Thank You, Congress

Those aren't words spoken too often around here, but I really do owe someone a big "thank you" for passing legislation that protects renters, like us, in this whole mortgage meltdown crisis. Lenders are now required to honor leases that are in place at the time of foreclosure. Plus, renters are allowed an additional 90 days at the end of the lease to negotiate a new contract with the bank or find a new place to call home. Therefore, we have decided to extend our lease by another 12 months, essentially guaranteeing that we do not need to relocate for at least another 15 months. What a relief!