There's a lot to consider when looking for a new apartment, but had you considered renting a furnished place? There are a lot of pros and cons for both furnished and unfurnished apartments, but ultimately one will work better for you than the other.

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Here are a few tips for preparing for guests:

1. Prep the guest room (and it's okay if you don't have one!)
2. Set out extra blankets
3. Clean everywhere
4. ....read more here! 

When searching for apartments, there is always so much to consider—location, proximity to parking or public transportation, closet space—all of which are hugely important when finding that perfect place.

However, there is one often secondary factor in the apartment hunt that has the potential to profoundly affect your day to day lifestyle: the floor on which you live. So, which is the best floor to live on in an apartment? Each option, top, middle and bottom, has its perks.

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Any idea of what your dream home looks like? How big? Where's it located? Are there cats and dogs running around? If you don't know, here are some questions to think about when mapping your dream home.

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