sdr– You know, I spent some more time “looking” at Encinitas and I think I do, indeed, have a lot to learn. This place seems very typical of a significant portion of Encinitas and I can see how it might be better in some ways and worse in a few others. For all I know, maybe the 2006 buyer got a really good price (for the market) and the 2007 buy was still good, maybe just not as good.
Although, I still question any home that sold for more this year than last, I don’t care where it is in the county.
I have a lot more to learn if I start to think I’m really interested in living up there. Thankfully for me, I’ve got plenty of time…