[quote=AN] . . . Yep yep yep, location location location is the key. Buy as much lot as you can at the best location you can. That’s why I rather get a 1000 sq-ft house on a 5000 sq-ft lot in Del mar with an ocean view than a big house on 1+ acre in Chula Vista or Escondido.[/quote]
AN, I implore you then to GO BUY that 5000 sf lot property in Del Mar . . . and make sure it’s NOT a condo and west of the 5. Actually, you should do it while the prices/interest rates are down if this is your dream . . . ASAP. You may never get another chance in your lifetime!
I’ll just stay in my “affordable” large house on a 7000-ish sf lot in Chula and you can send me a postcard. And . . . GOOD LUCK to you ;=)