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clambo says

My realtor friend in Santa Cruz is successful at it; but she and husband just sold their house ($1.4 million) and bought a place in Georgia.

But, she will rent an apartment in California so she can keep working.
Maybe she will find a way to work in Georgia.

Oh jeez. What is so wrong with renting for a year or two when relocating, especially if you still have one foot in the old location?

Buy! Buy! Buy!

I believe that certain very desirable areas will continue to be in demand because rich people will always have money to buy real estate, especially when the market tanks making it impossible for the average person. Location, location location

B.A.C.A.H. says

Oh jeez. What is so wrong with renting for a year or two when relocating, especially if you still have one foot in the old location?

Nothing. You outline the best strategy to give yourself a year to shop in the new location, rather than a desperation purchase of current inventory.

I am 100% behind renting in a new area for a year before buying.

At least lumber has returned to 2018 levels. Its $563 and continues to slide downward. It was +$1500 in 2021.

https://www.nasdaq.com/market-activity/commodities/lbs

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BayArea says

I am 100% behind renting in a new area for a year before buying.

I absolutely would advise everyone to rent before buying. I suppose if you have a bunch of little children that may prove a problem, but otherwise, it's very important that you like your neighborhood or particular street. Buying something sight unseen, via videos and photos would be something I would not do. Even apartment buildings that were practically given away in Vegas in 2011, I would physically inspect.

I totally agree with everyone’s logic. I broke these rules but I sure hope it works out. We’re moving from CA to TN and closing on a house next Friday without seeing it in person. We’ve seen tons of video and pictures, had it inspected in detail, and are trusting our realtor who has done several walkthroughs while we’ve been on FaceTime, and we’ve toured a ton of other homes with him and really do like him. Fact is my wife REALLY wanted to buy (and I do too frankly) and that was the compromise for her to leave CA and avoid the vaccine mandates for our kids, state income taxes, and all other bullshit.

With how competitive and fast moving the market has been, it was near impossible to fly out for every prospective house before making an offer and locking in a purchase agreement. So, we did it all remotely. Scary I know. This house is well beneath our means and we love it and its location is prime. Renting in that same area was about the same annual cost and we’re so goddamn sick of renting.

I’ll let you guys know if this was a success or a colossal mistake. I know I’m buying at a peak and doing so remotely which goes against all of my principles, but we live in crazy times and it meant taking crazy measures for what was best for my family, who are all SUPER excited to move to this house.

@porkchopexpress, I hope it works out perfectly for you. Good luck.

Thanks @WineHorror1 !

It's nerve racking but you'd never know unless you tried. It's often when we do the hardest things and take risks that we grow the most.

I'm just happy to see someone getting the hell out of California. That state doesn't deserve the ability to tax decent people or families.

WineHorror1 says

I'm just happy to see someone getting the hell out of California.

Unfortunately (not blaming California Patnetters, obviously) CA transplants in TX are turning parts of our Great State into shithole they left behind. A lot of Californians better stay in California and enjoy results of their voting habits.

My good buddy finally got fed up and moved hi family from Los Angeles to Dallas in what he refers to as the “pursuit of happiness”

Sold his house in LA at peak and has been house shopping for the past 3months but getting beat out on everything he bids on. He says anything desirable is multiple offer and way above asking.

He finally decided to rent for the time being and take his time, particularly with interest rates skyrocketing.