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…

9 More Things To Consider When Picking An Apartment

July 30, 2018 | By Nat AuthorMy First Apartment

We can all agree that your rent and the apartment building itself are the more important things to consider when moving, right? But what about all the other things you might not think about when making the choice to move? No need to worry! If you’re an apartment first-timer or thinking about making the move…

Little Apartment Perks That Make a Difference

May 31, 2018 | By Taylor AuthorMy First Apartment

At this point, I’m sure you already know what your main must-haves are in your first apartment. Maybe you absolutely need a dishwasher. Maybe street-parking is a deal-breaker for you. Maybe you’re down to pay extra each month for onsite laundry machines. But there are a few little things that I know never occurred to…

Square Footage: Does It Matter?

May 20, 2018 | By Sarah AuthorMy First Apartment

One of the first things you’ll learn about each apartment you consider is the square footage, but is that really the most important part of your new apartment? First apartments tend to be notoriously small, but the size itself does not always indicate the experience you’ll have there. Here are a few things to consider, other…

5 Things I Wish I’d Known Before Getting My First Apartment

May 8, 2018 | By Marisa AuthorMy First Apartment

Congrats to all you new graduates! As a graduation gift from me to you, let me share a few things I wish I’d known as I moved into my first apartment. 1. It’s not a race to furnish it. When I first moved into my apartment, I wanted the idyllic Pinterest-worthy apartment as soon as…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Moving Out: How to Conduct a Low-Stress Apartment Search

April 5, 2016 | By Sammie AuthorMy First Apartment

Are you a college student who is eager to get out of the dorms, or someone who is graduating this May? Chances are, you have this ideal picture of what your first apartment will be like. Having an idea of what you are looking for in an apartment is important, but if you are anything…