3 Keys to Finding the Right First Apartment

April 25, 2017 | By Kalee AuthorMy First Apartment

You may have your eye on a brand new, state-of-the-art apartment building in the heart of a booming part of town, but as luck may have it, that apartment may not be the best apartment for you at this time. Before you sign a lease and commit to an apartment, there are three important items…

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…

How To Make A Good Impression On Potential New Roommates

April 2, 2017 | By J Simpson AuthorMy First Apartment

Getting a call back from a Craigslist ad can seem like a major victory, especially when potential roomies are swarming like ants on a pool of honey. Getting a call back, however, is just the first hurdle to overcome. You’ve got to make a good impression on your potential new roommates. Much like trying to…

When Is The Best Time For Apartment Hunting?

February 26, 2017 | By J Simpson AuthorMy First Apartment

The accepted wisdom is that the summer is the best time for apartment hunting, but each season, time of month and even time of day have their plusses and minuses. With many college graduates decamping for new adventures, May through September months have the most vacancies, but also the most competition. Meanwhile, winter has fewer…

6 Tips for Apartment Hunting in a More Expensive City

February 19, 2017 | By Kalee AuthorMy First Apartment

Whether you’re a pro at moving or you’re moving into your first apartment, moving is stressful. Moving to a more expensive city is even more stressful, especially when it comes to finding an affordable and safe apartment that you love. Don’t worry, though. Do your research, and you’ll find an apartment suitable to you and…

3 Ways To Use Instagram In Your Next Apartment Search

January 25, 2017 | By J Simpson AuthorMy First Apartment

Everybody knows that social media and online communities are an essential part of every modern apartment hunter’s gig bag. Unfortunately, that’s also part of the problem. How many times have you seen your dream apartment or room share pop up on Craigslist, Facebook or Twitter, right in your price range and in the perfect part…

How to Tell You Have Found Your Perfect Apartment

September 25, 2016 | By Kalee AuthorMy First Apartment

When you’re apartment hunting, you may look at a lot of places before you find the right one for you. Sometimes you can drive by an apartment, and without even touring the building, know that you need to look elsewhere. Sometimes, however, you may step into an apartment and know right away that you have just…

52 Item Apartment Search Checklist

September 19, 2016 | By Kalee AuthorMy First Apartment

After you have learned the apartment hunting terminology, started your search and finally found an apartment you like, there are a lot of questions you must still ask. Can I afford this apartment? Is this apartment in a convenient location? Will I be happy living here? Besides these vital questions, there are many other items…

16 Apartment Vocabulary Terms for First Time Renters

September 12, 2016 | By Kalee AuthorMy First Apartment

So you thought vocabulary terms were just for school? It turns out that there are many apartment vocabulary terms you need to know before you sign a lease. Learning these 16 terms will help come across as a knowledgeable renter and ensure you sign a lease that you understand, know all of the fees you…

4 Strategies to Making a Winning Rental Application

July 20, 2016 | By Anna R. AuthorMy First Apartment

If you’re ready to submit applications for your first apartment, congratulations! You have searched rentals, scheduled showings, and you have finally narrowed it down to a few “ideal” apartments you’d love to live in! The hard part comes now, where your potential landlord needs to make a decision to pick the best possible tenant for…