Moving to Corvallis from northern California (Portland, Eugene: fit in, real estate, rent)

[cindee]

Hi,
My fiance and I are seriously considering moving from Northern California to
Corvallis. We are both retired and want to find a friendly hospitable community and have heard positive things about Corvallis. Is there any
noticable sour grapes toward us because we are coming from California?
A friend of mine told me she has heard that some Oregonians resent people
that moved from California to Oregon. We want to live in a amicable community. I have lived all my life here in California and look forward to
moving to a cooler climate. We hope we can make new friends up in Oregon and would welcome anyones opinion to what communities are friendlier
than others.
Cindee

[Valentine8]

Corvallis is a university town so they welcome all nationalities to their town. People who live in Oregon only resent people who move from California and do not fit in. I came from Northern California myself. My 2 girls graduated from the university. If you are not pushy, self-centered or critical of others then you will fit in fine. But, if you come with what is believed to be the California attude then you will be resented. Corvallis is a liberal town. Homes there are expensive so many people live in Albany which is 10 miles or so away.

[cindee]

Hi,
I appreciate the imput. My concerns about fitting in to anywhere in Oregon
was based on a conversation I had with my girlfriend recently. Her sister moved to Portland 20 years ago and still feels the resentment because she is a transplant from California. My fiance and I are the type of people that go with the flow as they say. Since you relocated from northern California and
are happy there I see no reason why we would not move to Oregon.
I grew up in California during the 1950's and my how it has grown most everywhere. My fiance and I love the out of doors and Oregon has that and more to offer.
From what I am finding regarding real estate in Oregon you get more home and property at a far better price than California.
I enjoy reading this forum. Great imput!!

[debe71tx]

Hi I am a Texan My daughter lives in Eugene OR. I think the whole sate is gorgeous and you will be happy there.

We bought property in Falls City, abt 20 min out of Salem. It's beautiful. And if you love the outdoors that is a world of Hiking, etc around there.

I think you will be happy wherever you settle in Oregon if you can take the slower pace

Since my dau moved to Eugene our Falls City property is going on sale. You might be interested. 1.5 acres 2 bd 1 bath home can be divided into 4 lots. Faces Main Street Falls City and lots are not developed. Lots of Fruit trees a grape vineyard. fireplace insert New roof, gutters, insulation, underpinning. $165,000 a very reasonable price

[cindee]

Hi,
I am so pleased to be hearing such positive things about Oregon!
I used to live in the bay area and that is a rat race down there.
A slower pace sounds great to me!!
Still want to check out Corvallis. I grew up in a college town and love
the small town atmosphere and Corvallis fits the bill.
Still trying to figure if we should sell the house we currently live in and
then move up to Oregon and rent until we find the dream home!
Is anyone relocating to the Sacramento area and is looking for a home to
buy?
Thank you all for responding with your valuable insights.
C.

[get me out of utah]

I have heard great things about living in Corvallis from friends there, although you may find 2 or 3 Winter months rather dreary. I'd say go for it but if you have the opportunity to take a jaunt or two to a sunny spot in Dec-Feb it would help, I should think.