Posts Tagged: long distance move

My First Move: One Year Later
My First Move: One Year Later

My First Move: One Year Later

  |   By AuthorMy First Apartment
Last week, I wrote about my experience during my first move. As I write this article, about a year has passed since I moved into my first apartment. This post is going to sound pretty cliche, but, hey, cliches exist for a reason, right? Honestly, I can’t believe how much my life has changed after a…
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A Cross Country Adventure: 12 Lessons From My First Move
A Cross Country Adventure: 12 Lessons From My First Move

A Cross Country Adventure: 12 Lessons From My First Move

  |   By AuthorMy First Apartment
Allow me to set the scene: It’s the middle of August, and classes start in three weeks. I’ve chosen my apartment, my grad school application was accepted, and now all that’s left is to actually move in. The goal: Move from a Philly suburb to Memphis Distance: Just shy of 1000 miles The duration: 2…
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Where to Live: Median Rent and Largest Industry in 50 States
Where to Live: Median Rent and Largest Industry in 50 States

Where to Live: Median Rent and Largest Industry in 50 States

  |   By AuthorMy First Apartment
No matter where you live, finding an apartment that’s affordable, safe and not awful-looking can be a challenge. With the rising price of rent in growing cities and the trends of more people choosing to live in apartments versus traditional homes, deciding where to move can be a tricky business. Even more, if you’re thinking…
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6 Steps to Get Ready For a Safe Long Distance Move
6 Steps to Get Ready For a Safe Long Distance Move

6 Steps to Get Ready For a Safe Long Distance Move

  |   By AuthorMy First Apartment
By Ja’Shell Smith Making the decision to move to a new state is both exciting and intimidating. You’re ready for a new adventure yet you are leaving home for the unknown. I decided to leave New England and head to the South. After weighing all options on how to get to my new apartment, I…
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Renting an Apartment, Sight Unseen
Renting an Apartment, Sight Unseen

Renting an Apartment, Sight Unseen

  |   By AuthorMy First Apartment
Moving cross-country often means renting sight unseen and you don’t get to set a foot into your apartment before the moving-in day. Here are a few tips to help you find the right place to live when you can’t check it out yourself. This may be obvious, but DO YOUR RESEARCH. There are times in life when…
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4 Lessons Learned During My U-Haul Move
4 Lessons Learned During My U-Haul Move

4 Lessons Learned During My U-Haul Move

  |   By AuthorMy First Apartment
We packed up the U-Haul and off we went at six in the morning. It was a smooth seven hour ride to Washington DC, with no traffic and cheap gas in Pennsylvania. Then we hit problems. So, here are some lessons I learned from my move. (Note: They will apply equally to all the other rent-a-truck companies,…
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Long Distance Move Timeline
Long Distance Move Timeline

Long Distance Move Timeline

  |   By AuthorMy First Apartment
In preparing to do my cross country move, I have realized the importance of creating a strict long distance move timeline. This is not because everything necessarily needs a specific time and date, but for your peace of mind. Here’s the timeline I used for my move: Six to Four Months Before- Know where you are moving…
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12 Week Countdown to Your First Apartment
12 Week Countdown to Your First Apartment

12 Week Countdown to Your First Apartment

  |   By AuthorMy First Apartment
Finding the right first apartment is a process that starts weeks before your moving date.  If you are about to graduate or have been living with family since graduation last year, now is the time to start the step-by-step countdown to your big move. 12 Weeks Out: Get your free credit report at annualcreditreport.com or…
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5 Tips for Conducting a Successful Long-Distance Apartment Search
5 Tips for Conducting a Successful Long-Distance Apartment Search

5 Tips for Conducting a Successful Long-Distance Apartment Search

  |   By AuthorMy First Apartment
Hunting for a first apartment is a stressful experience and mine was made doubly so because I was searching long distance. I am from Wisconsin, but my new job was in North Carolina. Thankfully, I was already somewhat familiar with the state because I had attended college there, but my new job was several hours…
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