Posts Tagged: The Hunt

Pros and Cons: Floor to Ceiling Windows in Your First Apartment
Pros and Cons: Floor to Ceiling Windows in Your First Apartment

Pros and Cons: Floor to Ceiling Windows in Your First Apartment

  |   By AuthorMy First Apartment
  One feature you might be interested in when looking for a first apartment is a set of floor-to-ceiling windows. This upscale feature can add light and the illusion of more space to your apartment, but is it worth it for you? Read on below for some of the pros and cons of floor-to-ceiling windows…
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What is a Loft Apartment?
What is a Loft Apartment?

What is a Loft Apartment?

  |   By AuthorMy First Apartment
If you’re looking for your first apartment, you’re probably hearing about loft apartments left and right. This style has been on-trend recently, but before you go signing a lease, what even is a loft apartment? Read on below to find out exactly what a loft apartment is and whether it’s the right choice for you.…
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How to Find an Apartment Quickly
How to Find an Apartment Quickly

How to Find an Apartment Quickly

  |   By AuthorMy First Apartment
Living in the city can be hectic, and so too can finding a city apartment in the first place. Someone else’s hustle could be your economic struggle if they snag that beautiful yet miraculously on-budget apartment before you. If your living situation is up in the air and you want to keep your costs low,…
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Seven Countertop Types You Might See in Your First Apartment
Seven Countertop Types You Might See in Your First Apartment

Seven Countertop Types You Might See in Your First Apartment

  |   By AuthorMy First Apartment
When you’re on the hunt for a new apartment, one important kitchen feature you should take into consideration is the material of the countertops. If you find a countertop that aligns with your preferences, cleaning and maintenance can be easier than with a countertop you don’t particularly like.  That said, it can be challenging to…
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How to Apply for Apartments if Your Income Changes
How to Apply for Apartments if Your Income Changes

How to Apply for Apartments if Your Income Changes

  |   By AuthorMy First Apartment
If your income has drastically changed, you may have to move to a more affordable apartment. However, when applying to rent an apartment, you will usually need to show your income to prove that you can afford the rent. Given this obstacle, how can you relocate with a significant decrease in your budget? Here are…
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Pros and Cons: Electric vs. Gas
Pros and Cons: Electric vs. Gas

Pros and Cons: Electric vs. Gas

  |   By 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. When you’re looking to move into your first apartment, it’s common to see some apartment listings with gas heating and stoves. You might also see electric heating and stoves (and many gas appliances…
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Pros and Cons: Living Alone vs. With Roommates
Pros and Cons: Living Alone vs. With Roommates

Pros and Cons: Living Alone vs. With Roommates

  |   By 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…
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Pros‌ ‌and‌ ‌Cons:‌ ‌Partial‌ ‌or‌ ‌No‌ ‌Kitchen‌
Pros‌ ‌and‌ ‌Cons:‌ ‌Partial‌ ‌or‌ ‌No‌ ‌Kitchen‌

Pros‌ ‌and‌ ‌Cons:‌ ‌Partial‌ ‌or‌ ‌No‌ ‌Kitchen‌

  |   By 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.  Some people living in small apartments may struggle with properly storing their belongings and groceries in tiny kitchens. In bachelor apartments, a traditional kitchen stovetop and oven are absent, sometimes replaced instead by…
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Pros and Cons: Studio vs. One-Bedroom Apartment
Pros and Cons: Studio vs. One-Bedroom Apartment

Pros and Cons: Studio vs. One-Bedroom Apartment

  |   By 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. When you’re hunting for a place to live alone, you’ll generally encounter studio and one-bedroom apartments. The main difference between these spaces is that, in the latter, the bedroom is walled off rather…
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