Planning a move ... From NE FL to Seattle Area ... help, please! (for sale, apartment)

[scarlett_ptista]

My husband and I are planning a move to the Seattle area by the end of the year (goal). We visited some friend last August, and fell in love. We have another trip scheduled for Sept, and are planning to look at houses during the visit, which is where I need help ...

I'm lost when it comes to navigating the various neighborhoods and suburbs. We are set on buying instead of renting, as it makes more sense for our family, and any advise on making such a large move is appreciated as well.

Ideally, I would like to find a home under 250k, in a fairly walkable area, with libraries, shops and/or restaurants near by. I've been scoping out the houses prices, and I understand the cost of living, especially housing costs are a great deal higher. Any suggestions on up and coming neighborhoods would help. We would prefer not to live within a suburb, and to stay in the city limits.


Thanks! - S

[Hemlock140]

I have not seen a house for sale anywhere near Seattle for $250,000 since about 1995. The median price in King County is at $400,000. You might find a foreclosure older apartment converted to condo in a sketchy area for that, but even that will take some time to locate. I would really suggest renting, you can get a decent place for $1,600/month within the city.

Having been here in August and September, you have seen only the best months of weather that we have here, so I hope you realize that October-June is cloudy and wet.

[scarlett_ptista]

Originally Posted by scarlett_ptista

My husband and I are planning a move to the Seattle area by the end of the year (goal). We visited some friend last August, and fell in love. We have another trip scheduled for Sept, and are planning to look at houses during the visit, which is where I need help ...

I'm lost when it comes to navigating the various neighborhoods and suburbs. We are set on buying instead of renting, as it makes more sense for our family, and any advise on making such a large move is appreciated as well.

Ideally, I would like to find a home under 250k, in a fairly walkable area, with libraries, shops and/or restaurants near by. I've been scoping out the houses prices, and I understand the cost of living, especially housing costs are a great deal higher. Any suggestions on up and coming neighborhoods would help. We would prefer not to live within a suburb, and to stay in the city limits.


Thanks! - S

Originally Posted by Hemlock140

I have not seen a house for sale anywhere near Seattle for $250,000 since about 1995. The median price in King County is at $400,000. You might find a foreclosure older apartment converted to condo in a sketchy area for that, but even that will take some time to locate. I would really suggest renting, you can get a decent place for $1,600/month within the city.

Having been here in August and September, you have seen only the best months of weather that we have here, so I hope you realize that October-June is cloudy and wet.

Thanks for the reply. There was an issue when I posted this, and it posted twice. I'm Going to respond in the post everyone else has been in, and try to delete this thread.