Leah Etling
Leah Etling is the founding editor of the Balance Sheet and a 12-year Yardi employee who also oversees press releases and social media. An award winning journalist, she holds a master's degree from UC Berkeley and is a native of Santa Barbara County, Yardi's home.

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Facts about renters insurance

When you move into a new home, the landlord or property manager will most likely inform you about your rights and responsibilities as a tenant, and ask you to read the lease agreement...

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Greet summer with an updated home protection plan

With warm weather in full swing it’s hard not to rejoice in the beauty of nature and invite fresh air into our homes. And while resorting to natural ventilation in the warmer months is a good...

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Getting ready to rent: vital pre-lease planning

As many people found respite from the financial hurdles associated with homeownership in renting, the U.S. multifamily sector received a big push forward and recovery is almost complete....

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Time for a renters’ insurance checkup

Do you live in a rental apartment? Do you own a TV, laptop or a smartphone? An engagement ring maybe? What about a dog? Do you like having people over? If the answer to any of these questions...

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Renters’ insurance helps Millennials save the day

The nation’s young-adult generation is quietly breaking away from tradition and reshaping ideals to fit a more pragmatic way of life. As opposed to their parents, Generation Y – or...

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Smoking bans gain ground

In an effort to protect people living in multi-unit housing from secondhand smoke, the town of San Rafael, California has passed an ordinance that makes it illegal for residents to smoke in...

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Renter’s insurance specifics to help you safeguard your belongings

You’ve probably got auto insurance to protect your car, travel insurance to cover losses that might occur while traveling, or boat insurance to keep your vintage boat or personal watercraft...

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Renter’s insurance myths debunked

Many renters don’t realize the importance of having renter’s insurance. Often this happens not because they choose to ignore the benefits, but because they are misinformed with regards to the...

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What rental insurance can do for you

As much as we’d like to think we’re safe and bad things could not happen to us, the truth is misfortunes tend to come about unannounced; they are part of life and, while sometimes there’s no...

Tips to prepare for the big move

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Tips to prepare for the big move

Flexibility and mobility have become common traits of today’s American population, and we sure do love moving. Or rather, we no longer feel confined by state limits and, when the need arises,...

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Reduce the risk of property loss with renter’s insurance

Fire. Theft. Lightning. These are just a few reasons why re-evaluating your home’s preparedness in the face of danger is a good idea. Disaster strikes when you least expect it and may cause a...

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Green shopping tips for a healthy home

Hitting the sales? Well, it certainly is the right time to embark on a home improvement project since it’s the beginning of a new year and there are so many bargains out there. Before going...

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