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    Feb 20, 2012, 09:18 AM
    Is it advantageous to retire in Oregon, sell our home, and buy in Vancouver WA?
    We are planning to retire in Oregon in 2 years and wondered if there are advantages to selling our home here and moving to Vancouver Washington?
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    Feb 20, 2012, 06:37 PM
    Are you thinking about the sales tax? As I recall, Oregon has a higher sales tax, so you could save that way. Or is it the other way around?
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