Moving into a new apartment can be an exciting time in one’s life. Leaving your parents’ residence is a huge step toward independence. As it turns out, there are so many aspects to consider when making a big leap into an independent renters' life. Being overly excited and impatient to move into your new accommodation, you may easily miss some of the key factors. Renting an apartment does come with some obvious benefits, but there’s also a new set of responsibilities and duties involved that may seem rather intimidating. Therefore, it may be worth putting some extra time and thought into weighing your options ahead of … [Read more...]
The cost of living in New York
Welcome to New York! One of the most wonderful places on Earth, which belongs to the list of cities with the label "unique". There's nothing you won't find here - great venues, inspiring art, amazing architecture, a wonderful mixture of people from all corners of the planet. It's a melting pot, for sure! And, it's no wonder why such a large number of people is rushing to find their place under the sun that shines over New York. However, what many people forget is the cost of living in New York. This fact is truly important if you want to have a normal life in NYC. Therefore, it's very important to avoid making moving mistakes and … [Read more...]
How to be a good roommate
Whether you are moving in with your best friend or with a complete stranger you can’t help but wonder how you two will get along. Hopefully, both of you will agree on one thing: you will do your best to make living together easier and stress-free. At a certain stage of your life you may find yourself looking for a roommate. If you are about to become a dorm resident, you are likely to share your living space with at least one person. Also, if due to some unforeseen circumstances you are facing financial struggles, sharing living costs with another person can ease the burden. Faced with the skyrocketing rentals, more and more … [Read more...]
College move made easy
When moving to college you are probably concerned about so many things. From the moment you’ve been accepted to college you keep asking yourself: Will I fit in? Will I get along with my roommate? How can I transport my belongings? Will I fulfill my academic responsibilities? A forthcoming college move may generate a wide range of mixed emotions. After all, starting a new life away from home is anything but a stress-free experience. Normally, moving out of your parents’ home may make you feel both nervous and excited. While you have so many plans, let’s go step by step. For starters, let’s get your items moved to your dorm room. … [Read more...]
Relocating for the first time
When relocating for the first time and leaving the safety of your parents' home, you are likely to experience a lot of different emotions. As much as you are looking forward to your new independent life, fear of the unknown seems rather overwhelming sometimes. Although living with parents comes with a lot of perks, you've been anticipating this moment for a long time and now you can't wait to finally break free and move into your first apartment. A household move is one of the most important life-changing events which can be associated with a great deal of mixed emotions and concerns. If you've made up your mind … [Read more...]
Sharing your living space with a roommate
The moment you decide to leave your family home in order to pursue your career or find better education options, you will have to actively take control of your life. Having a whole apartment only for you seems very appealing, but unfortunately not everyone can afford to buy or rent an apartment only for him/herself. Depending on your lifestyle and standards, you might not be able to pay bills and rent and therefore, you may be forced to share your living space with the roommate. On the other hand, some people simply can't get used to living alone, so they opt for having a roommate. Whatever the reason for your decision is, you … [Read more...]
