Question by gustavoandkimberly: ?? please help if you live in oregon??
I am possibly moving in january when my husband is eligible for tranfer from sacramento, ca to the oregon area. i would like to know weather, housing, good or bad neighborhood, school, overall is it a nice town to raise a family…? we are considering the salem/portland area but havent taken a trip yet so i am at ends with leaving a town i know all about, any help would be great.
thank you for your very detailed answers, when you say housing market is not going to bottom out do you mean the price are rising dramatically. i see rental home for 800-1200 and older homes for about 150,000-250,000 are they consider good homes, neighborhood for these prices??housing market in sacramento is about the losest i can find 400,000 and is in bad neighborhoods. which is the reason i want to relocate!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!what should i look for in regards to homes
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Answer by Stalkers_Love_Me
Oregon is a rather large state, so it’s hard to give you specifics. As far as Portland vs. Salem, these are two very different cities. Salem is the state capitol, but is not quite as cultured and urban as Portland.
Portland:
Weather – Summer: warm & dry. Fall: windy, occasionally wet, chilly. Winter: Grey, wet, cold. Some snow possible. Spring: A combination of rain, grey, chilly, clear, warm, etc. Free-for-all.
Housing – Portland area housing market is still fairly strong and is not expected to bottom out until 2009. There are still lots of developments being built and it’s turning into a slightly buyer’s market.
Neighborhoods – This is a personal preference. Contact a realtor and let them know what you are looking for.
Schools – Generall in Oregon, education is problematic. The schools are FAR better across the border in Clark County, WA.
The Portland area can be a great place to raise a family. There are lots of activities, lots of chances to be exposed to cultural things, and is just generally a polite and nice place.
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