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Contest: Tell Us How You Got Screwed by a Huge Rent Hike and You Could Win $50
April 29, 2012 – 5:51 pm | 3 Comments
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The contest is over and the winner is … nobody! 
We had zero, zip, nada entries to this contest.  And it’s not like nobody saw it. Over the last week we have had more than …

Five Things to Do Before You Buy Your First Piece of Furniture
April 16, 2012 – 10:29 pm | 7 Comments
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Whether you are starting from scratch in a new apartment or just sprucing up the space you are currently living in, being hasty can result in purchases you end up not wanting to use. After rushing …

How to Pick a Wedding Registry That’s Right for You
April 15, 2012 – 2:53 pm | One Comment
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Ed. comment: While we are not a wedding site, our bloggers Alissa and Alex are about to tie the knot in May and Zainab will follow in June, so please indulge us.  You can use this …

How to Make Your Roommates Clean When It’s Their Turn
April 13, 2012 – 4:08 pm | No Comment
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This post is for all my people out there who have ever taken out the trash AGGRESSIVELY! This is for you, you poor souls who fight with every fiber of your being not to turn …

First Apartment Hunting Trip Just Raises More Questions
April 9, 2012 – 12:52 pm | 2 Comments
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I’m so excited to be blogging for MyFirstApartment!  Let me begin by saying that I’m getting married this summer, and this is my first apartment hunt. The wedding is in June and everything is a …

7 Household Items You Should Get Before You Need Them!
April 8, 2012 – 4:44 pm | 7 Comments
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You just moved in a few weeks ago and now you’re settled into your new apartment – you have everything you need. Except … a few months later, you reach for your drawer to pull …

How I Found My Dream Apartment in One Weekend (after Much Planning)
April 3, 2012 – 6:49 pm | 14 Comments
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As I think back on how I found the apartment of my dreams, I am realizing that there is so much I need to tell you guys!
Finding your dream apartment is not easy. It takes …

Hired! Introducing Our New Guest Bloggers
April 2, 2012 – 6:08 pm | No Comment
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We are delighted to welcome our two new guest bloggers, Zainab and Christina.  Zainab will take us along as she and her soon-to-be husband start to hunt for an apartment in Austin, Texas.  Christina is …