Mike and I's lease is coming up soon so we are contemplating between two new apartments. Rollin Street Flats and AMLI 535.
Rollin Street is definitely our top choice as it is very modern and up to date with gas ranges, European style kitchens, hardwood floors and best of all, central A/C and heating! The con to that is the price. It's way more expensive than what we currently pay for our apartment. Regardless of the cost, Mike and I are in love with the units we saw and have our hearts pretty well set on moving there. The only thing that could change our minds is if the unit we are looking at at AMLI meets and exceeds our expectations. The one there is a 2bed/2bath model at 923 sq. ft. The Rollin Street Unit is also about the same square footage but with a den instead of a second bedroom. However, AMLI does not have the hardwood floors nor does it have A/C. However, the lay out is wonderful and the cost is significantly cheaper than what we pay currently.
So why such contemplation over a decision that should be clear as day? Well, because Mike and I are stubborn and again, have fallen in love with the pricer deal. We have appointments on Feb. 2, to look at the unit at AMLI (the UNION model) we are interested in. If we like the walkthrough, we may end up going that route. Time will tell!
So I checked both places out and though my opinion does not matter, I would go for the AMLI Union Model. I read on FB that you're excited to get your debt paid down from this loooong short sale process and if you choose the cheaper place you'll be able to pay it off faster without feeling strapped for cash. Worst case scenario...rent out AMLI for a year, pay off debt and save money and then move into your dream place ;)Felix and I are big Dave Ramsey fans and that's just my personal two cents...lol. But again, not my choice and only you will know what you will be happy in ;) XOXO
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See, I completely agree with you and that logic but my heart keeps pulling me towards the more expensive place. Haha, figures right? I am still going for the viewing at the AMLI apartment next weekend. When we went last time, the model we wanted wasn't available to be viewed and it's open right now so I want to make the educated decision by seeing all my options. Because Mike gets his bonus this year too so we will have some extra income to kind of compensate. :)
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