Apartment Shopping

It is that time again where I feel like I am always moving! I have not lived in one place for longer than one year in like 6 years. I moved from Jacksonville, FL, to Alabama, to college dorms, back to Alamaba, back to dorm, to D.C. for short-term internship, back to Virginia apartment, back to D.C. for job, back to Virginia best friend's apartment for 2 months, then finally into where I live now! Whew! Such as life....! I moved into a large home with 3 other girls last December after moving back from D.C. and have enjoyed my time there very much. The owner of the home has decided to put it on the market to sell soon, so all the housemates will be going our separate ways soon. Many memories have been made in that house as well as lifelong friendships formed. One of my current roomies and I have decided to branch off together and find an apartment with a year lease, so the search has officially started. We are moving out November 10, so about 7 weeks to go. We have looked at several 2 bedroom townhomes & apartments and will make a decision the first week of October. I think we are both on the same page as far as what we are looking for --- here are some of our "Apartment Musts":

Nice, Nice, Kitchen because I am ready to start cooking again
Dark cabinets
Stainless Steel appliances would be nice, but black will do too
Walk-In Closets are pretty much a neccessity
Washer & Dryer included
Water included in Rent
Nice floor plan
Good location in town
Newer development

So far, we have narrowed it down to two that we really like: a townhome and an apartment. The price difference is only $25 so that's really not a huge factor. I will be sure to keep you updated on our decision process! We love both, but there are pros and cons for the two of them and we cannot decide yet!

Here we are!