Monday, April 23, 2007
We got it!
You are reading the blog of a brand new East-sider! We got the apartment! Just thought I'd let people know that I am excited about it...does anyone have a couch?
Thursday, April 19, 2007
Here's to Hoping
Last Sunday, April 15, 2007, we went out to find an apartment. We had our list of open houses in hand and we proceeded to map out our route. The first stop was the Embassy Building, 1914 Prospect, between Lafayette and Kane. This is our dream location, three blocks from Alterra Coffee on the lake, just a couple blocks from the other Alterra on Prospect, and four or five from Whole Foods. It felt like the East Side of Milwaukee, through and through!
The first impression was very promising. The lobby had character, that was one requirement for finding an apartment, it needed to have some personality. This was a step in the right direction. There were old brass fixings on the walls an the railings were polished brass as well, even the mail boxes seemed to have some class. Up one flight of stairs and into an apartment that smelled of paint, there were paint pans and drop cloths scattered throughout the place (yay for a fresh coat of paint).
The place was huge, the details were interesting and there were two, count 'em, two full bathrooms. Hardwood floors, built in shelving, lots of windows. Was it stupid to want the first place we looked at?! We went to the next place and it had many of the same qualities, just a bit shabbier (for a bigger price tag). I just couldn't get excited about it. As we sauntered back to the car the conversation was, should we just try for the first one?, should we keep looking?, what should we do?
The conclusion was that the Embassy building felt like it was the right one and so with a deep breath and a determined attitude we went back and asked to fill out a rental agreement! So, everyone who reads this; we want this apartment! It is ours, pending the reference checks and such. I can't think of any reason we wouldn't get it, but please pray that all goes well. I am SO excited
The first impression was very promising. The lobby had character, that was one requirement for finding an apartment, it needed to have some personality. This was a step in the right direction. There were old brass fixings on the walls an the railings were polished brass as well, even the mail boxes seemed to have some class. Up one flight of stairs and into an apartment that smelled of paint, there were paint pans and drop cloths scattered throughout the place (yay for a fresh coat of paint).
The place was huge, the details were interesting and there were two, count 'em, two full bathrooms. Hardwood floors, built in shelving, lots of windows. Was it stupid to want the first place we looked at?! We went to the next place and it had many of the same qualities, just a bit shabbier (for a bigger price tag). I just couldn't get excited about it. As we sauntered back to the car the conversation was, should we just try for the first one?, should we keep looking?, what should we do?
The conclusion was that the Embassy building felt like it was the right one and so with a deep breath and a determined attitude we went back and asked to fill out a rental agreement! So, everyone who reads this; we want this apartment! It is ours, pending the reference checks and such. I can't think of any reason we wouldn't get it, but please pray that all goes well. I am SO excited
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