One of our biggest anxieties about moving was where we were going to stay while we house hunt and today we nailed that down! And earlier than I thought we would. I have been looking at Craigslist Portland sublets for places. While we’re not too picky for this transition period we knew we didn’t want to be in a roommate situation.. our schedules are too weird and would likely disrupt a roommate. Also the place has to be dog-friendly.

On Monday I found a listing for a duplex that met all our needs and we signed and mailed off the papers today! It is nerve-wracking to commit to a place sight unseen (aside from photos), but the great news is that it is right near all the SE neighborhoods we plan to do our house hunting in. And it’s only a mile or so from our UPS Box.

It’s near the Irvington/Sullivan’s Gulch neighborhoods, right by Lloyd Center. It’s got a great walkscore and a place to park our scooters so we can ride those around.

We committed to a three-month lease with month-to-month option after. I hope we can find a place in three months but from what I am learning it can take awhile. Plus we’ll want to do any painting/repairs before we move in, so we’ll see. It’s nice to have the flexibility.

Countdown’s at under 2 months…

Irvington Lizard © DancingSloth

Tree-lined Portland Street © misternaxal