Jenn, I have to agree with Luke. Never been a fan of Condo's. Your still renting, subject to their conditions and leavees.
Any reason you can't consider a house?
the only thing with the house is the up keep, especially the yard and exterior maintenance....some people just don't want anything to do with it, or don't have the time...
Bruce... See Mahk's response. That's exactly why. Kyle will be moving with me for the time being but is still looking for a house. He strongly prefers a house but I can't see getting one on my own if he's going to move out... I'd need help (or I'm telling myself I'd need help..)
i have an apt...with no one above me, and a full driveway to work on
I'm in an apt right now which is an end unit townhouse with a garage. I've worked on my cars and washed my cars several times with no complaints. Some kid who lives in the next building over has used an impact wrench before... I'm guessing no one has complained.. although I have complained about him and his friends missing a football pass and the ball hitting Kyle's car square on the hood. OOHHHH was I livid.
where is the condo Jen? Farmington?
The condo is in Simsbury.. but the Tariffville section of it. Riiiiight next to the Tariffville School.
The complex has 120 units and it's managed by a company out of East Hartford. I know that to install a pellet stove, I'd have to get it approved by the condo board because it affects the exterior of the building..
I'm allowed to wash my car which makes me think it's okay to work on my car since I can pull it in the garage.
I keep my heat set at 64 degrees right now so I'm wondering how cold I'll feel with a heat pump at that temp...
I probably won't be using the A/C much during the summer because I like to save.. the only reason I put in a window unit in my current place is because of Lucy.. she can't get hot. The condo has a basement that will more than likely stay cool enough in the summer without A/C to be alright for her.. therefore the windows will be open.
In my place right now I hear the garbage disposal occasionally and if it's really quiet, the cupboards closing. I know that one neighbor at the condo is older.. and I can't tell if it's a couple or just a woman.. she parks in front of the garage though, not in it.. weird.
I went and saw the place for the third time today... Talked for a long time with my realtor. Got the low down on the offer and closing processes. I'll probably be putting an offer in next week...
Thanks for all the input guys!!! I really appreciate it!!
we do need to get together though for some "tunes" someday!!!
