Located
in the Pacific Northwest, Oregon is hip state that gets
a lot of rain. This rain results in a beautiful green
state, but doesn’t put a damper on the real estate
market.
Oregon
From
the stunning Crater Lake to Pioneer Square in Portland,
Oregon is a diverse state. The population ranges from
hippies to the very conservative depending upon where
you happen to be standing. There are forests, beaches,
rivers and even deserts. All of this is typically within
a couple hours drive from every major population center.
Go skiing one day and sailing the next!
Portland
Portland is truly a big city with a small town feel.
This dichotomy is a product of very careful planning,
which has led to a lack of the urban sprawl seen in so
many other cities. The architecture has a prominent east
coast flavor, with red brick buildings on prominent
display. The city is populated with coffee houses,
bookstores and microbreweries. Indeed, Portland seems to
be the home of the microbrew, with literally hundreds
seeming to exist. For quality of life, Portland gets top
marks.
Eugene
If
you’ve watched the movie “Animal House”, you’re familiar
with Eugene. Yep, the movie was shot there. Eugene is a
wonderfully eclectic mix of styles, politics and
attitude. The home of the University of Oregon, the city
is energized with student activities. On the other hand,
Eugene also has a sophisticated side with operas, Bach
classic music festivals as well as a symphony and ballet
company. Perhaps the best thing that can be said about
Eugene is most visitors make plans to live in the city
at some point in their life.
Oregon
Real Estate
Oregon
real estate is reasonably priced, but fluctuate wildly
depending upon the particular location you are
considering. A single family home in Portland will set
you back $300,000 on average, while one in Eugene will
run in the $325 range. The appreciation rate for Oregon
real estate is a robust for 15 percent for 2005.
If you
enjoy a bit of weather and the outdoors, Oregon is
definitely a state to take a look at. Just keep in mind
that once you move there, you may never leave.
Raynor
James is with
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