Finally some polite responses….thank you for toning it down! The only thing I protest is I’ve seen several responses about the schools in Escondido, and:

‘Just take a Sunday drive with your wife down Valley Parkway and see how long it takes for her to lock her door. Stop and visit one of the city parks and go for a stroll, point out all the +’s and -‘s. Stop by Orange Glen H.S. your kid could be a Patriot. That is Escondido. Or you could drive down Revolution Blvd. in T.J. and see the same thing.’

It sounds as if you are referring to the eastert sides of Escondido…the west side is much nicer (near San Marcos). Also, I’m having a BABY, and the hardly constitutes me planning for their high school? I, myelf, grew up in Escondido…I went to L R Green! Escondido itself is not bad…it just has ghetto parts! Both my parents live in Escondido…my wife and I know Escondido inside and out. You sound like you’ve only seen the ghetto parts.

Also, to whoever asked about my profession, I’m a senior software architect for a company in Mira Mesa. A month ago I looked for a job, I got 9 calls in 24 hours, and had a job by the following week. My skills are in demand, and I’m confident in that. Since I have 6 figures+ coming in, I am not worried about the monthly payments you all think are ghastly.

I appreciated the POLITE advice I got now, much more than the impulsive negativity i originally got. I do see there is a trend with all your advice. Prices will continue to drop…I know this…my wife knows this. Our OPINION is that the prices will continue to fall for MAX 3 more years. The CA minimum wage will kick up in January 07, HOPEFULLY helping boost salaries over all, devaluing the dollar a little. And it’s supposed to raise a little more in 08. I’m no economic expert…I go by what I see & feel. But by those means, I could easily see my house appreciating in 5 years. (but apparently the ‘recession’ everyone here is talking about, is inevetable)

And BTW: Just because I WANT to disagree with you all, because I’m in the middle of the biggest purchase of my life, doesn’t mean I’m a real estate agent. Anyways, I think I’ve gotten all the advice I need. Thanks.