I swapped houses with a stranger to see if I liked living in Seattle. One month in, I got my answer.
A San Francisco resident swapped homes for a month to test if Seattle would be a suitable place to move permanently. The author concluded that while Seattle was not the right fit, the experience helped clarify their priorities for future housing.
Why it matters
The piece reflects the growing trend of 'try-before-you-buy' living arrangements and the challenges of housing affordability in major US cities.
I lived in Seattle for a month to see if i wanted to move there permanently. Heather Snow I swapped homes with a stranger and traded my San Francisco condo for a house in Seattle. For a month, I lived in Seattle to figure out if I would want to move there permanently. Although Seattle isn't the right city for me, the experience taught me what I want in my next home. After 18 years of living in San Francisco , I was seriously starting to consider moving. I loved the life I had built there, but taking the next step — like buying my own house with a yard — felt out of reach for me. However, I was afraid I would regret leaving the place I had called home for so many years. When thinking of places I'd like to live, Seattle immediately came to mind.
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