Moving Home After College: 5 Tips For A Smooth Transition

May 10, 2018 | By Dedreanna AuthorMy First Apartment

It’s that time of the year again when many college students are packing up their lives and preparing to move back home with their parents. If you’re one of these students getting ready to move back, chances are you’re excited to be finished school, but may be a bit overwhelmed with the thought of moving…

How to Fly the Nest in 50 Days or Less: I Did It!

May 6, 2018 | By Jordan AuthorMy First Apartment

Hello again, it is Jordan, back with a huge update! If you have followed along how I had 50 days to get my own place, and read my 30 day update, I have great news. I did it! Goodbye Dorm My freshman year of college ended on April 20th, 2018 at approximately 5:00pm. I then moved everything…

Things to Know for a Cross-Country Move… In a Car!

April 26, 2018 | By Contributors AuthorMy First Apartment

Now, a cross-country move is a lot of hard work. Certain movers decide to fly and hire a moving company but that can become extremely expensive. Others choose to pack up everything they have in their car and drive. That would be the category which I fall under. In a couple of weeks, I’ll be…

Co-Signer: Do you need one?

April 24, 2018 | By Sarah AuthorMy First Apartment

A critical part of securing the perfect apartment is making sure you’re in the right place financially to sign on the dotted line. Apartment complexes and landlords will often run credit and background checks and require proof of income before you’re presented with the final lease. By learning about your employment history and knowing that…

Should You Get an Apartment Before You Have a Job?

April 18, 2018 | By Alex AuthorMy First Apartment

As May is fast approaching, many new grads have a burning question in mind, “Do I get the job first or the apartment first?” Of course, often there is no choice – you usually need to have a job before a landlord will rent to you. On the other hand, job hunting long distance can…

Flying the Nest: 30 Days to Go!

April 3, 2018 | By Jordan AuthorMy First Apartment

Jordan here, again! I am back, and slightly more prepared than last time! I have taken quite a few leaps and bounds in the last three weeks on my moving out in 50 days journey, and I am incredibly excited to share them with you, and admittedly seek guidance for my next phase of the…

How to Help a Friend Find Their Perfect Place

March 27, 2018 | By Sarah AuthorMy First Apartment

Congratulations, you must be an awesome friend! You’ve been asked to help your friend find an apartment. This is a huge honor and means they must appreciate your input, so look at it that way! Maybe you’ve been living in your own place for a while, maybe you live in a location they’re interested in,…

How to Fly the Nest in 50 Days or Less

March 22, 2018 | By Jordan AuthorMy First Apartment

I’m Jordan and due to a falling out with my mother everything I own is now in boxes in a shared dorm room. I can no longer afford to stay at my current college, and will be transferring to a much cheaper one. My semester ends in less than 50 days, and I have to…

Preparing for Your Big Move

March 19, 2018 | By Sarah AuthorMy First Apartment

There isn’t much that’s as exciting as moving to a brand new place! You’ve put in the hard work of finding your apartment, passing any application barriers, and paying your deposit. Now, the fun starts… packing up your current place for your big move! Don’t worry, preparing doesn’t have to be stressful. Just be sure…

3 Keys to Successful Rent Negotiation

March 16, 2018 | By Marisa AuthorMy First Apartment

Negotiation is one of the hardest skills in life. Some people hate confrontation so much that they will do almost anything to avoid it. Being on the apartment hunt myself, I ran into this huge obstacle. I loved the apartment but could not afford the price. Even the thought of negotiation made me nervous, but I decided…