[quote=flu][quote=SK in CV][quote=flu][quote=SK in CV][quote=flu]
And as ER pointed out the value of upcoming “gentrification”, it’s pretty evident that is happening right now in MM, which is probably why there’s even more interest there…[/quote]
Uh…no. MM can get remodeled. City Heights can undergo gentrification. But MM not so much.[/quote]
ok. sure.[/quote]
The word has a specific meaning. Suburbs don’t qualify.[/quote]
Come on man.. You know what I meant…Higher income demographics pushing the hood upward, revitalizing hood,etc… Sorry. That’s why I’m a geek, and avoided other subjects… My writing sucks…. I could make an excuse about language not being my first language but that would be a lie…[/quote]
I agree with SK that true gentrification happens in the city. But I did know what flu was referring to. Mira Mesa isn’t my cup of tea but no doubt the area a few decades from now probably will change from what it is but not to the level true gentrification happens close to the heart of the city.
I’ve been coming to San Diego since I was a kid on vacations but mostly we spent time on the beach and I never hung out in areas like Hillcrest, Northpark, Mission Hills, etc. I don’t know what they were like 2 decades ago but I imagine MUCH different than what you see today. (i.e. true gentrification). Cool and hip restaurants and bars, more boutique stores, etc.
I’m still an SD real estate rookie. But just from the ‘outsider’ perspective I know what flu is talking about with Mira Mesa. While many might not want to live there, the younger generations are moving in or taking over from their family. Or other people moving to SD can’t afford some other areas so they go to MM and the younger generations have more pride in ownership.
Many older people don’t really care about their lawn, landscaping or that kind of stuff where the younger care more about that stuff. And it’s GREAT for neighborhoods when you see that happening. Higher incomes, fixing stuff up just snowballs and it causes more people to consider the area. Then stores come in, restaurants, etc.
