5 Ways To Make Moving Back Home Easier On Your Parents

August 26, 2018 | By Dedreanna AuthorMy First Apartment

So you’ve finished college but not quite sure what the next step is. Or maybe you have boomeranged back home after living on your own for a while. Your parents may have welcomed you back with open arms, but there are still some things you can do to make the transition a bit smoother. Be…

Making the Most of Moving Back Home

July 15, 2018 | By Sarah AuthorMy First Apartment

If you’re still saving for your first apartment or have a change in situation that leaves you with few independent options, moving back home may be your best bet. While you may lose a bit of independence, moving home doesn’t have to be a bad thing. If you’re thoughtful about the experience, it can actually…

Moving Home After College: 5 Tips For A Smooth Transition

May 10, 2018 | By Dedreanna AuthorMy First Apartment

It’s that time of the year again when many college students are packing up their lives and preparing to move back home with their parents. If you’re one of these students getting ready to move back, chances are you’re excited to be finished school, but may be a bit overwhelmed with the thought of moving…

Still At Home? Make The Most of It!

August 25, 2016 | By Kristen AuthorMy First Apartment

These days, living on your own is not an easy process. There are so many expenses that need to be tended to. All of you new graduates know exactly what I’m talking about. We know that student loans are the reality in a millennial’s life, while we dream of getting that brand new apartment with…

Living with Mom and Dad? Maximize the Benefits!

July 22, 2014 | By Audra AuthorMy First Apartment

When you move back in with mom and dad, it’s easy to treat your time at home as just a vacation from the grown up world. You start acting like you’re sixteen all over again, and waste a perfectly good opportunity to maximize the benefits of this period without the pressures of rent, excessive utility bills, and…