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Wednesday, September 8, 2010

Market For Special Roommates Today

By Johnny Carlson

These difficult economic times have made the age-old habit of sharing living situations an attractive alternative to those looking to live away from home but wanting to save some money. If you are considering rental property for your own accommodation, it might be a good idea to find a roommate. There are plenty of websites available today offering roommate finder services and depending on your requirements, you can easily find someone who can be the other pea in the pod and won't be an obstacle to your lifestyle.

A good way to start your search is to use one of the free roommate finder services. These are websites meant to help you with matching certain attributes that your chosen roommate must have. For instance, if you love to sleep until late morning, a roommate with a penchant for waking up at the crack of dawn is not a person you will like to live with. Everyone looks for something different in a perfect living companion.

First male or female? Some people are quite comfortable with sharing their accommodation with either gender, but you shouldn't be too quick to accept anyone. Think seriously about the ways in which a roommate of either gender could impact your current living arrangement,other roommates already in the space, and your work schedules.

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. Be sure that you know the personality of each person before sharing the apartment. It also is best to be sure that there are not any potential conflicts concerning food prep, entertainment and leisure activities between the members of the household.

Understand just how long each person will be living in the household. 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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