Infographic on How to Display Your Art Like a Pro

July 13, 2015 | By Seija Goldstein AuthorMy First Apartment

We thanks our friends at Made.com for this great infographic that shows you how to display your wall art like a pro. How to display art in your home [Infographic] by the team at MADE

Spring Condo Indoor and Outdoor Maintenance Checklist

April 9, 2015 | By Chloe Eaton AuthorMy First Apartment

Ahhh, the sunshine and fresh air of spring are returning! With all your new-found pizazz and energy, there are a few things you can do around your condo that will freshen up the place, maintain it after the winter season, and prepare it for the coming warm months. INDOOR Aerate your indoor spaces! Open as many windows and doors…

10 Favorite Blogs for Condo Owners

January 8, 2015 | By Audra Jones AuthorMy First Apartment

Condo and Co-op style living is quite different from renting an apartment or buying a house. There are all kinds of rules and financial procedures to follow, and a home owner’s association (HOA) to contend with. If you’re new to the condo scene, or even if you’re a veteran condo owner, we’re pretty sure you…

Condo Decor: 7 Blogs to Inspire You

June 24, 2014 | By Audra Jones AuthorMy First Apartment

You signed on the dotted line and you’ve finally unpacked everything, so now it’s time to give your new condo a little “you” flair! If you’ve made the leap into ownership and have said goodbye to the days of apartment renting, then you are probably looking for more than free furniture finds on Craigslist or ways to…

Spiders, Stink Bugs and Mice, Oh My! – How to Get Rid of Common Pests

June 5, 2014 | By Contributors AuthorMy First Apartment

What could be more exciting than summer in your new condo? Well, pests of course! When you were a renter, pest control was your landlord’s problem. Now, as with everything else, it’s you who has to handle the situation. As a new condo owner, it is important to understand how to take care of common…

Condo Housekeeping: Maintaining Your Appliances

April 22, 2014 | By Chloe Eaton AuthorMy First Apartment

When you were a carefree renter, maintaining your landlord’s appliances was your last priority. Now that you own all of the expensive appliances in your condo – and are responsible for keeping them in working order – regular maintenance is expected to keep them chugging along. At the basic level, most appliances can be maintained by keeping the electrical…

How to Become a Good Condo Association Member

January 23, 2014 | By Alex Starace AuthorMy First Apartment

When you buy a condo you automatically become a member of your building’s (or development’s) Association. Think of it this way: by living where you do, you become a citizen of the neighborhood. You formally participate in your building’s affairs through the Association. So what should you do to make sure you become a good member in…

Hello and Welcome to myfirstcondo.com

January 12, 2014 | By Seija Goldstein AuthorMy First Apartment

When you moved into your first rental, our sister site MyFirstApartment.com helped make it happen. We had advice on how to deal with bad landlords and deadbeat roommates. We showed you how to furnish your new place on a shoestring and how to manage your budget so that the rent got paid. Now that you’re an old…

What is a Condo Association?

January 6, 2014 | By Alex Starace AuthorMy First Apartment

When you’re buying a condo, you’re essentially buying an apartment, right? Yes and no. You’re actually buying more than just your living area. You also have an interest in all the common areas around your unit, like the hallways, the lobby and the grounds. Since you own a share of the building, you need to…

You Just Bought Your First Condo. What Now?

January 3, 2014 | By Alex Starace AuthorMy First Apartment

The closing went smoothly, you’ve been handed the keys and the place is yours. You did it! You head over to your new place, pop a bottle of champagne (remember to bring your own bottle opener and cups) to celebrate. After a glass of bubbly in an empty space, you realize that you might own…