ocated in the Pacific of the urban sprawl seen in so
Northwest, Oregon is hip many other cities. The
state that gets a lot of architecture has a prominent east
rain. This rain results in a coast flavor, with red brick
beautiful green state, but buildings on prominent display.
doesn't put a damper on the real The city is populated with coffee
estate market. houses, bookstores and
microbreweries. Indeed, Portland
Oregon seems to be the home of the
microbrew, with literally
From the stunning Crater Lake to hundreds seeming to exist. For
Pioneer Square in Portland, quality of life, Portland gets
Oregon is a diverse state. The top marks.
population ranges from hippies to
the very conservative depending Eugene
upon where you happen to be
standing. There are forests, If you've watched the movie
beaches, rivers and even deserts. "Animal House", you're familiar
All of this is typically within a with Eugene. Yep, the movie was
couple hours drive from every shot there. Eugene is a
major population center. Go wonderfully eclectic mix of
skiing one day and sailing the styles, politics and attitude.
next! The home of the University of
Oregon, the city is energized
Portland with student activities. On the
other hand, Eugene also has a
Portland is truly a big city with sophisticated side with operas,
a small town feel. This dichotomy Bach classic music festivals as
is a product of very careful well as a symphony and ballet
planning, which has led to a lack company. Perhaps the best thing
that can be said about Eugene is average, while one in Eugene will
most visitors make plans to live run in the $325 range. The
in the city at some point in appreciation rate for Oregon real
their life. estate is a robust for 15 percent
for 2005.
Oregon Real Estate
If you enjoy a bit of weather and
Oregon real estate is reasonably the outdoors, Oregon is
priced, but fluctuate wildly definitely a state to take a look
depending upon the particular at. Just keep in mind that once
location you are considering. A you move there, you may never
single family home in Portland leave.
will set you back $300,000 on
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