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Ready to settle into the apartment of your dreams? Well, slow your roll, homes, you just graduated – and probably only have three digits in your bank account. But fear not. There are plenty of apartments out there to fit your needs and budget. Finding one will be a cinch … just follow our handy guide below.

Gradspot on NB-Sree!

By Stuart Schultz
5/15/08
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When it comes to finding ways to save time and money online, we’re big fans of Sree Sreenivasan and his weekly “Sree Advice” spot every Thursday morning at 6:20 and

Surviving the Apartment Rush

By Keshav Singh
4/22/08
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Amongst the 30-odd percent of this year’s grads who don’t move back home with their parents, the housing rush is about to get on and popping. Because most jobs start in late spring or early fall, these are generally very competitive times to find apartments.

Knowing How to Look for an Apartment

By Jake Tuck
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Quick Tips

  1. Start early, but not too early – Apartments become available for viewing and signing throughout the month before you plan to move in. Be warned: since many people move in on September 1st, August becomes very competitive.

  2. Brokers – they’ll pre-screen apartments for you (saving you time), but charge up to 15% of the year’s rent. If you go this route, be sure to be VERY specific about what you’re looking for, and feel free to use several brokers.

  3. No fee – instead of using a broker, go directly to the managing agent of a building to rent an apartment and skip out on the brokers fee. However, finding no fee apartments can be very time consuming. Ask around and search the net for these diamonds in the rough.

  4. Stalk the building – once you’ve found your perfect pad, scope it out at night to get a feel for the scene, and try to catch a tenant exiting/entering the building to ask if there are any problems (e.g., roaches) before you sign the lease.

  5. Everything’s negotiable - rent, the broker’s fee, the terms of the lease… Nothing is set in stone before a lease is signed so why not try to save a few bucks.

Apartment hunting isn’t always easy. The key is to know when and how to look. The best option is a “no fee” apartment, meaning that you rent directly from a managing agent or owner, but these are hard to come by and will therefore likely take more time to find. If you are

Landlord-Tenant Laws

By Christopher Schonberger
4/09/08
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Consumerist has compiled a great resource of landlord-tenant laws by state. If you’re preparing to relocate after school or are just moving into your first apartment, it might be worth your while to know what you’re getting into

Save Time with the Gradspot Guru Service

By Gradspot Dot Com
8/29/08
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Ever wish you had a sage sidekick who could answer all your questions about student debt and healthcare? Or a trusty personal assistant to set up your bank account and switch your cell phone provider? Sometimes the most essential things in your life are the most annoying to deal with…so why not let us take care of them for you

Still Looking for an Apartment in NYC?

By Gradspot Dot Com
12/10/07
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Sick of seeing places that the broker calls a one-bedroom but really looks like a closet? Still looking for an apartment in NYC? The Gradspot.com team has got you covered. Check out our guide

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