Quest for Housing

Even since mankind decided, through a collective democratic decision, that living in caves was for losers and that what we really wanted was tract housing with in-ground swimming pools, every person has been on a quest... for affordable, high-quality construction housing. Preferably in a low-tax area with good schools, nearby parks, and of course, low crime.

Recently I believe I have found such a place. After the pain of the earnest money check clearing, the appraisal, and the inspection, I have had very positive feelings about the place. Except for the one month of lost rent money due to the 6 weeks of overlap with my current lease. Thats a minor annoyance, to say the least, but in a year I expect (I hope) to look back on it and say, "That was the best damn $600 dollars I ever pissed away".

It's a big place- bigger than what I'd hoped to be able to find. A little pricier, too, but all in all, the best freakin' bang for the buck that I have found, and often by a huge margin. Case in point- a house with 1000 fewer square feet, smaller yard, fewer rooms, older and more beat up, that is going for $50,000 more. When I see that I say to myself, "HAHAHAHAHA!!!! Sucker buyer! Sorry, seller!" And that makes me feel all warm and fuzzy inside, like an over-stuffed teddy bear is in my tummy, trying to claw its way out with a chainsaw. Tickles.





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