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Friday, October 15, 2010

Naughty Roommates Want Homes To Steal

By Melanie Allen

The current economic downturn has turned the idea of roommates into an option not just for college students and recent graduates, but for almost every potential renter. Many people, of all ages, look for other individuals to share expenses and living arrangements while maintaining a sense of independence. There are websites that you can use to find someone that will get along with you and the way that you live, you can easily find someone who has the same outlook on life as yourself and won`t cause problems.

When you are looking for a roommate you can start by using a free roommate finder. These are websites meant to help you with matching certain attributes that your chosen roommate must have. This way, if you're an early riser who loves to watch the sun rise, you won't end up with a roommate who prefers to sleep in until noon. What should you look for in the perfect roommate?

First, it's your roommate's gender. With some people they can share with either male or female but be sure that you check everything out before you decide. You should stop and think about the affect on your current roommates, if any, as well as the different lifestyles, needs and certain gender-related traits.

Personalities influence a group's dynamics and interaction pattern. If you have several roommates and some of them are quiet and laid-back while the others are loud and outgoing, you will definitely notice some friction between the two types. Ensure you make a thorough selection by understanding each person's personality. Hobbies and interests are equally important in this equation, because if tastes in entertainment, food and activities differ considerably among the roommates, conflicts are quite likely to occur.

It's also important that you make it very clear how long the roommate can stay. Some accommodations are designed for the short term, days or weeks; and others can run for a year. Be sure to clearly outline the agreement and put everything in writing so you will all understand the terms of the lease. You should do your best to find someone with the same interests and things will work out good.

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