By: Amy Corman Moving in, or letting someaone move into a new apartment can be an exciting time for both parties involved. While exciting, having a roommate for the first time can be very frustrating, especially when the only interaction you might have had with them is email, Facebook, or a phone call. Below Read more about Roommate Advice: A Guide to Easier Apartment Living[…]
By: Amy Corman Lets face it, for your first few apartments in the city, they probably are not going to be the pent house in the nicest building in Boston. Even though the places you start out living might not be the biggest or nicest around, there are a few easy tips on how to Read more about How to Make a Small Room Look Bigger[…]
Coolidge Corner isn’t usually a top-of-the-list neighborhood when reviewing Boston’s suburbia—but it sure should be. This quaint little area is packed with hip restaurants, cozy theatres, fun local bookstores, and action-packed sidewalks without the hassle of crowds. The social scene includes fresh college grads, uptown trendsetters, and successful professionals looking for a weekend getaway. With Read more about Community Profile: Coolidge Corner[…]
Let’s face it, us Bostonians are wicked proud of our big stereotype being die-hard sports fans, especially when it comes to the Red Sox. A lot of people in the area actually don’t even like baseball that much, but we feel it is our American duty to support our teams. We all know Sweet Caroline by Read more about Why it’s Essential to See at Least One Red Sox Game Each Summer[…]
WHY Sublet? Planning on leaving town for a bit, but you don’t want to lose all the rent you’re pouring into your current apartment rental? Well, you just might be a great candidate for subletting. When you sublet, you rent your room or your entire apartment out to another party for a predetermined period of Read more about The 4 W’s (and one H) of Subletting[…]
Saving money can be incredibly hard, especially with the excitement of finally having a steady flow of income and being in a city built on college kids. While all of the initial expenses may seem overwhelming, you don’t actually have to stress being late on rent every time you go out for drinks or catch Read more about Get Out, Without Getting Put Out: Going Out on a Budget[…]