The Lady giveth, and the Lady taketh away.

[sistawendy]

First the good (for me) news: I've paid so much in mortgage interest and points that even with the Trumpy fuckery, the itemized deductions on my federal income tax should be about double the standard one, which means another refund in the low five figures. That's right: I get about a quarter of my mortgage payments back. Yay federal home-buying subsidy? It would be better for the country if that money went to the government instead of a lender, but I'm still going to grab that cash with both hands because that's the only way I can stay in this place.

This is contrary to what the Tickler said about their taxes, but they borrowed less than I did for sure. I'll have to ask them for details.

And as for this place, despite the techie poshness of the neighborhood, it's crawling with thieves: FM Bike got stolen, including the U-lock, cable, basket, and the stainless steel fitting for the basket that gfish made for me.

I was locking my bike under my front stairs to the railing on the steps down to the apartment, but I no longer believe that outdoor bike storage is a viable option. My foyer may be tiny, but it's about to have a stout hook in the ceiling with a bike hanging from it.

Goddamn thieves. I'm resisting the temptation to say something ugly about substance abusers.

Edited to add: Time to ask East Neighbors if their security camera got the guy. And file a police report. And maybe a homeowner's insurance claim?

Comments

[corvi]

I think if I were a bike thief, a techie posh neighbourhood would be a great place to go shopping.

[staxxy]

theft has really been on the rise dramatically in the last year across the region. The mailroom at my little sister's apartment in KENMORE that is across the street from the police station was robbed a couple of days ago. Its ridiculous.