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ravnsdaughter) wrote2009-06-23 01:01 am
ravnsdaughter) wrote2009-06-23 01:01 am
on to condo #2
After some thinking about it and discussion, Ian and I have decided not to take the condo we looked at yesterday. It was right at the top end of our price range, and they wouldn't let us paint, and it was a little smaller than what we really wanted. It also didn't have in-suite laundry, and we'd be paying $3 a load (and that adds up quickly considering I do about 5 loads a week just myself). So we decided that it was probably kind of silly to take the first thing we found without taking the time to look a little more.
So then I was looking through the listings on Craigslist again, and found this ad. It's condos in this building (well, Azure II), which have been purchased as investments and are going to be rented out. It's literally a 3 block walk from my workplace. The ones that are available are $1300 a month, which is $200 less than the other place. Additionally, I wouldn't have to buy a transit pass (saving $73/month) and I could cancel my gym membership since there's a gym in the building, saving another $22 a month), so it would essentially save me another $95, so it would only end up being a $55 increase over my rent here.
The building are brand new, we'd be the first people to live in the suite and they are gorgeous suites. We'd be on the 16th floor at the lowest. It has in-suite laundry, a balcony (we'd be allowed a barbecue), hardwood/tile floors, a gas fireplace, marble countertops in the kitchen, a dishwasher, and a gorgeous view. We'd also be allowed to paint. Cable and internet is included for the first year. It's also within 2 blocks of a TON of amenities.
We're going to look at the place tomorrow afternoon, so wish us luck! :)
So then I was looking through the listings on Craigslist again, and found this ad. It's condos in this building (well, Azure II), which have been purchased as investments and are going to be rented out. It's literally a 3 block walk from my workplace. The ones that are available are $1300 a month, which is $200 less than the other place. Additionally, I wouldn't have to buy a transit pass (saving $73/month) and I could cancel my gym membership since there's a gym in the building, saving another $22 a month), so it would essentially save me another $95, so it would only end up being a $55 increase over my rent here.
The building are brand new, we'd be the first people to live in the suite and they are gorgeous suites. We'd be on the 16th floor at the lowest. It has in-suite laundry, a balcony (we'd be allowed a barbecue), hardwood/tile floors, a gas fireplace, marble countertops in the kitchen, a dishwasher, and a gorgeous view. We'd also be allowed to paint. Cable and internet is included for the first year. It's also within 2 blocks of a TON of amenities.
We're going to look at the place tomorrow afternoon, so wish us luck! :)
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Is the name of this apartment building Utopia?
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I'm going to look at 1pm today, and I'm hoping Ian can get himself together enough to leave the house early and come look with me, though I also brought my camera with me to take a few pics if he can't make it. It sounds like there's actually a number of different suites available, and they don't even do a credit check, so I can't see why we wouldn't get it. Fingers crossed though! :)
I'm looking forward to being able to throw a housewarming party in September or so. :D
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He's a typical guy in that it takes him hours to get moving in the morning... he'll get up at 9am and then STILL be scrambling to get out the door in time for work at 2. Drives me insane. There's NO reason he shouldn't be able to make it there for 1pm but... we'll see.