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Old 11-20-2016, 06:18 PM
 
Location: Independent Republic of Ballard
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If you bought property a while ago, you're doing great, as long as you can afford to pay your mortgage and taxes - if you're renting, maybe not so well.
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Old 11-20-2016, 09:50 PM
 
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No place remains the same forever. Not even Bellingham. It's only a matter of time before you'll be looking to escape it the same as Seattle.
Without a doubt the same growth will spill into Bham once the waterfront cleanup is completed and tech moves in, which I'm looking forward to, but I'll sell my house and relocate to another sleepy liberal haven if traffic becomes anything akin to what has happened in Seattle.
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Old 11-21-2016, 09:53 PM
 
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A question for all the "Back when I was young things were different!" people..

Are you the type of person who thinks they're special because their mom happened to give birth to them in Seattle, or are you the type who moved to the city and cry because they can't close the door behind them?
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Old 11-22-2016, 10:49 AM
 
Location: East of Seattle since 1992, 615' Elevation, Zone 8b - originally from SF Bay Area
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A question for all the "Back when I was young things were different!" people..

Are you the type of person who thinks they're special because their mom happened to give birth to them in Seattle, or are you the type who moved to the city and cry because they can't close the door behind them?
Neither. Things were different when we moved here in 1993, and while we have seen a lot of forests clear cut for new developments, and a steady increase in traffic it's still so much better than where we came from (S.F. Bay Area) that we have no complaints. The high rent and home prices result in better schools, and less crime. The recent demand has meant that our $190k home is now worth $700k, obviously increasing our taxes but when we retire and sell in a few years we'll be able to pay cash in a lower priced more rural area a couple of hours away.
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Old 11-22-2016, 10:14 PM
 
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A question for all the "Back when I was young things were different!" people..

Are you the type of person who thinks they're special because their mom happened to give birth to them in Seattle, or are you the type who moved to the city and cry because they can't close the door behind them?
2nd type, for sure.
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Old 11-22-2016, 10:15 PM
 
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Neither. Things were different when we moved here in 1993, and while we have seen a lot of forests clear cut for new developments, and a steady increase in traffic it's still so much better than where we came from (S.F. Bay Area) that we have no complaints. The high rent and home prices result in better schools, and less crime. The recent demand has meant that our $190k home is now worth $700k, obviously increasing our taxes but when we retire and sell in a few years we'll be able to pay cash in a lower priced more rural area a couple of hours away.
That's the perk.
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Old 11-24-2016, 04:50 AM
 
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I lived in Seattle from 2012-2015. Just recently visited and I was shocked at how much it's grown since 2015. I also noticed more East Coasts accents. Not sure if thats recent or if theyve always been there and I haven't noticed it back when I livdd there. Seattle is a lot more East Coast-influenced than i originally thought.

The same apartment I rented back in 2014 is now advertised for $300 more than what I paid.
Good news for me if I move to WA. I have a heavy Boston accent, I live in FL right now though... Why would I come? more job opportunities AND everywhere is getting more expensive even Florida if you're living anywhere good so, might as well pick a quality city even if the cost is slightly higher.. That's my way of seeing it or at the very least, Olympia anyhow.. a smaller city not too too far. And one more reason why I come.. my mom and stepdad I have a feeling will relocate there from CA and it be easier for them as they're already on that coast opposed to some craphole in the Carolinas or something or TN.
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Old 11-25-2016, 03:32 PM
 
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It may come down to adapting to the changes. This is easier done depending on finances and career.
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Old 11-28-2016, 09:39 PM
 
Location: East of Seattle since 1992, 615' Elevation, Zone 8b - originally from SF Bay Area
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Interesting article related to this in the Times:

Newcomers pour into King County; Washingtonians quietly exit | The Seattle Times
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Old 11-28-2016, 09:55 PM
 
Location: WA Desert, Seattle native
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I think these stats are quite interesting, but does not take into consideration of many moving into Eastern Washington. The Tri-Cities are growing big-time and many are coming from the Seattle CSA. Housing is about 30-35% of what Seattle offers, and 40-50% of most suburbs. Plus the weather is a lot sunnier and warmer most of the year.
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