Are Encanto or El Cajon detached houses a sign of things to come? I just see Clairemont as so much more desirable than those places . If it continues to fall I would get very interested. Given my bargain hunting sweat equity mentality(that I think is shared by a few posters on this thread),I think it would be a good idea to be more concerned with the lot than the house in Clairemont. When and if this area become more important, which certainly seems should occur, the bigger/better lot is going to be a big plus for rebuilding or expanding the house, or for appreciation based on this potential.