I've been craving more space pretty much since I brought Bella home & every time I have guests, wishing we didn't have to share one bathroom.
When I moved to Charlotte and settled on my complex, I inquired about a 2 bedroom/2 bath apartment but quickly realized it would not be in my budget. However, a silver lining to how crappy the economy has been...I can now afford a 2/2 3rd floor unit in my complex! My current unit is a 1/1, 3rd floor, pool-view unit with storage off the balcony, fireplace, crown-molding, upgraded counters, kitchen faucet and dining room chandelier. While I lose the pool-view, upgraded counters, faucet, chandelier, I get so much more space! The 2nd room is nearly as large as mine, with a very proportionately large walk-in closet; the kitchen is L-shaped with more cabinet space than my current galley kitchen (thank goodness!). I am mainly super excited about the 2/2 part of the deal...A room to put Bella's crate, my keyboard, my desk and eventually, my twin bed for guests..and be able to close the door. The location is great...I lose the pool but I gain a more private, wooded view. Woo hoo.
When I moved to Charlotte and settled on my complex, I inquired about a 2 bedroom/2 bath apartment but quickly realized it would not be in my budget. However, a silver lining to how crappy the economy has been...I can now afford a 2/2 3rd floor unit in my complex! My current unit is a 1/1, 3rd floor, pool-view unit with storage off the balcony, fireplace, crown-molding, upgraded counters, kitchen faucet and dining room chandelier. While I lose the pool-view, upgraded counters, faucet, chandelier, I get so much more space! The 2nd room is nearly as large as mine, with a very proportionately large walk-in closet; the kitchen is L-shaped with more cabinet space than my current galley kitchen (thank goodness!). I am mainly super excited about the 2/2 part of the deal...A room to put Bella's crate, my keyboard, my desk and eventually, my twin bed for guests..and be able to close the door. The location is great...I lose the pool but I gain a more private, wooded view. Woo hoo.
The best part?! The price. Market rate for this size unit is 890$. I currently pay 700$ (because of my mad negotiator-skills). I got the new unit for 725$/month. But, this unit also comes with 250$ bonus bucks that I can use towards rent...So, I'm going to say, "Take 25$ off each month for 10 months (so my rent rate wouldn't change right away), and then for the last 2 months I'll pay the 725$ rate."
I pick up my keys 3/28 and essentially will be moving by myself. Brent is going to help with the heavy items (washer/dryer, dining table, futon, bed, dressers) the following day. It's within my same complex..if I could go in a straight line, it's essentially across the parking lot from where I am now...so it's close, but that will be a pain!
I also have to prime my heart out for the current unit to avoid paying the hefty painter's fee...but still plan on painting in the new unit. :) For now, here's a picture of my new kitchen!
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