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Author: Rany Burstein

CEO & Founder at Diggz. With 15 years in NYC, extensive time as a digital nomad, and a background in finance and real estate, I've has helped over 350,000 people find roommates across the U.S. and Canada. I've been featured in top rental and co-living publications and I am passionate about making shared living safe, easy, and enjoyable. Oh, and I love Pizza! Connect with Rany via LinkedIn

Financial Reasons Why You Might Want to Live with a Roommate

09/11/2023 Rany Burstein Data Insights, Tips

A benefit or a necessary evil, sometimes living with roommates is just what it is: a need of the hour. While the immediate benefits of having a roommate, such as saving on rent or gaining

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Tackling Your Financial Checklist When Moving to New York

06/11/2023 Rany Burstein Money Tips for Renters, Rental Tips & Advice, Renting NYC, Tips

Let’s face it: moving is about as fun as trying to assemble furniture without the instruction manual. It’s a whirlwind of packing lists, mountains of moving boxes, and enough back-and-forth with your agent to make

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How to Get an Apartment with Bad Credit: 11 Tips That You Don’t Want to Miss

05/10/2023 Rany Burstein Money Tips for Renters, Rental Tips & Advice, Renting NYC, Tips

Searching for an ideal apartment can be a complex process, and factors like finding a comfortable living space, affordable rent, and compatible roommates are just the tip of the iceberg. The real challenge comes with

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The 20 Best Chicago Neighborhoods for Young Professionals: Where to Live in the Windy City

04/18/2023 Rany Burstein Neighborhood Guides

Chicago is a bustling city known for its diverse neighborhoods, each with its own unique culture and vibe. Young professionals and college students moving to Chicago may find themselves overwhelmed with the many neighborhoods to

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6 Proven Strategies to Build a Strong Credit Score as a Young Adult

04/07/2023 Rany Burstein Money Tips for Renters, Tips

As a young college student just starting out in the real world, building a credit score might not be at the top of your to-do list. But, did you know that a good credit score

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7 Annoying Things You Do That Will Make Your Roommate Hate You

01/17/2023 Rany Burstein Data Insights, Roommate Living, Tips

Do you have an annoying roommate? Or maybe you are wondering why or if your roommate hates you? It could be because of some annoying things you do that drive them crazy. From never cleaning

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10 Best Neighborhoods in Phoenix for Young Professionals and Students

11/03/2022 Rany Burstein Neighborhood Guides

Phoenix is a great city to live in, especially for students and young professionals. With scenic views of desert landscapes, nature friendly activities, vast employment opportunities coupled with a low cost of living. And who

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Noisy Neighbors — How To Deal With Them

10/06/2022 Rany Burstein Rental Tips & Advice, Tips

Whether you live in a city, the suburbs or the country side, you’re bound to have neighbors; whether they are upstairs, downstairs, or next door. They could become your friends, someone you borrow stuff from,

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How to Deal with a Rent Increase

09/12/2022 Rany Burstein Data Insights, Rental Tips & Advice, Tips

Has your rent increased recently? If so, you are definitely not alone. With high inflation occurring globally, commodity prices are not the only ones affected. Experts predict that many major cities will be experiencing a

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Colivings To Be Included in Diggz’s Roommate Finder Nationwide

05/11/2022 Rany Burstein Updates

Rooms for rent by coliving companies across the country will now be included in our roommate search. Adding another accommodation option for you to consider. There are two major trends today that are impacting where

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