Where Did The Californians Go? 

If you're a Californian, for years you may have heard stories about  fellow Californians cashing in the equity in their homes and leaving the golden state for the great Pacific Northwest.  Many of these modern day settlers have migrated to Portland or Seattle only to find themselves in the middle of just another big city-- trading one traffic jam for another, while others researched their options more carefully and started their new life in Northwest Washington communities such as Bellingham, Sudden Valley, Ferndale, & Blaine.

In some neighborhoods you will find one half to three quarters their residents are former Californians.   With this influx of new residents you might expect there to be some concern amongst the locals that have lived here for generations and there has been.   Building codes have been tightened, strict rules have been instituted on developers to ensure that this very special area remains special.   New greenbelts, parks, and hiking trails are in the planning stages and existing parks are beautifully maintained.  

If you're considering relocating to the Pacific Northwest there are a number of things you may want to consider.

  • Quality Of Life
  • Traffic
  • Crime
  • Schools
  • Recreational Opportunities
  • Relative Home Prices
  • Proximity To Employment Centers
  • The Environment
  • World Class Hospital
  • Airport Access
  • Cultural Events
  • University
  • Parks & Greenbelts  

Bellingham has consistently ranked tops for quality of life in a number of national publications and surveys, and has been noted as one of the best places to re-invent yourself by a leading retirement organization.

Why Bellingham?

Californians seem to be especially drawn to Bellingham's natural beauty, hiking trails, cultural events, and remarkable sense of community.  Recreational opportunities are endless,  you can go skiing on Mt. Baker, sea kayaking on Bellingham bay, canoeing or waterskiing on Lake Whatcom, hiking on Chuckanut ridge, or even go salmon fishing by a waterfall right in Downtown Bellingham!

If none of that interests you, then you could just go for a leisurely walk along Bellingham's waterfront, go shopping in Fairhaven, or take a whale watching excursion from the Bellingham Cruise Terminal to view a pod of magnificent orca whales.  

 

Contact Us .

If you are seriously considering a move to the Pacific Northwest and would like more information about available properties, please let us help you with your homesearch.   There is no substitute for a professional real estate agent working hard for you throughout your home buying process-- someone that knows the area inside and out that is there for you from your home selection to close of escrow.  And perhaps the best thing is, it costs you nothing to use the services of a real estate professional-- all fees are paid by the seller.

For A List Of Available Properties Visit Our Real Estate Information Page