The Search, Day 4
Went looking again yesterday. Six new units and revisit to my presumptive favorite. Nothing nearly as exciting as finding a floater any where.
I liked almost all the units I saw yesterday but only one is making it into the competition. One unit we saw on the 500 W Block of Surf was pretty nice. It was huge, 2BR, 2BA. But no central air and it was a ground floor. It got the final kibosh when I realized how much noise the children in the unit next door were making while we were there. I wouldn't be happy with that and the family next door probably wouldn't be to thrilled with my late comings and goings either. Win-win by me not considering it.
I take it back, there was one interesting tidbit from yesterday. The third place we saw is occupied by a renter. The renter pleaded illness and didn't want to leave. The selling realtor paid her $20 to disappear for half an hour.
Anyway, back on track. We spent about 20 minutes or so at my presumptive favorite. The layout was slightly different than I remembered and the dimensions were a little off. The place needs a lot of work on the bathroom and kitchen. Both are serviceable but should be nicer for a non-rental unit. It took a little while to figure out the room usage. The presumptive living room is smaller than it looks and has a fireplace jutting out. Definitely need to get my brother in there to debate what can be done. Soon.
That was the second to last place we went into. The last place jumped right to the top of the list. It was on one of those weird blocks that feel very isolated from the rest of the surrounding area and didn't have a private deck. But still,it's on the top floor, had two big bedrooms, and well shaped and usable floor plan and all the appointments were very nice. Very little if any work would have to be done. And it is listed as $6,000 less than my presumptive favorite.
So, do I sacrifice the deck and great location for the money savings and the lack of rehab work? Considering I'm already set on paying a premium for Lincoln Park / Wrigleyville the question isn't as easy as one thinks.
Or it is...
I liked almost all the units I saw yesterday but only one is making it into the competition. One unit we saw on the 500 W Block of Surf was pretty nice. It was huge, 2BR, 2BA. But no central air and it was a ground floor. It got the final kibosh when I realized how much noise the children in the unit next door were making while we were there. I wouldn't be happy with that and the family next door probably wouldn't be to thrilled with my late comings and goings either. Win-win by me not considering it.
I take it back, there was one interesting tidbit from yesterday. The third place we saw is occupied by a renter. The renter pleaded illness and didn't want to leave. The selling realtor paid her $20 to disappear for half an hour.
Anyway, back on track. We spent about 20 minutes or so at my presumptive favorite. The layout was slightly different than I remembered and the dimensions were a little off. The place needs a lot of work on the bathroom and kitchen. Both are serviceable but should be nicer for a non-rental unit. It took a little while to figure out the room usage. The presumptive living room is smaller than it looks and has a fireplace jutting out. Definitely need to get my brother in there to debate what can be done. Soon.
That was the second to last place we went into. The last place jumped right to the top of the list. It was on one of those weird blocks that feel very isolated from the rest of the surrounding area and didn't have a private deck. But still,it's on the top floor, had two big bedrooms, and well shaped and usable floor plan and all the appointments were very nice. Very little if any work would have to be done. And it is listed as $6,000 less than my presumptive favorite.
So, do I sacrifice the deck and great location for the money savings and the lack of rehab work? Considering I'm already set on paying a premium for Lincoln Park / Wrigleyville the question isn't as easy as one thinks.
Or it is...
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