Rental shopping with AIM

"AestheticsInMotion" (aestheticsinmotion) 12/15/2018 at 21:28 • Filed to: None

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There is hope! Compared to last spring (last few years really) the prices have taken a pretty massive tumble. Still not *cheap*, but waaaaay better. 

I told myself I’d never live in Seattle, but I’m really digging this place... Garage. Rooftop deck. Gorgeous, modern interior. Sleeper exterior. Even a yard! 

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fintail > AestheticsInMotion 12/15/2018 at 21:33

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1700 for an entire house in an OK part of Seattle? My suspicion alarm is going off. Has the market sagged that much?

AestheticsInMotion > fintail 12/15/2018 at 21:35

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8 months ago there wasn’t a 1 bedroom apartment on the Eastside under 1500. Scrolling through today, I’m finding plenty at 1200, and some 2 bedrooms just squeezing under the 1500 mark. Even including utilities! I ’m guessing part of it’s just the season, but prices definitely seem better

random001 > AestheticsInMotion 12/15/2018 at 21:35

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But can you balance on it?

AestheticsInMotion > random001 12/15/2018 at 21:37

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U have gud memory 

someassemblyrequired > AestheticsInMotion 12/15/2018 at 21:38

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$1700 is one bed money in that area. Guessing scam or ploy to rob and murder potential renters.  However if it isn’t a scam/ploy that’s a sweet house in an awesome location for $1700.

random001 > AestheticsInMotion 12/15/2018 at 21:40

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And a great deal of jealousy....

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > AestheticsInMotion 12/15/2018 at 21:40

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Is that ad real?!? That’s a fucking steal. Updated house in Greenlake.... $1700.... Do it do it do it.

Now

Now

Now

AestheticsInMotion > someassemblyrequired 12/15/2018 at 21:40

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My old roommate found an old lady-owned home in Bridal trails for 1500. 2 bed, 2 bath rambler. 2 car garage. Nice yard. It wasn’t even advertised online because the owner didn’t like technology. Miracles do happen!

But yeah I'd go in expecting to defend my kidneys

fintail > AestheticsInMotion 12/15/2018 at 21:43

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That might be it.  I know the market has slowed, and there may be some oversupply as well - so many apartments being built on the eastside.  I am still skeptical about a whole house in an area that hipsters seem to like, however.

AestheticsInMotion > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 12/15/2018 at 21:47

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I kind of regret paying off my student loans yesterday. 

someassemblyrequired > AestheticsInMotion 12/15/2018 at 21:47

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That’s a crazy deal. I mean I was renting a 4bd/2.5 ba place in South Cove with huge fenced yard for $2550, which I thought was an insane deal, but that’s like a whole new level.

Even in the mid 2000's that would have been a 2K a month place. And at that point, I was renting a 2BD/2BA in Issaquah for 900 bucks, and my wife was paying 425 a month for her place (an awesome little converted garage with fenced yard right off Gilman ) ...

AestheticsInMotion > fintail 12/15/2018 at 21:49

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What I’ve learned from this is that Seattle has the coolest homes by a landslide.

If only I could transport them anywhere else... 

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > AestheticsInMotion 12/15/2018 at 21:50

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Funny enough, I'm struggling with what do with the rest of my student loans. The bill sucks, but having cash on hand sure is more of a relief.

I know you’re a fancy manager and you used to own your own business, but put me down as a reference and I will tell them you pulled 67 orphans from a burning bus.

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > AestheticsInMotion 12/15/2018 at 21:51

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Whoa, bridal trails?! Kill your friends and take the rental.

Highlander-Datsuns are Forever > AestheticsInMotion 12/15/2018 at 22:00

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Seems too good to be true.

AestheticsInMotion > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 12/15/2018 at 22:02

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It definitely hurt to drop that much in one place. Not sure if it was the right call, but it will be nice getting to keep more of my paycheck each month.

If it’s still around in a month or two (lol) I’ll give them your contact info. Don’t let me down!!!

AestheticsInMotion > someassemblyrequired 12/15/2018 at 22:04

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Man I love South Cove. One cul-de-sac in there puts on a yearly Christmas spectacle, with massive wooden figures. Ever see that? Those families are pretty much what kept me eating during the early window washing days. So many referrals from all of them...

I'm hopeful that this cool down continues

AestheticsInMotion > random001 12/15/2018 at 22:12

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I'll teach you how, for $1700 a month 

shop-teacher > AestheticsInMotion 12/15/2018 at 22:20

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That's more than my mortgage.

someassemblyrequired > AestheticsInMotion 12/15/2018 at 22:21

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Yeah that was right by our old place. Used to walk over with the kiddos.

The prices there when we left in ‘17 were insane. I hope it keeps cooling off too in case we move back...

JawzX2, Boost Addict. 1.6t, 2.7tt, 4.2t > AestheticsInMotion 12/15/2018 at 22:22

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That looks like a genuinely excellent deal if it’s not a scam. The interior is swanky as fuck.

AestheticsInMotion > JawzX2, Boost Addict. 1.6t, 2.7tt, 4.2t 12/15/2018 at 23:02

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Isn't it? Nothing like what I was expexting

random001 > AestheticsInMotion 12/15/2018 at 23:10

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I can barely balance on my two feet. You would really hate trying to teach me.

Variance > AestheticsInMotion 12/15/2018 at 23:42

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Damn, that rooftop deck is slick as hell. My condo has a small balcony/deck that I don’t even use, because it’s too small to do anything with.

fintail > AestheticsInMotion 12/16/2018 at 00:03

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Million dollar houses in Bellevue would be 150K in much of the country.

RPM esq. > AestheticsInMotion 12/16/2018 at 01:20

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The house is real, and for sale . I can’t speak for the rental listing with a suburban Chicago area code, though. The sale price seems reasonable for the house (remarkable remodel, good neighborhood), but you’d have to be willing to live 6 feet from a Catholic elementary school’s playground and on a busy street. Given the recent asking price reduction, the bargain rental listing, and the fact that it’s owned by a generation-skipping family trust , I think it might be real and the location has thrown off enough potential buyers or tenants to make the heirs who inherited this place a little desperate to monetize it.

ETA: possibly relevant to your interests, the best barber in Seattle is located around the corner.

ETA 2: extremely for sale, it had an open house today . I bet they’d show it tomorrow if you called the realtor.

RPM esq. > fintail 12/16/2018 at 01:22

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It’s right up against an elementary school playground, and on a busy street. In a sagging market, I can see it.

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > AestheticsInMotion 12/16/2018 at 01:26

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My wife is convinced this is a scam. I also did a quick Zillow with a splash of Redfin of the area. Contact number is from Illinois. I can imagine a rich Californians owning property in Greenlake, but... I mean not to mention that it's would cost that much if not more to rent something like the in North Everett -- and not the ritzy part either. Sad!

Chariotoflove > AestheticsInMotion 12/16/2018 at 01:47

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You did good. Paying off debt when you can afford to is almost always good choice. 

AestheticsInMotion > RPM esq. 12/16/2018 at 01:53

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Price seems pretty good, as you said. I wish I was in a position to make that work! Even if it did mean being surrounded by Seattle traffic....

Hmm. Now I’m wondering if the rental listing could be real as well. 

What is this best barber? I’m pretty partial to Bang on Pike, and that’s after trying a ton of places

AestheticsInMotion > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 12/16/2018 at 01:56

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Check RPM’s post above. Looks like the home is for sale and located in a... Unique area , and as for the rental listing... No clue.

Hey, do you think BECU will spot me $ 700,000 at a 0% rate ?

AestheticsInMotion > Variance 12/16/2018 at 01:56

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Yes it is. I've lusted after a nice rooftop deck for years, and this one even has a good amount of privacy! 

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > AestheticsInMotion 12/16/2018 at 01:58

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Hell no. BECU wouldn’t loan me $230k back in 2014, in spite of having 20% down , gainful employment for X years with an appropriate income , and good credit. 

AestheticsInMotion > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 12/16/2018 at 02:03

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Sounds about right. Between the constant “website unavailable due to planned m aintenance”, having to replace cards every three months when they stop working, and frustrating customer service experiences I’m not sure why I still use them.

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > AestheticsInMotion 12/16/2018 at 02:06

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Coming from Wells Fargo, it's been a massive improvement. But they don't seem interested in giving out loans, and their cards are garbage.

RPM esq. > AestheticsInMotion 12/16/2018 at 02:34

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Valentine’s. I get my hair cut closer to my office these days, but I still think Valentine is the best.

AestheticsInMotion > shop-teacher 12/16/2018 at 02:42

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I love this area, but I don't have much buying power. Save up forever, or keep buying cheap cars and bikes...... 

shop-teacher > AestheticsInMotion 12/16/2018 at 03:43

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You do you man, no judgement here. I just can’t wrap my mind around it all sometimes. Heck, my buddy was paying $1700/month in rent for a 1-bedroom high-rise apartment in Arlington, VA back in 2006. Still can't wrap my mind around that . A part of me despises being a home owner anyways.

Funktheduck > AestheticsInMotion 12/16/2018 at 09:23

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That’s not that bad. Less than twice my rent for a home that’s twice as big and much nicer. I wouldn’t pay that much in rent because I’d put that towards owning a home, but in that perspective, not bad. 

fintail > RPM esq. 12/16/2018 at 20:13

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That might be a good sign.  Things were getting ridiculous around here.