[quote=AN][quote=sdcellar]I think we need to be careful with what we consider inflation since 2001. Also, I’d look to Poway first, better schools and in the eights you can probably get something pretty decent.[/quote]
I use 3% for inflation. I agree, I’d choose Poway over Escondido too for the same reason.[/quote]I use 2% since that seems like the historical norm. I also think it’s quite appropriate for this wacky decade too.

On CAR’s 10,000 sq. foot lot, I’d agree that is harder to find (generally anywhere), but I’ll bet she’d (she’s a she, right) take a swell house on an 8k lot in a heartbeat. Can’t really search with that anyway since a lot of listings don’t have it. I can totally appreciate looking for something that’s bigger than the damn house though. CV’s good for that. Million dollar houses with an 8 foot backyard. Whattheheck?