Oh Geez

We've had yet another trying day in our quest to find an apartment. We were all set to sign the lease this afternoon. Joe went to the bank to get two certified checks and we went to the broker's office. When we got there, she informed us that the listing had mistakenly said that pets were allowed. We told her that was a deal breaker for us, since we are determined to finally get the dog we've wanted for years. She called the landlord again, and they said it was definitely not possible for us to have a dog in that apartment. Joe left to take the certified checks back to the bank, and I went with the broker to see more apartments. After seeing two truly terrible, depressing apartments, the owner of the apartment we want called the broker back, and said they were considering taking us with a dog. I went home and negotiations ensued. Later, I get the call that they'll take us with a $1,500 pet deposit. So, back to the bank I went to get another 2 certified checks. Joe and I are meeting the broker tonight at 7:30 to sign the papers. I'm so glad that it all worked out in the end. The two horrible apartments I saw this afternoon cemented the feeling that we're getting a good apartment. When we went to the Columbia housing office to turn in our notice to vacate, we got the good news that we only have to pay for our current apartment up to the day we turn in the keys. That means we only have overlapping rent for four days. I just booked a mover for Monday, May 3rd. I can't wait to move and get settled into our new home!