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From: Rick Bradshaw (no email)
Date: Mon Aug 04 2003 - 19:26:54 EDT
I know the subject doesn't sound much like sailing related but it is.
Due to some unfortunate (?) situations, my wife and I have decided to
make some major changes in our lives. Instead of waiting another 5 to
10 years to save and get that next boat, we're moving up the
schedule. In the next 1-1/2 to 2 years we plan to sell our house
(_Please_ let the housing prices keep appreciating _here_ in San
Diego!) and buy both a smaller house and a cruising boat. (I told you
it was sailing related.)
We would like to know what some of the realistic real estate prices
are in other areas. Sure, we could surf the Web and get numbers but
they may or may not be realistic based on what the realtors put on
the sites. Per our personal experience: they don't always a) tell the
truth (truth being what it is at the time I access the site) and b)
they don't always update their info on a timely basis.
We would obviously like to stay near the water since this is intended
to be the "last home" that we will ever buy. However, cost is
certainly a concern. Therefore, while we would love to stay in
Southern California, it is virtually impossible to find a small home
under $200K, and as much below that as possible. We've heard of some
inexpensive, nice places (compared to here) in Arizona and maybe
Idaho. However, Arizona is a bit far to the boat, not to mention
possibly quite hot, and Idaho is a bit cold. Also, there is another
"little" need in addition to cost; the close location of a larger
military installation. When we settle permanently, we will need to
stretch and squeeze those retirement dollars as far as we can and
that will help.
So, anyone know of property (small homes) on the West coast, perhaps
East coast that could fit our "bill"? Also, what is the real estate
projected to do in that area? How high in the next couple of years?
We will start seriously looking for the boat when the goal is about
3-6 months or less away. We want to be able to pay for both the house
and boat without having to have a mortgage.
TIA
Rick
Taking that _big_ first step in planning out the rest of our lives,
as best we can.
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