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If all goes well, we will have a lease to sign next week for a condo in Celebration. What a rollercoaster! We have finally reached a relatively fun part of the process.

After seeing a few properties in Celebration and getting an idea of floorplans and prices, we decided what we would like to pay for said units. I made a list and told the property agent that I had very competitive private offers, which I did. She came back with counter offers that we felt were more agreeable.

Our first choice is currently furnished. This is not so good for us though. The owner is going to see what she can do about that. Again, if all goes well, we will have a lease to sign next week. If not, we have back up plans.

I never imagined I would be bargaining for rental housing. I always thought it was like grocery store pricing and you paid what was listed. I keep wondering if any part of me will feel bad about dickering, but I don't think so. Instead, I will enjoy the tile floors and the luxury of not stressing about spaghetti sauce, cherries and carpets. Instead, I'll spend the money on music classes and the gym. Woohoo!