Monday, July 20, 2009

Apartments

Our lease for our current apartment comes up soon, August 22nd is when we will get the papers asking if we want to re-sign.

Pros and Cons time, kids!

Pros:
We already live here. No moving required.
It has an awesomely huge pool.
Our neighbors don't bother us, they are all old retired folks.
It's close to the outdoor mall and the interstate.
2 Bedroom, 2 full bath- 998 sq ft.
Washer/dryer in unit

Cons:
New management took over.
Rent was raised $30/month for our pets.
Rent will raise at least an additional $30/mo under the new owners
Water heater, washer/dryer, and heater are in 3 different rooms.
Stackable washer/dryer
Pantry, dishwasher, oven collide
Washer pipe connected by a zip tie....

New Apartment complex we found...

Pros:
Brand new buildings, just built.
All utilities are in the same room
Washer/Dryer in unit, almost full size
$150 cheaper per month
No pet rent
Huge bathroom
Bar in the kitchen
Dedicated pantry
Built in microwave, all new appliances
Fire Extinguisher included

Cons:
No pool
Moving
I work at home, hubby doesn't have a job
Not listed on Rent.com, so can't get the $100 reward card


We get the papers to re-sign at the end of August and we have til September 22nd to decide, and until October 1st if we decide to move.

Hopefully hubby will get a job by then.

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