Must-Asks During Your Rental Apartment Tour

February 4, 2018 | By Sarah AuthorMy First Apartment

Your apartment tour is your chance to learn everything there is to know about your potential first apartment. After talking to the landlord or leasing agent over the phone or in their office, you’ll want to ask them for a tour of the place. Apartment tours generally last no more than a half hour and…

Moving Out: Apartment Showing Etiquette

January 28, 2018 | By Sarah AuthorMy First Apartment

Are you moving from one apartment to another? If you’re in a complex or building with limited open units, your landlord will likely want to start showing your apartment to prospective renters while you are still living there. This gives the landlord a chance to fill your apartment’s vacancy before you’ve moved out, meaning if…

11 Things to Measure Before A Move

January 21, 2018 | By Sarah AuthorMy First Apartment

Whether you’re moving into your very first apartment or moving between apartments, you’ve likely aggregated some furniture that you’d like to bring to your new place. Sometimes, the furniture is just to get by, but some pieces probably tug your heartstrings and must be moved, no matter what! Remember, using furniture you already have (or…

Moving Out On Your Own? 5 Things to Consider

January 10, 2018 | By Marisa AuthorMy First Apartment

Was your New Year’s resolution to move out on your own? Do you think you are ready to make that big move? It’s a major decision, but even by just considering it, you are showing some readiness. Whether emotional, personal, or financial, there are many things to consider. In order to help you work through your…

How to Pack in Two Weeks for a Move to Your First Apartment

December 14, 2017 | By Stella AuthorMy First Apartment

If you are anything like me, one of your biggest struggles is probably procrastination. Pair that with a rather impulsive choice to move into a room in a group house, and, like me, you might end up with only two weeks till you need to move in. Fear not though, because I have tackled the…

Should Your First Apartment be a Rented Condo?

December 12, 2017 | By Alex AuthorMy First Apartment

In your search for an apartment, you might come across a condo for rent. This can be a good option, but it does differ from renting in a traditional apartment building. When you rent a condo, you’re renting from one person, who likely owns only that unit within the building. You’ll probably notice immediately that…

6 Steps to Get Ready For a Safe Long Distance Move

December 2, 2017 | By Contributors AuthorMy First Apartment

By Ja’Shell Smith Making the decision to move to a new state is both exciting and intimidating. You’re ready for a new adventure yet you are leaving home for the unknown. I decided to leave New England and head to the South. After weighing all options on how to get to my new apartment, I…

How Much Space Do I Really Need?

November 9, 2017 | By Marisa AuthorMy First Apartment

Coming from dorm life in college, moving into an apartment feels amazing! So much freedom, so much space, but how much space do you actually need? Is there such a thing as too much space? Find out what size your perfect apartment is. (Please note: space is a hot commodity in many cities, so these…

Is It Time for You to Move Out?

October 21, 2017 | By Sarah AuthorMy First Apartment

The thought of moving into your first apartment can be pretty daunting. You’ll need to understand rent, deposits, insurance, grocery shopping, cleaning… it’s a lot of responsibility to take on. However, there are definitely signs that it is time to move out and into your own first apartment. Ask yourself these questions… if you’re answering…

Moving with a Pet, Part 2: Settling in the New Home

October 1, 2017 | By Taylor AuthorMy First Apartment

You and your pet made it! You both survived the drive, and now all that’s left is to get him settled into his new home. Here are some tips to help that process go as smoothly as possible. (For more advice, check out our other posts on introducing a new pet to your apartment). Assign him…