Priced-out America

[mixxalot]

Agree when I retire my dream is live on sailboat in South Pacific, Caribbean or the Mediterranean. Less expensive better food and culture and slim hot women.

[flyer]

We’ve tried the boating life. We enjoy boating around CA, along with more extended trips–Bahamas, etc. Even made a trip with friends from Lauderdale to Italy.

They had an experienced Captain at the helm of a 110 foot yacht, and it was a great experience, but we just don’t seem to have the desire to make it a permanent way of life. For those who do–Enjoy!

[FlyerInHi]

A boat excursion is fine. But permanent boat living would be miserable.
I’m an American prince and can’t stand damp humid spaces without AC and a real clothes dryer. And I would not be able to afford a “real” yacht.

My friend in Tampa said they are experiencing monsoon season right now. Rain everyday. His shoes are getting wet and smell because they won’t dry.

Oh, boat slip rental in desirable cities are in high demand and expensive

[utcsox]

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I’m starting to see SOME upward pressure on wages. If unemployment can stay fairly low that’s likely to help push salaries up, finally.[/quote]

http://www.wsj.com/articles/u-s-employment-costs-rise-0-2-in-second-quarter-1438345911

Unfortunately, data does not support what you see.

“The employment-cost index, a broad measure of workers’ wages and benefits, climbed a seasonally adjusted 0.2% in the second quarter from the first quarter, the Labor Department said Friday. That marked the smallest quarterly gain since record keeping began in 1982. Economists surveyed by The Wall Street Journal expected a 0.6% increase.”

[davelj]

I, for one, and at long last, am moving to Baja. I’ve bought the lot, signed a lease on a rental (to live in while the house is being built), sold one of my two condos here in SD, and the one I’m living in will be for sale shortly. My new house will be a 15 minute drive from the border.

I know it’s going to be hell getting the house built – I expect the full panoply of delays, bribes, shenanigans, etc. But that will eventually come to an end. I’ve already managed my expectations to rock-bottom levels.

Anyhow, I’ll report back (in a year?) when it’s done…

[bearishgurl]

[quote=davelj]I, for one, and at long last, am moving to Baja. I’ve bought the lot, signed a lease on a rental (to live in while the house is being built), sold one of my two condos here in SD, and the one I’m living in will be for sale shortly. My new house will be a 15 minute drive from the border.

I know it’s going to be hell getting the house built – I expect the full panoply of delays, bribes, shenanigans, etc. But that will eventually come to an end. I’ve already managed my expectations to rock-bottom levels.

Anyhow, I’ll report back (in a year?) when it’s done…[/quote]

I know a few people from SD who have bought a vacation home in Baja and/or retired down there but did not build their own home. I’m curious. What made you decide to build your own house in Baja, davelj? Are you going to “own” the land it sits on?

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