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Author: Naima Shams

Naima Shams is a finance enthusiast and proud geek with a passion for writing about housing, shared living, and personal finance. As a contributor to Diggz, she brings her unique perspective and knack for simplifying complex topics to help readers navigate the world of roommates and rentals.
Choosing a room for rent

What People Really Look for When Renting a Room

02/17/2026 Naima Shams Rental Tips & Advice, Roommate Search

(It’s More Than Just Rent) When you start looking for a room, affordability is usually the first filter. And yes – price matters. A lot. But anyone who’s ever rushed into a “cheap” room and

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Where to Live in Toronto: Top Neighborhoods for Renters in 2026

01/18/2026 Naima Shams Neighborhood Guides

Finding a place to live in Toronto is kind of like dating – lots of options, a few red flags, and you’re always wondering if there’s something better around the corner. At Diggz, we’ve helped

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What Landlords Really Look For When Renting Out a Room in 2026

12/23/2025 Naima Shams Rental Tips & Advice, Roommate Search

Rents are at an all-time high, and so are the costs of simply keeping a home running. The result? Renters are sharing longer, homeowners are sharing sooner, and splitting a space has gone from “nice

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America’s Rent Burden Has Hit a Breaking Point — And It’s Reshaping How We Live

12/01/2025 Naima Shams Data Insights, Other

America has officially reached its rent-affordability breaking point. Across the country, renters are watching prices rise far faster than their paychecks, while homeowners struggle with increasing mortgage payments, insurance premiums, and everyday expenses. And according

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college roommates in their dorm room

Living with Roommates in College: The Unofficial Requirement

07/29/2025 Naima Shams Roommate Living, Tips

Unless you grew up with a house full of siblings, college might be the first time you’re truly sharing your living space with someone who isn’t family. Welcome to the world of roommates – where

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Roommates at a coliving

Coliving vs. Renting a Room with Roommates: What’s the Better Choice for You?

07/04/2025 Naima Shams Data Insights, Rental Tips & Advice, Roommate Search

Coliving vs. living with roommates – same thing, right? Not quite. While they both offer budget-friendly alternatives to solo renting, the way they’re structured, managed, and experienced can feel worlds apart. Both aim to solve

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roommates in their 20s

Living With Roommates as a Young Professional in your 20s: What to Expect

05/27/2025 Naima Shams Roommate Living, Tips

Congrats! You graduated college, landed your first big-kid job, and moved into the city. You thought living solo would be the dream, but then reality hit in the form of $2,100 rent for a 400-square-foot

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Ultimate Guide to the 20 Best Neighborhoods in Kansas City

05/13/2025 Naima Shams Neighborhood Guides

Ready to ditch sky-high rents without sacrificing cool-factor? Welcome to Kansas City, where savory BBQ, free streetcar rides, and killer jazz clubs meet a cost of living that’s 6.7% below the national average. From Downtown

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Resolving roommate problems

8 Weird Yet Effective Hacks to Resolve Common Roommate Problems

04/24/2025 Naima Shams Roommate Living, Tips

Roommate life isn’t always dirty dishes and passive-aggressive Post-its—but when it is, we’ve got hacks for that. At Diggz, we’ve seen it all—and trust us, the secret to smooth co-living isn’t always in the lease.

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How to Make Friends in a New City (Without Feeling Like the New Kid in High School)

04/09/2025 Naima Shams Moving Tips, Tips

So, you’ve moved to a new city. The boxes are (mostly) unpacked, you’ve figured out where the best grocery store is, and now comes the hardest part: making friends.  Because as thrilling as solo couch

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