Moving in with a partner is, excuse the platitude, an important and sometimes intimidating step.  It’s not something to be taken lightly, and, ideally, not a decision to reach for purely financial reasons.  Although we know you really love your Teddy Poo, it can’t hurt to consider the following before taking the plunge. Make space [...]

Moving and on a tight budget? Here are 10 ways to save money, whether you’re moving across town or across the nation. 1. Pack up your things and move them yourself. Hiring a moving company to move your things for you can cost a lot of money. Sure, you’ll save time and your back may [...]

Got a new roommate? Train ‘em fast to keep the tears from falling later. Tell ‘em:  1. What you’re bringing/already own No one needs two microwaves. Or two stripper poles. Actually, two stripper poles are better than one, but we stand by the two-microwaves-as-overkill.  2. What they’d bring, ideally Since you’ve got the pole covered, [...]

These days, lots of people are downsizing. Financial insecurity often plays a part—people aren’t sure where their next paycheck is coming from, or they have debt more easily paid off with a lower rents and expenses. But the American Dream is so commonly interpreted as finally moving into that big house with a pool and [...]

It’s difficult to talk about divorce, or any serious breakup, without being as depressing as a story about an old dog at his last vet visit. But! If you’re splitting with your spouse, as awful as that is, you’re presumably making a necessary life change that will be better in the long run. With that [...]

Slightly different from last Friday’s post on whether to rent TO family members, this one’s for those of you looking for an ideal place, and wondering if it belongs to Uncle Frank. If you’re considering moving into an apartment run or owned by a relative, consider the following points first. Make sure they can say [...]

If you’ve looked for an apartment lately, you’ve probably had this experience: you find what sounds like the perfect place online, but when you show up, the thing has literally burnt down from a meth lab explosion. Or, you know, the kitchen is grosser than you imagined—either way, a misleading ad can be a huge [...]

Resident retention is of utmost concern to property managers, now more than ever.  But how do you actually retain residents?  Property Management Insider has identified the following myths, based on resident feedback, about how landlords keep tenants.  Before you institute any expensive or time-consuming policies, read the following to make sure you’re not barking up [...]

By MyNewPlace Guest Blogger, Ron Leshnower – About.com’s Apartment Living Expert! Each new year is an opportunity for improvement. So, January is a time when many people begin to act on a resolution to join a gym, start a diet, adopt a savings plan, or attempt to quit smoking, with the goal of enjoying a [...]

It’s a new year!  And, perhaps, a brand-spanking new apartment?  The kind that just screams “This year I’m going to work out six days a week and cook all my dinners from scratch because this apartment is so perfect and gorgeous I have to do it justice”?  Good for you.  But before your happy little [...]