[quote=scottinob]I wasn’t talking about living in OB, I was talking about San Diego City and County as whole. Trust me I understand I can’t afford to buy at the beach. My point is that all areas are getting increasingly unaffordable due mostly to the lack of supply in San Diego city and county.
I’m looking to buy a house or condo. the rent increase was a wake-up call. I found this site while doing research into prices. I felt the need to join this forum and speak up after reading so many of your comments and anti-growth sentiment. I want you to understand that there are real people that affected by your anti-growth and anti-density mentality.
Density is good, and its the only reasonable solution. Look at the cities of europe and japan, they are much more dense, and quality of life is still good. We can be more like them if people are open to it.[/quote]
A few questions for you, Scott … for the Piggs understanding. In what area of the city/county did you just receive a $250 month rent increase? Did you get at least a one-year lease under your new rent amount?
Do you realize that $250 month rent increases are NOT the norm in most areas of the county? What size (sf) is your rental unit or house? What is your number of bdrms/baths/size of garage (if any) and what is your monthly rent?
It is entirely possible that your old rent (before the increase) was set too low for the area you are living in.
What areas of the city/county are you willing to shop in (as a prospective homebuyer) and what is the price range in which you are qualified to buy?
Not trying to pry, here. Your answers can be “generic.” But without the answers to these questions, no one can determine if there is really a problem, if you might not actually be quite ready to buy or if you are ready but really do have unrealistic expectations.
