Although it's easy to get excited about leaving home, there's plenty to be overlooked in one's haste to get out. Have no fear: Byers presents a nice primer in apartment shopping, dividing the process into five steps anning, budgeting, searching, moving in, and living smart d covers everything from nitty-gritty details like forgotten expenses (What? I have to pay for bleach?) to difficulties caused by lack of established credit. But don't expect more counsel beyond the move in e final chapter "Live Smart," is so short it may put one in the mind of a mom shouting advice from the rolled-down car window as she peels away from the curb. As part of the practical Get Smart with Your Money series, this is an important topic rarely discussed with teens, and it subtly advises financial responsibility by asking questions like "Can you really afford this place?" and encouraging apartment seekers to invest time researching their fiscal circumstances. Back matter includes a further-reading list, Web sites, and a glossary.