Wednesday, April 20, 2011

We got the studio condo!

Wow - we're got the studio condo! We're officially downsizing and moving at the end of the month. I can't believe it all worked out. Even better, the owner quoted me $795 when I toured the place but wrote $775 in his email back to me requesting a check for the first month's rent. I know it's only $20 less per month, but that's $240 for the year and it makes this condo officially $600 less PER MONTH than our current place! Amazing. I'm going to sign the lease today at lunch so I'll know for sure if it's just a typo or if it's really going to be that price.

In addition, he mentioned that that electricity is around $20 per month (I currently budget $80 where we are) so that's a savings too! He also said water and even hot water is all included, so "you could take 3 hour long hot showers if you'd like." Although I am water-conscious, I jumped for joy (in my head) because that's one of my pet-peeves now, whoever gets the 2nd shower in the morning is the unlucky one with a cold shower. Well, not any more! Yippee :) Things really seem to be working out. I hope this trend continues and our move goes smoothly. I'll keep everyone posted!

12 comments:

  1. yay!! that wonderful! you are going to see that debt total really start dropping fast now.

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  2. Things are turning out great!! $600 more each month is going to knock a huge hole in your debt!!

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  3. wow that's awesome! you'll be debtfree even faster!

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  4. Someone up there loves you huh!
    What fun - time to reset your budget cos your rent and your bill are going to be lower.
    Congrad's!!

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  5. Congrats!!!!! I am all for downsizing or anything to pay for debt. BF and I currently live in less than 500 sf and it works out. We do this to save for a big house :)

    Where is the studio if u don't mind me asking, what part of SD? That's so cool!!!

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  6. Thanks for all the congrats! Signed the lease this afternoon and it was $795, the guy messed up when he wrote $775. Oh well, it's still a deal!

    @shoppingtosaving - It's in the Mira Mesa area. Not much going on around here, but it's within driving distance to a lot!

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  7. Congratulations that's a great monthly saving!

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  8. Yea! You know...I adore the idea of downsizing and LOVE studio space...the open concept and small scale just seems so warm and cozy to me!

    {plus your SAVING $...double yea!}

    Congrats!

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