Rent

I received some nice news today rent wise. I found out my rent will increase $45 which isn't bad at all. That's an increase of just over 3%. I was fearing a lot worse. Also, the complex will allow me to lock that rent amount in for 15 months vice 12 for just $1 more a month. I told them to make the lease out for 15 months.

I haven't given up on my dream of owning my own place. While driving home, I saw a sign saying a house was going to be auctioned. I checked out the house. While it was way out of my price range, I did learn how the auctions work. I plan to keep an eye out for future auctions. I might be able to get something affordable that way in Maryland. We'll see.