I did send you a PM but in case you didn’t get it just PM me and I’ll resend. I just wanted to invite you to a coffee/lunch next week. Your posts were really helpful about Santaluz and so were some of your PM’s to me before we ultimately decided to purchase here.
Actually I don’t mind the CC&R’s. Before I bought, some of them worried me a bit (like only being able to paint my garage door 1 color that the community decided on) but honestly it’s been great and I actually prefer them now that I have kids.
I guess it’s nice not having to worry about having any neighbors painting a pink garage door or some other wacky color. And I like the fact that owners are forced to keep their lots looking nice and tidy. The security here is great. The staff at the community office is super friendly.
I actually think you get a good value for the money on the monthly $450 HOA fees because it includes 10 MB high speed internet, garbage pick up and Digital Cable included. I have met a few in the community that have been here since Santaluz started and they feel it’s high but honestly there are many places where you pay a few hundred bucks a month and it doesn’t include much and they do a horrible job maintaining the property or security is horrible. That isn’t the case here.
Yes, I’ve enjoyed the moonlight walks. It’s really great! We enjoy the dark sky community. You are right that Santaluz grows on you but it has far exceeded our expectations so far and we plan on staying here for the long run.
Let me know if you’re up for a coffee next week and we can meet up at the French Roast Cafe at Santaluz. Coffee and lunch are on me.
