The North Georgia Mountains are cooler so humidity is comfortable. A couple of weeks ago, national news reported that Gainesville, Georgia had the hottest housing market in the nation. (Fooled me as I thought that was Phoenix, Arizona.) As a state, Kentucky has the weakest housing market in the country. $300,000 should go far in Kentucky. |
I saw stuff in the low $300,000s on there recently. Look on Zillow. |
I have a mortgage of about $400k with a great rate but the house is worth $1.3 Million. I'd drowning in bills each month. |
Just curious, what kind of work do you do that allows for this type of move? |
OP said construction |
but the schools... |
Where I live, Grosse Pointe Park, MI, would fit what you are looking for - top 10 district in the state, the high school is ranked 9th best. Our town has amazing parks that are for residents only, which include access to pools, tennis courts and more (no cost), the club swim team here is fantastic, DS is on it, and the boys high school team just finished 4th at the state championship. 4 or 5 swimmers are heading to college to swim as well. I'm not as familiar with tennis here, but there are multiple programs and a strong high school team as well. I am in the construction industry and get recruiters reaching out almost daily with opportunities (I am a project manager) and you can certainly find houses within your budget; here is an example:
https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/1121-Maryland-St-Grosse-Pointe-Park-MI-48230/88065861_zpid/ |
You can’t have your cake & eat it too. |
https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/652-Marsh-Rd-Pittsford-NY-14534/31029146_zpid/
Get a work from home job and live here. |
PP - Yes I know it can be cold, but honestly it's not that bad and the other 3 seasons tend to be pretty great. Almost no humidity and we are right on the lake. |
Great. I like the kitchen |
If you can find anything in Dallas for $300k, in a good school district, much less with any of the other amenities PP is looking for, please post it. Because I don't think that exists. |
I also will soon be an empty nester and am thinking retirement as well. I don't want to move a 2nd time. |
North Georgia! Look at Blairsville, GA. Schools are decent. Mini boom town now with vacation homes and cabins. |
Maybe Winston Salem NC?
I don't have a great read on the schools, but I believe they are decent. I know they have swimming and sports for sure. https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/2370-Autumn-Mist-Dr-Winston-Salem-NC-27103/123898040_zpid/ |