My landlord cut me a good deal when I moved in (minimal deposit, no cat deposit, reduced rent by $10 to accommodate the $10/month cat rent) and have raised my rent not too much each year since then. I found out from a co-worker who just moved into another building in the complex that the going rate for a 1BR unit is up to $850, and I'm only paying $775, so I'm in pretty good shape.
I don't know if the complex as a whole is filling up, but I believe my building is pretty full. AFAIK, we're the cheapest not-a-slum complex in the area, so we're a popular destination for those who are moving out of their foreclosures.
rents in my hood are definately flat, but I think sale prices are now starting down after holding steady.
Just out of my area, I think sale prices are dropping faster, but single family houses are nowhere near affordable until you get into sketchy areas.
I listened to NPR on the way to work this morning just because they kept saying, "President Obama." I didn't particularly care what they were reporting about, I just got a buzz out of hearing, "President Obama" every 3 minutes or so.
Where can you do the Obama-izing, Kat???
I have no idea how rents are doing around me, but my rent didn't go UP, and I was happy about that.
meara: Obama Iconizer I am contemplating doing N and G and getting a shirt for each of them with the icon on it.
Damn, I need to pay better attention. Sorry, meara.
yeah, I did one of mac at obamaicon or something. I am debating changing it a bit and getting a shirt or something.
And I got here too late to help with the math. Darn.
Yeah, me too. I worked it out before checking. I think the key (because the amount of numbers involved can be overwhelming) is to break it down to one problem at a time. First, how much does the car cost per day? Then work out how much each person owes per day, which is easier at that point.
Of course, nobody cares anymore. But I think a lot about how to explain these things.
Okay, this Obamaicon killed me:
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Not as cute as mac or Noah but Chicago Bobamicon!
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eta but still very cute, I think!
But I think a lot about how to explain these things.
Thank you! I wish I'd had you for 4th grade math!
