There are so many great looking places to live within the downtown area. Naturally that can be expected, but these locations seem more plentiful than most of the larger cities that I’ve been to. There is such a range of dwellings though. From great looking houses to luxury high rises, everything has it’s particular charm or attraction. From a great wrap around porch to an amazing view looking out to the bay, all of it comes with price.
My first thought looking at these places always goes to, “I wonder how much it costs to heat that place in the winter?” I have to remind myself that the winters here do not get as cold as I have been used to. It can snow here, but that is a rare occurrence. The results of such an event can be disastrous to certain locals who are far from familiar with such conditions. On the other end of the spectrum, it’s rare to find homes with air conditioning. This would be unheard of compared to where I grew up.
Don’t think for a moment that it doesn’t get hot here in the summer. On the flip side, it can get cold here too. It’s just not the sweltering heat and bone chilling temps that I’ve been conditioned to. The humidity exists here on a daily basis, but even that’s different. That’s what happens when you live so close to the ocean.