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Looking for something under 3000 sq ft, priced under $750k.

I have to believe that prices will come down to at least the $250/sq-ft range. How can a “starter home” be $500k? So that’s where my original question comes in – when, what and where? Did we already see the big dip and now it will be a long slow ride down? The market in this neighborhood has gone crazy again. It seems that there are plenty of people who believe that there are real deals to be had – and they’re buying. I’m not seeing the “deals” for the most part but maybe I’ve gotten unrealistic…
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Like SDEngineer said, Scripps is not a starter home area. However, I’m a little confused by your requirement? You said you’re looking for something under 3000 sq-ft and priced under $750k. Isn’t there plenty of 2000 sq-ft for under $750k? Unless you mean around 3000 sq-ft for under $750k. If you want a 3000 sq-ft house for under $750k right now, there are a few options that’s closed to what you’re looking for. Such as these:
House 1
House 2
House 3
House 4
House 5