I’m a little ways out from doing this yet, I pay $3150 / month at the moment for a farmhouse in Del Mar (1 acre lot so good for the dog). The dog is a $80lb mutt, but doesn’t chew or anything – she’s 6, but the size puts some people off.
I don’t need to move until later this year, but job changes have made this too small for both of us and my daughter is about to become a teenager and thus need a full time bathroom just for herself. So I need something bigger – $3000 for 2800 sq ft would be great. School district doesn’t matter so much, my kids are in private schools.
I guess I’m half tempted to buy, but knowing I will move in 3 years puts me off. Also MAYBE house prices will come down 20% (and MAYBE not). sdrealtor, if you are in the business perhaps I can contact you closer to the time?