Save the Date
Cigar, But No Close Yet We survived the application process. I really cannot stress enough the Herculean effort that was required to meet the specifications of the application. In addition to supplying proof of funds (totally understandable and expected), we also needed to provide letters from the bank for each account detailing when the account was opened, how faithful we've been to the account and whether or not the account is satisfied with us as its legal guardians. Along with all of the financial information (again, I completely understand the necessity of this), we were also expected to show proof of good moral character. This was to be accomplished by the inclusion of several essays. First, we needed to write our own letter of introduction. This was to be our chance to tell the Board about us, why we want to move into the co-op, what attracted us to the area, etc. Next, we needed four personal references. These had to be letters written by people who know us and whom we cou
