Where I end up. My family lives up north so I might just buy a home on a couple of acres for 200k which is possible in Oroville and still be close to airport and like. I love the weather in San Diego but to buy a home will be impossible unless the market drops by 2012. I have 2 years on my lease because I didnt want my rent to go up. My rent is cheaper than what others pay. Heck I know the new neighbors pay almost 1400/month while I pay 1100. So its not that bad and I can walk to the beach and enjoy it.