Renter’s Advice and Resources
5 Things to Consider Before Moving in with Your Significant Other
· Mar 18, 2010
So you’re thinking about moving in with your significant other. Aside from the physical work of moving, you must also determine what will make the best living situation for both partners. There are 5 things to consider before moving in with your significant other. 1. What Each Household Will Contribute, Including Costs Before moving in […]
Moving help can be difficult to come by. Suddenly all your friends and family are too busy with work, school and family to lend a hand-never mind that they were perfectly willing to hang out with you the week before. Rather than resorting to costly professional movers, see if you can bribe friends and family […]
· Mar 11, 2010
The key to affordable (i.e., relatively free) moving help is to ask the people you know to lend a hand. However, asking your friends and family to help you out when you’re planning a move isn’t always easy. Here are some tips for convincing friends and family to help you out. Cash in on I.O.U.s […]
· Jan 5, 2010
Moving day will be here soon, and you’re probably trying to arrange an efficient, stress-free move. This article will detail the proper way to plan the big move to minimize frustration, mistakes and time wasted. Tying up Loose Ends at Your Old Place Nothing is worse than trying to get settled in your new apartment […]
· Jan 5, 2010
It has been said that moving is equivalent to the stress associated with divorce. If you’ve moved, especially more than once, you can understand that the only way to do it is by being ultra-organized-the best way to do so is to have an apartment moving checklist. If you are not an organized person pay […]
· Dec 31, 2009
Making a packing list for a college apartment may seem like a waste of time, but it can actually help you to save money and time on your move. Furniture Dorms almost always come with a bed and a desk. Some people who reserve loft beds like to bring a small couch or chair to go […]
· Dec 30, 2009
When it comes time to move, there are moving costs that generally get overlooked. When you look back at the move, you wonder where all the extra money went. In order to avoid that, take a look at these options. 1. Security Deposit and Fees Moving from one apartment to the other often requires putting […]
· Dec 16, 2009
Moving into a high rise apartment presents more complications than moving into an apartment closer to the ground. Read on to learn tips for moving into an apartment that’s only accessible through an elevator-or worse, several flights of stairs. 1 – Take Less Stuff While one of the best tips for moving into any kind […]
· Dec 13, 2009
True to its reputation as a college town, Boston is a city with pretty regular renter turnover. For this reason, there are a number of factors to consider when moving into your Boston apartment beyond putting down a security deposit and picking up your new keys. A majority of apartments tend to empty and refill all […]
· Dec 11, 2009
Your apartment move in checklist could stretch a mile long if you’re not careful. Remember that if you’re going away for college or moving to an apartment for the first time from a larger home, you’re not going to have anywhere near as much room in an apartment as you do in a house. Be […]
· Nov 5, 2009