Just Because...: The Search Is Over...

Thursday, December 28, 2006

The Search Is Over...

Well, as y'all know, my past with Mark & H. did some damage to my credit report to where I'm pulling it out of hell and it's a long, slow, labored process. I've been thrilled to see my score jump up and paying my bills is always first on my mind, even before shoes *gasp*. I've stated that 2007 is going to be a great financial year for this gal, and nothing - let me stress N.O.T.H.I.N.G. will be in my way towards the accomplishment of my goals.

One of my main dramas has been moving. I've been far from happy at my prior complex - with the lovely new **** dealer 2 bldgs down, the overrun of "interesting" people, and just overall drama with the complex management. As it was an "income guideline community", I made too much and didn't succumb to the Rat's plan of keeping everyone down (because, god forbid if you make above minimum wage in Disney) so if I was going to get my own place, this place was already out of the running.

I had my eye on this new place in Altamonte - with a security system, fireplace, ceramic tile throughout, but sadly it had a small kitchen. They were a previously "income guideline community" but since they put $96 mil into renovations, I received assurances that there would be nooo problems. I told them upfront of my credit repair woes, and was brutally honest. They had me apply last week and *viola* wait - no.... not good - I was D.E.N.I.E.D. Not only that, they had me apply online (which only cost me $9.95 rather than their $145 application fee) and then rather than call me and cancel the meeting, the rep decided to tell me that she SENT A LETTER the day before. Whatever.

My dad was in town, so we tootled around Altamonte looking at complexes. I have some great friends who said "You wanna live on this side, not that side. You want to live by this area. Ask for blah blah blah", and their guidance paid off. I had a Plan "B" but when I drove around that particular complex, it was literally an Altamonte version of my complex I'm in in Orlando (We'll call my current complex "LBV").

Well, around 1:00, something hit me - I know everything happens for a reason and there was a reason I did not get into the Fireplace complex behind the mall.. just didn't know yet as to why that was. Well, 2 complexes down, I decided to turn into a complex that I had always noticed while passing. Upon driving in, I saw locked iron gates everywhere - Plus. I went into the office and met with the rep who was beyond friendly. Mind you they are closing at 2:00 and she still wanted to show me around. The rents in Phase I (old construction) were okay, a bit less than the fireplace complex ($900), but I looked at it and it was okay except people would have to go through my bedroom for the bathroom. Nope. Now, she took me to another one in Phase II which is all new construction, concrete and not wood framing (plus), it was a third floor (free workout I guess), vaulted ceilings, BIG kitchen - and I mean BIG kitchen, big bathroom with a separate shower, dual sinks, roman bath, decent size bedroom, great porch, sunroom (aka my office/Shadow's room), laundry room WITH washer/dryer, and living room WITH entertainment center. Here's another plus - THERE'S A SECURITY SYSTEM!!! Not to mention, the people are friendly, they have a full gym, a pool with a jacuzzi, and just an amazing complex. I didn't want to get my hopes up, looked around for a new Plan B while my application was being considered and *bam* Yesterday happens...

The rep told me that the LBV complex was not cooperating. The new complex sent over stuff immediately to LBV and LBV wouldn't complete them nor give them adequate information as to why. The person holding up the process of me getting a yay or nay was the assistant manager and, if you met the arrogant *#*@# in the LBV complex, you'd see why I saw red. I called him yesterday on the way home to find out what his problem was as I was caught in traffic and, getting to the complex office before 6 was not possible. I had originally planned on going in and having a bit of a "come to Jesus" meeting with the fools, but phone would have to suffice. After hearing his crap about "Oh I never got it" and stuff like "Well I can't talk to these people on the PHONE" which to me was a load of crap, I finally said "Please, do what you need to do and I'll also call and let's get this process moving". I didn't yell. I didn't scream. I didn't threaten his job, first born, etc. I also was privy to the knowledge that one of the reps implied that I never gave notice (which was farther from the truth - I gave more than the requisite 60 day notice and they gave me crap because a certified legal letter wasn't "sufficient" under their terms of Florida law and I had to fill out their crappy little form). So, knowing that diarrhea of the mouth from these guys could be a possible violation of Florida statutes (hello people - I do work with a law firm *doh*), I was ready to wage battle. Thank god the new complex understood the level of idiocy that LBV provided and they commented "Is THIS what you have to deal with" prompting me to respond "Welcome to MY hell".

Finally - LBV complied, I spoke with the new complex and they said "Welcome Home!" and my move in date is January 24th. My credit was shaky (but they already knew that), I had great employment and rental history and, even better, I have a brain. This could be the beginning of a prosperous relationship, people.

Well, after I buy the furniture, of course. Now I just have to register for housewarming goodies.

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