Moving Off-Campus? 4 Things to Consider

August 6, 2017 | By MFA Editors AuthorMy First Apartment

Are you starting to get excited about that great off-campus apartment you’ll be moving into in a few weeks? If you have decided to move off-campus, here are four important things to understand about your new living situation. 1. Monthly Rent Payments vs. Semester Dorm Fees Renting an off-campus apartment or a roommate share is…

5 Money Saving Tips for Your Move

August 1, 2017 | By Kalee AuthorMy First Apartment

As we have told you before, moving for the first time will come with many hidden costs that you might not have planned for. Luckily, with proper research and advance planning you can save a lot of money on everything related to the actual move. Follow these 5 money saving tips for your move into…

How To Handle All Your Address Changes Correctly

July 29, 2017 | By J Simpson AuthorMy First Apartment

If you’re moving into your first apartment, you might not have had an opportunity to forward your mail, let alone know how to handle all your other necessary address change correctly. With so many of our daily interactions happening in the digital space, it’s easy to overlook this step. But important things do come in…

4 Lessons Learned During My U-Haul Move

July 28, 2017 | By Mary AuthorMy First Apartment

We packed up the U-Haul and off we went at six in the morning. It was a smooth seven hour ride to Washington DC, with no traffic and cheap gas in Pennsylvania. Then we hit problems. So, here are some lessons I learned from my move. (Note: They will apply equally to all the other rent-a-truck companies,…

Don’t Forget to Plan for These 6 Moving Costs!

July 26, 2017 | By Kalee AuthorMy First Apartment

Let’s just face the fact that moving costs add up quickly, especially if you’re moving for the first time. The best thing to do is research and plan so you can set a realistic moving budget that you can stick to. Knowing all of the costs associated with moving will help you stick to your…

Long Distance Move Timeline

July 24, 2017 | By Marisa AuthorMy First Apartment

In preparing to do my cross country move, I have realized the importance of creating a strict long distance move timeline. This is not because everything necessarily needs a specific time and date, but for your peace of mind. Here’s the timeline I used for my move: Six to Four Months Before- Know where you are moving…

Signs You Found A Good Landlord

June 27, 2017 | By Sarah AuthorMy First Apartment

When you are looking for your first apartment, you may not realize how important a good landlord will be to your well-being and happiness during that first year on your own. But how do you tell a good one from a bad one before it’s too late? Don’t worry, there are plenty of signs that…

Prepping For Your Move: Managing Your List of Things-to-Do

June 14, 2017 | By Kristen AuthorMy First Apartment

There is an overwhelming dread when you mentally list all of the things you have to do when you’re moving into a new place. It goes on and on like a never ending grocery list even though you keep purchasing items. Where do I have to go for this piece of furniture? How much do…

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…