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TINY LIVING EDITION HOME & GARDEN

Welcome back TNE subscribers! When While the article is not aimed at tiny

searching online for places to live in South spaces, it mirrored the process I went
Florida, I noticed that there were things I through in my mind. I decided to speak

would have to compromise on to live in with Angie Amon to talk to her further

the location I wanted to live in. Because of about this because the findings were so
this, I had to really sit down with myself interesting to me. I added this interview

and decide what amenities were most to this season because when living tiny,

important to me. Things like: free parking, one has to REALLY decide what is
location, space, and safety were my most important. I wanted to give people who

important factors. This helped me to are thinking about tiny spaces this

choose the best location for my needs. information so they can make a more
informed decision. I think sometimes

Recently, I ran across an article on the we get caught up in how “cute”or
Apartmentguide.com's Blog called, The “adorable” the space is and do not think

Boring Amenity That Renters Say They about the day-to-day. That is what really

Really Want. In this article, Angie Amon, matters.
Director of Research at RentPath, outlines

what renters in today's market are really I have attached the article for your

looking for. She explains that gone are the reading pleasure. You can read it at:
days of renters looking for luxury
https://www.apartmentguide.com/blog/amenities-
renters-really-want/
amenities and states that,“Renters tend to
be practical and focus on amenities that Until next time...

ensure their security, help add to day-to-

day conveniences, and make their
commutes to work easier”.

While reading the article, I realized that
she is absolutely on point. While I was

looking for my place, I wasn't interested in

superficial things, but simple things; such
as, the ones I stated above. Also, security

WAS a big issue for me since I live alone.
It's interesting how the simple things are

more important to our generation than
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