Sunday, May 4, 2008

Choosing The Right Apartment, The Right Roommate

Roommates - can't live with them, and can't afford to live without them. Although you may be itching to escape Mom and Dad, or longing to abandon your current shoe box apartment search minneapolis, don't be hasty when choosing your next address.

Selecting a place and person to live with is a major decision, and you should be armed with the right questions to ensure that the room you rent meets your needs.

First, be aware of what your needs truly are. Are you concerned with location? Space? Price? And more importantly, what kind of roommate are you looking for? A quiet loner? A new best friend? A partner in crime?

Then begin your search. Start by asking friends or co-workers if they have any available places in mind, or check an online site that targets those in search of a roommate. There will be dozens of ad listings too good to be true - so don't get too excited too fast. Go see the room in person - and meet your potential roommate. While you are there, inquire about actual dimensions of the room, when the lease begins and ends, whether or not utilities are included, proximity to public transportation, and price.

Although you may fall in love with an apartment at first site, stay grounded and keep looking. It is important to see several spaces so that you are able to gauge space and value to ensure you are getting the most for your dollar.

If, after apartment search dallas, you are convinced you have found a match, feel confident and take the plunge. But remember, when you choose a room to rent, you embark on a relationship not only with your new apartment, but also with the other person who lives there. So don't settle. Be honest with yourself about what you need, and whom you need to live with. And if you don't find what you are looking for right away, keep on looking!

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