Hunting Season

As you may recall (or just happen to know) we are house hunting. I have renewed motivation for moving as our rotten apartment complex is raising the rent—yet again. Not to mention we STILL haven’t received our “incentive” for signing another year lease (from when we renewed our contract in February 2008), and we weren’t able to have the “Sign for a year, get a month free” incentive we received when we first moved in. They told us they would most likely have that option available if we were to renew after the first year. Aside from these reasons, and the fact that the property value most definitely has NOT improved to warrant it, they are raising our rent-yet again. Blech. Unsatisfied with the current options for houses listed on the MLS system, I’m reaching out to my fellow blog readers and followers. So, I ask you, nay, beg you, please keep your eyes out for houses that are For Sale By Owner in your areas. I think we would prefer to stay somewhat close to the area we are in now, but at this point, we’re willing to look into anything. So, keep your peepers peeled! I would really appreciate it if any of you find any information about homes for sale in your area(s) (that YOU would move into). Approximate addresses will suffice (though if you pick up a flier and somehow pass that on to me, I might reward you with baked goods…or something else really great—like the privilege of hanging out with me for an evening—kidding of course). We don’t really want to move any farther north than Farmington, and not much south of Sandy. I beg of you, help us be freed from perpetual rent increases and mind-numbing beige walls with sandy-beige carpet that we can’t liven up. (Did I tell you that the lady in the front office suggested I tack fabric on my walls as an alternative to painting since it is not allowed?? Yich. Someone needed to reign in that creativity at a younger age). Oh, and we won’t turn down any offers to live in anyone’s house for free (or disgustingly cheaply rented) while parents, grandparents, friends, cousins, etc. leave UT for some long period of time (missions, retirement vacations, sabbaticals, etc.) Please, please, please, let us know if you have any great ideas. We really appreciate it. Plus, if you help us find the house of our dreams (wink wink) you just might be exempt from helping us move. From what I understand, that should be incentive enough. It took 3 people to carry our inherited t.v. up to the 3rd floor. Not to mention we have a King Size bed and giant dressers. Thanks in advance for all the great suggestions you’ll have.

Here are some things I do NOT want for suggestions (purely for your entertainment):

This is a "NO" based primarily on the fact that I wouldn't want anyone having "proof" I'm not from this planet. I know I say things sometimes that make people think, "What planet is she from???!!!" But I don't want anyone to actually have grounds for thinking that aside from what comes out of my mouth.

I thought the pink house next door to my house growing up was a bit odd. This is utterly shocking. It looks like it belongs in Gardner Village filled with tutus and polka dots and ribbons and other frilly things. I can't believe this man agreed to live there...awkward!

While most likely affordable, this isn't what we're looking for, so if you suggest this, you'll have to help us move-- by yourself--without a moving van.