Apartment Hunting 101
With college graduation around the corner, it’ll soon be time for me to look for my first apartment. I have two options: either rent a place on my own (no roommates) or get an apartment with my boyfriend. Either way,...
Tagged: moving
Who Do You Tell You’re Moving?
Moving to a new apartment can be stressful to begin with, but when it comes down to who to tell? That’s like a part time job of filling out papers, files, forms in order to change your address. It’s a...
Tips on How to Move Out on Your Own
Have no one to help you move to your new place? Here are some tips on how to successfully move out of your apartment all by yourself. Money Before you even think about moving out, ask yourself: “Am I...
Relocating from Maryland into DC Proper
Maryland is very close to Washington, D.C. so it is an easy move between the two places. However, if you’re moving from Maryland to DC you should be aware of these things. Over the past few years, Washington D.C. has changed...
Top 5 Reasons to Live in Bethesda
Not quite city and not quite suburb, downtown Bethesda offers a metro accessible life-style as well as budget friendly housing options. With shops and restaurants galore, Bethesda, Maryland is the best of both worlds for its residents. Here are five...
How to Rent an Apartment When You’re Across the Country
Millions of families move across the country every year. Although moving to an entirely new place can be an exciting adventure, the thought can also be scary and stressful. From my experience, apartment hunting can also be more difficult when you’re...
Should You Get Insurance On Your Rental Truck?
When moving to a new home, three options are usually available: hiring a full-service moving company, using truck rental services, or making use of your own vehicle. Using your own vehicle is difficult if not impossible for long-distance moves, and...
Moving from D.C. to Virginia
While Washington, D.C. is a fun and exciting city to live in, it may not be the best place to raise a family. Or, for many it’s too hectic and expensive. Northern Virginia is home to a wide variety of suburbs...
Looking to Move? Don’t Forget to Secure a Job First
When making a move, it can be hard to know where to start. Our friends at The Washington Post Jobs suggest the best place to start is with finding a job. Here’s why: Budgeting When looking for an apartment,...
How to Give Notice When Moving
Giving notice is very important when you are moving, and with enough time given, you should be able to move easily without having any problems with your landlord. Failure to give enough notice can result in having to forfeit your security...
