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  • June 24, 2016 at 2:21 PM #22022
    Panderso
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    Hello,

    My husband and I are considered buying a SFH in either Scripps Ranch or Penasquitos. We’ve seen a lot of affordable options in RPQ but I’m concerned about this school bond issue I’ve heard about.

    I’ve done some research but I’m still not sure how, if at all, the bonds will affect homeowners in the district. Could we be assessed even if we’re in a non-Melo Roos area? Any idea how much this would cost a homeowner in dollars? Any insights would be greatly appreciated!

    June 24, 2016 at 3:13 PM #799048
    all
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    The issue is related to non-MR area schools wanting MR-level facilities. You are not safe anywhere within PUSD, but being outside MR area likely increases the risk.
    Either way, it is a minor issue. You will most certainly face much bigger issues before PUSD bond becomes your problem.

    June 24, 2016 at 5:45 PM #799059
    Panderso
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    Great, thanks for letting me know. It sounds like you think it won’t have a large financial impact on individual homeowners.

    Your last sentence is a little foreboding … do you think there are bigger issues we’re going to face owning in RPQ??

    June 24, 2016 at 6:07 PM #799062
    joec
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    I don’t follow this too much, but believe I read that they were planning to assess all the NON-MR houses like $85 or something a year to get funding to fund basic maintenance/upgrades/etc for all the schools that are older.

    I also agree with the other poster that I have read that this does only affect the NON-MR schools as the MR schools, with all those fees are probably all newer with less maintenance/upgrade issues needed and are better funded overall.

    Downsides of both, but I’d assume most homeowners/buyers factor MR cost into what they buy and where they live.

    June 25, 2016 at 12:28 PM #799093
    enron_by_the_sea
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    Most scripps schools fall in San Diego Unified district, not Poway (except Stonebridge and small area around it, all of whom have Mello Roos)

    June 27, 2016 at 4:53 PM #799200
    Panderso
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    Thanks guys. We are leaning towards Scripps just because we like the area more. $85 a year for the bonds is nothing though. It could be ten times that amount and it wouldn’t factor into our decision making.

    June 28, 2016 at 8:51 AM #799208
    all
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    [quote=Panderso]
    Your last sentence is a little foreboding … do you think there are bigger issues we’re going to face owning in RPQ??[/quote]
    Sorry, missed the post.
    Nothing specific regarding Penasquitos. I just assumed it will take some time for the bond issue to require action. Job loss, wildfire, drought, earthquake, another kid… all can happen sooner and cost more.

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