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I would also like to put in a good word for the Berkshires (Western Mass), where I am headed RIGHT THIS SECOND (posting from the Greyhound bus!).

Manchester, NH - I've only been there once, but ... - is a kinda grim, post-industrial New England town. Rural VT wins over Manchester in my book.
 
Err we're also looking at small towns near Sedona AZ, that are commutable to phoenix, the property taxes are so much lower and there seem to be more job opportunites for the both of us.

Plus I get a pool in my backyard!

Houses we've been looking at in that area, taxes average at $1700

Still once we move to NC to stay with the in-laws, we'll take a look at both areas and see which comes up best for us.
 
Really? Awww. No!
Well, it probably is very nice out there in AZ.
I hope it works out well either way, and sorry about your mother.
D, have fun in the Berkshires!
 
spawnofsatan said:
Err we're also looking at small towns near Sedona AZ, that are commutable to phoenix, the property taxes are so much lower and there seem to be more job opportunites for the both of us.

Plus I get a pool in my backyard!

Houses we've been looking at in that area, taxes average at $1700

Still once we move to NC to stay with the in-laws, we'll take a look at both areas and see which comes up best for us.
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I think Sedona's about 120 miles from Phoenix; a bit of a long commute. From what I can recall of Sedona, you'd be more likely to find cheaper real estate in the Phoenix area than you would in Sedona.

A friend of mine has been looking into Phoenix RE, and is actually down there now looking at property. After the economic troubles, the property there is really cheap.
 
JC, good point, but Sedona is new age central, I reckon I could blag it at as (a real English druid...) :)

As for phoenix, we looked at a place callled Anthem, saw loads of gorgeous houses, dirt cheap, 5 bedroom 3 bath, pool etc starting at $167k!

But they all seemed to be in gated community type areas, which i'm not keen on.

Never lived on one mind.
 
Hmm. Gated communities. I don't think I could live in one either. One thing to keep in mind is that they can be really restrictive as far as what you do on or to your property. On the plus side, you can let your kids play and roam freely without worrying about cars zooming through the neighborhood, etc.
 
Another factor when deciding where to live is the local school system. You may know this already, but the quality of public schools vary greatly from community to community, depending on how much funding they get (through taxes, etc)...you may end up choosing a place where you pay a bit more in taxes but your kids get a better education.
 
Rainingstairs said:
Yes, Western Mass is amazing! My boyfriend grew up in Turner's Falls. It seems, if your looking for a good blend of nature and normal people (read: laid back hippy college professors who grow pot next to their geraniums and carrots, not toothless hillbilly's like you'll find in upstate New York) Western Mass was a good middle ground.
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Yeah, its the best. Every time I go there, on the way home I get all depressed. It's like "back to reality" even though where I live is pretty great too.
So what are some of your favorite places so far in the Boston area?
 
Sedona is a gorgeous place. Phoenix is a giant strip mall/overdeveloped desert, but I had a great time visiting the last time I was there (I have a good friend from university who lives there with her husband and baby - she's a tattooed public defender who sings and competes in rollerderby in her spare time).
 
spawnofsatan said:
We thought Fitchburg(sp) had some amazinzing houses dirt cheap, then we did some research and learnt why...
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I'm assuming you mean Fitchburg, MA?
However, a lot of the south shore of Boston is very nice, and if you live in Hull or Quincy, or somewhere in that area you can catch a short commuter ferry right to downtown Boston. How cool is that?
 
D said:
Sedona is a gorgeous place. Phoenix is a giant strip mall/overdeveloped desert, but I had a great time visiting the last time I was there (I have a good friend from university who lives there with her husband and baby - she's a tattooed public defender who sings and competes in rollerderby in her spare time).
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Is AZ overly religous?

I'm only asking because i'm a COS member and have a large Baphomet sigil tattooed on my back.

Don't want other kids parents thinking i'll eat their children and ostracizing our kids.

I got confused earlier, I meant Sedona isn't too bad a commute to Flagstaff, not phoenix
 
Miss Caphat said:
I'm assuming you mean Fitchburg, MA?
However, a lot of the south shore of Boston is very nice, and if you live in Hull or Quincy, or somewhere in that area you can catch a short commuter ferry right to downtown Boston. How cool is that?
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Worth looking into, thank you! :)
 
Johnny Canuck2 said:
Tbh, I think Phoenix might be a bit of a weird place. I haven't spent loads of time there; it's just an impression.
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I can vouch for that weirdness.

I went there several years ago for an archery thing. I ended up partying with a group of fencers. Their idea of a party was 5 kegs and a table with a candlebra in the center. They took turns drinking a beer and having a go at putting out candles with a foil. I have to admit it was one of the best parties I'd ever been to!
 
spawnofsatan said:
Worth looking into, thank you! :)
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You're welcome. I've been on it a few times. It's a gorgeous way to start the day, sailing into Boston Harbor. And, during winter people just hole up inside, where they serve coffee, tea, and breakfast stuff. IIRC they even do beer
and wine for the evening commute.
 
Miss Caphat said:
You're welcome. I've been on it a few times. It's a gorgeous way to start the day, sailing into Boston Harbor. And, during winter people just hole up inside, where they serve coffee, tea, and breakfast stuff. IIRC they even do beer
and wine for the evening commute.
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Ahem, it's the USA, they don't have beer(apart from the odd microbrewery);)

Nah, once all the probates sorted and the houses are sold, I can't wait to move over there.

I like most of the Americans I met. They'll just have to get used to the Brit sense of humour... :p

It will be harder for my wife, she loves it over here.

We really think this is the right move to make.

Quite happy to chat about cultural differences and lifestyle.
 
Well, if you move to New England at least, I think you'll be pleasantly surprised with the ever-expanding beer and wine selection! Yes, we're finally coming out of the dark ages as far as alcoholic bevs.
I think so, anyway.
 
D said:
I would also like to put in a good word for the Berkshires (Western Mass), where I am headed RIGHT THIS SECOND (posting from the Greyhound bus!).

Manchester, NH - I've only been there once, but ... - is a kinda grim, post-industrial New England town. Rural VT wins over Manchester in my book.
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mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm Berkshire Brewery is the word! They made me polish off a whole growler before I climbed Mt. Monadnock :cool::facepalm:
 
Miss Caphat said:
Well, if you move to New England at least, I think you'll be pleasantly surprised with the ever-expanding beer and wine selection! Yes, we're finally coming out of the dark ages as far as alcoholic bevs.
I think so, anyway.
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Samual Adams is drinkable and Boston based, I believe.
 
I was surprised when I first went over, just how good some of the local beers are, not that i'll get much drinking done.
 
Growler_LCB.jpg


a growler.
 
64 oz....
So, equal to about 5 and 1\2 12 oz bottles of beer. That is a lot if beer to drink, especially right before climbing a mtn!
 
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