PNW February 2022 - Winters Last Stand

[SilverFallsAndrew]

5 minutes ago, TT-SEA said:

So now you have to tell us where.

Arizona?!

[GobBluth]

At some point the models should stop showing a perpetual urge to build the ridge over the west, but this has ugly similarities to the spring of 2015.

[TT-SEA]

16 minutes ago, jakerepp said:

Goodyear, AZ.

Phoenix metro area!  

[jakerepp]

1 hour ago, SilverFallsAndrew said:

Arizona?!

Yeah.

My in-laws have a second home there and my brother in law (and this adorable dog, I can't leave her!) just moved down there. The neighborhood they are in is so clean, the people are all so friendly, and there are incredible facilities included in a cheap HOA. Of course, cost of living is much lower there as well, and I'm losing hope in being able to afford anything decent here.

450K gets you a newish 1800 square foot house and a pool.

The summer heat might kill me, but at least they have monsoons.

[SilverFallsAndrew]

Just now, jakerepp said:

Yeah.

My in-laws have a second home there and my brother in law (and this adorable dog, I can't leave her!) just moved down there. The neighborhood they are in is so clean, the people are all so friendly, and there are in incredible facilities included in a cheap HOA. Of course, cost of living is much lower there as well, and I'm losing hope in being able to afford anything decent here.

450K gets you a newish 1800 square foot house and a pool.

The summer heat might kill me, but at least they have monsoons.

It's sad what is going on with housing prices. 

[jakerepp]

21 minutes ago, SilverFallsAndrew said:

It's sad what is going on with housing prices. 

It really is.

We would also consider looking in the Boise area since that's where my parents and brother are, and we both went to school there, but it's getting crazy out there as well.

My parents bought a new house for 369k in 2018 and it's worth nearly double already.

Okay, I guess it isn't worth nearly double, but it's gone up 250k.

[Anti Marine Layer]

My phone tells me it's not February 2 again today.

[SilverFallsAndrew]

9 minutes ago, jakerepp said:

It really is.

We would also consider looking in the Boise area since that's where my parents and brother are, and we both went to school there, but it's getting crazy out there as well.

My parents bought a new house for 369k in 2018 and it's worth nearly double already.

Okay, I guess it isn't worth nearly double, but it's gone up 250k.

Unbelievable. Inventory is so low right now, it's just sad that homeownership is out of reach for so many families. 

[jakerepp]

2 minutes ago, SilverFallsAndrew said:

Unbelievable. Inventory is so low right now, it's just sad that homeownership is out of reach for so many families. 

Arizona has a first time home buyers program that my brother got 14.5k out of for a down payment. His car insurance rates also cut in half when he moved there.

We would meet the criteria for a grant from the state for a house, so there's some extra cash there.

I'm also hoping Crypto goes on another bull run by the time we get to Fall. I keep throwing cash at ETH while it's down.

I looked into drawing on my 401k, but the plan through my employer doesn't allow it, unfortunately.

[MossMan]

The day the fun started. 

[MossMan]

Raining and 38. 
.14” so far on the day, .47” for the month, 7.65” for the year. 
I wish it was 2019 again. 

[SouthHillFrosty]

Since ppl are moving….. a seller accepted my offer and me and gf are moving in 20 days baring any changes…..

[SilverFallsAndrew]

3 minutes ago, hawkstwelve said:

We would have probably gone with Boise over Sioux Falls if it wasn't for the increased housing costs and surge of people flocking from WA/OR/CA (particularly the latter) causing traffic to get exponentially worse. We visited there about 5 or so years ago and really, really liked it. Probably one of the cleanest larger cities I have ever been in. But we'd be leaving a crowded, costly area and moving to another one just like it. Not what we are looking for so we decided to go with Sioux Falls.

I kind of wish Boise would have worked out better but still very happy with our second choice. 

Boise is really nice, it has always had bad traffic for a city of its size. I remember going through there 15 years ago and it was bad. 

[jakerepp]

4 minutes ago, hawkstwelve said:

We would have probably gone with Boise over Sioux Falls if it wasn't for the increased housing costs and surge of people flocking from WA/OR/CA (particularly the latter) causing traffic to get exponentially worse. We visited there about 5 or so years ago and really, really liked it. Probably one of the cleanest larger cities I have ever been in. But we'd be leaving a crowded, costly area and moving to another one just like it. Not what we are looking for so we decided to go with Sioux Falls.

I kind of wish Boise would have worked out better but still very happy with our second choice. 

Boise is a very nice city.

Meridian is rated as one of the best cities to raise a family, and Nampa was the most fiscally responsible city in the country in 2019 or 2020 or something.

But it's expanding like crazy there. It's changed a lot since I graduated in 2015, and not all for the better either.

[SouthHillFrosty]

We’re about to lose half of the forum to ppl moving rip

[jakerepp]

2 minutes ago, Chris said:

Spring training!

Yeah, the neighborhood is about 15 minutes from the Indians Guardians and Reds facility.

[jakerepp]

1 minute ago, SouthHillFrosty said:

We’re about to lose half of the forum to ppl moving rip

I'll still be here.

My lease is through November, so even if we did move this year, it'll be a while.

[TT-SEA]

1 minute ago, SouthHillFrosty said:

We’re about to lose half of the forum to ppl moving rip

Everyone seems to be moving to hotter summer climates.    

[ShawniganLake]

3 minutes ago, jakerepp said:

Yeah, the neighborhood is about 15 minutes from the Indians Guardians and Reds facility.

Guardians?  That’s almost as bad as the Washington commanders. 

[jakerepp]

1 minute ago, Chris said:

My mother lives about 15 minutes from the Mariners/Padres facility.  I'll be visiting in March, assuming the lockout ends.

Yep, we're going down March 7-12. Hoping they get their act together and make an agreement, but I'm losing hope of it starting on time.

[AlTahoe]

With no precip being shown in the models for the next 15 days we have a chance!

 

[jakerepp]

3 minutes ago, ShawniganLake said:

Guardians?  That’s almost as bad as the Washington commanders. 

I think it's awful, but apparently it's a significant name in Cleveland. Something about a bridge.

[LowerGarfield]

I had just under 2.4 inches since 4pm with most of it coming overnight. I pulled my son in our sled to school which is about a quarter or half a mile from us. Tiring but better than clearing the car off. Our school district figures if the main hwy is clear they will have school but should have done a late start.

[TT-SEA]

6 minutes ago, jakerepp said:

I think it's awful, but apparently it's a significant name in Cleveland. Something about a bridge.

Lots of team names sound stupid until they become normalized and then you don't even think about it.

Seahawks

Oregon Ducks    (Such a dumb name)  

Pelicans

Jazz

Packers

As

Texans

Browns

Twins

 

 

[RentonHill]

1 hour ago, jakerepp said:

Goodyear, AZ.

Goodyear????

 

1 hour ago, TT-SEA said:

Phoenix metro area!  

thats generous

[jakerepp]

Just now, TT-SEA said:

Lots of team names sound stupid until they become normalized and then you don't even think about it.

Seahawks?  

Oregon Ducks?    Such a dumb name.  

Pelicans?  

Jazz?

Packers?

As?

Texans?

 

 

This is definitely true. I'm sure it will sound fine eventually.

[Phishy Wx]

If you want still (relatively) affordable space, property, lack of people and consistent winter snow, Rural New England is your choice. (VT, NH, ME)  NH is also tax free (income except capital gains, also no sales tax).  I'm already targeting my return.  Lived in the Conway area of NH from 2000-2004 and would love to return.

Nor'eastas, Arctic Cold, all the annual winter fun

 

[TT-SEA]

1 minute ago, jakerepp said:

This is definitely true. I'm sure it will sound fine eventually.

Forgot to mention Phillies... since you were associated with that team.    Think about "Phillies".  

[jakerepp]

3 minutes ago, TT-SEA said:

Forgot to mention Phillies... since you were associated with that team.    Think about "Phillies".  

Nah, you are absolutely right. There is definitely a historical bias in favor of those old names that are...silly.

[jakerepp]

13 minutes ago, Phishy Wx said:

If you want still (relatively) affordable space, property, lack of people and consistent winter snow, Rural New England is your choice. (VT, NH, ME)  NH is also tax free (income except capital gains, also no sales tax).  I'm already targeting my return.  Lived in the Conway area of NH from 2000-2004 and would love to return.

Nor'eastas, Arctic Cold, all the annual winter fun

 

I've looked at property in Maine. I would love to live there.

[EastWinds]

1 hour ago, jakerepp said:

Goodyear, AZ.

I never really post, but have been watching the forums since February 2019. We have also decided to move to Arizona, but to the north in Flagstaff. The price of our home has gone up 300k since we moved to Black Diamond in 2017, just seemed like the right time to sell. I love the snow but my wife loves the sun. Flagstaff averages 90 inches of snow a year and 266 days of sun. Seemed like the perfect compromise. Good luck on your move!

[Cascadia_Wx]

Ended up with a 42/36 day yesterday and just under .10” rainfall currently 43 and cloudy this morning would be nice to see some clearing and maybe a frost tonight 

[jakerepp]

2 minutes ago, EastWinds said:

I never really post, but have been watching the forums since February 2019. We have also decided to move to Arizona, but to the north in Flagstaff. The price of our home has gone up 300k since we moved to Black Diamond in 2017, just seemed like the right time to sell. I love the snow but my wife loves the sun. Flagstaff averages 90 inches of snow a year and 266 days of sun. Seemed like the perfect compromise. Good luck on your move!

Heck yeah, I would absolutely live in Flagstaff. Seems like the best of both worlds.

[jakerepp]

Just look at what half a million buys you in this neighborhood...

Amazing.

[Joshua Lake Oswego]

Another 16 day run with a goose egg for rain. When should we vote on the name change to either Upper California or the Desert NW?

 

[RentonHill]

4 minutes ago, jakerepp said:

Just look at what half a million buys you in this neighborhood...

Amazing.

no pool?????

[jakerepp]

8 minutes ago, RentonHillTC said:

no pool?????

No, but this one does!

The community has two pools, one with a couple water slides. Also has two clubhouses with restaurants, gorgeous fitness facilities, and lounge areas.

[TT-SEA]

13 minutes ago, jakerepp said:

No, but this one does!

The community has two pools, one with a couple water slides. Also has two clubhouses with restaurants, gorgeous fitness facilities, and lounge areas.

Like being on vacation all year long!  

[jakerepp]

14 minutes ago, TT-SEA said:

Like being on vacation all year long!  

See, I'm just not sure that's a good thing. I would definitely miss the cold, rain, and snow. But some things are more important than climate.

Bleh, I feel dirty saying that.

[Deweydog]

Geographical discussions are on a record-shattering pace in 2022. Has to be a good sign!