Moving Out On Your Own? 5 Things to Consider

January 10, 2018 | By Marisa AuthorMy First Apartment

Was your New Year’s resolution to move out on your own? Do you think you are ready to make that big move? It’s a major decision, but even by just considering it, you are showing some readiness. Whether emotional, personal, or financial, there are many things to consider. In order to help you work through your…

Pros and Cons of Various After-Graduation Housing Options

March 28, 2015 | By Sarah AuthorMy First Apartment

So you’re about to graduate college with flying colors (or just graduate…)! First of all, congratulations. All of those sleepless nights, bleary-eyed mornings, and afternoon naps have paid off! The question most of my friends and I are facing is WHAT NOW? Hopefully, you’re thinking about the job search at this point. As a peer, my…

3 Reasons Why I Choose to Live Alone

August 28, 2014 | By Jessie AuthorMy First Apartment

My roommate pees in the living room. No, my roommate is not a wild party animal. He is just an animal—an orange and white tabby cat, named Winchester, and his litter box is in the living room. Long before I started apartment hunting, when I was planning a move to a new city for my…