Thinking of moving, but WHERE???

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Thanks everyone. I need this more now than ever. Husband came home from work today and said there's no work for the rest of the week so he's home without pay. Christmas is tough and paying the mortgage this month will be tougher.
Our goal is to make enough money on selling our existing house, buy something bigger and not have to pay a mortgage/high taxes. We'd like to buy property that has a shop or garage that can be converted. Hubby is a talented woodworker and woodturner. He gorgeous bowls and other things on his wood lathe that could bring in some extra cash. Anymore suggestions are welcome. Thanks again!
 
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We pay taxes on everything as well... groceries, gas, merchandise. The state sales tax is around 7% (don't even know for sure) but taxes on groceries are a little less, thank goodness.


You mean not everyone pays taxes on everything they buy?
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That's a surprise for me too. Sales tax for me is 8.625%! And EVERYTHING has a tax on it!

Apparently ours rose again on Sept. 1 of this year...

North Carolina’s sales taxes rose by 1 penny today, increasing to 7.75 percent

That on top of paying state income tax as well.
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Have you put any of his bowls on here: https://www.backyardchickens.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=237793

We have 2 acres in Ohio and pay just under $700 a year in taxes.

I haven't yet, because this is his newish hobby, though quickly learning and mastering he doesn't feel he's ready to offer them to the world. Like any other artist, he doesn't think they're good enough yet, but I beg to differ.

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Here in Texas (at least in Tarrant and Parker where I've lived) there's no tax on foodstuffs.

There's tax on toilet paper, but not on pasta.

There IS sales tax on food bought in restaurants, etc. But not the DIY kind.
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We LOVE Western North Carolina. We are in the mountains and the scenery and the weather here are perfect. Lake Lure is close by (Dirty Dancing was filmed in Lake Lure and so was Last of the Mohicans. We have 4 perfect seasons with summer the longest but we never really get above 90. Sometimes, not much tho'. We a little snow, usually not for very long. Fall is just plain gorgeous.
We moved from northern VT where the cost of living, taxes and weather took their toll quickly. We found a 2700 sq. ft. home here on 1 acre for $197,000. Our yearly taxes are $1100.
It's close to Va.
We are very happy here and will never live anywhere else. Good luck in your quest. I hope you find your favorite spot. Try www.spotyourplace.com.

Oh and (speaking of the community) I live in a nice neighborhood with a homeowners assoc. and can still have all my animals.
 
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