Here’s What You Should Do Once All Your Belongings Are in Your New Apartment

December 2, 2021 | By Stella M AuthorMy First Apartment

It’s moving day, and you’ve finally finished unloading the truck. All your belongings have been brought into your new apartment, but what now? It can be overwhelming at first, but don’t stress. Read on below to learn the most important things you should do once all your belongings are in your new apartment. Clean up…

What to Bring When You Move: A Complete Guide

November 1, 2021 | By Stella M AuthorMy First Apartment

So you’re getting ready to move to your new apartment, but you’re not sure if you have everything ready? Well, you’re definitely not the only one. With all the chaos on moving day, it can be easy to forget something important, but don’t worry – this guide is here to help! In this article, you’ll…

Did You Budget for These Rental Apartment Fees?

August 20, 2018 | By Sarah AuthorMy First Apartment

With any apartment come various monthly fees… not just rent! When budgeting for your first apartment, don’t forget to consider the variety of fees that might be added to your rent. Be sure to ask your potential new landlord about each fee to confirm if it’s included in rent, required, or optional. Before digging into…

Moving with a Pet, Part 2: Settling in the New Home

October 1, 2017 | By Taylor AuthorMy First Apartment

You and your pet made it! You both survived the drive, and now all that’s left is to get him settled into his new home. Here are some tips to help that process go as smoothly as possible. (For more advice, check out our other posts on introducing a new pet to your apartment). Assign him…

Moving with a Pet, Part 1: Driving

September 23, 2017 | By Taylor AuthorMy First Apartment

If you have a pet, chances are, you can’t imagine living without him. However, you’re probably also very nervous about how he’ll handle moving to a new home. Having moved across the country with a cat of my own, I gained some valuable knowledge on this topic. Here are some tips and a list of…

5 Money Saving Tips for Your Move

August 1, 2017 | By Kalee AuthorMy First Apartment

As we have told you before, moving for the first time will come with many hidden costs that you might not have planned for. Luckily, with proper research and advance planning you can save a lot of money on everything related to the actual move. Follow these 5 money saving tips for your move into…

Don’t Forget to Plan for These 6 Moving Costs!

July 26, 2017 | By Kalee AuthorMy First Apartment

Let’s just face the fact that moving costs add up quickly, especially if you’re moving for the first time. The best thing to do is research and plan so you can set a realistic moving budget that you can stick to. Knowing all of the costs associated with moving will help you stick to your…

The First Apartment Experience: Do’s and Don’ts

April 5, 2017 | By Kristen AuthorMy First Apartment

This past March, I finally made the big jump to getting my own place. It was quite the journey and there were a lot of steps involved but I made it! Moving into your first apartment can be quite daunting, just thinking about the budgeting aspect, finding that perfect space, and starting from square one.…

15 Tips for Moving Day

March 21, 2017 | By Kalee AuthorMy First Apartment

Moving into a new apartment? If you don’t plan ahead and make specific arrangements, moving day can become a nightmare. With a little planning and preparation, you can make moving day run smoothly for both you and your movers. Make moving day easier with these 15 moving tips: If you’re hiring movers, set a moving…

7 Items You’ll Need on Your Move-In Day

September 28, 2016 | By Kalee AuthorMy First Apartment

If you’ve found your perfect apartment and you’ve signed your new lease, congratulations. Now the move-in day is fast approaching. If this is your first apartment, you most likely don’t yet have everything that you’ll eventually need for your apartment. There are, however, a seven items you should already have on hand to make your…