Moving day
I’m sure the suspense was killing you all weekend.
Failing
So… My roommate and I were supposed to do our walk through and sign our lease today. My roommate was off of work and we both needed to be there so we met on my lunch break. However, even though he had called yesterday and was told we could see the apartment today, it wasn’t [...]
Is renting right for me?
The savings incurred (versus owning) make sense when other financial objectives are more important, such as saving for a home, paying off student loans, or supporting family members
Problems
I had some drama involving my new apartment yesterday. I get a call from a guy at the apartment complex, and he says there is a problem with my apartment. He wanted to know if my roommate and I would be interested in one of the other floor plans we looked at. He pointed out that the other floor plan was cheaper. I was thinking someone died in there, or there was mold or it just wouldn’t be ready for us to move in on Friday (they were replacing the carpets). I figured we could probably handle it, so I asked what the “problem” was.
New Addresses
Yesterday I forgot to mention the best thing about my apartment, I’m now only 7 miles from work, instead of 21. Which means not only will my commute time be reduced to 1/3rd what it was, but so will my gas bill. Woo! My roommate had a longer commute than me, and now his will [...]
You’ve Been Approved
My roommate and I finally found an apartment we both like, we get the keys on Friday! Check back next Monday to see how moving went.