The Van Down by the River

March 14, 2006 | By Jeff AuthorMy First Apartment

I live in Chicago, in my parents basement, which is also our family/TV room. I have no wall, no door, no lock to separate my bed from the TVroom. I get no privacy. I need to move out. And boy have I been trying. I had two friends who decided to get a 2 bedroom…

Leases: The Important Stuff

November 23, 2005 | By MFA Editors AuthorMy First Apartment

The key thing to remember about anything to do with leases and rental agreements is: GET IT IN WRITING!

Strategies for Finding your First Apartment: Brokers, Craigslist, doormen and more

November 23, 2005 | By MFA Editors AuthorMy First Apartment

Start your search by telling everyone you know – that means at work, the gym, the corner coffee shop, extended family, grandma, the newsstand guy – what you are looking for.

Let the Hunt Begin

November 23, 2005 | By MFA Editors AuthorMy First Apartment

Welcome to My First Apartment, a brand new website dedicated to helping you survive your flight from the nest and into the great, wide world of renting. As experts in the field of screwing up and learning by experience, we have amassed a wealth of tips about what to look for when scouting for a…

What To Do Before You Move into a New Apartment

November 23, 2005 | By MFA Editors AuthorMy First Apartment

Moving In: Taking Care of Details What To Do Before You Move into a New Apartment Set up your utilities: electricity, cable, and telephone Before you begin carting all your belongings to your new apartment, make arrangements to have the utilities turned on — otherwise you’ll be in the dark, literally. You may decide to…