Looking to move somewhere in the east coast?
05-16-2007, 04:46 PM
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Looking to move somewhere in the east coast? I currently live in San Diego, CA. I want to move somewhere new thats family oriented and affordable. I'm looking for somewhere that's quiet, spacious and has a beautiful scenery.
I haven't been anywhere out of California so I'm not really to sure whats out there. I would love to have some of your guy's opinions.
I haven't been anywhere out of California so I'm not really to sure whats out there. I would love to have some of your guy's opinions.
05-16-2007, 05:06 PM
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Well if you want affordable stay off Long Island. Property taxes can be like 10 grand on a decent house here. It's nice, but expensive IMO.
Go down south to FL.
Go down south to FL.
05-16-2007, 05:50 PM
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If you want affordable, quiet and beautiful, I would stay clear of the northeast in general. Quite honestly, unless you have to I wouldn't leave San Deigo. I have had 3 friends that have lived there and CT and hate it up here. I guess it is to each his own. Definitely check places out before hand but I have always liked visiting VT, NH, and Maine. Very beautiful farther up north in NE and I am assuming much more affordable and specious/quiet than anywhere around CT where I live...
05-16-2007, 05:51 PM
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a new 2000 sq ft house with 1 acre will sell for between 275,000 and 320,000. taxes are ok in CT in some areas. the housing boom is startig to slow down alittle. you might get a break in the high prices....renee zelwiger and brian denehey live near me and supposedly john travolta and julia roberts have house within 20 min. of me.......there must be something good outhere ?????
05-16-2007, 06:20 PM
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New England covers a large area... City, country and everything in between. Also if you choose the Northeast... think real hard about if you want to live were it's cold and snowy 4-5 months of the year...
It's a lot more affordable to live up here... but it's also harder to make a living, the pay scale sucks. On the other hand I can see why some people like it up here.
Originally Posted by lilstephsls1
I have always liked visiting VT, NH, and Maine. Very beautiful farther up north in NE and I am assuming much more affordable and specious/quiet than anywhere around CT where I live...
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05-16-2007, 06:52 PM
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Cape Cod, Mass. Outer coastal -Cape is beautiful. One thing....you're gonna miss the Cali weather.....man, you're really gonna miss the Cali weather. Cause it gets freakin' cold out here.... 
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05-16-2007, 06:55 PM
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Originally Posted by Van5150
""Family oriented and affordable. I'm looking for somewhere that's quiet, spacious and has a beautiful scenery.""
Lawrence MA pops into my head.
Lawrence MA pops into my head.
05-16-2007, 07:09 PM
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I'm originally from Ventura, CA myself.... let me tell you stay someplace warm! I myself am tring to move down to Orlando, FL. Housing is reasonalbe. Beach is 45 minutes away. Lots to do. Great schools there also and best of all NO STATE INCOME TAX and EMISSIONS testing there 
If you have your heart set on New England, I can give you the RI Perspective. I live in Newport. If your a yuppie this is heaven.... 1/3 of billion dollar mansions , Robert Kincade Gallery. The town was founded in 1639 and has more authenitc still-in-use houses from that era than enywhere else in the USA. Lots of festivals also. Main employer is the Gvt here, or Contracting out to the Gvt. Houses are obsuredly expensive even for a a fixer-upper. Expect a 1/2 mil for a new house. Abd due to the moist conditions it is allergy prone area. RI is the 4th worst in the tax burden to its citizens. Hope this helps.
If you have your heart set on New England, I can give you the RI Perspective. I live in Newport. If your a yuppie this is heaven.... 1/3 of billion dollar mansions , Robert Kincade Gallery. The town was founded in 1639 and has more authenitc still-in-use houses from that era than enywhere else in the USA. Lots of festivals also. Main employer is the Gvt here, or Contracting out to the Gvt. Houses are obsuredly expensive even for a a fixer-upper. Expect a 1/2 mil for a new house. Abd due to the moist conditions it is allergy prone area. RI is the 4th worst in the tax burden to its citizens. Hope this helps.
05-16-2007, 07:21 PM
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still very affordable and absolutely beautiful in the hershey pa area. 200k can get you a newer 2000+ sqft. single home.
*shameless plug* i'm a realtor in the Northeast of Pa and live in Hershey. if you have any questions feel free to ask!
*shameless plug* i'm a realtor in the Northeast of Pa and live in Hershey. if you have any questions feel free to ask!
05-16-2007, 07:23 PM
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do a search for pennsylvania, poconos. it is vacation land but still only 1-1.5 hours to philly and nyc depending on where exactly you are standing.
the nice part is that it is still country enough that property isn't expensive, the towns are small enough that the taxes aren't bad, and you have easy access to make any number of cities and amusements a day trip if you so desire.
the nice part is that it is still country enough that property isn't expensive, the towns are small enough that the taxes aren't bad, and you have easy access to make any number of cities and amusements a day trip if you so desire.
05-16-2007, 07:56 PM
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Erie,pa for 200k you can get a top of the line huge house, huge car scene here, lake erie, beaches, presque isle, waldamere park, great schools and better collage's we have suburbs, city, country living best of everything super cheap to live here
05-17-2007, 07:31 AM
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Originally Posted by WJ SOM SS
Cape Cod, Mass. Outer coastal -Cape is beautiful. One thing....you're gonna miss the Cali weather.....man, you're really gonna miss the Cali weather. Cause it gets freakin' cold out here.... WJ
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05-17-2007, 09:02 AM
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But here on the Cape is very expensive for any house.. ****.. $350k gets a small 2-3 bedroom, and 1/2 acre..lol.. may be the best all around weather , cooler summers, warmer winters..
05-17-2007, 09:35 AM
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id have to say depending on weather you want.
souther NH is a great place. not to far from anything. still pretty cheep, lots of land, and close to mass for working.
nice places for sure, but cold in the winter. thats when you will discover snowmobiles
souther NH is a great place. not to far from anything. still pretty cheep, lots of land, and close to mass for working.
nice places for sure, but cold in the winter. thats when you will discover snowmobiles
05-17-2007, 10:06 AM
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Originally Posted by z28convert
a new 2000 sq ft house with 1 acre will sell for between 275,000 and 320,000. taxes are ok in CT in some areas