Finding an Apartment

Apartment Hunting 101

czoia@gradspot.com — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 09:47:23 -0400

Welcome to the real world, recent grad. If you just graduated last June, chances are now’s the time you’re frantically searching for an apartment—one of the most stressful and overwhelming challenges... more >

Deciding Where to Live

Matthew Demmer — Tue, 12 Aug 2008 16:12:23 -0400

Once you’ve made the momentous decision to move out of your childhood bedroom, it’s time to find a place to set up camp.... more >

The Grad Olympics

Christopher Schonberger — Tue, 12 Aug 2008 12:41:04 -0400

Are you amped that the Olympics are finally here? Yeah, me too—no matter how hard... more >

You're Selling THAT?

czoia@gradspot.com — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 12:45:00 -0400

Although you might live in a humble hole-in-the-wall, at least you don’t live in this hole-in-the-wall. The lovelylisting blog showcases photographs of atrocious domiciles from actual real estate listings. I guess with the housing market being as bad as it is, some owners have just... more >

Subletting and the City

Christopher Schonberger — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 08:18:34 -0400

Don’t have an apartment yet for the summer? Getting tired of sleeping on a different friend’s couch every week or looking at apartments that you’re not ready to commit to for a year? It’s time to think about subletting.... more >

Preparing the Necessary Pre Apartment Search Documents

Julie Fishman — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 23:08:33 -0400

If you thought finding an apartment was a struggle, you are in for a treat, mon frere. Actually sealing the deal is half the battle, and in most cases it involves an infuriating mix of timing, luck, and favoritism. Fortunately, a little preparation and a light sprinkling of gamesmanship can give you the head start you need to nip all those other jokers at the finish line.... more >

10 Myths About Life After College

Gradspot.com — Mon, 02 Jun 2008 11:22:41 -0400

Our guest blogger today is Kristen Fischer, author of Ramen Noodles, Rent, and Resumes: An After College Guide to Life... more >

Roommate Living

Julie Fishman — Wed, 28 May 2008 01:00:41 -0400

We all had roommates in the drunk and hazy college dorm days, but when work and bills enter the picture, the whole "Dude of course your friend can stay on the couch for three months" attitude begins to wear off. With responsibility comes stress, and nothing brings out people’s dark-sides more than being tired and late for work. Roommates cuts costs and provides a live-in... more >

Guest Blog: Christine Hassler on "Smart Slacking"

Gradspot.com — Tue, 27 May 2008 11:10:17 -0400

Christine Hassler is a life coach and speaker, and she's author of the new book 20 Something Manifesto. In the following excerpt from her book, Hassler describes the art of “smart slacking.” To learn more about her writings... more >

Moving Home After Graduation

Matthew Demmer — Fri, 16 May 2008 01:36:29 -0400

One minute she’s the laundry fairy. Like Mrs. Brady, all sweet and kind and sympathetic, she picks up my dirty socks and magically returns them to the closet matched and folded and smelling like clean mountain air. Then a second later she morphs into... more >