Apartment Comparison Guide

June 6, 2017 | By Sarah AuthorMy First Apartment

As you try to find your first apartment, it’s important to compare a few different apartments before making your decision. Instead of falling in love with the first apartment you see, try to be critical of different units and check out a few others to find the one that’s right for you! Use the MyFirstApartment…

Touring Apartments: Do’s, Don’ts and Seeing The Potential

May 30, 2017 | By Marisa AuthorMy First Apartment

Touring an apartment, especially your first apartment, can be rather nerve-wracking, but it does not have to be. Here are a few tips about what to do and what not to do, in order to make the most of your apartment visits. DOs Make sure you select a good time to tour, so you will have…

7 Things You Need To Know About Rent-To-Own Condos

May 19, 2017 | By J Simpson AuthorMy First Apartment

This post was originally published on our sister site, MyFirstCondo.com. Home sales are still below the peak reached before the housing bubble burst in 2008, and many Millennials are still reluctant to buy their first home, choosing instead to rent or live with family and save for the future. This challenging real estate market has…

Safely Cut Corners In Your New Apartment

May 9, 2017 | By Sarah AuthorMy First Apartment

Moving into your first apartment is EXPENSIVE. From paying moving costs, deposits, and the first few months of rent, it can be a major financial challenge. But, there are ways to make smart decisions to save you a little money throughout the process! Here are a few ways you can safely cut corners in your new apartment…

Apartment Hunting With Your Significant Other

April 18, 2017 | By Marisa AuthorMy First Apartment

Congrats, you are ready to move in with your significant other! Whether you just made the decision, or are apartment hunting again, looking for apartments with your SO is a completely different beast than looking for yourself. After recently finding my first apartment with my SO, I have compiled a bit of advice and insights…

College Graduation Moving Tips

April 13, 2017 | By Sarah AuthorMy First Apartment

For many of us, college graduation is RIGHT. AROUND. THE. CORNER. There may be a few things to stress about (finishing finals, saying “bye for now” to close friends, doing a deep clean of your dorm before heading out, planning a graduation party…) but moving doesn’t have to be one of them! Here are a…

Beyond Craigslist: Beginner’s Guide to Finding Rental Listings

April 11, 2017 | By Kristen AuthorMy First Apartment

There is a lot of research that goes into finding rental listings, but luckily there are also plenty of resources you can use to find a perfect place to live. You just have to take the time look and utilize both online and offline resources to see what’s out there. Here are a few places…

5 Tips To Make Apartment Hunting On Craigslist More Efficient

March 27, 2017 | By J Simpson AuthorMy First Apartment

Craigslist is truly an inexhaustible wishing well of awesome apartments, condos, and rooms for rent. The only trouble is, you’d have to be glued to your phone or monitor 24/7, forsaking food, work, and even sleep to be there when your dream apartment hits – and sometimes a few minutes can make all the difference…

15 Tips for Moving Day

March 21, 2017 | By Kalee AuthorMy First Apartment

Moving into a new apartment? If you don’t plan ahead and make specific arrangements, moving day can become a nightmare. With a little planning and preparation, you can make moving day run smoothly for both you and your movers. Make moving day easier with these 15 moving tips: If you’re hiring movers, set a moving…

Tricks to Save Time On Your Apartment Hunt

March 12, 2017 | By Sarah AuthorMy First Apartment

One of the most common sayings about success is that “Time is Money!” That couldn’t be more true, especially as you try to learn and be successful in your work environment. But, it also applies to your everyday life! Time spent wasted on one task could be used productively on another. That brings us to…