Mistakes First-Time Renters Make

Are you moving into an apartment for the first time? Do you feel overwhelmed by the amount of things you have to purchase? Take a deep breath and read the following advice from MSN on all the top sins of first-time renters.

Before you embark on an apartment hunt, write down a list separating your needs from your wants. Needs are those things without which you just can't live. For example, my husband and I own just one car, so for us, proximity to work or to public transportation is a need. Wants, however, are those things that would be nice to have, but you could live without for the right price. For example, you may want a gym or a first-floor unit, but they may not be deal breakers.

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