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Grant prefers two real bedrooms with reasonably similar size, useful closets, separation between bedrooms and two bathrooms when the budget allows. One-story layouts are often easier to divide fairly than a dramatic loft where one roommate clearly gets the premium room. If one bedroom is materially better, agree before signing whether that roommate pays more.

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