It is so frigid outside that we are officially hibernating. The high today is 23F so we are not going anywhere unless we have to. Poor Chaka was up and out this morning while the temp was in single digits. I love winter but this kind of cold is just not easy to manage.
Up for today:
Wait to hear back about our lease negotiation. YES! we are moving forward with our location. The LOI has been prepared but we have requested a few changes and now we are waiting to hear something. Once that is finalized, the lease will be prepared, the lawyer will review it and we will have the keys on Feb 1st. Simple right? You know better..... something will come up, it always does. I am keep in the faith though.
Just a word about leases to those who may be thinking about following this path, negotiation is key. Everything is fair game- from the price you pay per sq. ft. to T/I (tenant improvement) allowances. T/I can really help save you money in the long run. This is an allowance that your landlord pays you for the permanent improvements you will make to a space. These are things like improving the floors, bathrooms, light fixtures. Basically things that will be left behind if you choose to move locations. Some places will even let you use the allowance to pay future rent or purchase signage. A lot of places do not advertise a T/I allowance but it is always worth asking if any is available.
Well, I am out for now. The kids have play dates and I have a few calls to make before I have a house full of kids. I also have b-day cupcakes to make.
Bundle up and bring me some sunshine ;-)
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Here's some warmth from Vegas...but we're only 56 with a wind chill of 32! sorry...it does get cold in the desert!
Good luck with your lease! It took us a month to go back-and-forth, so I know what you're talking about!
I'll be thinking of you!!
thanks for the warmth and the thoughts. I am so excited about your progress! I can't wait to see your decor.
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