Renter’s Advice and Resources

Moving is one of life’s biggest hassles, especially when you have limited or no moving help. If you’ve found yourself preparing to move without the aid of family, friends or a professional moving company, your best bet is to begin moving into your new place slowly. Make a Time Line Hopefully if you’ve found yourself […]

One of your first goals, when moving to a new apartment, should be to get to know your neighbors. Community living is part of what apartment life is all about. A typical apartment complex offers several ways to make contact with your neighbors. 1. Moving Day As stressful as moving can be, you’re bound to […]

When moving into a smaller apartment, it’s easy to find yourself making a few common mistakes. These mistakes can prove to be a hassle, especially when you’re just settling into a new place. To prevent moving anguish, follow these tips before you move. Planning Ahead: Taking Measurements If you can visit your new home before […]

Moving across town can be a hassle, but moving overseas can be a stress-inducing nightmare if you don’t know how to prepare. Follow a few simple tips to make the process easier. Find an Apartment If you have relocated overseas but still need to find an apartment, wor with an information center set up for […]

Hiring student movers can take a big load off your shoulders. Hiring the pros may be out of your price range, but a responsible mover can be hired to help you out. With the new school year approaching, here are a few tips for finding student movers who are waiting for you to hire them […]

Moving out in a hurry? Then you need to pack in a hurry! When you’ve got no time to waste, grab your packing boxes, markers, packing and tape and learn how to pack and move in under 24 hours. Step 1 – Work on One Room at a Time It will be easier for you […]

So you’ve found a new apartment, signed the lease, and now you’re ready to prepare for the dreaded move. To make that move less daunting, be sure to use a moving checklist such as this one. Using a moving list will help you prepare for your move, and will help to ensure that nothing is […]

When you move into a new apartment, it’s up to you to inspect your new home. When you do an inspection, you’re looking for specifics:

• Is there any damage to the apartment that is there before you move in? You don’t want to get penalized for something you didn’t do.

Moving can be such a crazy time — it is so easy to forget the most simple things. The old saying “If my head wasn’t screwed on, I’d forget it” rings true in situations like this. Your overnight bag of essentials that you will need immediately upon move-in really should be packed ahead of time. There is nothing like arriving at your new apartment dying for a hot shower and some sleep, knowing you can only get that as soon as you find a towel and your pillow.