I'm near Seattle. Craigslist is good for checking prices in Real estate markets. We're looking to buy ourselves here in the next few months. Trying to find larger property in the country to turn into a bed/breakfast at some point. Here's a good link for where I am now though: http://seattle.craigslist.org/rfs/
http://www.windermere.com is a good website for the western states, lots of different listings from various real estate agencies. Good search features using the maps.
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