselves up for a simpler, often easier living situation. A smaller home means less maintenance work and cleaning efforts, reduced utility costs and a lower carbon footprint.

How Much It Costs To Finish A Basement And Other Key Remodeling Considerations

A finished basement adds both space and value to your home, and it’s a smart investment in the long run. Instead of a space filled with dusty old stuff you haven’t touched in years, you could be enjoying a guest bedroom, a home gym, a media room, a playroom or a home office. If you are planning to finish your unfinished basement or remodel it, there are a few things to think about before taking on the renovation project. Establishing a budget, planning the purpose and the layout of the space and the timeline of the project are crucial.

Top 10 Interior Designers To Help You Redecorate Your Chicago Home

Chicago is a city famous for its beautiful residential architecture, from its historic bungalows and greystone homes to innovative, modern homes and apartment complexes. New homes being built in Chicago are getting bigger, and the real estate market is getting hotter – the median home price in the metro area, at almost $350,000 in the second quarter of 2021, represents a 23% year-over-year growth.

Top 10 Low-Cost Home Improvement Ideas To Help You Sell Your Home

Planning to sell your home? Then you’re probably interested in what you can do to make potential buyers more interested in your property and hopefully offer your asking price or above. It’s not generally recommended to do extensive and expensive remodeling work right before putting a home on the market – potential buyers might not have similar preferences, needs or tastes as you, and you’ll probably see less return on investment than expected.

Top 10 Best Event Planners In San Diego

Event planning is a thriving industry – and one that’s probably going to be a lot busier in the near future, as many events postponed due to public health concerns will soon be on the calendar again. As one of the country’s biggest urban hotspots, San Diego has its fair share of events – and, obviously, of event planners.