Relocating to Washington?

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Before you start your journey, take a minute and review what makes Washington a great place to work and play.

What makes Washington real estate worthwhile?

West of the imposing Cascade Range that splits Washington in two, where the climate is moist and moderate, lush river valleys and dense evergreen forests are complemented by extensive coastal and inland waters. Tucked into the coastal notch of Puget Sound is one of the more vibrant metropolitan areas in the country, Seattle. East of the mountains, the climate turns arid, with pronounced seasonal variations. The rolling terrain encompasses both desertlike expanses and productive agricultural land. The populace of eastern Washington is scattered mostly among small rural areas and Spokane, a medium-sized city.

Although manufacturing did not begin to expand rapidly in Washington until the mid-1900s, by the 1990s key industries such as transportation equipment manufacturing and food processing led a diverse economy that also focused on agriculture, international trade, and software development. The Boeing Company has been a mainstay of the Washington economy since World War II. This aerospace giant builds more commercial jetliners than any other company in the world. The state also ranks as a leading center of shipbuilding, with major shipyards at Bremerton, Seattle, and Tacoma.

Washington farms turn out a wide array of grains, vegetables, fruits, and nuts. The state is famous for its apples, which account for almost one-quarter of all crop income. Washington also leads the nation in commodities such as hops, sweet cherries, and peas. Grapes grown in eastern Washington produce world-class wines, and the colorful fields around Puget Sound yield large quantities of tulip, iris, and daffodil bulbs.

Timber remains another staple of the state economy. The forest industry employs more than 50,000 people, and only Oregon produces more lumber. Although the fiscal impact of fishing is modest, Washington chinook and sockeye salmon are renowned for their quality. A number of Native Americans in the region depend upon the healthy salmon runs for their livelihood.

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