it'll be good for parties

First we found the house near friends and good things in Decatur. But it was the only house we looked at and I had questions about things like whether the wiring was compatable with our computer equipment, etc. Monster planned to redecorate - hang new fixtures, etc., which I said he needed to ask about first since we were dealing directly with an owner who lived close by and had more of an interest in his property. The answer was negative for both.

Then we found the house in his dream neighborhood of NorthCrest - a midcentury modern ranch style house.
So he emailed the owner of the Decatur house and said "thanks but no thanks."
Then we found out the NorthCrest house was already leased - credit check pending.

Yesterday, we found out the NorthCrest house was again available because the leasing company didn't approve the previous applicant. We printed out the lease and credit check forms and met the realtor at the house after I got off work so that I could see and approve it.

It's very noisey because it backs up to the highway but is reasonably quiet with the windows and doors closed. It's also a lot bigger than the house in Decatur and where we're at now. We're also running out of time. So I said okay and agreed to a one-year lease.

Now we just have to wait for them to approve us.

Monster suggested we have a yard sell to get rid of more stuff before the move. I just looked at him without saying anything. Then he added "or maybe not..."