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[DopeyGirl]

OK guys . . . we're in panic mode today!!!!!!! [img]/ubb/images/graemlins/crazy.gif[/img]

We found out this morning that the owners of our apartment complex decided (who knows how long ago, because we are not privy to any info about the complex unless it DIRECTLY affects our individual apartment [img]/ubb/images/graemlins/rolleyes.gif[/img] ) to SELL the complex. [img]/ubb/images/graemlins/ukid.gif[/img]

OK, I should rephrase . . . we found out that they ALREADY SOLD IT. They close on the deal on April 28. So, what are they selling for, you may ask? They are turning the complex into condos!!!! [img]/ubb/images/graemlins/eek.gif[/img]

Here's my issues with this:

1. I don't know anyone in their right mind who would want to buy a condo in this part of town.
2. We live 13 miles from the beach . . . so unless they would be retirement type apartments/condos . . . [img]/ubb/images/graemlins/confused.gif[/img]
3. Current leases will be terminated.
4. Depending on when the official transition happens, we may be homeless until we transfer orders!
5. The company that bought the place owns another place in town last year. They have sold only 6 of 200 units. SIX!!!!!!! And they have been selling their 1 bedroom units for $98,000!!! (nowhere NEAR the beach either!)
6. The current owners and management don't think it is a big enough deal to keep the current residents in the loop and let them know that they'll have to be thinking about moving soon.
7. Over half of the more recently occupied apartments are evacuees from Hurricane Katrina who relocated here. [img]/ubb/images/graemlins/frown.gif[/img]
8. After having lived here 2 1/2 years, I would NEVER buy into this place!!! They are going to put in crown molding, completely replace the kitchen cabinets and re-do the bathrooms, but I don't think even THAT will help!!! [img]/ubb/images/graemlins/crazy.gif[/img]

The assistant manager talked to us today (but told us no one else is to know anything yet [img]/ubb/images/graemlins/frown.gif[/img] ) and said that evidently, all of the residents will be getting notification sometime next month about the sale, what to do next and a general idea of when everyone will be moving out. She said she is pretty sure that we will get a 150-180 days' notice . . . which, if we get it mid-month next month will be fine for us, since we are currently just under 180 days until we move anyways. BUT, any less than that and we are in TROUBLE!!!!

For one thing, the Navy will NOT pay for a move unless we are under orders to move into base housing (which we can't get into here with under 6 months till we transfer) or unless we are under transfer orders (which we won't be until October). So we'd have to move ourselves, at our own cost. [img]/ubb/images/graemlins/crazy.gif[/img]

The other thing is that we wouldn't have anywhere to go!!! No one is going to be able to give us a lease for less than 7 months around here . . . we do have a friend with one empty bedroom who has said we could stay there anytime we need to. But, still, we would have to pack up our stuff and pay for storage until we move . . . then the Navy would have to unpack what we packed, and REPACK it in order to move us in October. [img]/ubb/images/graemlins/tongue.gif[/img]

So, after all the crud that we have gone through living here so far . . . this is just the icing on the cake. [img]/ubb/images/graemlins/mad.gif[/img]

In other news:

Mike put in for 5 sets of orders today!

1. Whidbey Island, Washington
2. Norfolk, Virginia (but the place he'd go would have to retrain him in California, probably)
3. Point Mugu, California (I actually have my fingers crossed again for this one, which could be bad. I never get what I want! [img]/ubb/images/graemlins/grin.gif[/img] )
4. and 5. = 2 other sets to Norfolk, VA

We'll find out where we're headed FOR SURE between May 2-5!!!!

Chances are, we will be sent to Norfolk, Virginia . . . so if you have any info on that area, send it my way. I am starting to research it, just in case! [img]/ubb/images/graemlins/wink.gif[/img]

[rescuesk]

OMG, Sarah, it just never ends for you guys! [img]/ubb/images/graemlins/fairy2.gif[/img] that you can stay put until you need to go!! That would really stink! [img]/ubb/images/graemlins/pout.gif[/img]

[jimmymac]

That sucks. what a terrible way to do business

[Happymommy]

I'm so sorry you have to deal with this on top of everything else. I must have missed something, I thought you were supposed to find out the other day exactly where you are going?? I'm sorry its taking so long for you to find out, I can't imagine how hard that must be. [img]/ubb/images/graemlins/fairy2.gif[/img] [img]/ubb/images/graemlins/fairy2.gif[/img] [img]/ubb/images/graemlins/fairy2.gif[/img] [img]/ubb/images/graemlins/fairy2.gif[/img] [img]/ubb/images/graemlins/fairy2.gif[/img] [img]/ubb/images/graemlins/fairy2.gif[/img] [img]/ubb/images/graemlins/fairy2.gif[/img] [img]/ubb/images/graemlins/fairy2.gif[/img]

[barries5199]

Sarah,

Sorry to hear about the crud happening to your apartment building. I can't believe that residents weren't informed--it almost seems illegal to not make it public knowledge. Hopefully you'll be able to stay until you are ready to leave, and that they'll be understanding of your situation.

I'm a Navy brat myself, having spent more time in the Norfolk area than anywhere else. It's not that bad a place, although I haven't been there in quite a few years. My sister lives in Hampton, VA and has worked at the Portsmouth Naval Hospital, the main hospital for the military in the Norfolk area, for many years now. If you want, PM me with any questions you may have, or any info you want about that area and I'll have my sister get the answers for you.

In the meantime, I'll keep my fingers crossed that you get the duty station you really want!

[GoofyMom]

[img]/ubb/images/graemlins/jawdrop.gif[/img] Nothing like pulling the rug out from under ya. [img]/ubb/images/graemlins/rolleyes.gif[/img] I sure hope that you guys will not have to leave until you plan to anyway. [img]/ubb/images/graemlins/fairy2.gif[/img] And sending [img]/ubb/images/graemlins/fairy2.gif[/img] for all the others who will be displaced because of this sale.

[KrisLuvsDisney]

Oh Sarah, that is just crazy! All you needed was a little more stress added on top of what is already there. I hope everything works out and you guys don't have to be out until the planned move to....__________!!!

We are thinking about you guys! Keep us posted!
Tons of [img]/ubb/images/graemlins/luck.gif[/img] [img]/ubb/images/graemlins/fairy2.gif[/img] [img]/ubb/images/graemlins/grouphug.gif[/img] headed your way!

[RobDVC]

Sarah, I hope that you will be able to stay there until the new orders come through. That's crazy how some property companies think.

[ripkensnana]

Is there any way that you can contact the new owners about letting you stay until your transfer? With any luck at all, you might be able to talk them into letting you stay until it's time for you to move. It may be worth a shot...?

[img]/ubb/images/graemlins/fairy2.gif[/img] [img]/ubb/images/graemlins/fairy2.gif[/img] that everything works out for you.

[DopeyGirl]

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Is there any way that you can contact the new owners about letting you stay until your transfer? With any luck at all, you might be able to talk them into letting you stay until it's time for you to move. It may be worth a shot...?


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That's what we're hoping for! Once we have official word from the management, then we might have a better idea on what rights we have and where we can go from there. But we're keeping our fingers crossed until we get that notice next month! [img]/ubb/images/graemlins/crazy.gif[/img]

[simbarel]

My word those people seem just so shady. Up here they're turning everything into condos as well and lots of them don't really sell, I don't know why they do it. However, $98k for a 1-bedroom would still be a deal in this area, away from the beach or not. [img]/ubb/images/graemlins/luck.gif[/img] [img]/ubb/images/graemlins/grouphug.gif[/img] I hope things smooth out for the best, and soon. [img]/ubb/images/graemlins/fairy2.gif[/img]

[DisneyFanAnn]

OMG! [img]/ubb/images/graemlins/jawdrop.gif[/img] I'm so sorry that you have to deal with this on top of everything else!!!!!! Lots and lots of [img]/ubb/images/graemlins/fairy2.gif[/img] are on their way!!!!!

[debsta922]

I hope everything works out for you guys!
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[mestitch]

Sarah this sucks that you're having to deal with this on top of everything else. Renting can be a real pain in the butt (as I have learned over the past couple of years)!! Sending lots of [img]/ubb/images/graemlins/fairy2.gif[/img] [img]/ubb/images/graemlins/fairy2.gif[/img] [img]/ubb/images/graemlins/fairy2.gif[/img] [img]/ubb/images/graemlins/fairy2.gif[/img] [img]/ubb/images/graemlins/fairy2.gif[/img] [img]/ubb/images/graemlins/fairy2.gif[/img] [img]/ubb/images/graemlins/fairy2.gif[/img] [img]/ubb/images/graemlins/fairy2.gif[/img] [img]/ubb/images/graemlins/fairy2.gif[/img] your way!!

[DawnDenise]

Wow! I cannot believe you have to deal with this on top of everything else.

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