Is It Time for You to Move Out?

October 21, 2017 | By Sarah AuthorMy First Apartment

The thought of moving into your first apartment can be pretty daunting. You’ll need to understand rent, deposits, insurance, grocery shopping, cleaning… it’s a lot of responsibility to take on. However, there are definitely signs that it is time to move out and into your own first apartment. Ask yourself these questions… if you’re answering…

Move-Out Cleaning Checklist

September 29, 2017 | By Sarah AuthorMy First Apartment

Moving out of your apartment can be a stressful time! Add the drama of not understanding how or what to leave squeaky clean in your old place and many of us end up feeling overwhelmed and anxious about the move. Almost every apartment complex or landlord will require the apartment be left as clean as…

College Graduation Moving Tips

April 13, 2017 | By Sarah AuthorMy First Apartment

For many of us, college graduation is RIGHT. AROUND. THE. CORNER. There may be a few things to stress about (finishing finals, saying “bye for now” to close friends, doing a deep clean of your dorm before heading out, planning a graduation party…) but moving doesn’t have to be one of them! Here are a…

5 Step Apartment Move-out Checklist

June 6, 2013 | By MFA Editors AuthorMy First Apartment

Are you facing the end of your first lease? Use this handy checklist by our guest blogger Jessica, to make sure that everything goes smoothly and you’ll get your security deposit back pronto! 5 Step Apartment Move-out Checklist When it’s time to move out of your apartment, lack of planning can cost you financially and…