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Post by Deleted on Apr 20, 2011 6:24:12 GMT -5
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Post by zibazinski on Apr 20, 2011 7:32:24 GMT -5
I made up what it cost me to move in 3 months, that left me with 11 months of saving a fair amount of rent money.
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Post by Firebird on Apr 20, 2011 13:05:22 GMT -5
If it's across the street from you, how can it be closer to BART?
Okay, across and down the street ;D (We were already pretty close to BART.)
But that place is a no-go because they don't allow cats. DF and I were mad, but what can you do? We're checking out a few other places in our immediate vicinity, just to... see.
I know the physical move seems easy enough, but don't count on all those moving trucks you see parked across the street because they may belong to a company, not the people driving them. Plus, won't you have to pay deposits, etc. again?
At the end of every month, especially around summertime, it's common to see 5-15 U-Hauls in the apartment complex lots. That's what I was referring to when I said the moving trucks. I didn't think a company would be willing to just loan us one, haha.
We only put down a $200 deposit (I think) for our current place - it was really cheap, I know that. And we have the cash to put down a deposit at a new place if necessary.
We're only going to do this if it's pretty easy on us.
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Post by AgeOfEnlightenmentSCP on Apr 21, 2011 0:20:28 GMT -5
I seriously doubt you could move for less than $1,000 bucks when you factor in the time, hassle, and disruption of moving-- let alone the time, hassle, and disruption of apartment hunting. So, you would likely not break even in one year-- you'd break even sometime in the second-- maybe even the third year, and of course, you have to come up with that money up front-- not $80 at a time. Then there's the uncertainty. You already know you really like your current digs; what if you spend the money to move and you hate it in six months? And that, my friends, is why we landlords can raise the rent every year. And we do.
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Post by Firebird on Apr 21, 2011 10:41:21 GMT -5
Huh? How in the world are you getting $1,000? Did you read the part about how if we are going to move, we're only moving to an apartment complex on the same street we live on right now? We can move 90% of our stuff with our cars in under two hours on a Saturday. Even if we rented a U-Haul for the couch and bed (which we shouldn't need to do) that would still be well under $50 in total moving costs.
As for our time "apartment hunting," so far it's been about 15 minutes of making calls. So no, I don't think it's going to cost us anywhere near $1,000. If we move anywhere, it will be right down the block.
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Post by debtheaven on Apr 21, 2011 17:38:09 GMT -5
But that place is a no-go because they don't allow cats.
Firebird, if you really want it (ie assuming you have actually checked out the place) have you considered either offering to pay a pet deposit, or an extra 25 in rent per month?
Just a thought.
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Post by Firebird on Apr 21, 2011 18:02:33 GMT -5
That's exactly what I said to DF ;D I told him to use his manly wiles and negotiate getting us in there anyway. Nothing doing. Owner does not allow pets FULLSTOP. It's kind of ridiculous, but I don't think there was any way we were going to get away with it since DF had already told the lady that we were getting a cat soon. She was intrigued to hear all about it. She thought the no-pets rule was dumb too.
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Post by debtheaven on Apr 21, 2011 18:36:06 GMT -5
Wait ... you haven't actually gotten the cat yet?!
If you haven't committed to a cat yet, what about putting the cat on hold for one year?
Of course that's a decision that goes above and beyond finances. If the two are truly incompatible, and it sounds like they are, you have to choose your priorities.
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Post by Firebird on Apr 21, 2011 19:04:31 GMT -5
Debtheaven, I think you must be my evil separated-at-birth twin (or I could be the evil twin, if you prefer ;D).
Because I. Suggested. The. Same. Thing. To. DF. We put a deposit down on Kitty but the breeder is totally willing to carry it over to his next litter, or a litter eight months from now, or whatever. It doesn't have to be this specific litter.
But DF wants Kitty now, so there's no talking him out of it. If it were just me, yeah, the cat would be on hold. It's so weird, it almost seems like our life is Not All About Me now! The HORROR! ;D
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Post by ty on Apr 22, 2011 11:27:32 GMT -5
Downsize and save. If you can find a cheaper place to live, then go for it. save your money and invest in a home for later and retirement. You may be able to afford what you have right now, but there is no guarantee that you will have tat same income 3 years from now. Things happen and change that n impact your income and living situation. So for me, if I were you, start downsizing and saving some money for down the line. You can thank me later!
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Post by Firebird on Apr 22, 2011 11:56:05 GMT -5
Haha, Kreepy, I'll thank you now actually ;D Believe me, I want to move. The thread kind of moved in a different direction after my OP, so if you didn't read the whole thing, I'll summarize: We found an apartment on our same block for $1,075 per month. Unfortunately, we're getting a cat in June and they don't allow pets of any kind. However, we found ANOTHER apartment which is also on our same block for $1,265 (I think) and I believe we're going to try to take that one. It's not as big of a difference, but it's definitely better than $1,500. We're saving up for a wedding in October so anything that puts less strain on us financially right now is a good thing
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Post by Firebird on Apr 22, 2011 13:54:50 GMT -5
Yes! Yes! Yes!
An apartment JUST opened up next to us for $1,200! We could move in one week from now! I'm going to go see it tonight! It's just as nice as our current place, but smaller, which is fine as long as the couch fits in the living room.
Wish me luck!
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Post by shanendoah on Apr 22, 2011 16:22:07 GMT -5
Luck
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Post by Firebird on Apr 22, 2011 17:14:17 GMT -5
Aww, thanks! ;D
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Post by Cookies Galore on Apr 22, 2011 17:52:26 GMT -5
I seriously doubt you could move for less than $1,000 bucks when you factor in the time, hassle, and disruption of moving-- let alone the time, hassle, and disruption of apartment hunting. So, you would likely not break even in one year-- you'd break even sometime in the second-- maybe even the third year, and of course, you have to come up with that money up front-- not $80 at a time. Then there's the uncertainty. You already know you really like your current digs; what if you spend the money to move and you hate it in six months? And that, my friends, is why we landlords can raise the rent every year. And we do. Sure..... We moved last year (four blocks) and it cost $56 for the van rental and $30 for pizza and beer to thank our friend for helping. All I did was spend 10 minutes a night on Craigslist for about a week until we found a place we wanted. It was really, really hard.
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Post by Firebird on Apr 25, 2011 14:46:45 GMT -5
Well, we got the apartment. $1,200 per month before kitty comes - $1,235 after that. All told, we will save over $3,000 in the course of the year.
Even better, we get to move in only a few days before our 30-day notice runs out at the current apartment. My main fear was that we'd wind up paying rent on two places this month (even then it would be worth it - but it would be really hard).
So basically, we'll get the security deposit back on this place ($300), put down a deposit on the new place ($500), pay pro-rated rent for the current place at our old rate + $250 for 23 days (which is $1,200, oddly enough), and pay pro-rated rent at the new place for 12 days, which is $465.
$300 - 500 - 1200 - 465 = $1,665 (which is only about $165 more than the rent we would be paying at the new place, which means we will have made it up by the end of May).
The move will be free because a friend is going to loan us his truck. Should only take a few hours.
I think we did the right thing and I'm so relieved that it's over. And that we don't have to move this weekend! Bonus!!!
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Post by Cookies Galore on Apr 25, 2011 16:53:16 GMT -5
Awesome! Looks like things are coming up Firebird!
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Post by Firebird on Apr 25, 2011 17:00:25 GMT -5
I think so ;D Just emailed you.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 25, 2011 17:22:56 GMT -5
Wonderful Firebird!!! Are you banking the savings or is it going to the wedding?
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Post by Firebird on Apr 25, 2011 17:48:00 GMT -5
Probably the wedding. My original ideal budget of $10k is quickly ballooning to about $15k. Since we can afford it, I'm okay with this. The extra savings will help a lot.
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