Living in the Pacific Northwest with Hal Byrd
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Medical Professional Relocates Family | Moving out of California to Camas WA
Discover why this medical device sales professional chose to relocate his family from Orange County to the charming community of Camas, WA! In this client interview, we dive into their experience finding the perfect home and adjusting to life in the Pacific Northwest. If you're considering a move, you won't want to miss their story and helpful insights!
📣 Ready to start the conversation about moving to SW Washington? Click the link below to schedule your private Zoom video call now 👇🏽
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Hal Byrd, Realtor® with eXp Realty
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I absolutely love helping people find home! If you are moving within or relocating to SW Washington, I'm happy to guide and support you through the journey.
Reach out day/nights/weekends (24 hrs), I am here for you!
About Camas, Washington:
⛰️ WA State Ranking: www.usnews.com/news/best-states/rankings
⛰️ City Overview: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Camas,_Washington
⛰️ Camas City Government: www.cityofcamas.us/home
If You'd Like Hal to Spotlight Your Greater Vancouver/ Portland Area Property or Business, reach out via hal@homewithhal.com
00:00 Hal Byrd, Your Camas WA Realtor
00:39 Gabe & Nirvana from CA
00:58 Why'd You Move to Washington?
01:23 Leaving California
02:05 Why Relocate to Camas, WA
02:41 Job to Move to Portland, OR
03:01 Lake Oswego vs Camas
03:58 Best Places to Live
04:22 What It's Like Working with Hal Byrd
05:15 How Hal Negotiated the Best Deal
06:22 Finding Gems for Clients
08:22 You Don't Just Get a Home, You Get a Community
09:11 Relocate to Washington with Hal Byrd
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5 Bed 3 Bath Home on 0.37 acres Circa 1922 | Updated & Move-in Ready | Vancouver, WA for Sale
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Discover a piece of old Vancouver at 1602 SE Ellsworth Rd! This unique property situated on an expansive 0.37-acre corner lot, gives you everything you want today and nearly unlimited opportunities tomorrow. It's fully fenced with two gate entrances. The yard is expansive with a variety of mature trees (including apples), which creates a country-feel even while in a bustling area. Inside, the 2...
Ridgefield 4th of July Celebration | Living in Ridgefield WA Mini Vlog
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🎉🇺🇸 Join us for a festive day at the Ridgefield, WA 4th of July Parade! 🎆 We swung by the parade to watch as the streets come alive with vibrant floats, lively marching bands, and patriotic pride in this small town celebration. Here community spirit shines brightly, kids wave flags, and families gather for this decades long tradition. After watching, we biked down to a client's investment prope...
What City Was Named a Money Magazine 50 BEST Places to Live?! | Moving to Washington State
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"Your reputation precedes you…” If you've been looking into moving to Greater Vancouver, WA or Portland Metro you have probably heard about this little suburban town called Camas, WA - with safe, clean neighborhoods, really good schools, and an extraordinary, upscale lifestyle… And although no area is perfect or without flaws, this gem of a Portland / Vancouver suburb has continued to live up t...
Vancouver WA New Construction Parade of Homes | 2024 Model Homes
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The best yet! Tour Clark County's most luxurious custom homes at the 2024 Parade of Homes! Find out the 4 trends we noticed and let us know what features are your favorite! If you're thinking about build new construction in the Portland-Vancouver Metro area, let's work together to make your new home a reality! 📣 Ready to start the conversation about moving to the PNW? Click the link below to sc...
Moving from LA to Portland, OR | Artist, Educator Family Leaving CA to Move to Portland
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In this episode, we hold a very special Client Convo with Gatsby and Donella, an amazing couple from Los Angeles who recently relocated their young family to Irvington, a historic and vibrant neighborhood in Portland, OR. Join us as they share their thought process in choosing between Portland and Camas, WA, and some unique challenges we navigated together during their move… Discover what makes...
PNW By Bike 66-mile Willipa Hills Trail | Living in Washington State
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”🎶Happy trails To you… 🎶” We recently joined our friends from The Vancouver Bicycle Club on our longest ride ever - a 66 mile out & back trail ride along the picturesque Willipa Hills Trail which takes you west from Chehalis, WA right into Willipa Bay near thru Washington Coast.. This adventure was a group ride to celebrate the birthday of a couple VBC members, and a chance for JB & I to experi...
Moving from San Diego to Vancouver, WA | Government Employee Relocates to WA State
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Whenever we get the chance, we love to showcase our clients & share the behind the scenes story of their moving journey - especially when it includes coming from far away like this story of a young family from San Diego, California… Listen in to discover why James & Nicole decided to come to The PNW from sunny So Cal, what are their hot buttons & favorite things to do here as a family… AND how ...
Ridgefield Costco Grand Opening Event! | Best Places to Live in Clark County, WA
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"Tell me you live in a REALLY small town, without telling me…” In this video, I play your Roving Ridgefield Realtor Reporter as we cover maybe the biggest Ridgefield event of the decade - the Grand Opening of Costco! Join me as we dive into the excitement, explore what this means for our community, and get a sneak peek at this new addition to this small town. Whether you’re a long-time resident...
The PNW Pipeline: Moving WITHIN the Pacific Northwest
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Wait… WHAT is The PNW Pipeline, Hal?.. Water, natural gas, oil transport?.. No, it's a actually phrase we've attached to the phenomenon of current PNW residents, primarily Oregon & Washington moving within this region in search of a better or different situation while remaining in an area most of us absolutely fall in love with and never want to leave.. It's the large number of people moving fr...
Paint & Sip at Sundance Marina | A Byrd's Eye Group VIP Client Experience
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Most people like the idea of feeling special. Whether it's because of where you live, who you're friends with, or having hobbies, interests & experiences that are just… different. Our guiding mission & philosophy is to provide different, and special, interactions for people & families looking to move to or within the very special Pacific Northwest, and to foster a special community of these awe...
Mountain Valley Estates Model Home | New Construction Battle Ground WA
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Welcome to Mountain Valley Estates in Battle Ground, WA! Discover stunning new construction homes by Garrette Custom Homes, nestled in an exclusive community of acreage lots. These luxury homes offer breathtaking views of the Pacific Northwest and are less than 10 minutes from downtown Battle Ground. Whether you're looking for serene privacy or a spacious property with all the modern amenities,...
What Under $600k Can Get You in Vancouver, WA | Vancouver WA Real Estate
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Curious about what $600k or less can buy you in Vancouver, WA? In this video, we explore this beautiful remodeled home in East Vancouver, between its prime location and elevated feature you'll see why my clients loved this home. Let me help you discover the best communities and value for your budget. Contact us to find your #homewithhal 📣 Ready to start the conversation about moving to Vancouve...
Our 2-5 Year Home Buying Blueprint in the Northwest | Where Home Buying & Investing Meet!
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Most people like the idea of owning a home… and maybe even owning a few rental properties… But what's the easiest way to do it in this day & age??? In this video, we'll share a powerful, yet simple strategy to turn your home into a smart investment(s) - Welcome to “The 2-5 Year Blueprint”. Reduce the typical home-buying stresses while having a plan to build a rental portfolio to fund your next ...
VIP Client Experience | Waterfront Birth-A-Versary Brunch | The Cove Vancouver WA
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VIP Client Experience | Waterfront Birth-A-Versary Brunch | The Cove Vancouver WA
My Washington Utility Costs | Cost of Living in Vancouver WA
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My Washington Utility Costs | Cost of Living in Vancouver WA
Why I Rejected Signing Off on a New Construction Home For My Client | Buying a New Home in WA State
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Why I Rejected Signing Off on a New Construction Home For My Client | Buying a New Home in WA State
Is Vancouver, WA Worth It?! What's Good and Bad...Pros And Cons Revealed!
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Is Vancouver, WA Worth It?! What's Good and Bad...Pros And Cons Revealed!
Pendleton Woolen Mill Tour in Downtown Washougal WA | Byrd's Eye Client VIP Experience
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Pendleton Woolen Mill Tour in Downtown Washougal WA | Byrd's Eye Client VIP Experience
Lacamas Hills Model Home Tour by Toll Brothers | Quinault with Basement in Camas WA
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Lacamas Hills Model Home Tour by Toll Brothers | Quinault with Basement in Camas WA
OVER IT?! People Are Leaving California & Moving to Washington & Oregon
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OVER IT?! People Are Leaving California & Moving to Washington & Oregon
Kirkland Tower | Luxury Condos at the Vancouver Waterfront | Portland Real Estate
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Kirkland Tower | Luxury Condos at the Vancouver Waterfront | Portland Real Estate
OVER IT?! Why Are People Leaving Texas & Moving to Washington State
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OVER IT?! Why Are People Leaving Texas & Moving to Washington State
Columbian Conversations: Wildfires in SW Washington at Kiggins Theatre
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Columbian Conversations: Wildfires in SW Washington at Kiggins Theatre
PNW Weather Series: Winter Storm 2024 Vancouver WA / Portland OR
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PNW Weather Series: Winter Storm 2024 Vancouver WA / Portland OR
Washougal WA | Northside | Toll Brothers | 4046 SF | 5 Bedrooms | Camas Schools
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Washougal WA | Northside | Toll Brothers | 4046 SF | 5 Bedrooms | Camas Schools
The New Camas Washougal Waterfront Development - 2024 Update
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The New Camas Washougal Waterfront Development - 2024 Update
Design Studio Sneak Peek! | A Glimpse Into Building A New Home in Vancouver WA
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Design Studio Sneak Peek! | A Glimpse Into Building A New Home in Vancouver WA
What Home Does $1M Buy You in Camas & Washougal, WA
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What Home Does $1M Buy You in Camas & Washougal, WA
Downtown Camas to Vancouver WA Driving Tour | Snowy + Scenic Downtown to Waterfront [4K]
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Downtown Camas to Vancouver WA Driving Tour | Snowy Scenic Downtown to Waterfront [4K]

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  • @irishwhiskey65
    @irishwhiskey65 День тому

    Rebeca this your place? Hal look forward to seeing you, Jared and Rebecca again this spring so we can move to Vancouver.

  • @kristineskog1870
    @kristineskog1870 2 дні тому

    We're likely to be relocating in the area very soon. Glad i found this page!

  • @jonam7589
    @jonam7589 9 днів тому

    If you retire from CA, do you still pay state income tax in CA, but not in WA? Thanks

  • @onealbrown33
    @onealbrown33 10 днів тому

    Thank you for sharing your insights about this fantastic city. I am excited to move to Portland, Oregon, and meet amazing people like you!

  • @markguieb
    @markguieb 17 днів тому

    Great video. Considering moving there from Hawaii for better a better job opportunity and cooler weather

    • @halbyrd_
      @halbyrd_ 17 днів тому

      Thank you!.. It's funny you mentioned moving from Hawaii because we're about to shoot a new video addressing many of the reasons people move from there to Vancouver.. Just curious, besides job opps & weather, are there any other reasons? Thanks again! - Hal

    • @markguieb
      @markguieb 17 днів тому

      @ Probably one of the biggest reasons is cost of living. It’s not too bad since I’m staying with family, but hard to find a decent place to live on your own. I think most people end up living with family or move out of state. I’ve given up idea of home ownership here since most houses are $800k and up, even for a small condo.

  • @weswolever7477
    @weswolever7477 17 днів тому

    If you like living in a open air toilet

  • @karenmoser1322
    @karenmoser1322 21 день тому

    YOU ARE AMAZING! We will contact you next spring when we come to the west coast.

  • @karenmoser1322
    @karenmoser1322 22 дні тому

    My husband n I are now living in Columbia, Maryland and have been for over 40 years. We are very seriously considering a move to the Vancouver area. Our older son lives in Bend, Oregon n our younger son n his wife are looking for jobs near Tacoma. We browse through real estate online and also look at area locations for friendly, safe and active communities. We love to travel, so location near airports is essential. We are looking for a slower pace, less traffic and less heat as we are active gardeners. My husband loves to fish so a location near water is a plus. We know this is a big move especially leaving a great group of friends we have made here in Maryland. Family is scattered throughout the area on the east coast and that’s another reason for airport accessibility. My son in Bend says we would love the Portland area,but we know as retirees tax benefits are better in Washington State. Besides, Portland is just across the river. We are grateful for your thoughts on moving to Vancouver. We are subscribed to your channel and look forward to more helpful information. We plan on a move in about 3-4 years and will make visits a couple of times during this period of researching possible locations. Looking forward to hearing more about the Vancouver area.

  • @Cutface141
    @Cutface141 23 дні тому

    Actually in the middle of making a track for the city to rally behind. More about the darker side. What areas specialize in what drug. Referencing shootings and stuff. I grew up here so I can tell you some shit. Nothing she said is completely wrong. Just watch out for the 112th area. Don't park your car there overnight if you can help it. Our violent crime isn't lower than the national average. The reported crime is. Big difference. On the suburb of Portland thing. They call us little Portland, but we aren't a sub of Portland. We aren't even the same state. We're the largest city in our county with our own suburbs. Not a suburb of Portland. Fuck Portland. They're falling, we're rising.

  • @jarretbyrd1
    @jarretbyrd1 23 дні тому

    This is an awesome location in SE Vancouver!..

  • @Seattle808
    @Seattle808 24 дні тому

    Good luck ya’ll PNW is very expensive! You will get a falling apart portapotty on .10 acre for $600k, plus add 7% interest LMAO!!!! 😂 it’s also rains and is very grey for 9 months out of the year! It’s sucks here!

    • @halbyrd_
      @halbyrd_ 23 дні тому

      $600k goes a lot farther in SW Washington than the Seattle area. Many of my clients are left the Puget Sound for that reason. Sorry to hear it isn't your cup of tea!

  • @napoland9676
    @napoland9676 24 дні тому

    That's weird. I'm 100% leaving this liberal shithole after 35 years. Bob Ferguson is the actual devil.

  • @WimpyGimpy
    @WimpyGimpy 24 дні тому

    I have a tankless water heater but since you mentioned that they are not so great I will be looking at switching to a traditional gas unit. I can say from experience if you are in the shower and the power goes off for a few seconds because of a system problem your water goes cold IMMEDIATELY and it comes back just as fast but it is not fun or often

    • @halbyrd_
      @halbyrd_ 23 дні тому

      Is your tankless water heater gas or electric? If it's gas, I wouldn't switch it. Gas tankless water heaters are great!

    • @WimpyGimpy
      @WimpyGimpy 23 дні тому

      @@halbyrd_ I am not sure but I didn't know they made gas units I just assumed they were all 220V. Thank you :)

  • @johnnieccrn6187
    @johnnieccrn6187 24 дні тому

    It is no longer safe to have a family in Texas.

  • @Moonblossom62
    @Moonblossom62 25 днів тому

    I wish I live in SWWA, where I live Water is over 120 bucks a month, but we pay bimonthly. Trash is low at about 35 a month also paid bimonthly, but electric on my 100-yr old house is 93 a month. I just wish Lemay recycled more items. Our Sewer is included with Water, you would think with all the water we have we wouldn't have to pay this much. My mom who lives in more rural area has a well that is 159 feet down and the water is cold and clear. Internet is atrocious here since we only have one provider and it's Xfinity and over $112 a month.

  • @jonam7589
    @jonam7589 25 днів тому

    I just googled and saw that the median price is $958 K which is much higher than you said. Why such a discrepancy?

    • @halbyrd_
      @halbyrd_ 23 дні тому

      This video is more than a year old & I only showcased the 2 properties to illustrate the price difference I see between comparable homes from Vancouver to Camas, which is usually a price increase of $100-150k. Also, Google doesn't pull directly from the MLS - sometimes it pulls from other sources. Many sources online are inaccurate. It also can vary based quite a bit based on the time period you pull especially since we have such low inventory. For instance, if we look at the last 12 months (Nov 2023-Oct 2024), there have been 616 detached homes sold with a median price of $824,000. If you take the same criteria and look at only Dec 2023 there were 18 total sales in Camas with a median price of $540,000, but last month Oct 2024 there were 47 sales with a median price of $908,000. With such a small volume of sales the swings can be drastic, but you can still find similar homes to the example I shared. I just had client go under contract this week on a 3 bed/2.5 bath almost 2,000 sq ft home built in 2012 in Camas for $650k & I negotiated a $10k credit for my Buyers on that one. So far this year, we're averaging 4.92% or $36,047 savings for each Buyer client - it's been a friendly market to Buyers in 2024, but I expect 2025 will shift back to Sellers a bit more (we'll see). I'm happy to share any information about the market that's tailored to your needs & what relevant in real time, feel free to reach me by email hal@homewithhal.com or text 360.818.4438

    • @jonam7589
      @jonam7589 23 дні тому

      @@halbyrd_ Thank you so much for sharing all this information! You are awesome and gorgeous! Great couple. Will contact you later. After we lost last week, my wife got very depressed and wants to leave the country. I am trying to talk her into just moving from beautiful Pasadena to Oregon/Washington. However, listening to you talking about the rampant drug/theft and homelessness makes me much more careful!

  • @jonam7589
    @jonam7589 25 днів тому

    You talked about crime in your Vancouver video, however, you never mentioned anything about that here. That is the most important issue that I am concerned about! Would you please elaborate!

    • @halbyrd_
      @halbyrd_ 23 дні тому

      Camas is one of the safest cities in all of Washington State! I didn't mention it in this video because it's something that everyone talks about and this video is focused on things that people don't talk about when it comes to Camas. Here's some info about it: www.safewise.com/blog/safest-cities-washington/ and here... www.koin.com/local/clark-county/portland-suburb-ranks-among-safest-in-us-study-finds/ Also, in the SmartAsset ranking from 2023 "No other suburb in Oregon, Washington or California made it in the top-20 safest suburbs list" besides Camas, WA

  • @jonam7589
    @jonam7589 26 днів тому

    You have such a beautiful voice and Californian accent and attitude that I just want to listen to you! Your husband is cool too. After trump fiasco we wanted to move to canada, then I thought maybe just move to washington from Pasadena. Then, I heard you on another video talking about crime, theft and lack of amenity, I am having a second thought!

  • @davidthedeaf
    @davidthedeaf 26 днів тому

    My family has been in WA since a territory and I was born in Vancouver. The Californians have been colonizing us, tearing down our cherished old buildings and want to tear down the historic bridge too. They don’t know they are being tricked to gentrify locals out of our hometown, and bring the toxicity of LA with them and take our few apartments. Now locals cannot afford to own land and buy a home! Of course real estate agents and the city itself will push for MORE immigration from CA. We don’t want you. We want to keep our traditions, values, culture and rural areas as well, but the migration of Californians have not become one of us…they have been condescending, rude, hateful, overly PC, and called us back in the 90s “quaint”. They force locals to conform to Cali culture. The cost of housing went up to cause a housing crisis because of moving here and not enough housing. We now have homelessness. Please stop coming we cannot live with our pay and these prices! You are killing us if you move here. Please just fix your state, stay there.

  • @jonam7589
    @jonam7589 27 днів тому

    very informative!

  • @danjones3009
    @danjones3009 27 днів тому

    I felt a little safer up in Ridgefield, but even there, people were stealing things from your yard all the time.. Definitely noticed the crime, spillover and encampments in Vancouver..Terrible. Terrifying going into Portland. The one time we ventured in, within 20 minutes the car parked in front of us had windows broken out and robbed. Its so grungy there too. We started seeing bad things up and down Mill plain and 4th plain avenue way to often. Made us miss beautiful San Diego.😞

  • @danjones3009
    @danjones3009 27 днів тому

    I lived in Ridgefield WA moved to San Diego where I'm from but it's too expensive to live there anymore. Thinking about moving back to Minnehaha or Camas area next year. Beautiful there.

  • @ariyenontor9265
    @ariyenontor9265 29 днів тому

    Wow, Hal! 😍 These homes are stunning! Love the hidden doors, backlit niches, and seamless indoor-outdoor flow. 🌿 The views and use of natural materials are incredible! 🏡💫 Can’t wait to see more of these designs

  • @KHollibaugh
    @KHollibaugh Місяць тому

    My mom works at Pendleton

    • @halbyrd_
      @halbyrd_ Місяць тому

      That's so cool.. Pendleton is definitely one of our very favorite brands!

  • @KathleenDeLandPeterson
    @KathleenDeLandPeterson Місяць тому

    The problems in Portland are terrible. The reports were not overblown. Portland, the crime rate is 132% higher than the national average with 5,980 crimes/100,000 people.

  • @JosephSextro
    @JosephSextro Місяць тому

    Ventura California same historical orogress as vancouver. Alao called" Ventucky" but damn spendy

  • @irule9816
    @irule9816 Місяць тому

    West coast is only blue cuz the dems cheat!

  • @cottoncandydaydream
    @cottoncandydaydream Місяць тому

    I live in Hillsboro and I like it here. I would never live in like downtown Portland or the metro area because yea safety has become a concern. But the rent prices are crazy high. I am constantly fighting eviction after eviction in my apartment. Wish it wasn't that way but it's just the way it is 🤷‍♀️ I'll probably just become one of Portland's many homeless people....lol

  • @stay-co807
    @stay-co807 Місяць тому

    Wrong. We didnt use a generator till we moved to WA. Trees and wind storms in WA state by Seattle is a given. Make sure you have a generator here and its home hooked up. Your power will go out here in farther north WA on west side.

  • @stay-co807
    @stay-co807 Місяць тому

    Less there political in TX than WA. WA is crazy. Living in WA from TX its way blue where I'm at. I'd love purple but that's not Seattle nor around the Seattle.

  • @tashiaheath2131
    @tashiaheath2131 Місяць тому

    Did y'all end up moving to Ridgefield? We just went for the first time to visit the nature preserve and found it to be very beautiful.

  • @ManikGrover-Real-estate
    @ManikGrover-Real-estate Місяць тому

    Hey Jarret and Hal, I found that i can help you in selling properties.

  • @ev5150xxx
    @ev5150xxx Місяць тому

    I moved from Portland to work remote in 2023. When including the Multnomah county high income earner taxes, my 2022 tax bill was close to 30k. I bought a brand new house up here and love it. Not to mention all utilities are less than half of Portland.

  • @RLDenham
    @RLDenham Місяць тому

    Are you serious "people don't care what you do" try being a out of the closet conservative in PDX it will not go well for you socialy or professionally.

  • @konstantinusstoyanov9749
    @konstantinusstoyanov9749 Місяць тому

    Gymnastics are indoors in Camas

  • @dontdoitbro5495
    @dontdoitbro5495 Місяць тому

    Winter is my favorite season. Its probably tied with spring summer and fall. Lol couldnt be truer. Also goes to show that your man loves to live life. What a lucky blessing

  • @IsaacFraser-j3m
    @IsaacFraser-j3m Місяць тому

    Ima move from Milwaukee wi to Tacoma

  • @HawkHPG
    @HawkHPG Місяць тому

    I moved here from Colorado back in 2019 and regret it. CO has state income tax, sure, but you know what CO doesn't have? A brutal tax on EVERYTHING else you buy. WA is a state designed to keep you poor. If you move here, prepare to humble your financial spending and life style. Otherwise you'll be trapped here indefinitely. Just like California. Only nicer to look at sometimes. Inslee is on the way out of his Governor seat, but Bob Ferguson is about to reign and it'll only get worse. Not saying Texas is better, but I am saying Colorado was better. Easier to get around, lower gas prices, a state income tax that honestly I didn't even feel. Food was a lot less expensive. My brother is still in Colorado and thriving. He's out having fun. Meanwhile I just stay at home most of the time while I make $28 an hour and don't even live in King County. Let that sink in. WA State is beautiful. I just really wish the people in power would stop with the stranglehold they have on our way of life. They don't need to tax us into oblivion just to pay for infrastructure. They just have a majority of people believing they have to.

  • @aquaboneus
    @aquaboneus Місяць тому

    Anyone who is wanting to live in WA is confused... just sayin.

  • @jb-cp4ye
    @jb-cp4ye Місяць тому

    Vancouver,WA is having all the homeless come over the bridges fron Portland. And a massive 9.0+ Earthquake is due anyday (Cascadia Subduction Zone quake) Why would anyone risk $$ buying in that trap??

  • @jb-cp4ye
    @jb-cp4ye Місяць тому

    Really?? Try getting Earthquake insurance! Google "Cascadia Subduction Zone Earthquake".....Vancouver and Portland are all uninsurable in the quake coming any day!

  • @LeNoBinarie
    @LeNoBinarie Місяць тому

    Please do not come to Washington state is horrible it rains ☔️ all year long , people get depressed.

  • @JulyMoon82
    @JulyMoon82 Місяць тому

    I'm originally from the Bay Area, and the weather in Vancouver, WA, sounds very comparable (minus the snow, we don't get that in the greater San Francisco Bay Area) to what I grew up with before the wild fires became so pervasive. I currently live in New Orleans and have for a little over 5 years, and I'm heavily considering relocating to Vancouver, and this video is just really adding to why I should do this. I'm so over the consistent heat, hurricane season, big bugs, high humidity, etc., amongst other things. Thank you for sharing such informative videos.

  • @x-rayz8406
    @x-rayz8406 Місяць тому

    Biggest downside I have seen in the last few decades is the increasing crime rate that tends to reach over the river from Portland.

    • @phoenixrising1305
      @phoenixrising1305 4 дні тому

      ABSO-FRICKING-LUTELY!!!!!!! It’s horrible at this pint!!!! My vehicle was just broken into last night and they attempted to Hotwire it!

  • @sunshineyogini4337
    @sunshineyogini4337 Місяць тому

    Have you seen the new Climate Ratings on Zillow? Can you please talk about PNW Vancouver, Camas air quality’s rating is extremely poor 10/10. I’ve watched your pros and cons on the area this was not in included. Is there truth to this? If so why would that be? Thank you.

  • @ABIGD0NK3Y
    @ABIGD0NK3Y Місяць тому

    Vancouver is GREAT... PORTLAND IS EVEN BETTER!!!

  • @ABIGD0NK3Y
    @ABIGD0NK3Y Місяць тому

    moving into FARMLANDS... is LITERALLY building a house... on your FOOD SUPPLY

  • @ABIGD0NK3Y
    @ABIGD0NK3Y Місяць тому

    DIDN'T MOVE HERE WITH YOUR CRAPHOLE POLITICS!!! TO NAME PEOPLE COMING HERE... CHANGING IT TO WHERE YOU WERE.. THEN..... THEN HATING IT..... AND THEN LEAVING!!!..... THEN LEAVING THE LIFELONG RESIDENCE WITH YOUR MESS!!! thanks sincerely ALL of Washington State!

  • @jarretbyrd1
    @jarretbyrd1 Місяць тому

    Amazing award for Camas/ Greater Vancouver and awesome video about it! BRAVO... #HomeWithHal

    • @halbyrd_
      @halbyrd_ Місяць тому

      Thanks so much!

  • @WimpyGimpy
    @WimpyGimpy Місяць тому

    OH boy here goes Debbie Downer. First the commutes can be terrible depending on the time and direction. It is not uncommon to spend an hour going from Beaverton to Portland or Gresham to Portland on the freeway if there is a wreck and I-205 can be just as bad going from Oregon City to Vancouver WA. Portland has some of the most aggressive and inconsiderate bicyclist that don't stop at stop signs and think YOU should stay out of THEIR way Oh and most of them don't use lights at night and dress in black so you can't see them. Downtown is a disaster nowadays due to homeless camps everywhere and there are only 2 stores to buy groceries at unless you like boutique grocery stores and living downtown is VERY EXPENSIVE and parking is not free most places and most of the apartments don't have off street parking. The transit system has turned into a giant rolling drug ingestion place with homeless people with their stuff taking multiple seats up and their FAKE service animals People are mostly friendly except the homeless druggies. People in Lake Oswego are entitled pieces of crap for the most part. If there is snow nobody knows how to drive in it so traffic comes to a crawl and the transit system does the same. I enjoy your videos but you need to include both good and bad rather than making it look like this is the best city ever.