Quick answer
Grant’s order is: exact job location; office frequency and real commute; rough qualification ceiling using the common 3x gross-income guideline; lifestyle priorities such as walkability, social life, outdoors and airport use; then apartment-level fit such as age, management, amenities, fees, concessions and the exact unit.
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