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Give me ideas of where you live and how the markets are! Thanking you in advance!
US....I am thinking of warmer areas in the winter....
Average price for mobile homes, parks, as I would only be there for six months a year! Average small house...????
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The Ten Best Places to Live
Posted by Rita Bacot Scott, Broker, Sanctuary Real Estate
The Ten Best Places to Live
November 2008
Provided by : Sperling's Best Places
These ten places are each special in their own way. The only downside may be that it's hard to keep a secret, so most of them have seen considerable increases in home prices over the last couple of years.
· Atlanta, GA
Atlanta is the largest city in our Top 10 Best Places to Live, having recently experienced a huge population boom. The crossroads of the South has become especially popular with young people looking for a sunny and exciting urban center that is easy on the checkbook, with its reasonable cost of living. Indeed, the city's affordable homes (median home price $164,100) and robust economy (high per-capita income) make Atlanta an excellent choice for young people concerned with value. The South has a reputation for oppressive heat and humidity, but statistically Atlanta has a warm and pleasant climate. Throw in four pro sports teams, great restaurants, and a diverse arts scene and Atlanta emerges a sizzling city on the move.
· Charlottesville, VA
Nestled in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, most areas of this idyllic city are accessible by foot or bicycle. Charlottesville enjoys clean air and water, and pleasant weather year-round, highlighted by especially beautiful fall foliage. Nearby Shenandoah National Park offers a wealth of recreation opportunities. Charlottesville is home to the University of Virginia, which strengthens the area's healthy economy by providing steady jobs and a wealth of amenities and entertainment. Homes are not cheap (median home price $225,000), but the cost of living is manageable. The city's low unemployment rate and significant recent job growth promise continued prosperity. As more and more people learn about this year's best city, Charlottesville may find staying affordable and sprawl-free is its greatest challenge!
· Santa Fe, NM
Home to over 250 art galleries and the new Georgia O'Keeffe Museum, Santa Fe has long been a haven for artists. Perched high in the desert mountains, Santa Fe's air is crisp and clean. Daytime temperatures are mild, though the nights are often cold. The city is surrounded by over 1.5 million acres of national forest, offering excellent hiking, camping, and downhill skiing. Recently, Santa Fe has seen its population skyrocket as the city has become a relocation hotspot for affluent Americans. Despite its recent growth, Santa Fe remains relatively affordable, with a median home price of $365,000.
· San Luis Obispo- Atascadero- Paso Robles, CA
This quiet group of towns on the central California coast could easily qualify as paradise. The climate is among the country's most pleasant, with 285 mostly sunny days per year and temperatures rarely above 90 degrees, or below freezing. The presence of academic heavyweight Cal Poly helps anchor the local economy- the unemployment rate is well below the national average. It's fortunate that local jobs are plentiful, since it's too far to commute to Los Angeles or the Bay Area. Considering further its low crime and unemployment rates, the San Luis Obispo area seems to have it all. But home prices here have risen steadily in the last few years, so that the median is now $536,300. While this isn't unreasonable by California standards, it can be out of reach for many of us thinking of moving from other parts of the country.
· Santa Barbara-Santa Maria-Lompoc, CA
A few miles north of Los Angeles, Santa Barbara has long been a #1 relocation choice for those who can afford it. This area is famous for lavish estates that carry a price tag in the millions of dollars. Indeed, the median home price for the county is $590,000, and your average house in the city itself is over $1.2 million. No matter how appealing, the Santa Barbara area's cost of living and home prices will prove prohibitive for many Americans. In addition, recent job growth has dipped lately, so it might not be the best place to look for a new job. Nevertheless, for those that are retired or financially secure, the Santa Barbara area remains one of unmatched beauty and comfort.
· Honolulu, HI
Everyone knows that Honolulu is a great place to vacation, but what about putting down roots in Hawaii's capital city? After a slow start, home appreciation is taking off like a rocket as well-to-do mainlanders are looking for a place to invest, and enjoy. The laid-back and easy-going attitude of the islands is infectious and helps explain the low violent crime rate. Restaurants, eager to please the international tourist clientele, are excellent and numerous. For the same reason, entertainment options are various and exciting. Even Honolulu's economy is remarkable\x97the unemployment rate is low and recent job growth is well above the national average. There are some downsides to consider. Nearly all c
The Ten Best Places to Live
Posted by Rita Bacot Scott, Broker, Sanctuary Real Estate
The Ten Best Places to Live
November 2008
Provided by : Sperling's Best Places
These ten places are each special in their own way. The only downside may be that it's hard to keep a secret, so most of them have seen considerable increases in home prices over the last couple of years.
· Atlanta, GA
Atlanta is the largest city in our Top 10 Best Places to Live, having recently experienced a huge population boom. The crossroads of the South has become especially popular with young people looking for a sunny and exciting urban center that is easy on the checkbook, with its reasonable cost of living. Indeed, the city's affordable homes (median home price $164,100) and robust economy (high per-capita income) make Atlanta an excellent choice for young people concerned with value. The South has a reputation for oppressive heat and humidity, but statistically Atlanta has a warm and pleasant climate. Throw in four pro sports teams, great restaurants, and a diverse arts scene and Atlanta emerges a sizzling city on the move.
· Charlottesville, VA
Nestled in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, most areas of this idyllic city are accessible by foot or bicycle. Charlottesville enjoys clean air and water, and pleasant weather year-round, highlighted by especially beautiful fall foliage. Nearby Shenandoah National Park offers a wealth of recreation opportunities. Charlottesville is home to the University of Virginia, which strengthens the area's healthy economy by providing steady jobs and a wealth of amenities and entertainment. Homes are not cheap (median home price $225,000), but the cost of living is manageable. The city's low unemployment rate and significant recent job growth promise continued prosperity. As more and more people learn about this year's best city, Charlottesville may find staying affordable and sprawl-free is its greatest challenge!
· Santa Fe, NM
Home to over 250 art galleries and the new Georgia O'Keeffe Museum, Santa Fe has long been a haven for artists. Perched high in the desert mountains, Santa Fe's air is crisp and clean. Daytime temperatures are mild, though the nights are often cold. The city is surrounded by over 1.5 million acres of national forest, offering excellent hiking, camping, and downhill skiing. Recently, Santa Fe has seen its population skyrocket as the city has become a relocation hotspot for affluent Americans. Despite its recent growth, Santa Fe remains relatively affordable, with a median home price of $365,000.
· San Luis Obispo- Atascadero- Paso Robles, CA
This quiet group of towns on the central California coast could easily qualify as paradise. The climate is among the country's most pleasant, with 285 mostly sunny days per year and temperatures rarely above 90 degrees, or below freezing. The presence of academic heavyweight Cal Poly helps anchor the local economy- the unemployment rate is well below the national average. It's fortunate that local jobs are plentiful, since it's too far to commute to Los Angeles or the Bay Area. Considering further its low crime and unemployment rates, the San Luis Obispo area seems to have it all. But home prices here have risen steadily in the last few years, so that the median is now $536,300. While this isn't unreasonable by California standards, it can be out of reach for many of us thinking of moving from other parts of the country.
· Santa Barbara-Santa Maria-Lompoc, CA
A few miles north of Los Angeles, Santa Barbara has long been a #1 relocation choice for those who can afford it. This area is famous for lavish estates that carry a price tag in the millions of dollars. Indeed, the median home price for the county is $590,000, and your average house in the city itself is over $1.2 million. No matter how appealing, the Santa Barbara area's cost of living and home prices will prove prohibitive for many Americans. In addition, recent job growth has dipped lately, so it might not be the best place to look for a new job. Nevertheless, for those that are retired or financially secure, the Santa Barbara area remains one of unmatched beauty and comfort.
· Honolulu, HI
Everyone knows that Honolulu is a great place to vacation, but what about putting down roots in Hawaii's capital city? After a slow start, home appreciation is taking off like a rocket as well-to-do mainlanders are looking for a place to invest, and enjoy. The laid-back and easy-going attitude of the islands is infectious and helps explain the low violent crime rate. Restaurants, eager to please the international tourist clientele, are excellent and numerous. For the same reason, entertainment options are various and exciting. Even Honolulu's economy is remarkable\x97the unemployment rate is low and recent job growth is well above the national average. There are some downsides to consider. Nearly all c
Cross country round trip on a motorcycle. How do I begin?
blackcat22
So recently the idea to do a cross country round trip on my motorcycle but I have no idea where to begin. What routes do I take, where should I stay, what should I see, what should I take, how to prepare my bike? I live in VA and I wanted to take, perhaps, Route 66 West and then a route up north that takes me back East. Though I don't particularly want to take interstates and I would like to see nature.
Can someone provide some websites and other resources guiding me through the process.
Answer
here is my take on things
first you want an envelope or a seperate bank account: in that account you must have the funds to buy you a ticket home from anywhere on your route a hot meal and a bed for the night in an emergency. That envelope or account should remain un touched though out the journey and remain so when you get back. What you do with those funds at that point is up to you but that is your personal " get me out o here" insurance policy.
What Bike do you have? I'm not interested personally but you need places on your route where you can buy parts as and when or if you need them. It might be that you have to plan your route to take these places in.
Luggage Plan ahead, take only what you need to stay warm clean dry and comfortable on the bike
Ship the rest ahead of you have two identical sets of luggage and " leap frog" them ahead of you so that as you leave on the next section you post the current luggage it will arrive not at your next destination but the one after that, the previous set would have already arrived at your next destination ahead of you. :o)
Don't plan to ride at night! Better to rise before dawn and ride early and finish a ride at a reasonable time allowing for you to wash up and have a decent meal before retiring to bed.. Better than arriving at your stop after dark late and when the chef has gone home!
Don't eat out of service stations Sandwiches are not good long distance food, they are a convenience like microwave burgers.. Avoid these too, they can wreak havoc with your digestion and bodily functions.
Carry water and isotonic fluids to drink. BUT STOP get off regularly to rehydrate, don't drink on the move, you will travel further by taking short breaks than hammering on to fuel stop after fuel stop
NEVER run to the limit of your tank ( I do regularly on a known 209 mile route I take. But I know each and every fuel station on that route) It is better to keep the tank topped up than to be trying to eak out the last few miles on fumes. I carry a litre of fuel in a coleman bottle, I can use this as a supply of emergency fuel and also to fuel my camp stove. BTW white gas stoves run on regular, but I doubt your bike will run on white gas!! :0) I use a drinks can stove light easy simple and no breakdowns
I carry a small waterproof BDH bottle about the size of a flask, it contains a small amount of paper money, toilet paper matches spark plug gsm mobile (a simple spare) and a few items I want to keep warm and dry Wet wipes taped on outside
Don't bother with a tent, Have a decent bivvy bag instead and an emergency "LIFE" bag ( big orange plastic sack you get into. If you are sleeping in the open you want to see your bike if it is raining you aint sleeping in the open simple really.
Alloy fast food containers or pie dishes make good cook ware as you can eat out of them as well as drink from them
They can be folded up and re used, break one and all you do is order a take away to get a replacement. I carry one folded in my pocket.
Condoms old socks Keep a couple of old odd socks and a packet of natural condoms
A condom un rolled into a sock makes a reliable water carrier one you can carry across a desert tied to your belt, you may not need it.. but you may also get lucky so they have their uses.
Think about what you can achieve what you want to achieve and how you can do it.
Good luck
here is my take on things
first you want an envelope or a seperate bank account: in that account you must have the funds to buy you a ticket home from anywhere on your route a hot meal and a bed for the night in an emergency. That envelope or account should remain un touched though out the journey and remain so when you get back. What you do with those funds at that point is up to you but that is your personal " get me out o here" insurance policy.
What Bike do you have? I'm not interested personally but you need places on your route where you can buy parts as and when or if you need them. It might be that you have to plan your route to take these places in.
Luggage Plan ahead, take only what you need to stay warm clean dry and comfortable on the bike
Ship the rest ahead of you have two identical sets of luggage and " leap frog" them ahead of you so that as you leave on the next section you post the current luggage it will arrive not at your next destination but the one after that, the previous set would have already arrived at your next destination ahead of you. :o)
Don't plan to ride at night! Better to rise before dawn and ride early and finish a ride at a reasonable time allowing for you to wash up and have a decent meal before retiring to bed.. Better than arriving at your stop after dark late and when the chef has gone home!
Don't eat out of service stations Sandwiches are not good long distance food, they are a convenience like microwave burgers.. Avoid these too, they can wreak havoc with your digestion and bodily functions.
Carry water and isotonic fluids to drink. BUT STOP get off regularly to rehydrate, don't drink on the move, you will travel further by taking short breaks than hammering on to fuel stop after fuel stop
NEVER run to the limit of your tank ( I do regularly on a known 209 mile route I take. But I know each and every fuel station on that route) It is better to keep the tank topped up than to be trying to eak out the last few miles on fumes. I carry a litre of fuel in a coleman bottle, I can use this as a supply of emergency fuel and also to fuel my camp stove. BTW white gas stoves run on regular, but I doubt your bike will run on white gas!! :0) I use a drinks can stove light easy simple and no breakdowns
I carry a small waterproof BDH bottle about the size of a flask, it contains a small amount of paper money, toilet paper matches spark plug gsm mobile (a simple spare) and a few items I want to keep warm and dry Wet wipes taped on outside
Don't bother with a tent, Have a decent bivvy bag instead and an emergency "LIFE" bag ( big orange plastic sack you get into. If you are sleeping in the open you want to see your bike if it is raining you aint sleeping in the open simple really.
Alloy fast food containers or pie dishes make good cook ware as you can eat out of them as well as drink from them
They can be folded up and re used, break one and all you do is order a take away to get a replacement. I carry one folded in my pocket.
Condoms old socks Keep a couple of old odd socks and a packet of natural condoms
A condom un rolled into a sock makes a reliable water carrier one you can carry across a desert tied to your belt, you may not need it.. but you may also get lucky so they have their uses.
Think about what you can achieve what you want to achieve and how you can do it.
Good luck
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