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Display Name: mbeth
Member Since: 9/8/10

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My cat Rambow likes to jump from the floor into our arms. This seemed like a cute little habit at first, since he used to make sure we were paying attention before doing it, but now he seems to feel entitled to do it whenever he wants. It has also evolved into him launching onto our backs while we bend to pick something up, get a coat out of a closet, etc. He doesn't hold back with strangers either, so I think he has traumatized some of the handymen and realtors who have been to the apartment...


Catering to Your Pet's Quirks
9/15/10 11:44 AM

I don't have much new info to add, but agree with everyone who recommended JP, Davis Square, Inman, Union, Porter, etc. Definitely stay away from realtors if you can -- the best apartments I've found have been through sticking to the by-owner only section on craiglist and doing lots of keyword searches for specific areas I'm interested in.

Personally, my absolute favorite part of the area is Brookline, and I just moved from Coolidge Corner to Washington Square. Wash Sq has many of the perks of Coolidge (and is within easy walking distance) but has MUCH lower rent (and being further from BU is never a bad thing...).

Seriously, if you want to be able to get around the city in peace, AVOID LIVING ON THE B LINE!

Oh, and it may be easy to convince yourself now to live in Allston because of the cheap rent but it is basically a pit of student despair.


Great Places to Find Rentals in Boston?
Good Questions

9/8/10 11:07 AM