7 Reasons NOT to Move to Vancouver, WA

[@LivingInVancouverCamasWash]

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[@Camoboy70]

I've removed my comment so you can continue to make your video representations of your state. Enjoy your selling.

[@LivingInVancouverCamasWash]

@@Camoboy70 :) cheers

[@acts29today]

Ha I lived there for 55 years very depressing place to be raining most of the time I vowed I would not retire there and I didn’t I retired in Thailand, sunny for the rest of my days sawadee krup

[@LivingInVancouverCamasWash]

Very cool, I'm glad you're happy. Frankly I love the rain!

[@acts29today]

@@LivingInVancouverCamasWash yeah I get it for the rain lovers it’s wonderful but after 55 years of it I needed a change

[@maryewilson8034]

If you live in Vancouver West, especially Downtown, it is remarkably walkable and the public transportation is excellent. I've lived and worked here in multiple locations since 2006. It's a main reason why I find it ideal for raising a family. There are so many places for the kids to walk or bike to or easily catch a bus or vine to, including all 3 levels of school (even Clark College) from where we are. We are actually surrounded by absolutely everything that I can think of in abundance. She's right about the rain and freeway traffic, though.

[@LivingInVancouverCamasWash]

I agree with you and what I tell folks is that Downtown/Uptown Vancouver area is the most walkable of anywhere in our area. Glad it is suiting you well!

[@LivingInVancouverCamasWash]

@@tahitianmoon1439 Thanks for commenting! Good is a subjective word, so it would be really tough to answer that question without further details. Email me! [e-mail]

[@maryewilson8034]

@@tahitianmoon1439 Are you able to buy a house or rent? Prices are rather high

[@feliciasampson8032]

I'm interested in downtown or uptown. Very drawn toward walkable areas. What is relatively affordable and safe?

[@LivingInVancouverCamasWash]

@@feliciasampson8032 Thank you for commenting. Uptown & Downtown area is great for walkability. Affordable and safe are both relative words and mean different things to to different people. I will also point you toward the crime map for the saftey question (not allowed to answer it per fair housing laws) www.cityofvancouver.us/police/page/crime-map

[@pablobulldog]

I'm loving your videos, especially your cons discussions. You don't blow smoke and I really appreciate that.

[@LivingInVancouverCamasWash]

Thank you for watching and commenting, it's also appreciated! Definitely not out here trying to misguide or lie etc, but spread information and truth!

[@intothefey]

My parents moved to Vancouver from Longbeach, CA back in 1991 or 1992 because they could buy a home for $90,000 vs in California which was like $300,000. Now you can't get even a fixer upper for less than $325,000 here in Vancouver. So lucky to have bought a home when I did 2 years ago because I fear the market will just get worse and the only way I'll have a dream home is to move to Longview or something more rural. Edited to add: love the views though and all of the nature trails. The weather is perfect for me having been born and raised here and I hope I don't need to move out of the state.

[@LivingInVancouverCamasWash]

Yes prices are undoubtedly increasing, as they always do in desirable metro areas! Hopefully we can up our building rate to catch up to demand.

[@sharistrazz3313]

My parents moved here from REDONDO BEACH / TORRANCE CA, back in the 1970's. My father bought our house in 1974 for $62,000. My father STILL OWNS the same house and it had been our (Mom, Dad, and 4 GIRLS and our children, and their childrens) CONSTANT FOR THE PAST 48 YEARS ever since.

[@kasforai]

If the rain wasn't happening here it would have been more costly than California

[@LivingInVancouverCamasWash]

I don't know about you but I love the rain :)

[@bluevictory1010]

Good info, thank you for this video! To be honest, I get SAD in hot weather, I get depressed, and have low energy. So, moving to town like Vancouver is heaven to me!!

[@LivingInVancouverCamasWash]

Oh wow! Thanks for sharing that. I also get very fatigued in hot hot weather. I couldn't imagine living someplace like Texas, Arizona, etc. I barley have any energy!

[@TheJpep2424]

Lots of rain makes most people depressed.

[@shantel3780]

People moving to Vancouver Washington is ruining it. It’s not as cool and good as the photos. I’m a native. It used to be heaven 10 years ago!

[@Bored_Ngl]

Then you will be SAD and depressed in the summer because there's no difference at the time

[@michellesouthflorida9682]

Thats how it is here in South Florida. So many people move here and its so overcrowded now @@shantel3780

[@hlmichel]

I lived in Vancouver for about a year as a teen in the early 80s. I remember it being nice enough, though my first real experiences with racism happened there.

[@LivingInVancouverCamasWash]

I am really sorry to hear that. I wouldn't say that's representative of our area...unfortunately bad apples are in all places no matter how nice :(

[@LivingInVancouverCamasWash]

@Finessnu2 I'm really sorry to hear that's been your experience, I would not wish that upon anyone!

[@jaimedpcaus1]

So, if there alot of racism in this city? I'm Hispanic and would absolutely hate to encounter that.

[@LivingInVancouverCamasWash]

@@jaimedpcaus1 hi Jamie, thanks for commenting. I can understand how this is important for you to know. I cannot answer this question per Fair Housing Law, but I will tell you that in general people here are very nice :) (and at the same time, we’re not 100% perfect)

[@jaimedpcaus1]

@@LivingInVancouverCamasWash 😀 no worries. Thank you for your channel. I just found it last night. I was in Portand last month and went across to Vancouver but did not drive around. I regret that now that I'm back at work in L.A.

[@michellesouthflorida9682]

I was there this summer and of course the weather was AMAZING compared to where I live in South Florida lol Never have I been in weather under 100 degrees at the end of July! It was hard to picture everything cloudy. I'm guessing it would be super hard at 52 growing up in constant sun to move to a mostly overcast hometown. WA is soooo beautiful though!

[@LivingInVancouverCamasWash]

Crazy! When its over 100 here everyone freaks out, lol. It can be a big adjustment for those who have always been in the sun. Thanks for watching!

[@sharistrazz3313]

You NAILED it!! I AGREE with everything except for #1. RAIN is what makes Vancouver, Clark County, and the Pacific North West SO BEAUTIFUL!!!! 😃 Myself personally, ( having lived here since 1970) would make #1...…….. PINE NEEDLES EVERYWHERE!!!! In your socks, your carpets, the rugs, your car floors and seats, your blankets, EVERYWHERE! That would be MY #1 REASON NOT TO LIVE IN VANCOUVER...…just MY OPINION.... 😃

[@LivingInVancouverCamasWash]

I agree with you, I love the rain, and would not have it any other way! At the end of the day, weather is subjective, so that's why it's on the list. Pine needles interestingI have not had that problem my entire life living here, lol!

[@Turco949]

It gets dark earlier in Winter, just about anywhere. Even in So Cal, From December until Feb, it gets dark around 4;30-5;00PM. Sun sets, each month, about 25 minutes later than the month before.until June 21st. What really makes it worse is the Daylight savings change beginning of Nov. Thanks for the info.

[@LivingInVancouverCamasWash]

Thank you for commenting and watching!

[@michellesouthflorida9682]

Here in South Florida it doesn't get dark until about 6:30pm during the "Winter" that lasts mainly from November to the end of December when the time sort of switches to it getting dark about 7:00 instead.

[@shantel3780]

Traffic is from people moving out here..cost of living is VERY high here and I think it’s all the people moving out of here, and the construction here is an effect of trying to fit everyone…

[@LivingInVancouverCamasWash]

I am sorry to hear you feel that way. I talk to people from all over the country who are nostalgic of how the places they live "used to be". The reality is that people will always flock to places like Vancouver where there are jobs and closeness to a metro (Portland). We do not have enough homes for everyone all across the country, not just here.

[@shantel3780]

@@LivingInVancouverCamasWash It’s not even that there’s so many jobs around here, that’s just not true. My clients everyday lose their jobs, and struggle finding another one. And the commute to Portland from Vancouver to work can take 45 minutes. On a good day. I’m not sure if you’re a realtor trying to get more clients to go this way, but Vancouver and Portland are not desirable in the settings of plenty of jobs. People didn’t start flocking until it became over populated with realtors, and investors trying to build more on our green city and make a profit. I’ve lived here 26 years. Anyone who is from here knows.

[@flarblesnarp]

Ive lived here my whole life, and yes, there is construction, there is traffic, and it is expensive, BUT SO IS PORTLAND! IT IS SO CROWDED AND THERE ARE WAY TOO MANY WALKERS! i dont like it there...

[@LivingInVancouverCamasWash]

Thank you for commenting and watching

[@genesis1.111]

hi. Does it rain a lot all year round? how cold does it get in the winter? does it snows a lot in Vancouver? I don't like cold places or cloudy places. I like sunny days and warm weather.

[@LivingInVancouverCamasWash]

Thanks for your comment. It does not rain consistently year round, mostly in late fall through early spring. Winters are mostly low 40s-50s, but you should check the past weather reports online for the most accurate info. It snows very lightly 1-3 times per winter, usually and inch or less. It is not warm here all year round so this may not be the best spot for you. I would encourage you to watch my weather video! kzbin.info/www/bejne/oZeXh2Rpmb-hj5Y

[@nutritioncoachjo]

Sunny and warm doesn’t equal living anywhere in the Pacific Northwest including Vancouver. Our summers are amazing but very short!

[@michaelf8500]

There’s *nothing* nice or redeeming about Vancouver WA. From culture to weather it’s truly a gross place.

[@LivingInVancouverCamasWash]

Thanks for commenting. I'm sorry to hear you feel that way. There are 180,000 people living here who feel otherwise and I help people move here every week from other places in the country. If you are moving out and away I can help connect you with a realtor in another area of the country, cheers.

[@davidpierce3217]

Thanks for the nice overview!

[@LivingInVancouverCamasWash]

My pleasure, and thanks for watching!

[@hanansaeeed8451]

So which city do u recommend to be better in mostly everything to live in washinghton state to be safe good weather traffic friendly people good transportation schools healthcare i was in florida and want to change

[@LivingInVancouverCamasWash]

Hi Hanan, thanks for your comment. I would say that there is no catch all answer because everyone is different. It would depend a lot on your hobbies and budget as well. Feel free to email me and I can help answer your question better!

[@jameshaxby5434]

It's OK, just a quiet bedroom community. It's boring, but much cleaner than Portland.

[@LivingInVancouverCamasWash]

I really dont feel like Vancouver is a bedroom community anymore...people live, work, and recreate all within the city. We are the 4th largest city in the state with about 200k people! Thanks for sharing your opinion

[@tinman3586]

Morning rush "hour" starts before 7:30. It's closer to 6:30.

[@LivingInVancouverCamasWash]

Thank you for your input. Where do you drive from and to?

[@tinman3586]

@@LivingInVancouverCamasWash I drive, correction, I drove from Orchards to Delta Park most mornings before I got laid-off at Amazon.

[@larryjex6485]

I lived in the Coov almost the whole time I was in Portland. I really enjoyed the friendly people there and the "clean green" of the town. My only gripe was that we were right across the river from PDX and in its flight path.

[@LivingInVancouverCamasWash]

Thanks for sharing, Larry! I know some people do not enjoy being close to the planes. Where my office is at in Camas, we do not have planes fly overhead audibly. Where did you live in Vancouver?

[@mahorosan1]

How's the crime rate in Vancouver? Spokanite here just wondering how bad it is over there

[@LivingInVancouverCamasWash]

Fair housing laws prohibit me (or any realtor or lender) answering this question. Please refer to the crime map here! www.cityofvancouver.us/police/page/crime-map

[@ImAnEmergency]

I had to move away from Vancouver at the start of Covid and have been trying to get back ever since! Definitely not a sunshine and blue skies kind of person.

[@LivingInVancouverCamasWash]

Oh wow! Hope you are able to find your way back

[@caseygatesrolfing]

Great video!

[@LivingInVancouverCamasWash]

Thanks, Casey! Really looking forward to meeting you when I'm back to full health. Very very soon, I hope!

[@jacobrocks7]

Busy? Try living in Shanghai with 26 million people..definitely doesn’t sound like a place I would live ...your property prices are relatively cheap ..

[@LivingInVancouverCamasWash]

Thanks for commenting and watching. Pricing opinions are very relative compared to past experiences. For example, we have clients who move to the area from Ohio or Mississippi who think it is very expensive. We have others who move from Seattle or California who think its very inexpensive here. The reality is that our median sales price is still above that of the US national average. Thanks for commenting!

[@rosinsautofab1956]

Thanks maybe people will stop moving here and making our city crowded

[@joannaharden9000]

I was born there but raised in California. I was really thinking about moving there because of it being my roots. But i guess im not welcomed

[@danielpark8003]

You live next door from Portland, Oregon. What about Vancouver, B.C. Too much crime and homeless people just like Portland, Oregon.

[@LivingInVancouverCamasWash]

Correct, we are close to Portland but far from Vancouver BC.

[@AKBRONCOSFAN007]

She thinks the sun going down at 4:15-4:30 PM is early, lol! 🤣 Try 2-2:30 with the sun going down here in Interior Alaska with -25 to -35 degree temps common. Been here almost 20 years and I’m looking to move to Camas.

[@LivingInVancouverCamasWash]

I couldn’t do Alaska, that’s for sure! That is exciting, congrats. Feel free to email me and we can talk more about that potential move 🙌 when you’re ready

[@rickchillin9872]

Just left fairbanks in October after living there for 3 years. Yea 430 sunset isn't early at all 🤣

[@LivingInVancouverCamasWash]

@@rickchillin9872 Everything is relative :)

[@mikap2337]

I live in London and am watching this video, so maybe someone from NYC is too!

[@LivingInVancouverCamasWash]

True! I will wait for the day I have a client move from NYC but for now, it hasn't happened yet!

[@Tooyoungtocareifidie]

I am planning to Vancouver to become a plumber. Would this be good?

[@LivingInVancouverCamasWash]

Yes, we need more trades workers. Welcome!

[@california_company]

Yeah if you're depressed, just go go Hawaii 🤣 that cracked me up for sure. If I'm looking to buy a place in Vancouver I doubt I'm rich. If I was rich, I'd be looking at the sf bay area.

[@LivingInVancouverCamasWash]

Thanks for commenting and watching. Everyone has different budgets for a vacation. You could consider going on for example, a road trip to Arizona (just for example) for a more budget friendly sunshine trip. We have all different levels of household wealth here.

[@tiphaniethomas9325]

Im originally from the midwest....I Kooowe what what real winters looks like unfortunately.

[@laurapelayo7250]

I have been wanting to move to camas but it's much more expensive than Vancouver

[@LivingInVancouverCamasWash]

That's absolutely true, it is. Unfortunately that is part of having the 'best' of everything - it costs more!

[@thenewberrym.c.914]

#1. WORD. Moss grows on everything. Why do I live in this town????

[@allicmw557]

Thank your for this video. I'm in Los Angeles and considering moving for a year - rent and see how I fair. I'm on my own and over 40. Not sure if it will suit me, but I'm a freelance writer and can work from anywhere. My family is here and own their own homes but these days being able to afford a million to two million dollar housing is just impossible. I also love the rain and misty days! I lived in the North East for college so I think I can handle. I did notice some people mentioning racism, but hoping that it will be okay.

[@LivingInVancouverCamasWash]

Thanks for the comment, Alli. Definitely come try it out! You might like the lifestyle, being able to hike and be close to lakes etc. We certainly get a lot of rain and misty days, so you just might like it. That comment is a really bad representation of our area IMO :/

[@allicmw557]

@@LivingInVancouverCamasWash lol thank you 😊

[@BrickTamlandOfficial]

its funny to see a realtor complain about the price of homes in vancouver.

[@LivingInVancouverCamasWash]

I'm not sure 'complain' is the right word, sir....Just sharing the facts! Prices here are indeed higher than the nation average, but lower than most other major metros on the west coast. To each their own...

[@grantquinones]

The city's are blue in surrounding areas are red Welcome to america

[@LivingInVancouverCamasWash]

Yes that is the general political pattern in the USA

[@Ledoux26]

How to move from europe?

[@LivingInVancouverCamasWash]

I'm not sure, I think that would depend on where exactly you're coming from, how many poessions you have, if you have a family etc. Solid entry level homes here (single family detached) start around $425k (oayment around $2000-$2300 per month depending on details)

[@kets4443]

How about coming from the UK (I specifically want to move to Ridgefield)

[@Mason-dq7cf]

Good vid

[@LivingInVancouverCamasWash]

Thanks for watching, Mason

[@tiphaniethomas9325]

The Gloomy weather is year round there, not just winter...uugh...girl, bye... who you fooling lol it rains and it's depressing all the time regardless if you're from there or not smh! The summer time is ok some times. I got sick of the weed smell 24/7 which some of y'all may like but not for me. Meths heads are a whole thing there as far as druggys are concerned...ugh! It's sad! That's a whole 'nother vibe but if you into it, you into it I suppose. It's very very Eclectic and weird there, no seasoning in the food there in most places. Honestly I have moments every every so often where do I miss it there for random reasons here and there including some of the greenery and small slight vibes that caught and felt as a black petson but Truthfully, Im sooooo glad I don't live there noo more and would never live there again. I'm in palm trees and mountain views, cactus and the sunsets and sun raises are beautiful fully Poppin off and racism is unfortunately everywhere even Vancouver, wa, as a black woman I experienced that multiple times! And job wise it ain't Poppin at all and never really was. Public transportation is way better where I'm at. Also, in AZ you get way more house for your money even now in 2023 in terms of buying or renting a home. All this is not a knock to the ones who do enjoy living and being in Vancouver wa. And I still have family who still love there to this day. And it rains and looks gloomy all the fucking time. The Summer time with green is a little better but meh 😕😑. Also it gets iced out at times there but no real snow really in winter time. They'll sorta shut everything down because of it

[@RohitKumar-bc6ly]

From which state you are??

[@LivingInVancouverCamasWash]

The great state of Washington

[@СергейБражников-г9к]

Спасибо! Очень хорошая информация!

[@LivingInVancouverCamasWash]

My pleasure, thanks for watching

[@ajaysah43]

Hi beautiful ❤️ girl .. Vancouver is in Canada or in America ❤️ please clear my confusion

[@LivingInVancouverCamasWash]

Both, but we are in Vancouver, WA America

[@ajaysah43]

@@LivingInVancouverCamasWash how is this possible ... however its impressive

[@LivingInVancouverCamasWash]

@@ajaysah43 There are two cities names Vancouver, one in Canada, one in WA state. Very very different from one another

[@justinaldred1557]

How dare you! Vancouver is the greatest town of all time!

[@LivingInVancouverCamasWash]

I agree! :)

[@Zemani-Moore-2023]

Aka CHRISTINA PALLAS