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Advice on monthly rentals, midterm leasing and managing a property, written for both sides of the lease.

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How to furnish a rental property for midterm stays

If you've furnished a vacation rental before, you probably found guidance telling you to get a stylish couch for good photos, lots of towels so you'd have

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Oct 5, 2026

How to furnish a rental property for midterm stays

If you've furnished a vacation rental before, you probably found guidance tellin...

HostsHow-to

Sep 26, 2026

What if you can't find a place? Meet MatchBook MatchMaking

Imagine you're four weeks out from a travel nurse contract in a city you've neve...

RentersMatchBook features

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Sep 16, 2026

How to book a snowbird rental for the winter

September is when snowbirds (people who move to warmer places for the winter) st...

RentersSnowbirds

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Sep 1, 2026

Questions to ask when renting an apartment

Most leases turn over around September, making late summer and early fall the st...

Renters

Apartment buildings side by side with a cloudy sky in the background.

Aug 27, 2026

When is the best time to rent an apartment?

It often feels like you're stuck in a loop of finding a new apartment in the sam...

Renters

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Jul 28, 2026

Short-term apartment leases: How to rent for 3, 6, or 9 months

If you have spent any time calling apartment listings and asking whether they wo...

Renters

Sunset view of the Golden Gate Bridge, with cars on the road and the San Francisco skyline.

Jul 17, 2026

Student housing for the semester: your guide to flexible housing that fits your actual calendar

You're heading to college, and the housing conversation starts immediately. Your...

RentersStudents

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Jul 7, 2026

Temporary housing for corporate relocation: Your 2026 guide

You accepted the job offer. It's exactly the role you wanted, in a city you're g...

RentersCorporate relocations

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Jun 30, 2026

5 best Furnished Finder alternatives for renters and hosts

Furnished Finder has long been the name people think of first when searching for...

RentersHosts

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Jun 29, 2026

Travel nurse housing in Las Vegas: Your complete 13-week assignment guide

You've accepted a 13-week travel nursing assignment in Las Vegas. The pay is sol...

RentersTravel nurses

Jun 25, 2026

Where to stay during home renovations: Temporary housing solutions

A kitchen remodel sounds exciting until the contractor says the space will be un...

RentersFamilies

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Jun 22, 2026

STR Licensing in SLC, Denver, Austin: How to use off-season months for monthly rentals

Salt Lake City just passed new short-term rental licensing rules that take effec...

HostsHow-to

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Jun 16, 2026

Traveling contractors and trade workers: affordable housing solutions for multi-month projects

As an electrician, HVAC technician, plumber, or other skilled trades professiona...

RentersTrade workers

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Jun 5, 2026

PCS housing timeline and budget guide: Maximize your military housing allowances in 2026

A military move like a Permanent Change of Station (PCS) means big changes. New...

RentersMilitary

Jun 2, 2026

Extended stay hotels vs. monthly rentals: What's really cheaper?

You're relocating for work. Your home sale closed early. You need temporary hous...

Renters

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May 12, 2026

Midterm rental leases: What to include and how they differ from long-term leases

Midterm rentals serve travel nurses on 13-week assignments, military families on...

Hosts

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May 2, 2026

Peak rental season 2026: Why you should start your search now (not in June)

Planning to move this summer? Waiting until June to start your apartment search...

Renters

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Apr 17, 2026

The complete guide to finding summer internship housing in 2026

Landing your dream summer internship is exciting. Finding affordable housing in...

RentersStudents

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Apr 13, 2026

Why MatchBook is the best platform for monthly rentals (for everyone, not just Travel Nurses)

Last updated July 2026. Written by the MatchBook team, veteran-owned and operate...

Renters

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Mar 31, 2026

Medical resident housing timeline: From Match Day to move-in

Congratulations! Match Day was March 20, and by now, the excitement has settled...

RentersStudents

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Mar 24, 2026

Should I build a direct booking site for my midterm rental? Direct booking sites vs. MatchBook

If you manage a midterm rental, you have probably come across the idea of buildi...

Hosts

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Mar 16, 2026

It's Match Week! What comes after the celebration for medical students?

This week is the week!! Match Week 2026 begins Monday, March 16, and by Friday,...

RentersStudents

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Feb 16, 2026

Best pet-friendly cities for monthly rentals (2026 Guide)

Finding temporary housing with a pet is challenging enough without worrying abou...

RentersPet-friendly

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Feb 10, 2026

Pet-friendly monthly rentals: Your complete guide to finding housing with dogs and cats

If you're searching for temporary housing with a pet, you know the struggle is r...

RentersPet-friendly

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Feb 4, 2026

Travel nurse housing: Finding monthly rentals near hospitals

Travel nursing offers flexibility, strong pay, and the opportunity to work in ne...

RentersTravel nurses

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Jan 26, 2026

Military bases with high housing demand for PCS and TDY moves

Housing demand near military bases remains consistently high due to military mov...

RentersMilitary

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Jan 18, 2026

How to set up a midterm rental (MTR): A guide for hosts

Midterm rentals (MTRs) are becoming a popular option for property owners who wan...

HostsHow-to

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Jan 12, 2026

Midterm rental vs Airbnb vs long-term lease: What’s the real difference?

When you need housing for more than a few weeks, the options can feel unclear. A...

Renters

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Jan 5, 2026

New Year, New City: How to find a furnished midterm rental

The start of a new year often comes with change. A new job, a new assignment, a...

RentersRelocations

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Dec 23, 2025

What is a mid term rental? Who rents them and for how long?

If you have ever needed a place to live for four months, you have probably disco...

RentersHosts

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Dec 17, 2025

PCS and TDY housing: flexible rentals for military moves

Anyone in the military and their families know that moves can be frequent, stres...

RentersMilitary

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Apr 1, 2025

MatchBook Renter Verification: Stand out without breaking the bank

MatchBook Renter Verification includes a credit range, criminal, and eviction hi...

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Oct 28, 2024

Welcome to MatchBook!

Finding a new place to live should be an exciting time, a chance to celebrate a...