$500k and 33years old, when is enough enough?

[bearishgurl]

[quote=jstoesz][quote=bearishgurl] . . . First timers have to start somewhere. And that somewhere is more often than not merely a stepping stone to a more suitable property at a later date. Yes, even in THIS market.[/quote]

BG this is pure bullshit. Where in SD can you buy for circa 225k in a safe neighborhood? Where can you buy in SD that is suitable for raising a family other than some far flung suburb? The crime rates in even chula vista (even the nice parts) seem pretty ridiculous for people who have immigrated from else where, not to mention the schools and caliber of neighbors. Seriously where can you buy a house big enough for raising a few kids in a safe neighborhood close to the city? El Cajon?[/quote]

jstoesz, IIRC, this attitude is the main reason why you have recently chosen to relocate to rural El Dorado County.

This post just displays the depth and breadth of your misperceptions and ignorance about areas of SD County you may have never set foot into yourself. I can tick off from the top of my head more than a dozen SD metro zip codes that have decent-sized SFR’s with decent-sized lots currently listed for $170K to $300K. And yes, El Cajon is its OWN self-contained city with its own “refurbished” downtown area which is quite large. For a potential first-time buyer Pigg who has stated they don’t even have any children, you come off here as having ultra champagne tastes on a beer budget.

I myself have lived south of SR-94 most of my adult life and haven’t been a victim of crime since 1984, when stereo speakers were left on our front porch by mistake and disappeared!

[Coronita]

[quote=bearishgurl][quote=flu]Well it could be worse…You could be living in the Bay Area….

1900sqft shack in Mountain View that is termite infested, needs repiping, and 50+ years old will set you back $1+million.[/quote]

flu, I don’t want to hijack this thread, but I’ve seen some AWESOME deals transpire with Pacifica SFR’s, just above all the natural open space up there.

San Mateo County ROCKS![/quote]

Show me please.

[Coronita]

[quote=bearishgurl][quote=flu]Well it could be worse…You could be living in the Bay Area….

1900sqft shack in Mountain View that is termite infested, needs repiping, and 50+ years old will set you back $1+million.[/quote]

flu, I don’t want to hijack this thread, but I’ve seen some AWESOME deals transpire with Pacifica SFR’s, just above all the natural open space up there.

San Mateo County ROCKS![/quote]

Show me please.

[Coronita]

[quote=bearishgurl][quote=flu]Well it could be worse…You could be living in the Bay Area….

1900sqft shack in Mountain View that is termite infested, needs repiping, and 50+ years old will set you back $1+million.[/quote]

flu, I don’t want to hijack this thread, but I’ve seen some AWESOME deals transpire with Pacifica SFR’s, just above all the natural open space up there.

San Mateo County ROCKS![/quote]

Show me please.

[Coronita]

[quote=bearishgurl][quote=flu]Well it could be worse…You could be living in the Bay Area….

1900sqft shack in Mountain View that is termite infested, needs repiping, and 50+ years old will set you back $1+million.[/quote]

flu, I don’t want to hijack this thread, but I’ve seen some AWESOME deals transpire with Pacifica SFR’s, just above all the natural open space up there.

San Mateo County ROCKS![/quote]

Show me please.

[Coronita]

[quote=bearishgurl][quote=flu]Well it could be worse…You could be living in the Bay Area….

1900sqft shack in Mountain View that is termite infested, needs repiping, and 50+ years old will set you back $1+million.[/quote]

flu, I don’t want to hijack this thread, but I’ve seen some AWESOME deals transpire with Pacifica SFR’s, just above all the natural open space up there.

San Mateo County ROCKS![/quote]

Show me please.

[jstoesz]

[quote=bearishgurl]
This post just displays the depth and breadth of your misperceptions and ignorance about areas of SD County you may have never set foot into yourself. I can tick off from the top of my head more than a dozen SD metro zip codes that have decent-sized SFR’s with decent-sized lots currently listed for $170K to $300K. And yes, El Cajon is its OWN self-contained city with its own “refurbished” downtown area which is quite large. For a potential first-time buyer Pigg who has stated they don’t even have any children, you come off here as having ultra champagne tastes on a beer budget.
[/quote]

Hahahaha…BG. I really think you need to try living somewhere else. Just to see how it is. Maybe you have recently, but it sure does not seem like it. SD home prices are twice the price of other markets (save LA, SF, NY). most of El Cajon is a crap hole, even La Mesa is not a very safe place. I had several coworkers who lived near the La Mesa DT, and they can recount story upon story for you of broken into cars, and vandalized homes. BG I challenge you to open your eyes. I have lived in many places in the last 10 years, and SD was by far the least affordable. So yes houses exist for less the 175 (or whatever number) but are they even close to suitable (as defined by other markets) for a middle class family? Or are you going to be living in Barrio Logan (I have been there too btw)?

I am sure your knowledge of the area is far superior to mine, no argument here. I am even sure there are a few nice homes here and there, but they are pockets (a mere block or two) in a sea of crap.

So I may have champagne tastes for SD (actually I have a soft spot for micro brews), but for other markets, I am more than easily satisfied at a fraction of the price. I am currently renting a sfr 2 bed 2 bath on a quiet street for 1150. It is mind blowing how cheap it is.

You accuse me of never having set foot in these fictitiously reasonably priced zip codes. But I have been to many inland neighborhoods. (one of my favorite things is to to get off on random exists and get lost trying to go in one general direction) So no, I have not been to Jamul or bonita, but I have been all over South DT, el Cajon, la mesa, a little bit of chula vista , IB, Spring valley, Ramona, escondido, carlsbad. The point is, most of these “affordable neighborhoods” I would not want my wife to go for a run before sunrise or after dark. I would give my kids a video game instead of a bicycle (and I hate video games).

300k is a lot of money, And in most markets, it buys you a lot of house in a nice neighborhood.

[jstoesz]

[quote=bearishgurl]
This post just displays the depth and breadth of your misperceptions and ignorance about areas of SD County you may have never set foot into yourself. I can tick off from the top of my head more than a dozen SD metro zip codes that have decent-sized SFR’s with decent-sized lots currently listed for $170K to $300K. And yes, El Cajon is its OWN self-contained city with its own “refurbished” downtown area which is quite large. For a potential first-time buyer Pigg who has stated they don’t even have any children, you come off here as having ultra champagne tastes on a beer budget.
[/quote]

Hahahaha…BG. I really think you need to try living somewhere else. Just to see how it is. Maybe you have recently, but it sure does not seem like it. SD home prices are twice the price of other markets (save LA, SF, NY). most of El Cajon is a crap hole, even La Mesa is not a very safe place. I had several coworkers who lived near the La Mesa DT, and they can recount story upon story for you of broken into cars, and vandalized homes. BG I challenge you to open your eyes. I have lived in many places in the last 10 years, and SD was by far the least affordable. So yes houses exist for less the 175 (or whatever number) but are they even close to suitable (as defined by other markets) for a middle class family? Or are you going to be living in Barrio Logan (I have been there too btw)?

I am sure your knowledge of the area is far superior to mine, no argument here. I am even sure there are a few nice homes here and there, but they are pockets (a mere block or two) in a sea of crap.

So I may have champagne tastes for SD (actually I have a soft spot for micro brews), but for other markets, I am more than easily satisfied at a fraction of the price. I am currently renting a sfr 2 bed 2 bath on a quiet street for 1150. It is mind blowing how cheap it is.

You accuse me of never having set foot in these fictitiously reasonably priced zip codes. But I have been to many inland neighborhoods. (one of my favorite things is to to get off on random exists and get lost trying to go in one general direction) So no, I have not been to Jamul or bonita, but I have been all over South DT, el Cajon, la mesa, a little bit of chula vista , IB, Spring valley, Ramona, escondido, carlsbad. The point is, most of these “affordable neighborhoods” I would not want my wife to go for a run before sunrise or after dark. I would give my kids a video game instead of a bicycle (and I hate video games).

300k is a lot of money, And in most markets, it buys you a lot of house in a nice neighborhood.

[jstoesz]

[quote=bearishgurl]
This post just displays the depth and breadth of your misperceptions and ignorance about areas of SD County you may have never set foot into yourself. I can tick off from the top of my head more than a dozen SD metro zip codes that have decent-sized SFR’s with decent-sized lots currently listed for $170K to $300K. And yes, El Cajon is its OWN self-contained city with its own “refurbished” downtown area which is quite large. For a potential first-time buyer Pigg who has stated they don’t even have any children, you come off here as having ultra champagne tastes on a beer budget.
[/quote]

Hahahaha…BG. I really think you need to try living somewhere else. Just to see how it is. Maybe you have recently, but it sure does not seem like it. SD home prices are twice the price of other markets (save LA, SF, NY). most of El Cajon is a crap hole, even La Mesa is not a very safe place. I had several coworkers who lived near the La Mesa DT, and they can recount story upon story for you of broken into cars, and vandalized homes. BG I challenge you to open your eyes. I have lived in many places in the last 10 years, and SD was by far the least affordable. So yes houses exist for less the 175 (or whatever number) but are they even close to suitable (as defined by other markets) for a middle class family? Or are you going to be living in Barrio Logan (I have been there too btw)?

I am sure your knowledge of the area is far superior to mine, no argument here. I am even sure there are a few nice homes here and there, but they are pockets (a mere block or two) in a sea of crap.

So I may have champagne tastes for SD (actually I have a soft spot for micro brews), but for other markets, I am more than easily satisfied at a fraction of the price. I am currently renting a sfr 2 bed 2 bath on a quiet street for 1150. It is mind blowing how cheap it is.

You accuse me of never having set foot in these fictitiously reasonably priced zip codes. But I have been to many inland neighborhoods. (one of my favorite things is to to get off on random exists and get lost trying to go in one general direction) So no, I have not been to Jamul or bonita, but I have been all over South DT, el Cajon, la mesa, a little bit of chula vista , IB, Spring valley, Ramona, escondido, carlsbad. The point is, most of these “affordable neighborhoods” I would not want my wife to go for a run before sunrise or after dark. I would give my kids a video game instead of a bicycle (and I hate video games).

300k is a lot of money, And in most markets, it buys you a lot of house in a nice neighborhood.

[jstoesz]

[quote=bearishgurl]
This post just displays the depth and breadth of your misperceptions and ignorance about areas of SD County you may have never set foot into yourself. I can tick off from the top of my head more than a dozen SD metro zip codes that have decent-sized SFR’s with decent-sized lots currently listed for $170K to $300K. And yes, El Cajon is its OWN self-contained city with its own “refurbished” downtown area which is quite large. For a potential first-time buyer Pigg who has stated they don’t even have any children, you come off here as having ultra champagne tastes on a beer budget.
[/quote]

Hahahaha…BG. I really think you need to try living somewhere else. Just to see how it is. Maybe you have recently, but it sure does not seem like it. SD home prices are twice the price of other markets (save LA, SF, NY). most of El Cajon is a crap hole, even La Mesa is not a very safe place. I had several coworkers who lived near the La Mesa DT, and they can recount story upon story for you of broken into cars, and vandalized homes. BG I challenge you to open your eyes. I have lived in many places in the last 10 years, and SD was by far the least affordable. So yes houses exist for less the 175 (or whatever number) but are they even close to suitable (as defined by other markets) for a middle class family? Or are you going to be living in Barrio Logan (I have been there too btw)?

I am sure your knowledge of the area is far superior to mine, no argument here. I am even sure there are a few nice homes here and there, but they are pockets (a mere block or two) in a sea of crap.

So I may have champagne tastes for SD (actually I have a soft spot for micro brews), but for other markets, I am more than easily satisfied at a fraction of the price. I am currently renting a sfr 2 bed 2 bath on a quiet street for 1150. It is mind blowing how cheap it is.

You accuse me of never having set foot in these fictitiously reasonably priced zip codes. But I have been to many inland neighborhoods. (one of my favorite things is to to get off on random exists and get lost trying to go in one general direction) So no, I have not been to Jamul or bonita, but I have been all over South DT, el Cajon, la mesa, a little bit of chula vista , IB, Spring valley, Ramona, escondido, carlsbad. The point is, most of these “affordable neighborhoods” I would not want my wife to go for a run before sunrise or after dark. I would give my kids a video game instead of a bicycle (and I hate video games).

300k is a lot of money, And in most markets, it buys you a lot of house in a nice neighborhood.

[jstoesz]

[quote=bearishgurl]
This post just displays the depth and breadth of your misperceptions and ignorance about areas of SD County you may have never set foot into yourself. I can tick off from the top of my head more than a dozen SD metro zip codes that have decent-sized SFR’s with decent-sized lots currently listed for $170K to $300K. And yes, El Cajon is its OWN self-contained city with its own “refurbished” downtown area which is quite large. For a potential first-time buyer Pigg who has stated they don’t even have any children, you come off here as having ultra champagne tastes on a beer budget.
[/quote]

Hahahaha…BG. I really think you need to try living somewhere else. Just to see how it is. Maybe you have recently, but it sure does not seem like it. SD home prices are twice the price of other markets (save LA, SF, NY). most of El Cajon is a crap hole, even La Mesa is not a very safe place. I had several coworkers who lived near the La Mesa DT, and they can recount story upon story for you of broken into cars, and vandalized homes. BG I challenge you to open your eyes. I have lived in many places in the last 10 years, and SD was by far the least affordable. So yes houses exist for less the 175 (or whatever number) but are they even close to suitable (as defined by other markets) for a middle class family? Or are you going to be living in Barrio Logan (I have been there too btw)?

I am sure your knowledge of the area is far superior to mine, no argument here. I am even sure there are a few nice homes here and there, but they are pockets (a mere block or two) in a sea of crap.

So I may have champagne tastes for SD (actually I have a soft spot for micro brews), but for other markets, I am more than easily satisfied at a fraction of the price. I am currently renting a sfr 2 bed 2 bath on a quiet street for 1150. It is mind blowing how cheap it is.

You accuse me of never having set foot in these fictitiously reasonably priced zip codes. But I have been to many inland neighborhoods. (one of my favorite things is to to get off on random exists and get lost trying to go in one general direction) So no, I have not been to Jamul or bonita, but I have been all over South DT, el Cajon, la mesa, a little bit of chula vista , IB, Spring valley, Ramona, escondido, carlsbad. The point is, most of these “affordable neighborhoods” I would not want my wife to go for a run before sunrise or after dark. I would give my kids a video game instead of a bicycle (and I hate video games).

300k is a lot of money, And in most markets, it buys you a lot of house in a nice neighborhood.

[Coronita]

[quote=jstoesz][quote=bearishgurl]
This post just displays the depth and breadth of your misperceptions and ignorance about areas of SD County you may have never set foot into yourself. I can tick off from the top of my head more than a dozen SD metro zip codes that have decent-sized SFR’s with decent-sized lots currently listed for $170K to $300K. And yes, El Cajon is its OWN self-contained city with its own “refurbished” downtown area which is quite large. For a potential first-time buyer Pigg who has stated they don’t even have any children, you come off here as having ultra champagne tastes on a beer budget.
[/quote]

Hahahaha…BG. I really think you need to try living somewhere else. Just to see how it is. Maybe you have recently, but it sure does not seem like it. SD home prices are twice the price of other markets (save LA, SF, NY). most of El Cajon is a crap hole, even La Mesa is not a very safe place. I had several coworkers who lived near the La Mesa DT, and they can recount story upon story for you of broken into cars, and vandalized homes. BG I challenge you to open your eyes. I have lived in many places in the last 10 years, and SD was by far the least affordable. So yes houses exist for less the 175 (or whatever number) but are they even close to suitable (as defined by other markets) for a middle class family? Or are you going to be living in Barrio Logan (I have been there too btw)?

I am sure your knowledge of the area is far superior to mine, no argument here. I am even sure there are a few nice homes here and there, but they are pockets (a mere block or two) in a sea of crap.

So I may have champagne tastes for SD (actually I have a soft spot for micro brews), but for other markets, I am more than easily satisfied at a fraction of the price. I am currently renting a sfr 2 bed 2 bath on a quiet street for 1150. It is mind blowing how cheap it is.

You accuse me of never having set foot in these fictitiously reasonably priced zip codes. But I have been to many inland neighborhoods. (one of my favorite things is to to get off on random exists and get lost trying to go in one general direction) So no, I have not been to Jamul or bonita, but I have been all over South DT, el Cajon, la mesa, a little bit of chula vista , IB, Spring valley, Ramona, escondido, carlsbad. The point is, most of these “affordable neighborhoods” I would not want my wife to go for a run before sunrise or after dark. I would give my kids a video game instead of a bicycle (and I hate video games).

300k is a lot of money, And in most markets, it buys you a lot of house in a nice neighborhood.[/quote]

Please let me know where $300k in L.A. will get you a SFH…

[Coronita]

[quote=jstoesz][quote=bearishgurl]
This post just displays the depth and breadth of your misperceptions and ignorance about areas of SD County you may have never set foot into yourself. I can tick off from the top of my head more than a dozen SD metro zip codes that have decent-sized SFR’s with decent-sized lots currently listed for $170K to $300K. And yes, El Cajon is its OWN self-contained city with its own “refurbished” downtown area which is quite large. For a potential first-time buyer Pigg who has stated they don’t even have any children, you come off here as having ultra champagne tastes on a beer budget.
[/quote]

Hahahaha…BG. I really think you need to try living somewhere else. Just to see how it is. Maybe you have recently, but it sure does not seem like it. SD home prices are twice the price of other markets (save LA, SF, NY). most of El Cajon is a crap hole, even La Mesa is not a very safe place. I had several coworkers who lived near the La Mesa DT, and they can recount story upon story for you of broken into cars, and vandalized homes. BG I challenge you to open your eyes. I have lived in many places in the last 10 years, and SD was by far the least affordable. So yes houses exist for less the 175 (or whatever number) but are they even close to suitable (as defined by other markets) for a middle class family? Or are you going to be living in Barrio Logan (I have been there too btw)?

I am sure your knowledge of the area is far superior to mine, no argument here. I am even sure there are a few nice homes here and there, but they are pockets (a mere block or two) in a sea of crap.

So I may have champagne tastes for SD (actually I have a soft spot for micro brews), but for other markets, I am more than easily satisfied at a fraction of the price. I am currently renting a sfr 2 bed 2 bath on a quiet street for 1150. It is mind blowing how cheap it is.

You accuse me of never having set foot in these fictitiously reasonably priced zip codes. But I have been to many inland neighborhoods. (one of my favorite things is to to get off on random exists and get lost trying to go in one general direction) So no, I have not been to Jamul or bonita, but I have been all over South DT, el Cajon, la mesa, a little bit of chula vista , IB, Spring valley, Ramona, escondido, carlsbad. The point is, most of these “affordable neighborhoods” I would not want my wife to go for a run before sunrise or after dark. I would give my kids a video game instead of a bicycle (and I hate video games).

300k is a lot of money, And in most markets, it buys you a lot of house in a nice neighborhood.[/quote]

Please let me know where $300k in L.A. will get you a SFH…

[Coronita]

[quote=jstoesz][quote=bearishgurl]
This post just displays the depth and breadth of your misperceptions and ignorance about areas of SD County you may have never set foot into yourself. I can tick off from the top of my head more than a dozen SD metro zip codes that have decent-sized SFR’s with decent-sized lots currently listed for $170K to $300K. And yes, El Cajon is its OWN self-contained city with its own “refurbished” downtown area which is quite large. For a potential first-time buyer Pigg who has stated they don’t even have any children, you come off here as having ultra champagne tastes on a beer budget.
[/quote]

Hahahaha…BG. I really think you need to try living somewhere else. Just to see how it is. Maybe you have recently, but it sure does not seem like it. SD home prices are twice the price of other markets (save LA, SF, NY). most of El Cajon is a crap hole, even La Mesa is not a very safe place. I had several coworkers who lived near the La Mesa DT, and they can recount story upon story for you of broken into cars, and vandalized homes. BG I challenge you to open your eyes. I have lived in many places in the last 10 years, and SD was by far the least affordable. So yes houses exist for less the 175 (or whatever number) but are they even close to suitable (as defined by other markets) for a middle class family? Or are you going to be living in Barrio Logan (I have been there too btw)?

I am sure your knowledge of the area is far superior to mine, no argument here. I am even sure there are a few nice homes here and there, but they are pockets (a mere block or two) in a sea of crap.

So I may have champagne tastes for SD (actually I have a soft spot for micro brews), but for other markets, I am more than easily satisfied at a fraction of the price. I am currently renting a sfr 2 bed 2 bath on a quiet street for 1150. It is mind blowing how cheap it is.

You accuse me of never having set foot in these fictitiously reasonably priced zip codes. But I have been to many inland neighborhoods. (one of my favorite things is to to get off on random exists and get lost trying to go in one general direction) So no, I have not been to Jamul or bonita, but I have been all over South DT, el Cajon, la mesa, a little bit of chula vista , IB, Spring valley, Ramona, escondido, carlsbad. The point is, most of these “affordable neighborhoods” I would not want my wife to go for a run before sunrise or after dark. I would give my kids a video game instead of a bicycle (and I hate video games).

300k is a lot of money, And in most markets, it buys you a lot of house in a nice neighborhood.[/quote]

Please let me know where $300k in L.A. will get you a SFH…

[Coronita]

[quote=jstoesz][quote=bearishgurl]
This post just displays the depth and breadth of your misperceptions and ignorance about areas of SD County you may have never set foot into yourself. I can tick off from the top of my head more than a dozen SD metro zip codes that have decent-sized SFR’s with decent-sized lots currently listed for $170K to $300K. And yes, El Cajon is its OWN self-contained city with its own “refurbished” downtown area which is quite large. For a potential first-time buyer Pigg who has stated they don’t even have any children, you come off here as having ultra champagne tastes on a beer budget.
[/quote]

Hahahaha…BG. I really think you need to try living somewhere else. Just to see how it is. Maybe you have recently, but it sure does not seem like it. SD home prices are twice the price of other markets (save LA, SF, NY). most of El Cajon is a crap hole, even La Mesa is not a very safe place. I had several coworkers who lived near the La Mesa DT, and they can recount story upon story for you of broken into cars, and vandalized homes. BG I challenge you to open your eyes. I have lived in many places in the last 10 years, and SD was by far the least affordable. So yes houses exist for less the 175 (or whatever number) but are they even close to suitable (as defined by other markets) for a middle class family? Or are you going to be living in Barrio Logan (I have been there too btw)?

I am sure your knowledge of the area is far superior to mine, no argument here. I am even sure there are a few nice homes here and there, but they are pockets (a mere block or two) in a sea of crap.

So I may have champagne tastes for SD (actually I have a soft spot for micro brews), but for other markets, I am more than easily satisfied at a fraction of the price. I am currently renting a sfr 2 bed 2 bath on a quiet street for 1150. It is mind blowing how cheap it is.

You accuse me of never having set foot in these fictitiously reasonably priced zip codes. But I have been to many inland neighborhoods. (one of my favorite things is to to get off on random exists and get lost trying to go in one general direction) So no, I have not been to Jamul or bonita, but I have been all over South DT, el Cajon, la mesa, a little bit of chula vista , IB, Spring valley, Ramona, escondido, carlsbad. The point is, most of these “affordable neighborhoods” I would not want my wife to go for a run before sunrise or after dark. I would give my kids a video game instead of a bicycle (and I hate video games).

300k is a lot of money, And in most markets, it buys you a lot of house in a nice neighborhood.[/quote]

Please let me know where $300k in L.A. will get you a SFH…

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