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JudyBlueEyes
True Blue Farmgirl
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Judith
Spokane
Washington
USA
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 Posted - Feb 21 2007 : 4:15:19 PM
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Here's another transplanted Californian living in Spokane ~ I moved here in October 2004 from San Diego, to escape the "sunshine tax." As a woman on my own, even with a good income as an executive assistant, I couldn't afford to live in San Diego. I chose Spokane for the weather - the warm summers and the decent growing season, as well as the four seasons and relatively mild winters. It does get _cold_ but we don't get the lake-effect snow that our friends near the Great Lakes get. I was able to buy my house in May 2005 for $125K and it is 980 sq. ft. with 3 bedroms on the main floor and a bedroom in the full basement. The basement is my craft room :-) and I rent two bedrooms to Gonzaga students. I absolutely LOVE it here. The city has about 200,000 and the county has about 400,000, and yes, there are LOTS of Californians here. You can still get a house for under $200K in town, and close to the amenities, if that is what you want, and it IS what I want. I am a block from the bus if I need it, and 5 blocks from a mall and close to grocery store and hospital. And we have the beautiful Spokane River running right through the middle of downtown, so that meets my need for a large body of water. It isn't the ocean, but it's good. And of course, Lake Coeur d'Alene is only about 45 minutes drive east. So, it is good here, and a short airplane ride from my family and friends in San Diego. good luck with your decision-making! Judy
The Rooster crows, but the Hen lays the egg. ~ Texas Proverb |
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mima
True Blue Farmgirl
1573 Posts
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Posted - Feb 21 2007 : 4:57:08 PM
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| Thanks Judy and all who replyed! Spokane sure seems like a cool spot. Just wondering tho- How hard was it getting used to the cold?? Born and bred in calif. I know that if there are a few cold days it will be 75 degrees in a day or two! Can't believe the home prices every where out of Calif. You couldn't get a condo for under 400,000 here!!!!Are we just paying for the weather ? |
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goneriding
True Blue Farmgirl
1599 Posts
Winona
Central Oregon
USA
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Posted - Feb 21 2007 : 6:47:48 PM
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I drive all over the US and I think Spokane is gorgeous. Also South Dakota in places. I'm a fan of WY cuz there aren't many people there!! I was in MA a while back and just loved it! Also around Two Rivers, WI just gets me cuz of Lake Michigan. Cokeville, WY is another super favorite cuz everyone and their dog has many horses.
I live outside of Klamath Falls, OR but spend most of my time around Grants Pass, OR and the prices are something else here too!! But I think it's starting to slow down as I see a lot of 'price reduced' signs on the realtor signs.
Happy Trails ;-)
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