How to Prepare to Move Out

August 10, 2021 | By Stella M AuthorMy First Apartment

Moving out can be difficult. From packing up your possessions to dealing with utility and property management, relocating is a truly daunting task. But, it doesn’t need to be. Here are some tips on how to prepare to move out. Dedicated saving Save money and be dedicated. Try to diligently put money away every pay…

Pros and Cons: Doing It Yourself vs. Hiring Movers

June 9, 2020 | By Stella M 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. Just because you’ve found a new apartment doesn’t mean your moving journey is over. Now, you have to pack all your belongings, move them to your new apartment, and unpack and arrange them.…

3 Tips to Simplify Your Moving Experience

April 21, 2019 | By Sarah AuthorMy First Apartment

Before a move, it’s absolutely crucial to be prepared for the big day! By taking some time to prepare, you can enjoy a simplified moving experience that ensures you have fewer headaches. While moving into your first apartment or between apartments isn’t always the most fun activity, it doesn’t have to be difficult. Here are…

Organizing and Packing for a Move

November 24, 2018 | By Dana AuthorMy First Apartment

Moving is stressful, so it is important to simplify as much as possible. Packing for a move can be hard so you want to make sure you organize everything as much as possible. 1. Figure what size move you have. If all your stuff is coming from one room then you have a small move.…

Moving Expenses I Didn’t Budget For

May 4, 2018 | By Taylor AuthorMy First Apartment

So, you’re about to move to your first apartment. I’m sure you’ve already planned out your moving budget, but there may be some expenses you didn’t plan for yet. I know I certainly hadn’t figured these things into my move. Startup/Connection Fees Did you know that for things like utilities, internet, etc., they don’t just…

Must-Asks During Your Rental Apartment Tour

February 4, 2018 | By Sarah AuthorMy First Apartment

Your apartment tour is your chance to learn everything there is to know about your potential first apartment. After talking to the landlord or leasing agent over the phone or in their office, you’ll want to ask them for a tour of the place. Apartment tours generally last no more than a half hour and…

How to Pack in Two Weeks for a Move to Your First Apartment

December 14, 2017 | By Stella AuthorMy First Apartment

If you are anything like me, one of your biggest struggles is probably procrastination. Pair that with a rather impulsive choice to move into a room in a group house, and, like me, you might end up with only two weeks till you need to move in. Fear not though, because I have tackled the…

Renting an Apartment, Sight Unseen

August 14, 2017 | By Taylor 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…

4 Lessons Learned During My U-Haul Move

July 28, 2017 | By Mary 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,…

7 Things You Need To Know About Rent-To-Own Condos

May 19, 2017 | By J Simpson AuthorMy First Apartment

This post was originally published on our sister site, MyFirstCondo.com. Home sales are still below the peak reached before the housing bubble burst in 2008, and many Millennials are still reluctant to buy their first home, choosing instead to rent or live with family and save for the future. This challenging real estate market has…