We all have that big dream home we’ve been drawing since we were little. In reality that big dream house probably carries a big price tag. More than likely however, you’re not looking to buy a house immediately after graduation. Many of you may live at your parent’s house until you’ve reached a financially stable enough situation to head out. Others may begin looking for an apartment to rent and start your adventures as an adult in…yay!
Before you begin to look for that first apartment, you need to know where to live. Now this may be a simple decision for some of you, for others it will be more complex, these are some things to consider when choosing where you’ll want to live. |
When you start looking for an apartment, there some general guidelines you should follow. Check out the video below and list what those things are.
Knowing what to ask and look for
There are a great deal of websites available to you which contain great information on how to choose and Apartment as well as walking you through the process of signing a lease, the contract agreement you make when you rent an apartment. Also as I previously mentioned part of the purpose of this website is to provide you with links to further your own research and learn to find the information.
For a list of factors which you'll want to consider when picking a place to live check out the button below to Money Crashers website. This list includes items such as climate, rural vs city, traveling distances, etc.
For a list of factors which you'll want to consider when picking a place to live check out the button below to Money Crashers website. This list includes items such as climate, rural vs city, traveling distances, etc.
Not enough information in that video above for you? Click the button below to the “Art of Manliness” website. Don’t let the testosterone dripping title deter you, it has some really good information on what to look for in an apartment, renter's insurance, as well as questions you should ask a realtor when looking at an apartment.
Renter's Insurance
Renter's Insurance is important to have. You may not want to pay the cost for coverage, but should something such as theft occur, you're definitely going to want it. Check out the ad below by Statefarm on why renter's insurance is important, and the Insurance 101 video to get an explanation of what is covered with renter's insurance. For more information on Renters Insurance, be sure to return to the link from the previous section as they explain it in further depth towards the bottom of the page.
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Signing a Lease
When renting an apartment, you will have to sign a lease. This lease is more or less your renting agreement. This document holds all of the terms and conditions of your stay in the apartment and it is crucial you understand this process. Check out these resources for the information you will need: