Thank you for this video, I learned so much from you. I'm a North Carolina native hoping to do something crazy and relocate across the country to Washington before the end of this year, and I've never visited or been further west than Tennessee 😅
It's different for sure, but there's so much to appreciate. Just give yourself time to adjust if you make a long move - it can take up to a year to really settle in
Important question ☝🏼 how do you deal with the curls when it’s always humid and raining in the winter? No big deal but I imagine my hair being a big frizz ball 😅
Thank for your insight on Vancouver, wa. You mentioned summer there is like San diego. I live in San diego so I'm glad to hear that. The weather is nice here but the cost of living is crazy and now we have to deal with the drought. We will have to check out Vancouver, wa. Thank you.
Yes, although (I'm sure you've heard) we had a crazy historic heat wave this year. It does remind me of that perfect San Diego weather in the summer. Let me know if you have any questions as you consider SW Washington :)
Hey, give me a call and we can talk in depth about it. I'm happy to answer all your questions, even if it means deciding that Washington isn't the right place for you
I'm a hell-bent renter but/and just wanted to say I loved this video, great info reinforces everything I thought was the case. I can't wait to get there in May. Ciao.
I'm starting to call the people "Northwest Nice" it's like the PNW version of Southern Charm. I've found people to be very friendly and neighborly. That said, we're the type of people that meet people & make friends everywhere we go. But we haven't personally experienced the Seattle Freeze
We're a special needs family on one income just looking for a more inclusive place for our son/family. I'm glad allergies are better there. My son has horrible allergies over here in N. AZ. and we've spent $1500 on purifiers, medicine, etc, and it's just awful still. Ty
Hello! I’m curious about living in Washington with my family, would you be able to provide information or a video regarding living on the eastern side of Washington? I would really appreciate it!
Just watched your video on being black in Vancouver and loved it. My son is half black and I currently live down south ga and he starts school this year and im terrified to have him experience what I did with school down here. Its me, my bf and my son us pets looking to move up there Asap. And I love your videos, I wish we could buy right away. Do you have any advice for renting up there?
We are looking to move out there but it won’t be for a couple years....when would be the best time to reach out to you? A year before? 2 years before? 6 months before? Let me know as I love your videos and would love to have you be our guide as we look to move to SW Washington!
Thanks so much Luke! Reach out whenever you're comfortable, but I say the sooner the better because there are early on questions I can answer, if you're thinking of buying we can get you prepped ahead of time, plus I'll get to learn your preferences as we get to know each other. And if you're anything like me, sometimes I watch someone's videos and can't find them/the info again so if you reach out now we'll at least be in contact outside of TH-cam. Looking forward to being your guide!
Very little Tony... On average it snows 3-6 inches a year, which doesn't last very long on the ground. If you want real snow however, you can always take a short drive up to Mt. Hood in Government Camp, OR. Thanks for the question & for watching - JB
Very nice video Hal. Informative and fun. We live in Vermont and may be moving out west to help take care of my aging mother. She and my sister, who is the primary caregiver, live in Santa Clara County CA. They are considering moving to Vancouver and if that is the case we may join them to help my mother and sister out. You mentioned your aunt lives in Vermont. which town? We might know her. You mentioned Portland International airport. If it is so close to Vancouver, is there a noise problem in Vancouver as a result? I will watch more of your videos and let my mother and sister know what I find out. if they get serious about Vancouver, i will pass the link to your videos on to them. Your husband looks very cool and your son seems a very bright spirit. Thanks. Be well.
Hi Mark! Thanks for commenting 🙂 I think your family would like Vancouver. My husband and I always say that the Pacific Northwest is the perfect combination of West Coast and East Coast vibes. For the airport there is some noise the closer you are to the river because the airport is right on the Columbia River, the state line. But if you're living farther away, then not so much. Please feel free to reach out if you all have any questions as you make a decision if Vancouver will be the right area.
@@halbyrd_ Hello Hal. Thank you for your kind reply about the airport noise. That makes sense. One issue that maybe you address in other videos that I have not yet seen is about crime. Of course, any American city has a crime problem, but if you look at the stats in comparison to the average, Vancouver does not fare so well. I am wondering what this is all about. As a person who lives there and also has a family living there, does the city feel safe to you? What precautions do you take, if any? I know this can be a touchy issue to discuss frankly, but for my elderly mom and sister, who live in a very safe area of a city that also has crime problems (San Jose CA), it is an important factor in selecting a place to relocate to.
Thank you for this video . Im currently looking towards moving towards the states again , im currently in PR … and was looking for a cheaper area in Washington and investigating how much I would need to earn and the rent for a studio or 1 bed room appt .
There are 1 bedroom apartments available in Vancouver. If you need assistance, you'll want to reach out to the Vancouver Housing Authority. Hope that helps!
@@halbyrd_ yes that kinda helps I'm hoping there are regular appts there that take sec 8 like here in santa barbara and not just the designated buildings for it my best buddy lives in battleground
I guess that depends on where you're coming from. Some of my clients feel like it's super affordable here and for other the pricing is a setup from their home state. But generally, I'd say yes. The price of land varies so much between cities, counties, grade/slope, what services are present, etc.
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I wanted to relocate from Nevada, where I moved to a few months ago. Its a distance and I'm not familiar with WA. Any first time homebuyer programs? After seeing how much WA costs, I realize I can only afford a mobile home, but that's okay for now. I'd rather own than rent. Please help.
Thank you so much for your informative videos. I would love for you to be our realtor. We're currently in Texas, engaged, expecting, and looking for a home.
Thank you so much for this....My question is (im still doing my research) Is Vancouver a walkable city or is a car needed at all times....Im from NY living in AZ and Im planning to relocate and doing my resesrch im still contemplating if I want to live where I need a car or is public transit reliable enough for work...THANK YOU AGAIN for this great detailed video
I'm glad your found my 15 Things video that talks about it! Not the most walkable place, but with a bike it's much easier and there is access to public transportation (C-TRAN)
No not at all. It's not continually gray. You'd be surprised how many sunny (but cold 40-50°F) days we have even in winter. But the change is seasons and gray days affect everyone differently
Venture North no further cause it only get sad and tragic. Visit this area first before being sentenced to a long term of sadness, crime, homelessness....
Will the "likes" on your video be worth ruining the city you like by influencing folks to move there, making it more expensive and crowded, causing traffic congestion and high rent prices?
I don't care about "likes". Before I ever posted a video on TH-cam 5,000 people a year were moving into Vancouver. I'm not even a drop in the bucket. Look to the state government and the GMA as to why certain areas are growing. Thanks for your comment.
better hope in today's presant time 2023 that your car don't get stolen out doing one of those pretty hikes, Portland is now averaging over 900 cars a month being stolen, meth , drugs and theft have cometly ram rampid, just my fare worning , don't be fooled buy a plesant day in the Columbia River Gorge. Gresham just up out of Portland my friend has a home about 5 blocks off the freeway headed to Hood River and he has has his house robed 3 times in the last 3 years and reciently had 2 guys walk up on him after he pulled into his driveway and was held buy gun point and they stole his nice car, then the next day he goes to work, comes home and his girl friends car had Bern stolen,, hrs lived in Gresham for over 20 yrs...That a baisic realiety,, this video is not painting a realiety what's so ever...no pun intended, blessings. uhhh yea! o have to add Vancouver has very very high crime...home break ins are off the hook, don't let anyone tell you differant...
Why? I drove through there on my way to Portland. Some people alerted me about some sort of racial tensions or basically left and right wing tensions in both Vancouver and Portland. I don't know how true this is?
I just found your channel and I really enjoy our content. I appreciate how much information you are sharing with us.
So glad to hear that. I really appreciate you sharing that with us!
I always wanted to say "first" on a comment section. Now I can:) Loving your informative videos. Keep up the great work!
Whoo hoo! Love this :)
Awesome thank you, many tips to consider!
Incredibly honest review. I am being moved there by work, used to live in Seattle, so I know a little. Well done.
Very interesting talk. I'm planning a visit now.
Will book a zoom soon.
Thank you for this video, I learned so much from you. I'm a North Carolina native hoping to do something crazy and relocate across the country to Washington before the end of this year, and I've never visited or been further west than Tennessee 😅
It's different for sure, but there's so much to appreciate. Just give yourself time to adjust if you make a long move - it can take up to a year to really settle in
Important question ☝🏼 how do you deal with the curls when it’s always humid and raining in the winter? No big deal but I imagine my hair being a big frizz ball 😅
Great video!
I also learned that there is a Salt Lake City in Wyoming :-) @7:20
Thank for your insight on Vancouver, wa. You mentioned summer there is like San diego. I live in San diego so I'm glad to hear that. The weather is nice here but the cost of living is crazy and now we have to deal with the drought. We will have to check out Vancouver, wa. Thank you.
Yes, although (I'm sure you've heard) we had a crazy historic heat wave this year. It does remind me of that perfect San Diego weather in the summer. Let me know if you have any questions as you consider SW Washington :)
Kettle falls is way north of Spokane.
I'm from Washington State. I was born in Vancouver. City of Washington.
I love everything about Washington, I'm concerned about what schools and life is like raising kids there.
Hey, give me a call and we can talk in depth about it. I'm happy to answer all your questions, even if it means deciding that Washington isn't the right place for you
Where were you born?
I'm a hell-bent renter but/and just wanted to say I loved this video, great info reinforces everything I thought was the case. I can't wait to get there in May. Ciao.
Thanks so much! I hope you enjoy living here as much as I do ❤️
Great video. Vancouver and camas are what am looking for in Clark county
Hi Hal--thanks for continuing to release these helpful videos. Small question: what website was used to do the itemized comparisons you show on 17:19?
My please! I''m glad you're enjoying them 😊The website is bestplaces.net/cost-of-living
What are the people like? Is the Seattle Freeze present?
I'm starting to call the people "Northwest Nice" it's like the PNW version of Southern Charm. I've found people to be very friendly and neighborly. That said, we're the type of people that meet people & make friends everywhere we go. But we haven't personally experienced the Seattle Freeze
@@zacherymccann491 thanks for your opinion
I'm looking at the Google maps and found Vancouver WA. Is it part of Portland metro area?
We're a special needs family on one income just looking for a more inclusive place for our son/family. I'm glad allergies are better there. My son has horrible allergies over here in N. AZ. and we've spent $1500 on purifiers, medicine, etc, and it's just awful still. Ty
Hello! I’m curious about living in Washington with my family, would you be able to provide information or a video regarding living on the eastern side of Washington? I would really appreciate it!
What do you think of Redmond?
Just watched your video on being black in Vancouver and loved it. My son is half black and I currently live down south ga and he starts school this year and im terrified to have him experience what I did with school down here. Its me, my bf and my son us pets looking to move up there Asap. And I love your videos, I wish we could buy right away. Do you have any advice for renting up there?
We are looking to move out there but it won’t be for a couple years....when would be the best time to reach out to you? A year before? 2 years before? 6 months before? Let me know as I love your videos and would love to have you be our guide as we look to move to SW Washington!
Thanks so much Luke! Reach out whenever you're comfortable, but I say the sooner the better because there are early on questions I can answer, if you're thinking of buying we can get you prepped ahead of time, plus I'll get to learn your preferences as we get to know each other. And if you're anything like me, sometimes I watch someone's videos and can't find them/the info again so if you reach out now we'll at least be in contact outside of TH-cam. Looking forward to being your guide!
How is crime. How is this area for Seniors?
Does it snow in vancouver wa?
Very little Tony... On average it snows 3-6 inches a year, which doesn't last very long on the ground. If you want real snow however, you can always take a short drive up to Mt. Hood in Government Camp, OR. Thanks for the question & for watching - JB
Yes
Do you work with modular/mobile homes as well? I'm thinking about moving to Vancouver for a while now
Yes, please reach out me and we can discuss. Call/text 360.818.4438 or email hal.byrd@exprealty.com
Very nice video Hal. Informative and fun. We live in Vermont and may be moving out west to help take care of my aging mother. She and my sister, who is the primary caregiver, live in Santa Clara County CA. They are considering moving to Vancouver and if that is the case we may join them to help my mother and sister out. You mentioned your aunt lives in Vermont. which town? We might know her. You mentioned Portland International airport. If it is so close to Vancouver, is there a noise problem in Vancouver as a result? I will watch more of your videos and let my mother and sister know what I find out. if they get serious about Vancouver, i will pass the link to your videos on to them. Your husband looks very cool and your son seems a very bright spirit. Thanks. Be well.
Hi Mark! Thanks for commenting 🙂 I think your family would like Vancouver. My husband and I always say that the Pacific Northwest is the perfect combination of West Coast and East Coast vibes. For the airport there is some noise the closer you are to the river because the airport is right on the Columbia River, the state line. But if you're living farther away, then not so much. Please feel free to reach out if you all have any questions as you make a decision if Vancouver will be the right area.
@@halbyrd_ Hello Hal. Thank you for your kind reply about the airport noise. That makes sense. One issue that maybe you address in other videos that I have not yet seen is about crime. Of course, any American city has a crime problem, but if you look at the stats in comparison to the average, Vancouver does not fare so well. I am wondering what this is all about. As a person who lives there and also has a family living there, does the city feel safe to you? What precautions do you take, if any? I know this can be a touchy issue to discuss frankly, but for my elderly mom and sister, who live in a very safe area of a city that also has crime problems (San Jose CA), it is an important factor in selecting a place to relocate to.
Nice video.
Thank you! :)
me watching during the PNW heat dome 👁👄👁 listening to Hal talk about how excited she is for summer...still moving there in a year though (:
Few comments have made me laugh this hard haha. It didn't even break 80° today & was mostly overcast - that's much more my style.
Thank you for this video . Im currently looking towards moving towards the states again , im currently in PR … and was looking for a cheaper area in Washington and investigating how much I would need to earn and the rent for a studio or 1 bed room appt .
Have you seen my Cost of Living video yet? That might be a helpful resource as well! How was your time in PR? What makes you want to leave?
hello I'm in santa barbara currently and on sec 8 government program is there places like 1br appts available in Vancouver Washington
There are 1 bedroom apartments available in Vancouver. If you need assistance, you'll want to reach out to the Vancouver Housing Authority. Hope that helps!
@@halbyrd_ yes that kinda helps I'm hoping there are regular appts there that take sec 8 like here in santa barbara and not just the designated buildings for it my best buddy lives in battleground
Are there many other British people here like there are in the Seattle metro?
Anywhere with affordable land with .25 to .50 acre lots?
I guess that depends on where you're coming from. Some of my clients feel like it's super affordable here and for other the pricing is a setup from their home state. But generally, I'd say yes. The price of land varies so much between cities, counties, grade/slope, what services are present, etc.
📣 Ready to start a conversation about buying/selling/investing in Vancouver, SW Washington & the Portland Metro area? Or maybe you'd like to work together with me in real estate? Click the link below now to schedule a private Zoom call 👇🏽
halbyrd.as.me/zoomcall
Being obsessed with the Portland airport is not a video about Vancouver 😂
I wanted to relocate from Nevada, where I moved to a few months ago. Its a distance and I'm not familiar with WA. Any first time homebuyer programs? After seeing how much WA costs, I realize I can only afford a mobile home, but that's okay for now. I'd rather own than rent. Please help.
Hi! Please give me a call or email. I can get you info on the down payment assistance programs in WA.
Thank you so much for your informative videos. I would love for you to be our realtor. We're currently in Texas, engaged, expecting, and looking for a home.
Let's do it! Feel free to reach out however is easiest for you: text/call (360.818.4438), Messenger, IG @halbyrd_ , email (hal.byrd@exprealty.com)
Hello me and my Family are relocating to Vancouver from Mississippi we have a Section 8 voucher for 4 bedroom thank you for listening
Downtown in the ghetto of Vancouver 720 square-foot home is now $397,000. How about that allegedly
Port Angeles is the best. Olympic mountains
Thank you so much for this....My question is (im still doing my research) Is Vancouver a walkable city or is a car needed at all times....Im from NY living in AZ and Im planning to relocate and doing my resesrch im still contemplating if I want to live where I need a car or is public transit reliable enough for work...THANK YOU AGAIN for this great detailed video
I'm glad your found my 15 Things video that talks about it! Not the most walkable place, but with a bike it's much easier and there is access to public transportation (C-TRAN)
@UCqHJ7n11fCL8cnlhvDNTj9g- does the continual gray days depress you?
No not at all. It's not continually gray. You'd be surprised how many sunny (but cold 40-50°F) days we have even in winter. But the change is seasons and gray days affect everyone differently
Could a teacher afford to live there?
Yes, I have clients that are teachers or work for the district. Just curious, where would you be moving from?
@@halbyrd_ I’m coming from KY. I’m a single mom of 1. We are looking to move in about 2 yrs.
Venture North no further cause it only get sad and tragic. Visit this area first before being sentenced to a long term of sadness, crime, homelessness....
Demographics? We’re retired, early 60s, liberal , Jewish….like fun restaurants, hiking and biking trails, music, etc
Too close to Portland. !!!!!!!!
Yeah
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Will the "likes" on your video be worth ruining the city you like by influencing folks to move there, making it more expensive and crowded, causing traffic congestion and high rent prices?
I don't care about "likes". Before I ever posted a video on TH-cam 5,000 people a year were moving into Vancouver. I'm not even a drop in the bucket. Look to the state government and the GMA as to why certain areas are growing. Thanks for your comment.
better hope in today's presant time 2023 that your car don't get stolen out doing one of those pretty hikes, Portland is now averaging over 900 cars a month being stolen, meth , drugs and theft have cometly ram rampid, just my fare worning , don't be fooled buy a plesant day in the Columbia River Gorge. Gresham just up out of Portland my friend has a home about 5 blocks off the freeway headed to Hood River and he has has his house robed 3 times in the last 3 years and reciently had 2 guys walk up on him after he pulled into his driveway and was held buy gun point and they stole his nice car, then the next day he goes to work, comes home and his girl friends car had Bern stolen,, hrs lived in Gresham for over 20 yrs...That a baisic realiety,, this video is not painting a realiety what's so ever...no pun intended, blessings. uhhh yea! o have to add Vancouver has very very high crime...home break ins are off the hook, don't let anyone tell you differant...
Ugh no it’s not the best place to live. I’ve been here all my life. Hate it with a passion.
Why? I drove through there on my way to Portland. Some people alerted me about some sort of racial tensions or basically left and right wing tensions in both Vancouver and Portland. I don't know how true this is?
If you like your car stolen and junkies. Vancouver is the best place south of Olympia.