THANK YOU FOR ALL THE USEFUL INFORMATION. The housing market in La Jolla is hotter than Carmel Valley-which is why we have expanded our search to Carmel? Much more available in Carmel. In the past 3 months for homes that have closed in La Jolla, only 3-4 of them would have worked for us-closing price, location, no need to renovate. Would one not see more appreciation in the value of their home in LJ vs. CV? Do we rent for 6 months while holding out that something may pop up again in LJ or act on something in CV? We close mid July here in Boston and plan to be in SD by 5th of August. Major factor in not wanting to do a six month furnished rental (while our things are in storage) is creating stable environment for children as soon as possible?