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Apartment Hunting Lessons from Ugly Betty
September 30, 2008 – 10:38 am | One Comment

Normally, when I flop down on the couch on a Thursday night, I expect to be entertained. What goofy hi jinks will Dwight do on The Office? Will Meredith finally stop whining on Grey’s Anatomy? …

Lease Negotiations –”True Life” Part Two…Victory!!!
September 24, 2008 – 12:14 pm | No Comment

When our story left off, I had just called my ‘new’ landlord to see, well, what the heck was going on. Would we be able to keep living in our oh-so-affordable $900(!!) a month apartment …

Lease Negotiations –”True Life” Part One
September 16, 2008 – 11:21 pm | No Comment

I’ve lived the past month afraid of my mailbox. I’d pass it on my way to work, wondering Will Today Be The Day I Learn I Can No Longer Afford My Apartment? It’s a pretty …

More Rent Negotiation How-To’s
September 6, 2008 – 11:08 am | No Comment

So, it’s been a few days . . .have you given the idea of negotiating your lease a twinkling thought? I’ve been thinking about it aaaand, I definitely have some resources for you! But, first …

The new word in the renting game is — NEGOTIATION!
September 2, 2008 – 11:48 pm | No Comment

Let’s imagine something. You’re looking at apartments (ok, so you don’t need to be so creative on this journey) and after 8 dumps you spot it. You’ve found “The One.” Whether you’re planning to live …