Pros and Cons: Living Alone vs. With Roommates

September 3, 2020 | By Stella M AuthorMy First Apartment

In our Pros and Cons series, we weigh the advantages and disadvantages of important decisions that apartment dwellers are making every day. If you’re ready to move into an apartment, choosing whether to live alone or with roommates is an important decision to consider based on your personality and finances. Find some clarity on this…

Apartment Hunting with Your Roomate(s)

April 20, 2018 | By Marisa AuthorMy First Apartment

As many people leave home, leave school, or just need a change of pace, it is apartment hunting season! It can be really expensive to live alone, not to mention, it’s fun to live with roommates! So, once you’ve decided who you’re going to live with, it’s time to start the hunt. Before the Hunt…

This is How Much You’ll Save in Rent by Living With Roommates in Top 25 Markets

April 27, 2017 | By MFA Editors AuthorMy First Apartment

Our first apartment budgeting boot camp continues with a roommates edition. Today we show you how much you’ll save living with roommates vs. getting your own place. What do you save getting a 2BR with one roommate vs. a 3BR with two roommates? Luckily for us, the real estate site Trulia.com has collected information about…

9 Great Things About Moving In With Your SO

January 22, 2017 | By Sarah AuthorMy First Apartment

Moving in with your Significant Other (SO) is a big decision that should not be made lightly. Both members of the relationship should talk through the pro’s and con’s and be sure to set out boundaries and expectations before signing a lease. However, once the decision is made and the ink is dry, here are…

5-Step Guide to Choosing A Roommate

August 23, 2016 | By Contributors AuthorMy First Apartment

Roommates can be a great way to save money, and possibly develop new friendships. If your dream apartment comes with a not-so-ideal price point for one, look no further for some great advice on how to make it through the process of choosing a great roommate. 1. Know Thyself Chances are, you will have a…

Learning to Live with Three Roommates

October 11, 2013 | By Melissa AuthorMy First Apartment

When I was younger, I was never allowed to have play dates with three girls, which my mom believed to be the toughest number. Two would always gang up against one, and someone would feel left out. Luckily, my best friends were twins, so I learned how to deal with this apparently awful number. In…

Goodbye, Roommate! How to Know You Are Ready to Get Your Own Place

March 18, 2013 | By Alex AuthorMy First Apartment

In the past few weeks, we’ve spent a lot of time talking about selecting roommates. So now let’s shift to another scenario: you’ve had a roommate for a while, and now you’re ready to live on your own. How do you know if you’re ready to take this particular plunge? There are three areas you…