"A close friend who graduated last year as a gastro specialist from UBC, got his job offer in Eugene, Oregon. I visited for a house warming party. 8,000sqft lot, 3,400sqft house, $328K. I am considering leaving as of now, it's too much to pay for the views, rain, and short summers."

“A close friend who graduated last year as a gastro specialist from UBC, finally got his job offer and green card in Eugene, Oregon. I visited this September for a house warming party: 8.000 sq.ft lot, 3.400 sq. ft house built in 2008, helper suite on the main level, self contained with rear entrance (rented at $ 1.220 / month, including utilities, cable, internet), double garage, radiant heat, hrv, central air condition and vacuum. Constructed with red brick, energy star type windows, two fireplaces, gas stove, good quality laminate flooring, etc, etc. He bought it for 328.000, after bargaining for 3 months, initial asking was 375.000. The funny thing is that we are in the same field and his income is almost double of mine, of course there are things like medicare, but the cost of living is much, much lower than Vancouver, gas, groceries, utilities, etc., are all lower. Oregon is a state which is tax free, this also helps. I am considering leaving as of now, its too much to pay for the views, rain, and short summers.”
- Viorelli at VREAA 12 Oct 2011 10:45pm