Posts Tagged: The Hunt

Small vs. Large: Which Type of Apartment Building is Right For You?
Small vs. Large: Which Type of Apartment Building is Right For You?

Small vs. Large: Which Type of Apartment Building is Right For You?

  |   By AuthorMy First Apartment
It’s rare that apartment-hunting ends in love at first sight, that swoon-worthy abode that is available, affordable, and has all the features and amenities you want. Very rare. More often, the hunt comes down to weighing the pros and cons of a few good-but-not-perfect options. This can be especially tricky when the apartments aren’t really…
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Countdown to Your First Apartment: 4 Steps to Conducting Your Search
Countdown to Your First Apartment: 4 Steps to Conducting Your Search

Countdown to Your First Apartment: 4 Steps to Conducting Your Search

  |   By AuthorMy First Apartment
If you’re looking to move into an apartment for the first time, you’re in luck: this is part two of our three-part series. Today’s topic is how to search for your place. Last week we talked about getting ready (i.e., budgeting, saving for moving costs, and credit scores) and next week we’ll have a discussion…
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Countdown to Your First Apartment: 3 Steps to Get Ready
Countdown to Your First Apartment: 3 Steps to Get Ready

Countdown to Your First Apartment: 3 Steps to Get Ready

  |   By AuthorMy First Apartment
If you’ve never lived in an apartment of your own, there’s actually a lot to prepare for – it’s not simply a question of moving in. In this three-part series, we’ll give you the tips and insight you need from start to finish. First, we’ll tell you how to get ready for your search. Second,…
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As Wedding Approaches, Apartment Hunting Continues in Austin
As Wedding Approaches, Apartment Hunting Continues in Austin

As Wedding Approaches, Apartment Hunting Continues in Austin

  |   By AuthorMy First Apartment
The wedding is less than three weeks away. Most of the cards have been sealed and mailed, the registry completed, and now there is just an enormous amount of planning to do. I’ll be spending the summer post-wedding with my husband’s family before moving to Austin in August.  Thankfully that will only be a couple…
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Drea’s Dilemma: Found Perfect Apartment, But Military Deployment Looms
Drea’s Dilemma: Found Perfect Apartment, But Military Deployment Looms

Drea’s Dilemma: Found Perfect Apartment, But Military Deployment Looms

  |   By AuthorMy First Apartment
AFFORDABLE, CONVENIENT, COZY…SHOULD I SNAG THE DEAL?  by Drea  As I’ve mentioned in my previous post, I will be on a short-term deployment starting in August.  My return will be in November, which is when I anticipated making the big move on finding an apartment with Vincent, my beau.  Before the said “big day” arrives,…
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In the Military. Planning a Move to First Apartment.
In the Military. Planning a Move to First Apartment.

In the Military. Planning a Move to First Apartment.

  |   By AuthorMy First Apartment
We are welcoming a new guest blogger, Drea, who is planning the move to her first apartment while facing a military deployment.   She’ll  write about the unique apartment challenges facing her as a member of the military, such as picking furniture that must be ready for frequent moves.  She’ll also cover budgeting, moving in with a partner, and her journey through the whole first apartment…
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First Apartment Hunting Trip Just Raises More Questions
First Apartment Hunting Trip Just Raises More Questions

First Apartment Hunting Trip Just Raises More Questions

  |   By AuthorMy First Apartment
I’m so excited to be blogging for MyFirstApartment!  Let me begin by saying that I’m getting married this summer, and this is my first apartment hunt. The wedding is in June and everything is a little crazy right now.  I’ve already dropped a class this semester, so I’ll be taking two online classes during the…
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The Do’s and Don’ts of a Long Distance Apartment Hunt
The Do’s and Don’ts of a Long Distance Apartment Hunt

The Do’s and Don’ts of a Long Distance Apartment Hunt

  |   By AuthorMy First Apartment
So you’re moving to a new city, one nowhere near where you currently live, and you need to find an apartment. What to do? Last year, Alissa covered moving to New York on short notice, and Katherine covered her needs for moving long distance to LA. Also, Alissa gave some general tips in 2006 that…
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Katherine Learns 3 Apartment Hunting Lessons…the Hard Way
Katherine Learns 3 Apartment Hunting Lessons…the Hard Way

Katherine Learns 3 Apartment Hunting Lessons…the Hard Way

  |   By AuthorMy First Apartment
Our guest blogger Katherine has a January 25 deadline looming, and she’s getting serious about her hunt for an apartment in LA. LESSONS I HAVE LEARNED FROM MY APARTMENT HUNTING  by Katherine. So here I am, finally ready to get my own apartment with that friend whose couch I’ve been sleeping on for near three months.…
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