New York has never been the cheapest city to live in, however, now that the pandemic is over and everyone is moving back to the Big Apple (especially Manhattan), rent prices have gone sky-high, reaching almost a %13 increase compared to 2022 according to Investopedia. This situation has turned apartment […]
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Are one-bedroom apartments really better than a studio?
A lot of us find ourselves wondering if moving to a studio is really the right move, especially when we first move out. The truth is, while no one can tell you what’s best for you, there’s a popular belief that one-bedroom apartments are inherently better than studios. However, this […]
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On-site vs in unit laundry: What’s better?
If you recently started living on your own, then you might’ve realized that great freedom comes with great responsibility. Unless you live close to someone who does it for you, you probably learned that doing laundry can be a real nightmare but someone has to do it, right? No one […]
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Can I lose my deposit for installing shelves?
Making a place feel like a home in a rental is definitely a difficult task, especially when you’re not allowed to do certain changes to the unit. While jumping into renovations can make you feel better about the place you’re living in, it can also cost you the entirety of […]
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Are New York basement apartments safe?
Who doesn’t want to live the New York City dream life? With rent prices going up, achieving that goal is getting harder and harder every day, however, there are cheaper options like basement apartments. No matter how nice that basement rental is, you’re probably going to hear a lot of […]
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What if I don’t make 40 times the rent? Rent rule explained.
If you’re looking for an apartment in a big city, especially New York, it is most likely that you’ve heard about the “40 times the rent” rule landlords use in order to find a tenant. This rule implies your annual income should be 40 times the monthly rent to be […]
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How to afford living in nyc
It is safe to say that every single person who doesn’t live in New York asks themselves, “How do people even afford living in nyc?”. Living in big cities can be a bit tricky and even locals end up wondering the same thing. However, there’s always a way to get […]
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How to make a budget pivot table?
Living on your own can be a crazy ride, when you think you know something, life makes sure you realize you actually don’t. If you thought you could manage your money without much trouble only to figure out you were wrong, we’ve got your back. There are a few ways […]