SDR, the Candela place being a short sale certainly explains a lot of things (the repeated listings, the sitting, the foot dragging). I suspected it might be a short sale, but I wasn’t sure.
FLU, like you, I live in CV, and, also like you, I’ve become quite knowledgeable about the market, although I can hardly claim I’m an expert. I agree with your observations about both the Palacio and the Candela places, and though neither is quite what I’m looking for, they both seem to be attractive price-wise.
I’m not in the market right now (personal reasons, nothing to do with prices). I’m just educating myself and keeping an eye out so that I can make an informed decision when the time comes.