The apartment means the life they built and all the memories they have.
We can arrive at this answer because:
While it's nice that Shay can fulfill her dreams, it's sad to have to leave a home with so many memories and where Shay and his family have built their entire lives.
They have a very strong emotional attachment to the house, but it is necessary to say goodbye to it.
This question is about "Eraser Tattoo."
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