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I'm on the hunt for an apartment. I've never lived on my own. I've never rented. I moved out of my childhood home, into my house that I bought with STBX when we got married. Now,we are getting divorced.

I found an apt on craigstlist and I went to go see it today. I'd guess it about 900 square feet. Maybe less. 2 bedroom, EIK, W/D, Living room. Not huge, but it would do the job. Enough for 2 couches and even a dining room table or an office area, if you so choose. Its located in the back of a house, and I guess you can technically call it a basement, but there are HUGE windows in all the rooms. She will allow me to take my dog at not additional cost, and there is yard space which she said I could plant, have a table/chair/bbq. She said I could paint as long as the colors aren't insane. Decent closet space. They are asking $1350, all inclusive.

Is this a good price?

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So, the landlord called me yesterday to see if I wanted to take the apt. I felt like I wasn't going to take it. So, I told her I looked at another apt that was cheaper (total lie) and was on the fence about taking the apt. so if she gave it to someone else I'd understand. Why I didn't just say no, I don't know....maybe I was trying to be nice. So, she asks me what the other apt was and I told her $1200 and she MATCHED it! She dropped the prive $150 per month. I went back and looekd at it in the day time to see if there is any light b/c technically isn't a basement apt. There IS a lot of light b/c the window are huge. But, when you look out the windows, its the well from above the house. No windows or anything. Thoughts on that?

With the price drop, what do I do now? I need to let her know today or tomorrow.

Message edited 2/15/2011 3:36:32 PM.

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I'd say so.

I've paid 1400 for a 2 bedroom with all util included.

The yard space sounds cool, too...and so is taking in your dog! that's hard to find!

did you like it?

and is it month-to-month or lease?

Message edited 2/13/2011 7:46:05 PM.

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i think it sounds pretty good. does it include utilities?

we paid $1500 for a 2 bedroom, living room/dining room combo with a TINY kitchen in a closet. we were the top floor of a house, no use of backyard and no pets. but that included all except phone/cable/internet.

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yes that seems very reasonable imo

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that sounds very good! especially if there is no brokers fee and it includes utilities!

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Sounds great to me. I used to pay 1200 for a 1br. If you like it and it feels like a good place for you, I wouldn't hesitate just because you haven't seen many places.

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I don't know

I pay $900 for a 1 bedroom - everything included (you would never pay a or you should never pay a fee when it's all included- cause it's not a legal apartment- please let's not start a debate)

huge living room

huge bedroom

huge bathroom

all new bath and kitchen

use of backyard

this is the only place i looked at- I knew it was right for me

the only reason I would jump on it is b/c of the dog

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Sounds like a good deal!!!

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that sounds like a really good deal

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I think 1200 incl utilities is great for a 2 bed. I paid way more and had to pay for elect.

If its in an area you like Id go for it. Its just an apt. You dont have to stay there forever

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With the price drop - I think I would take it!

ETA - especially if you can get out after 4 months if you really hate it.

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$1200 was the number I had in my head

I would take it - I think it would be good for you

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I think it sounds good, esp if you could take Yogi.

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Posted by have2hide

Posted by Goobster

I think it sounds good, esp if you could take Yogi.

I was thinking the same, they'll let your dog come too? Sounds pretty good!

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i say take it!!

2 bedrooms, dog, w/d, use of yard, all included.

go for it!! it seems like a really good deal!

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i'd definitely take it.

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i would take it. i paid $1100 for a 2 bedroom not including utilities (just heat) and no pets. for me, the dog part is huge. good luck!

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sounds like she views you as an ideal tenant, I'm not sure what you mean about the windows though?

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I would take it - especially because you can take the dog.

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