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.
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How to Organize Your Photos to Enjoy Them More

Paper or digital, photos are precious mementos of your and your family’s personal history, and you should preserve them for the future – but also enjoy them now! Most people keep their old family pictures tucked away in boxes or inside photo albums, gathering dust, while the digital ones are collecting virtual dust, because we all have literally thousands of them, and most don’t even get a second look.

Top 10 Best Companies For Same-State Moving In New York

Moving can be quite hectic, particularly when it involves busy urban areas like New York City and its surroundings. You need an ally for the task ahead of you – and who better than a reliable moving company?

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Top 10 Largest Self-Storage Facilities Opened in 2019 in Dallas-Fort Worth

Metro Dallas-Fort Worth is one of the country’s most dynamic urban areas, attracting plenty of newcomers annually. According to the latest US Census Bureau data, the metro area gained more than 131,000 new residents from 2017 to 2018, with its population now reaching 7.53 million.

The Ultimate Guide to Well-Organized Homes: Practical Solutions to Maximize Storage Space in Every Corner of Your House

Proper storage is the cornerstone of every tidy, well-organized house. But storing all your belongings in a way that grants you easy access to everything and at the same time makes your house look welcoming and clutter-free is definitely not an easy task.

How to Store Your Vinyl Records

For true music enthusiasts, nothing beats the warmth, the character and the personality of a vinyl record sound, and there’s even science to back that claim up. Digital recording takes snapshots of the sound signal at a very high rate – that means it’s not capturing the complete sound wave. A vinyl record, on the other hand, is mirroring the sound’s entire waveform, so no information is lost, and the recording is more accurate.

US Mobility Rate at Historic Lows with Moving Driven by Housing, Not Jobs

Mobility in the US might be on a descending trend, but a sizable proportion of Americans still move every year, which has significant implications for local economies and urban dynamics.

A Quick Guide to the Hidden Costs of DIY Moving and How to Navigate the Pitfalls of Relocating

The costs of moving are a real burden for most families, and it’s only natural that people try to reduce spending as much as possible during the process. Resorting to a DIY move might look like a smart way to save some money. However, the DIY route comes with plenty of downsides, from lost time to items damaged or destroyed during the move.

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California-Texas Emerges as the Busiest Interstate Relocation Route, with Moving Costs Starting at $3,700

Mobility and moving in search of new opportunities is deeply ingrained in the American lifestyle, and having this type of mindset can be economically beneficial. Moreover, moving gives people freedom of choice regarding the best place for their needs, whether they’re on a quest for better housing, specialized academic opportunities, or a more varied cultural and entertainment scene.

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How Self-Storage Actually Helps Protect the Environment

With climate change looming and pollution becoming a huge issue all over the world, most of us are giving serious thought to how our actions are affecting the environment. How about self-storage?

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How to Prepare Your Home for Paying Guests

The sharing economy has grown enormously in the last few years, whether it’s sharing cars, houses, workspaces or other assets. Sharing your home with tourists has become a popular way to make some extra cash, and there are plenty of websites that facilitate this type of activity. If you’re lucky enough to be living near a tourist hotspot, you could give it a try.

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How to Deal with Your Children’s Clutter

Whether you are raising one child or several, whether they are toddlers, teenagers or anything in between, and whether you are living in a small apartment in a large house, there is one constant every parent has to deal with: the dreaded clutter. 

Boston’s Self-Storage Sector Shows Signs of Strength, Despite Negative Y-O-Y Performance

Boston’s self-storage market is historically under-supplied, featuring a net market penetration of 4.5 rentable square feet per capita, lower than both the national average of 6.3 square feet per capita and the traditional benchmark of 7 square feet per capita.