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Great iPhone Apps to Help You Move to a New Apartment
You probably already know that your iPhone can serve you in practically every area of life, but you might not be aware that it can also help you find an apartment, locate movers and pack. Here are our top picks of iPhone apps that can help you move to a new apartment.
AG Mobile
ApartmentGuide.com is at the head of the pack with a multi-function application for your iPhone. You can search thousands of apartment listings, in either list or interactive map views; see floorplans and photos; email or call properties; make a favorites list and use the GPS function to locate vacancies near you.
Moving List
Getting yourself ready for your move is a breeze with the Moving List App. Begin your preparations four to six weeks ahead, with breakdowns of tasks all the way into the home stretch. Task sections include DIY, Friends and Family, Job Relocation, Goodbyes, Movers and Transport, among others. With 95 pre-populated tasks, you will be well on your way to a smooth and mobile-managed move.
Boxie
Boxie is a handy iPhone app that will help you move by keeping track of what’s in each box as you are packing. Can you imagine the ease of unpacking by actually having a photo of each box’s contents and its location? With Boxie you can manage and organize your packing process and also use this app’s capabilities to create grocery lists, wish lists and even to-do lists.
EveryBlock
Whether you’re still narrowing your apartment search or have just unpacked the last box in your new apartment and want to explore your community, check out EveryBlock, billed as “a newsfeed for your block.” With currently 15 cities in operation, some of them in beta, EveryBlock is expanding constantly and will let you check crime stats, building permits, restaurant health reports, media coverage and more.
If you’re like most iPhone users, you’re already quite attached to your very smart device. Now let it help you in your next big adventure — the search for and move to a new apartment. And, since these apps seem to multiply overnight, be sure to keep checking the iPhone App store to see what’s new in the world of renting and moving.
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