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There are few things as simultaneously exciting and anxiety-inducing as moving. You can’t wait to get settled in your new place—but the actual process of getting settled isn’t exactly easy. And these ...

Moving into your first apartment is exciting. Whether you’re in school or you’ve decided it’s time to leave the nest, there’s a lot you should know about finding a suitable apartment. Budgeting, ...

The time has come: you're moving into your first apartment! I'm thrilled for you, but I'd be lying if I said moving is a breeze. As someone who has moved numerous times (including coast to coast) in ...

Moving to a new apartment is expensive: Not only might you have to worry about first and last month’s rent as well as a security deposit, but you may even have to pay for movers. Whether or not you ...

Congratulations on graduating from the dorms! The items you will need to configure your first apartment are different from what you need for a dorm room. All apartments on-campus and most in the ...

I’ve lived in nine apartments since moving to New York City nearly 13 years ago. A lot of people feel the sucker-punch of anxiety when they hear me say that, but the act of moving for me is more of an ...

Apartment living can mean reduced maintenance duties, lower monthly expenses and access to amenities, like pools and shared green spaces, that can elevate your day-to-day life. But leaving behind a ...

Moving means there are a lot of decisions to make and tasks to complete. To have a smooth transition, you’ll want to start planning at least two months ahead of moving day. This gives you time to ...