Oregon Real Estate - Going Hip And Green
By Raynor James, Fri Dec 9th
Located in the Pacific Northwest, Oregon is hip state that getsa lot of rain. This rain results in a beautiful green state, butdoesn'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 tothe very conservative depending upon where you happen to bestanding. There are forests, beaches, rivers and even deserts.All of this is typically within
a couple hours drive from everymajor population center. Go skiing one day and sailing the next!
Portland
Portland is truly a big city with a small town feel. Thisdichotomy is a product of very careful planning, which has ledto a lack of the urban sprawl seen in so many other cities. Thearchitecture has a prominent east coast flavor, with red brickbuildings on prominent display. The city is populated withcoffee houses, bookstores and microbreweries. Indeed, Portlandseems to be the home of the microbrew, with literally hundredsseeming to exist. For quality of life, Portland gets top marks.
Eugene
If you've watched the movie "Animal House", you're familiar withEugene. Yep, the movie was shot there. Eugene is a wonderfullyeclectic mix of styles, politics and attitude. The home of theUniversity of Oregon, the city is energized with studentactivities. On the other hand, Eugene also has a sophisticatedside with operas, Bach classic music festivals as well as asymphony and ballet company. Perhaps the best thing that can besaid about Eugene is most visitors make plans to live in thecity at some point in their life.
Oregon Real Estate
Oregon real estate is reasonably priced, but fluctuate wildlydepending upon the particular location you are considering. Asingle family home in Portland will set you back $300,000 onaverage, while one in Eugene will run in the $325 range. Theappreciation rate for Oregon real estate is a robust for 15percent for 2005.
If you enjoy a bit of weather and the outdoors, Oregon isdefinitely a state to take a look at. Just keep in mind thatonce you move there, you may never leave.
About the author:Raynor James is with http://www.fsboamerica.org - FSBO homes forsale by owner. Visit our "sell my home" page athttp://www.fsboamerica.org/seller.cfm to sell your home yourselfwith a free 1 month listing.
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