vetrncwby said:
Hello all,
I have a dream to be a fulltimer when its possible. I was wondering what other fulltimers do as far as their house is concerned. Do you sell it or keep it? Thanks for your comments.
I don't see how one can be considered a full-timer if they have a home to return to. If they rent it out or never return to it, I would consider that to be fulltiming.
I am sure I never will be a full-timer, as I like to have at least a couple of homes to return to. But someday, we might take a trip for about six months or so.
But not in Alberta, where a decent hamburger costs almost $20.00!
What happened to the USA dollar compared to Canada?
A correct exchange rate, IMO, should be about 2.50 Canadian dollars to each US dollar. But it's only $1.05 to one US dollar (in banks) at this time. Almost everything in Canada costs about 2.5 times the USA price these days! Gasoline is a bargain in Canada at just over one dollar per liter (about four US dollars per gallon).
Gas is a little cheaper in Alberta where food is a lot more expensive than in BC!
We decided to come home a week early because we didn't want to go broke while in Canada!
BTW, in a few months, the HST tax will increase to 12% in Canada!
Canadians should come to the USA to spend their money! The USA must be a real bargain to them now! Especially in Oregon where there is still no sales tax! It seems so strange to buy something that costs $19.99 and get a penny back when you hand them a single 20 dollar bill. Here is SF, get another five out to pay the the sales tax! But here the sales tax is 8.75%, not 12%!
-Don- SSF, CA