rtmac
Hondaholic
Hey Barfer's, I'm looking for any insight or advise on this matter I can get.
My scenario: I'm officially retired now arty ...and ready to leave the bay area (the only place I've ever lived.) :nchantr
We're going to cash out and move north, but I'd like to stay within a 2 hour drive of my kids in Concord and Walnut Creek. I'll be looking for a house in the $700k-$800k range. I'll be paying cash, and won't be working (other than side jobs in my garage), so job market/commute is not a concern. We don't mind a little snow a few times a year, but don't want to be snowed-in for days at a time. I've had several people recommend leaving California, but we don't want to move that far from the kids. So far, I'm looking at Grass Valley, Auburn, Placerville, etc... but my only experience with these places are quick pit stops on the way thru to other places. As a lifelong city boy (east bay resident), I worry that there may be things I'm not considering. Any pro's or con's of theses area's that you know of? Any advise on the subject is appreciated. TIA
My scenario: I'm officially retired now arty ...and ready to leave the bay area (the only place I've ever lived.) :nchantr
We're going to cash out and move north, but I'd like to stay within a 2 hour drive of my kids in Concord and Walnut Creek. I'll be looking for a house in the $700k-$800k range. I'll be paying cash, and won't be working (other than side jobs in my garage), so job market/commute is not a concern. We don't mind a little snow a few times a year, but don't want to be snowed-in for days at a time. I've had several people recommend leaving California, but we don't want to move that far from the kids. So far, I'm looking at Grass Valley, Auburn, Placerville, etc... but my only experience with these places are quick pit stops on the way thru to other places. As a lifelong city boy (east bay resident), I worry that there may be things I'm not considering. Any pro's or con's of theses area's that you know of? Any advise on the subject is appreciated. TIA
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