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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

20 Best Neighborhoods in Atlanta for Young Adults: Work, Chill, Repeat

03/21/2022 Rany Burstein Neighborhood Guides

Atlanta is a city that has something for everyone—Southern charm, a booming economy, and a vibrant culture. But when it comes to choosing where to live, not all neighborhoods are created equal.  So, what makes

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International Student Guide to Housing in the United States

02/17/2022 Rany Burstein Moving Tips, Tips

You took the TOEFL test, translated your local diploma, written up college essays (in English), sent applications to multiple universities and attended campus tours. After all that work, you got in. congrats! But now what?

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The 20 Best Neighborhoods in Miami for Young Professionals: Sun, Fun, and Work

01/11/2022 Rany Burstein Neighborhood Guides

Miami is all about sun-kissed beaches, charming art-deco architecture, outdoor mimosas, and nightlife that never sleeps. But let’s not forget the booming job market, no state income tax, and a city brimming with colleges and

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Moving to a New City Checklist

12/28/2021 Rany Burstein Moving Tips, Tips

Moving to a new city can be exciting, but it can also feel like quite the daunting task when you have no idea where to start! Experience tells us that it’s always good to have

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8 Tips to Find a Trustworthy Roommate

11/21/2021 Rany Burstein Roommate Search, Tips

While living with roommates can be convenient and affordable, there’s always the risk that you’ll end up with someone who damages or steals your stuff, doesn’t pay rent on time, or simply drives you crazy.

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NYC Rental Search Insights and Stats

05/18/2021 Rany Burstein Data Insights, Renting NYC

Where and what apartment rentals New Yorkers are searching for right now As the rental market in New York is heating up with summer approaching as well as the city is opening up and putting the

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When to start looking for roommates?

03/10/2021 Rany Burstein Roommate Search, Tips

When should I start looking for a roommate? We get this question a lot, but unfortunately there is no one correct answer. it really depends. Every person is different and everyone’s situation is going to

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Introducing Diggz Premium

09/16/2020 Rany Burstein Updates

Our latest set of features to help you optimize and speed up your roommate search We hope that you enjoyed your summer, got to spend time with friends and family (at a safe distance), made it

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negotiating rent

5 Strategies to Negotiate Your Rent During the Coronavirus Crisis

05/09/2020 Rany Burstein Rental Tips & Advice, Tips

Since the Coronavirus pandemic broke in the U.S., many of us have not only been at a health risk but also been exposed to financial peril. Whether you have lost your job, been put on

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working from home

5 Tips for Working from Home while having Roommates

03/22/2020 Rany Burstein Roommate Living, Tips

With the current situation around the country and the world, most of us have been forced to work from home for an indefinite period of time (if you are fortunate to currently still have a

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