How to Get Your Apartment Ready for New Roommates

November 30, 2021 | By Stella M AuthorMy First Apartment

When you have a new roommate moving into your apartment, it’s natural to feel nervous. Having someone else hanging around means you need to change your lifestyle habits. If you want to avoid any poor first impressions, then consider the following tips. They’re easy to follow and should make sure that you and your new…

Get to Know Your New Roommate!

October 5, 2018 | By Sarah AuthorMy First Apartment

Most of the time, moving into your first apartment means moving in with a roommate or two to share the expense (and have some fun!). But, finding the roommate can just be the beginning! If your new roommate is a new friend, acquaintance, or someone you didn’t know prior to the apartment, you should find some…

5 Qualities to Look For in a Great Roomie

September 19, 2018 | By Sarah AuthorMy First Apartment

In any shared apartment, finding a great roomie is crucial! Getting along with your roommate… or at least, not despising them… can make your apartment experience amazing! But, how do you know a great roomie when you find one? Or better yet, how do you know a bad roomie before you move in with them!? You’re…

6 Best Things About Having a Roommate

November 16, 2017 | By Dana AuthorMy First Apartment

When you first move in with a roommate, you may think that you are going to hate sharing your space because you always had your own place. Let me convince you how much fun it is going to be to have a roommate. With a roommate you’ll have: 1. Someone to do things with The…

The Art of Rejecting A Potential Roommate

November 2, 2017 | By Sarah AuthorMy First Apartment

Once you move into your first place, like clockwork, you will likely hear from a friend or a friend of a friend who asks if they can move in with you for a short time. Maybe they’re between jobs or almost have enough money to move into their first place, or are simply looking for…

5 Things You Need to Know about Your Future Roommates

October 23, 2017 | By Dana AuthorMy First Apartment

So you are looking for your first apartment and you don’t know where to start. Well, here are 5 things anyone looking for a roommate share should find out about their future roommates. Rent Payments You must know how they will pay the rent and when. Are they getting any help paying the rent? If…

Roommate Dilemma: What to Do If You’re Sharing a Room and Losing Sleep

February 6, 2017 | By Anna R. AuthorMy First Apartment

Having a hard time sleeping when you’re sharing a room? It’s more common of a problem than you think! Sometimes our schedules are too different, or one person’s snoring is enough to keep the other up all night staring at the ceiling. But lack of sleep hinders on our productivity, the ability for us to…

Easy Housekeeping Tricks to Keep Your Apartment Neat

January 4, 2017 | By Kalee AuthorMy First Apartment

While you don’t have to keep your apartment magazine-ready at all times, it is respectful to clean after yourself and keep your apartment neat, especially when you have roommates. Being a considerate roommate means you won’t have to worry about a messy apartment if a guest stops by unexpectedly or if you have to call…

Neatnik vs. Slob – How to Live With A Roommate Who is Less Tidy Than You

October 16, 2016 | By Kalee AuthorMy First Apartment

Living with a roommate can be beneficial in many ways including: splitting rent and household bills, having someone nearby in case of an emergency, and having someone to hang out with. One habit that can become problematic is living with a roommate who is less tidy than you, especially when it comes to sharing and…

10 Questions to Ask A Potential Roommate

October 2, 2016 | By Kalee AuthorMy First Apartment

You and your potential roommate need to have an open, honest conversation to ensure you will be compatible before you sign a lease and move into an apartment together. This conversation and some of the questions may be uncomfortable and personal, especially when it comes to discussing finances, but they are necessary questions you both…