10 Ways to Make Your First Apartment Nicer

Apartment hunting tips for couples who are moving in together

Furnishing your apartment does NOT have to cost you an arm and a leg! Click the link below to see how to get an apartment set up for less than $1,800!

In the midst of a long day, you don’t want to depend on your cellphone’s battery to access those numbers. Some numbers to include: your moving company, moving truck driver, old landlord, new landlord, pet sitters, babysitters, and any brave souls that might be lending a helping hand.

Once I moved into my first apartment, I realized that there are SO many options (yay!), but that can also make furnishing it the right way trickier than expected. Here’s a little guide on how to decorate and what to spend your money on.

Here are a few things to check out when doing a tour of the apartment unit you will be moving into.

Finding a new place to live can be overwhelming! If you’re getting ready to sign a lease, you may not be sure what to look out for in dealing with a new property management company or landlord.

If the idea of picking an apartment seems as daunting as pulling a jumbo jet with just your pinkie finger, never fear. As an experienced (and successful) apartment shopper, I’ve got the process boiled down into a few basic steps to make the process as easy as it can be.

How Do You Know If You're Getting A Good Deal On An Apartment?

The first 24 hours in a new place are vital — they can make a difference on how the first few months go and set the tone for the rest of the time you live there. So how should you spend the first 24 hours in a new place? Consider this list as your guide for those precious first hours.

So you’ve made it to the “Real World”; you’re out on your own, launching your career and maybe even renting an apartment for the first time. For first-time renters it’s important to know of a few issues to look for in a lease and what to discuss with a potential landlord. Here are some pointers.

After you have decided upon the apartment you want to call home and you’ve given serious consideration to location, amenities, as well as rental insurance, the next step is to sign the apartment lease.

Making your first apartment feel like home will seriously eliminate some stress in your life, and can help equip you to take on life’s many challenges. So keep reading for 20 things every grown-ass woman needs in her first apartment!

Found your dream apartment? Don't sign the lease until you get answers to these questions.

The average size of a rental has shrunk 8% in the last 10 years, according to RentCafe.

Know what you're agreeing to before you sign on the dotted line. You’ve found the perfect apartment. Before you commit to that rental lease, be certain you know what you’re getting into. What to know before you sign.