5 Things I Wish I’d Known Before Getting My First Apartment

May 8, 2018 | By Marisa AuthorMy First Apartment

Congrats to all you new graduates! As a graduation gift from me to you, let me share a few things I wish I’d known as I moved into my first apartment. 1. It’s not a race to furnish it. When I first moved into my apartment, I wanted the idyllic Pinterest-worthy apartment as soon as…

Touring Apartments: Do’s, Don’ts and Seeing The Potential

May 30, 2017 | By Marisa AuthorMy First Apartment

Touring an apartment, especially your first apartment, can be rather nerve-wracking, but it does not have to be. Here are a few tips about what to do and what not to do, in order to make the most of your apartment visits. DOs Make sure you select a good time to tour, so you will have…

Moving Out: How to Conduct a Low-Stress Apartment Search

April 5, 2016 | By Sammie AuthorMy First Apartment

Are you a college student who is eager to get out of the dorms, or someone who is graduating this May? Chances are, you have this ideal picture of what your first apartment will be like. Having an idea of what you are looking for in an apartment is important, but if you are anything…

Decorating Your First Bachelor Pad

February 20, 2015 | By Contributors AuthorMy First Apartment

Okay, guys. The big day has finally come. Gone are the days of dingy dorm rooms and twin beds – you’re moving into your own bachelor pad. Finally, you’ll have a space of your own to decorate as you please. The big question is, do you have any idea what you’re doing? Fear not, we…

Graduation Move-Out: From Dorm to First Apartment

April 30, 2014 | By Melissa AuthorMy First Apartment

School’s out for summer! Well, forever, actually. Once your dorm collects your keys and inspects the furniture for permanent damage, you’re out in the world! It’s scary, exciting, and shocking, even if you’ve been preparing for months. If you’ve decided not to move back home, chances are you’ve found your own apartment, perhaps with college…