The day was finally here. Lola grabbed her sweater and rushed outside. The morning air was cool on her face as she raced down the steps of her apartment building. There, under a light pole, was a quickly-disappearing pile of slush no larger than a shoe. The melted water glistened as it sunk into the surrounding grass. She snapped a photo on her phone and pushed it out onto Instagram. The adorned verbiage was just four words long: “Spring is officially here!”
How to Afford Living Alone
Face it: your parents, while so generous for letting you stay, aren’t exactly your ideal roommates. And your other options range from “friends who would be terrible to live with” and “random people on Craigslist that scare you a little.” When it’s finally time to cut the cord and live on your own though, you may wonder, “Can I afford to live on my own?” Check out these tips to find out how you can better prepare for solo apartment living and plan for the costs that you may have overlooked!
Watch For These 4 Danger Signs When Touring an Apartment
The search for a new apartment can feel overwhelming. Time is often against you, and you may even begin your search from another state or country. You start by finding apartment options that fit within your desired area and price range. (Tools like ApartmentSearch are great to help you save time on this first part.) But usually, once you have the list narrowed down to a handful of options, you will want to visit the apartments in person. After a long day touring apartments, they often all begin to look the same.
However, there are some important differences you should look out for. Not all apartments are the same and sometimes the challenges can be hard to spot. This list will help you discover the wolf in sheep’s clothing.
Four Myths About Renting A Furnished Apartment
“Furnished apartments aren’t stylish.” “Furnished apartments cost a fortune!” “There’s no personality in furnished apartments.” “Only certain apartments come furnished.” Okay, we’ve heard it all. There are so many myths about furnished apartments and not nearly enough time to debunk them all. Find out the truth behind these four big myths and give ApartmentSearch a try today!
Summer is officially in full swing, and whether you're planning on getting together with a small group of friends or staying home, the urge to get outside and enjoy the warmer weather is upon all of
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The fitness center, pool and recreation area are some of the great