Moving to Oregon from So. CA (Portland, Eugene: low income, real estate, new home)

[sberdrow]

Originally Posted by ladysrodgers

Funny thing is, I'm a California native who lived in that state for 50+ years.....I could care less what you have to say about Texas....I agree with your assessment of it.

Nothing I said was bragging, so get off your high horse.

I have to defend the homeland, GOD BLESS THE PAC NW

[Waterlily]

Originally Posted by sberdrow

I have to defend the homeland, GOD BLESS THE PAC NW

Amen to that.

[sberdrow]

Just gonna look out my window at the beautiful mountains and 200 ft evergreen trees.

[freedom]

They have been exceptionally beautiful the last couple of days, I love it when the sun rays burst through the clouds and shine on the deep green trees.

freedom

[NativeJodi]

Originally Posted by 3suns

I live in Orange County, CA and thinking of moving up to Oregon. The only problem is that my husband is worried that it is going to be rainy all the time and we will be too far away from any knid of city life. Where is a good place to live where there are good schools (we have 3 young children), near a city 30-40min away is ok, good weather, and where we can buy a house w/ maybe some land. Does that place exist??? I hope so b/c I am sick of living in so. cal!

If you're sick of so. Cal, don't come to Oregon. People from so. Cal. have been moving up here in droves for the past 40+ years and have already pretty much ruined Oregon. No point in more of you coming, since Oregon is now just more of the same... and on top of that, with weather many of you complain about incessantly (yes, on the west side, it rains a tremendous amount... and on the east side, it's dry, hot, and dusty in the summer, with several feet of snow and very cold temps all winter).

And no, homes with land no longer exist, unless you're willing and able to shell out at least $700k and don't mind an older fixer-upper out in the boonies for that price. Most of what you'll find are overpriced homes on postage-stamp lots--no privacy whatsoever--for an absolute bare minimum of $350k.

[freedom]

Originally Posted by NativeJodi

If you're sick of so. Cal, don't come to Oregon. People from so. Cal. have been moving up here in droves for the past 40+ years and have already pretty much ruined Oregon. No point in more of you coming, since Oregon is now just more of the same... and on top of that, with weather many of you complain about incessantly (yes, on the west side, it rains a tremendous amount... and on the east side, it's dry, hot, and dusty in the summer, with several feet of snow and very cold temps all winter).

And no, homes with land no longer exist, unless you're willing and able to shell out at least $700k and don't mind an older fixer-upper out in the boonies for that price. Most of what you'll find are overpriced homes on postage-stamp lots--no privacy whatsoever--for an absolute bare minimum of $350k.

You haven't shopped for a while, I just looked at a 3200 s.f. home on 21 acres 12 miles north of Medford for $199,000. Very livable. new carpet and paint would make it spectacular.

3 bd. 2bth newly remodled house on 2.5 acres with a shared 5 ac. pond with irrigation rights for $249,000

You can buy a brand new 3,000 s.f. home on the eagle point golf course for $350,000 of of the course the mid 200k.

All you Californians feel welcome and free to come up and find your dream home or property. There are so many deals to be had, and most of us up here now are from California, so your neighbors will be grateful and happy to see you...

freedom (and no i'm not a realtor)....

[PNWhike]

Modern day carpetbaggers (from south of the border) from California in the former State of Oregon are as thick as I-5 in downtown Los Angeles.

[freedom]

Originally Posted by PNWhike

Modern day carpetbaggers (from south of the border) from California in the former State of Oregon are as thick as I-5 in downtown Los Angeles.

Yeh, they are. Keep em' coming, we'll have an Oregon style McMansion waiting for them when they get here.
As well as trophy Salmon, Incredible Air, Blue Skies, Millions of acres of forests and beautiful lakes to play on.
Come one come all.... Now is the time...


freedom

[NativeJodi]

Originally Posted by freedom

You haven't shopped for a while, I just looked at a 3200 s.f. home on 21 acres 12 miles north of Medford for $199,000. Very livable. new carpet and paint would make it spectacular.
....

Well, admittedly, I'm from Bend and was referring to the market here and throughout central Oregon. I must confess I'm not well-versed in the extensive real estate market "12 miles north of Medford."

[freedom]

Originally Posted by NativeJodi

Well, admittedly, I'm from Bend and was referring to the market here and throughout central Oregon. I must confess I'm not well-versed in the extensive real estate market "12 miles north of Medford."

That's okay, its my business to know, i just didn't want any future residents to be discouraged at home and land prices here. There is a great opportunity for those that wish to move here, to do it more affordably.

freedom