This soothsayer has insight, especially for JES. Think San Marcos, Texas – not San Marcos, California. Texas State San Marcos has the most beautiful Texas “hot” ladies sunbathing near the abundantly clear waters of Edwards aquifer/San Marcos river. Houses that are brand new along the I-35 corridor and which are “hot” and exploding in buyer demand go for something like $150K for more than 2,000 sq feet. Same house in San Diego would fetch 800K, according to my crystal ball. Go figure.