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    A Millennial’s Guide To Apartment Hunting

    Apart from posting on their Instagram accounts and socializing with other members of their generation at house parties, millennials are known generally for their practicality.

    Shocking, isn’t it? We have been so enamored by this idea of the present generation being narcissistic and apathetic that we often forget just how much they are capable of doing with a lot of free time in their hands.

    One thing’s for sure, a lot of business startups (particularly, in the software and tech arena) are mostly powered by the energies of people who were born from the early 90s and upwards. Well, this is mostly because millennials are so lucky to have been around at a time when possibilities abound everywhere.

    Still, considering just how much of an influence they can become towards the rest of the world, millennials are wary of the responsibilities they would have to assume in their personal and professional lives. Gone are the days when a person sees value in based on how much time another person spends at the office. In this day and age, millennials are more inclined towards setting their best foot forward by means of sheer cleverness and common sense.

    But when it comes down to moving into a big city and hunting for apartments, millennials need much more than just their Chainsmokers playlist and penchant for sarcastic memes. Which is why we have made this list of essential tips that millennials need to hunt for the best apartments wherever they are.

    Applications

    Like, duh… We’re basically living in a data-driven world where every task or activity can be facilitated by a mobile application. With that said, millennials can use their technological know-how to search for living spaces easier, faster, and for the cheapest possible rents.

    They can start by downloading an apartment finder on their phones. There are tons of apps that cater towards young adults who want to pursue their careers in big cities. It’s just a matter of knowing which application to use to start one’s search.

    Crowdsource

    This term isn’t something new. After all, we are living in a global community where everyone can share their thoughts, express their ideas, and help each other out. When you want to live in the big city, make yourself feel less lonely by asking for recommendations online.

    For instance, you can advertise your search to your Facebook friends. Just post it on your newsfeed and wait for the recommendations to come streaming in.

    Budget-based hunting

    As much as you want to move out and jumpstart your career, you still have to juggle with financial responsibilities. Basically, one downside of the millennial crowd is that they seem to have little knowledge in preparing their budgets. And this should be enough for this generation to be mindful of their expenses.

    So, when hunting for an apartment, make sure to go for options that are well within your lifestyle and financial range. You wouldn’t want to be at the receiving end of a foreclosure or bury yourself in heavy financial debts now, would you?