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…

On My Own: The First 30 Days

June 14, 2018 | By Jordan AuthorMy First Apartment

Hello again, it’s Jordan, writing from the comfort of her own apartment, and I’m here to give yet another update to my amazing journey that started when I had to leave home suddenly due to a falling out with my mother! Check back for more details on how I planned my move and did it.…

How to Fly the Nest in 50 Days or Less: I Did It!

May 6, 2018 | By Jordan AuthorMy First Apartment

Hello again, it is Jordan, back with a huge update! If you have followed along how I had 50 days to get my own place, and read my 30 day update, I have great news. I did it! Goodbye Dorm My freshman year of college ended on April 20th, 2018 at approximately 5:00pm. I then moved everything…

Flying the Nest: 30 Days to Go!

April 3, 2018 | By Jordan AuthorMy First Apartment

Jordan here, again! I am back, and slightly more prepared than last time! I have taken quite a few leaps and bounds in the last three weeks on my moving out in 50 days journey, and I am incredibly excited to share them with you, and admittedly seek guidance for my next phase of the…

How to Fly the Nest in 50 Days or Less

March 22, 2018 | By Jordan AuthorMy First Apartment

I’m Jordan and due to a falling out with my mother everything I own is now in boxes in a shared dorm room. I can no longer afford to stay at my current college, and will be transferring to a much cheaper one. My semester ends in less than 50 days, and I have to…

Moving Out: Apartment Showing Etiquette

January 28, 2018 | By Sarah AuthorMy First Apartment

Are you moving from one apartment to another? If you’re in a complex or building with limited open units, your landlord will likely want to start showing your apartment to prospective renters while you are still living there. This gives the landlord a chance to fill your apartment’s vacancy before you’ve moved out, meaning if…

How To Get Your Dream Apartment on a Ramen Noodle Budget

March 30, 2017 | By Marisa AuthorMy First Apartment

Is it possible to decorate a dream apartment when you have a minimal budget? Follow these five tips and see how far YOU can stretch your money. 1. Beg, Borrow & Steal Okay, so maybe not steal. Not every piece of furniture in your home has to be brand new. Ask family and friends if…

Build Yourself a Safety Net When Moving In With Your SO

March 9, 2017 | By Sarah AuthorMy First Apartment

When your Significant Other (SO) is also your roommate, breakups are doubly complicated. Moving in with your SO is an extremely exciting time in any relationship. There’s lots of fun in merging styles, learning about your partner, spending extra time together and making your place feel like home. But no matter how comfortable you are that it’s a…

First Step: Make the Decision to Move Out

May 14, 2016 | By Kristen AuthorMy First Apartment

Moving into your first apartment is both a dream and a rite of passage. It will be a place to call your own. A place to give it your own decorating spin, to binge watch Netflix without anyone judging your choice of shows and to test your cooking skills with recipes you find on Tasty…

How Much Does It Cost To Move To Your Next Apartment?

September 1, 2015 | By Sarah AuthorMy First Apartment

I’m in the process of moving to a new apartment, and I couldn’t be more excited about it! I am moving from a tiny place to a more spacious townhouse with a yard for our dog and a great location for both work and play. But, how much is all of this going to cost?…