As a state, Washington has it all. You’ve got your pro football (Seattle Seahawks) and pro hockey (Seattle Thunderbirds), lots of outdoor sports (hiking, fishing, rock climbing, mountain biking, camping and more) and nice weather (most of the time!). In addition, you’ve got easy access to Canada (making it easier than ever to enjoy even MORE hockey games) skiing, Bill Gates, and much more. While you may be priced out of a home in Seattle, lots of suburbs and small towns across Washington offer you more bang for your buck, like Marysville real estate. The town is bordered by the Cascade mountain range, and you can fish in Puget Sound. Hike in the mountains, or ski down them in the summer. Visit Seattle for Seahawks games or a little hockey.

Marysville Homes offer easy access to Boeing and Everett Navy Base, so you have access to excellent employment options. Marysville is building a new high school and the local economy continues to do well. Me, I’d just enjoy being close to so many different sporting venues. And of course, I’d enjoy the break from the oppressive heat we have here in my home state of Florida.