Rabekah Henderson

Rabekah Henderson is a freelance writer covering all things housing, home, and design. Her work has been featured in Dwell, The Spruce, and Mere Orthodoxy. She lives in Raleigh, NC, and more of her writing can be found at rabekahwrites.com.

Latest Posts

6 Cities Where Monthly Housing and Transportation Costs Are $2,000 or Less

Rabekah Henderson

Mar 25, 2024

The American cities of the Sunbelt and Southeast, often touted as “affordable,” come with a hidden cost: transportation. With this in mind, we looked for US cities with combined housing and transit costs of around $2,000 or less.

How To Find a Family-Friendly Apartment

Rabekah Henderson

Dec 04, 2023

Finding the perfect apartment for a family can be challenging, especially when many units seem to be geared towards young professionals or empty nesters. But you can find a place that works for the whole family as a renter — you’ll just need to keep an eye out for these three key features when apartment hunting.

Built-For-Rent Homes Are Soaring In Popularity. Are They Right for You?

Rabekah Henderson

Sep 21, 2023

Built-for-rent housing brings some much-needed relief to the housing supply, which still sits at record lows, and it offers a third option for Americans who are hesitant to buy a single-family home in the current housing market but no longer want to live in an apartment. We explain why it's exploding in popularity, and help you decide if it's right for you.

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