what I want

Good morning!
So now that it's September there is a lot on my mind. One of the big ones is moving. We start the hunt next month. We would move out now if it didn't mean losing out huge deposit. But this as also started me thinking about what I want in a new place. I know I won't be able to get everything I want but I thought it would be a good time ot make a list. So here is my list!
1) location location location. No farther north then Brentwood and no farther south then Westchester. No farther inland then Culver City.
2) Close to the freeway.
3) Ground floor. no more stairs! And a small complex. Duplex would be great.
4) some outdoor space. A yard/Garden would be ideal but I know my chances of that.
Now on the the insides!
5) At least a two butt kitchen. One of my favorite times is when Jono and I cook together and I really don't want to give that up.
6) open floor plan. Space that I can see people in the living room while I'm cooking.
7) two bedrooms. one for a workout room where Jono can train his clients and another for us.
8) A dish washer. I know this may seem like a luxury but I am god awful at washing dishes and with both of us working so much we need to be able to wash dishes while we are away.
9) room for our bookshelves. We have four at the moment and will need to get another one soon.
10) lots of windows. I like a lot of light and it always makes me feel better to have the windows open.
11) enough room to entertain. I would love to have people over but we just hate our place right now so much that we don't have anyone over.
12) I would love to have at least 1 1/2 bath. it would be more professional for Jono's clients if they have a different bathroom to use.

I think that's all. I know I won't get everything on this list but I want to go in knowing what we are looking for. I know that we don't want to move again for a long time so this next place needs to fit well with us. I'm really excited for this process to say the least. It was a hassle last time dragging the kids along but it is worth it to be able to find a place quickly. We are giving ourselves a month and a half to find a place.  I hope that will be enough time!

hugs+kisses
mce