Oregon Real Estate - Going Hip and Green
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.