SarahLovesJS
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Hi all! DH and I are at a crossroads so I thought I''d get your insight/opinions. We live in a really nice, updated apartment right now and love pretty much everything about it except we can''t have pets. So..we''re contemplating moving to a different apartment complex and getting a puppy if we can afford it (want to check the budget first). I know how much it costs to take care of a dog and how to take care of a dog, I always had dogs growing up. Annnd I know puppies take A LOT of everything time, attention, money, care, etc. So I am factoring that in as well. Sorry if this is long. So here are the pro''s and cons!
New apt Pro''s:
-Rent is over $150 cheaper a month
-Puppy!!!
-Bigger master bedroom
-Location isn''t so bad we can''t handle it, it is still pretty convenient for both of us..just a bit more crowded
-Better resident activities
-Two pools instead of just one
-Probably quieter since it''s on a bit more secluded road
-More developed, established
-More homey feeling
-Has a patio
New apt Con''s:
-Don''t know the office staff as well as I do here so don''t know how nice they are
-Finishes (light fixtures, kitchen, etc.) are not as nice
-Appliances are not anywhere near as nice and we LOVE our appliances
-Smaller master bath..we LOVE our bathroom
-Location is a little bit less ideal than our current one
-No covered parking (would have to pay over $100 a month for it..not doing that)
-More developed also means more crowded
-MOVING..omg. Not excited about that process.
-Would want to pay for security system because of the patio
-Would have to drive to the places we walk to now to eat out
Our apartment Pro''s:
-Location is a bit better
-Newer, better finishes
-Nicer appliances
-Covered parking!
-Within walking distance of where we like to eat out
-Bigger bathroom
-Better building security overall
-We do love our apartment..
Our apartment Con''s:
-No puppy
-More expensive
-Smaller bedroom
-Not quite as homey feeling
-Can''t paint or make changes
Soooo what do you think? Thank you!
New apt Pro''s:
-Rent is over $150 cheaper a month
-Puppy!!!
-Bigger master bedroom
-Location isn''t so bad we can''t handle it, it is still pretty convenient for both of us..just a bit more crowded
-Better resident activities
-Two pools instead of just one
-Probably quieter since it''s on a bit more secluded road
-More developed, established
-More homey feeling
-Has a patio
New apt Con''s:
-Don''t know the office staff as well as I do here so don''t know how nice they are
-Finishes (light fixtures, kitchen, etc.) are not as nice
-Appliances are not anywhere near as nice and we LOVE our appliances
-Smaller master bath..we LOVE our bathroom

-Location is a little bit less ideal than our current one
-No covered parking (would have to pay over $100 a month for it..not doing that)
-More developed also means more crowded
-MOVING..omg. Not excited about that process.
-Would want to pay for security system because of the patio
-Would have to drive to the places we walk to now to eat out
Our apartment Pro''s:
-Location is a bit better
-Newer, better finishes
-Nicer appliances
-Covered parking!
-Within walking distance of where we like to eat out
-Bigger bathroom
-Better building security overall
-We do love our apartment..
Our apartment Con''s:
-No puppy

-More expensive
-Smaller bedroom
-Not quite as homey feeling
-Can''t paint or make changes
Soooo what do you think? Thank you!