What I am looking for in my next apartment

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AUTHOR'S NOTE: This list has been updated after I have moved into my current place.

This blog is a list of things I am looking for in my future apartment. These needs are changing as I grow older and try to consciously save for a house of my own.

Note: This list will evolve as I think of more requirements.

Goals

  • Save money!

  • Items that are used in a certain space should be stored in that space, for example kitchen appliances should be stored in the kitchen.

  • As much space as the money can afford me while still having modern amenities.

Requirements

Apartment building

  • Should have a gym, with optional free classes,

  • Should have a car parking spot and a bike cage,

  • Keyless entry,

  • Should have a pool with BBQ facilities,

  • AT&T Fiber,

  • (Optional) Should have common and private work spaces.

Apartment

  • Should have a lot of natural light

  • No carpeting in any of the rooms,

  • An outdoor space such as a balcony or a patio,

  • Either 1 bedroom and 1 den or 2 bedrooms,

  • Keyless entry,

  • Central cooling and heating,

  • Rolling blinds and not curtains or slat blinds,

  • (Optional) NEST thermostat,

  • (Optional) Large floor to ceiling windows.

Bedroom

  • Master bedroom should be at least 12 feet x 10 feet,

  • Attached bathroom

  • A walk in wardrobe with built in drawers that is attached to the bathroom.

Bathroom

  • Bathrooms should have a lot of counter and storage space. 

Kitchen

  • Modern appliances,

  • A pantry,

  • A deep refrigerator,

  • A gas stove.

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