Mama Lynx Posted June 18, 2008 Share Posted June 18, 2008 Well, we did ask about those properties that said no pets ... and they really meant it. Last week we finally found a house. We put in our application. Then we were told that they had two applications, and were going to decide between us. Fine. This week, they have no decision. Oh, and they also no longer have any idea of when they can be out of the house. Their realtor is so frustrated with them that she's going to cease her representation. Hoo, boy. But another house has come on the market, and it's *perfect*. Not just "it'll do", but PERFECT. It's in a great area. It's not too far from work. It's beautiful. The owner is "unsure" about our cats. He asked if we could confine them to the screened-in porch. Um ... that wouldn't work so well in the wintertime, perhaps. He asked if we could confine them to downstairs: Well, sure, except that the stairway is open, with no way to block it all to keep the cats off of it. It's not possible. We promised to have the carpets cleaned professionally, and offered an extra deposit. Our move date is supposed to be in three weeks, and I am losing. my. mind. We really want this house. We really need this house. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brigitte Posted June 18, 2008 Share Posted June 18, 2008 He'll come around, I am sure of it. Sending good vibes your way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mamagistra Posted June 18, 2008 Share Posted June 18, 2008 Praying that this is it! :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenny in Atl Posted June 18, 2008 Share Posted June 18, 2008 sending ........ :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
genie Posted June 18, 2008 Share Posted June 18, 2008 Keeping my fingers crossed for you!!! Sounds like "the one"! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snickerdoodle Posted June 18, 2008 Share Posted June 18, 2008 I am sending good vibes for you. We will be moving soon too and the stress of finding a place is wearing on me too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TammyinTN Posted June 18, 2008 Share Posted June 18, 2008 Fingers and toes crossed you get the house! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karenciavo Posted June 18, 2008 Share Posted June 18, 2008 Hope you get it Stephanie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LisaNY Posted June 18, 2008 Share Posted June 18, 2008 (((Stephanie))) I hope and pray all goes well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plaid Dad Posted June 18, 2008 Share Posted June 18, 2008 Thinking of you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amy loves Bud Posted June 18, 2008 Share Posted June 18, 2008 Good house thoughts. Good house thoughts. Good house thoughts. I'm praying that this is the one and it really is PERFECT! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris in VA Posted June 18, 2008 Share Posted June 18, 2008 Steph, will you pm me and tell me where it is? Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elegantlion Posted June 18, 2008 Share Posted June 18, 2008 Thinking happy thoughts for you and your kitties. (confine a cat, is he serious? Must have never owned a cat, I sure he will come around to your line of thinking) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andie Posted June 18, 2008 Share Posted June 18, 2008 Praying. And I'll add in a few extra requests that the landlords don't turn out to be total loons, as ours have. ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DIY-DY Posted June 19, 2008 Share Posted June 19, 2008 Well, we did ask about those properties that said no pets ... and they really meant it. Last week we finally found a house. We put in our application. Then we were told that they had two applications, and were going to decide between us. Fine. This week, they have no decision. Oh, and they also no longer have any idea of when they can be out of the house. Their realtor is so frustrated with them that she's going to cease her representation. Hoo, boy. But another house has come on the market, and it's *perfect*. Not just "it'll do", but PERFECT. It's in a great area. It's not too far from work. It's beautiful. The owner is "unsure" about our cats. He asked if we could confine them to the screened-in porch. Um ... that wouldn't work so well in the wintertime, perhaps. He asked if we could confine them to downstairs: Well, sure, except that the stairway is open, with no way to block it all to keep the cats off of it. It's not possible. We promised to have the carpets cleaned professionally, and offered an extra deposit. Our move date is supposed to be in three weeks, and I am losing. my. mind. We really want this house. We really need this house. When do you think you'll know no the *perfect* house? I'd think that with your willingness to pay extra on the deposit, that's got to help, right? Ohhhh, how exciting! You need a perfect place to be for a while. You've all been so patient with all the uprooting and making-do. {{hugs}] Got my fingers crossed for you~~ Dy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mama Lynx Posted June 19, 2008 Author Share Posted June 19, 2008 Thinking happy thoughts for you and your kitties. (confine a cat, is he serious? Must have never owned a cat, I sure he will come around to your line of thinking) That's what I figure. Here, maybe if I give the cats a stern talking to :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mama Lynx Posted June 19, 2008 Author Share Posted June 19, 2008 When do you think you'll know no the *perfect* house? I'd think that with your willingness to pay extra on the deposit, that's got to help, right? Ohhhh, how exciting! You need a perfect place to be for a while. You've all been so patient with all the uprooting and making-do. {{hugs}] Got my fingers crossed for you~~ Dy Thanks, Dy, and everyone! I don't know when we'll know. Soon, I hope. We have to wait for them to do the credit checks, etc. etc. etc., and decide what accommodation we can come to on the cats. I hate waiting. (Said in my best Inigo Montoya voice. Do you think it would help if I gave them my word as a Spaniard?) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brehon Posted June 19, 2008 Share Posted June 19, 2008 I hate waiting. (Said in my best Inigo Montoya voice. Do you think it would help if I gave them my word as a Spaniard?) He's known too many Spaniards. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quiver0f10 Posted June 19, 2008 Share Posted June 19, 2008 I hope it all works out!!! :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mama Lynx Posted June 19, 2008 Author Share Posted June 19, 2008 The ONLY thing left for them to check on our application is our rental history with current landlord. Current property manager hasn't returned any calls. Nor has he returned DH's calls. Nor mine. He lives across the street. His truck is in the driveway. No one answered the door. :glare: Where is the firey death emoticon? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
genie Posted June 19, 2008 Share Posted June 19, 2008 Where is the firey death emoticon? Here are a few for you... And if you're really feeling frustrated... Hope that wasn't too violent. :blushing: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mama Lynx Posted June 20, 2008 Author Share Posted June 20, 2008 Our property manager went on vacation. Without notifying us, without leaving us with an emergency number. Now I realize that over the past two years, this must be how he has handled all his vacations. If you manage a property, shouldn't you leave the tenants with an emergency number, or someone else to call, if they have a problem and you are out of town? I. Want. To. Scream. Anyway. He's gone. He's supposed to be checking his messages, but who the heck knows. The realtor of the house we want is already annoyed that it's taken this long (two whole days!!), when she has another application in the wings from some other family who presumably can get their info verified quickly. I sure wish I had the option to cry, to run off and say that I give up. (The actual landlord is in Germany. We don't have his phone number. The property manager has it. Ha, ha ha.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newbie Posted June 20, 2008 Share Posted June 20, 2008 Wow, I hope you have more than coffee in the cup. Because I would be seriously drinking by now. Jet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kristavws Posted June 20, 2008 Share Posted June 20, 2008 So sorry you are going through this....these situations are so frustrating. Krista Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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