Apartment Hunter’s List: Must-Haves, Nice-to-Haves, and Deal-Breakers!

March 18, 2019 | By Sarah AuthorMy First Apartment

When on the apartment hunt, it’s easy for apartments to start to blend together once you’ve been on a few different open houses or tours! That’s why it’s smart to create lists of features your apartment must have, would be nice to have, or are deal breakers. This process will also give you a handy…

Crafting a Stellar Rental Application

March 5, 2019 | By Sarah AuthorMy First Apartment

Once you find the perfect place (yay!!), it’s time to submit your rental application to secure your place! Rental Applications help landlords learn more about potential tenants and allow them to get key information, like credit and job status, so they can make smart decisions about who to rent to. As a renter, this is…

Successfully Negotiating Rent Pricing

March 1, 2019 | By Sarah AuthorMy First Apartment

In your first apartment, the cost of rent should be one of your top priorities so you don’t sign a lease that’s more than you can comfortably afford on your income. What you will learn during your apartment hunt is that the same apartment can change in price as demand fluctuates and seasons change. While…

Should You Hire Movers? This Investment Could Be Worth It

February 8, 2019 | By Shea AuthorMy First Apartment

Moving is stressful. From packing up all of your personal belonging to weeding out what you need to get rid of, there’s a ton of work that goes into moving to your first apartment. To relieve some of that stress, you may be wondering should you hire movers? This is a complicated question. Is it…

Organizing and Packing for a Move

November 24, 2018 | By Dana AuthorMy First Apartment

Moving is stressful, so it is important to simplify as much as possible. Packing for a move can be hard so you want to make sure you organize everything as much as possible. 1. Figure what size move you have. If all your stuff is coming from one room then you have a small move.…

Let It Go! Getting Ready for a Move

October 29, 2018 | By Nat AuthorMy First Apartment

I’m a big proponent of minimizing possessions. No, not full on minimalist. I still love shoes WAY too much for that. But I think it’s important to take a look at what you own every few months and assess whether you really need everything. So whether you’re moving into an apartment for the first time,…

5 Ways To Make Moving Back Home Easier On Your Parents

August 26, 2018 | By Dedreanna AuthorMy First Apartment

So you’ve finished college but not quite sure what the next step is. Or maybe you have boomeranged back home after living on your own for a while. Your parents may have welcomed you back with open arms, but there are still some things you can do to make the transition a bit smoother. Be…

10 Pinterest Inspired Moving Hacks

August 16, 2018 | By Dedreanna AuthorMy First Apartment

I hate moving. I hate it so much that I procrastinate packing for months, until it’s the night before and I’m crying over the dozens of boxes I still have to pack. The last time we moved, I scoured the internet for the best hacks to make the entire process easier for me, and here…

Quiz: Do You Need a Moving Company?

August 9, 2018 | By Sarah AuthorMy First Apartment

Hiring a moving company can either be the best decision you’ve made with your move, or a waste of cash. But, for your first move, how will you know whether it’s what you need or straight up extra?! Take this quick quiz to understand if you should consider hiring a moving company for your first…

Are Landlords Rejecting You? Clean Up Your Online Presence!

August 1, 2018 | By Nat AuthorMy First Apartment

Social media is great. As a millennial, I was raised at a time when everyone had internet and new social media outlets were cropping up every other day. Not only does social media allow for a personal outlet and creativity, but it allows us to connect with friends who live across the country and family…