My sister read my post last week about her move and wanted to share a particular tip she’s learned in her apartment search – planning for a quick commute! Her story’s below:)
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Hi everyone, it’s true, …

2009 was a toughie, no?
Even though I’m thankful that I now have gainful employment, I’d be dreaming to say that my bank account has fully recovered from the mess that was being laid-off. But, …

My sister is moving into her first apartment next month in Chicago and was planning her budget over the long Thanksgiving weekend while I sat next to her reading the paper. 
“So, Ms. First Apartment Expert,” …

The holidays are coming! The holidays are coming!
A lot of folks I know aren’t going home this year because of $$ issues so I thought I’d write a few post about how to make your …

When you’re trying to suss out an apartment over the internet, hopefully you’re not taking everything you’re getting back at face value. Oh no! Did I ruin the apt dream for you? I hope not. …

My First Apartment has a second home — on Facebook!
You’re probably wondering what took us so long, right? Well, ya know, we had to paint, re-do the floors and get renters insurance just in case …

Living on one’s own, things don’t always go as planned. Might as well just plan on that, actually. But, there are smart ways to plan — like making sure that your landlord is the kind …

Signing a lease gives you legal rights. It also gives you legal responsibilities. Do you know what they are? Thanks to New York State Senator Liz Krueger’s 2009 Housing Update — there’s one easy place …

We’ve gone over the basic checklist when apartment hunting, but there are a few extra, potential issues that you may want to consider.
1) Neighborhood Noise is New Yuck City. This one is a wee …

If you’re on a budget, there’s a fair chance that apartment architecture isn’t tops on your list of necessities — having a window or two probably dominates. If you’re looking in New York, the city …