Saturday, May 22, 2004
New locale...
So i only had to see 2 complexes before i picked my top choice. i actually had to see choice #2 first, and it was a great little place with friendly office staff and a very tempting offer (about $150 off the current market value, locking it in to a lower rate for future renewals). however, when i went back to place #1 it just felt like a community. there are apartments in the center of the complex and townhouses on the outside, so there's a good little mix of families and individuals. my mom and i talked to a couple people who lived there already, and both said they loved it there. then talking to the guy in the office, we discovered that only one one-bedroom would be available for an august move-in. they only have a little over 100 units, so it wasn't just a "hard sell" tactic. this place has had less than a dozen calls to the police in the last year (very good for a complex)and was quiet and secluded. it was in a neighborhood set back from busy traffic but still in a good location. i'll have a living room with a fireplace, a kitchen, dining area, patio with outside storage area, washer and dryer included, walk in closet (and of course a bedroom and bathroom). and it's still less than $1 per square foot. pretty good. i kind of felt bad for seeming so interested in my second choice only to make a quick decision to take the first choice with less "selling" by the agent, but it really seems like a great place. i think if and when i resolve the problem with my current location i will truly be able to get into the excitement over the new location. my letter to the manager of this complex is ready to be delivered monday morning, and will hopefully bring good news. ok, on to other things, like enjoying a free saturday afternoon.
P.S. Keep them in your prayers.
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