A Clairemont Guy in Carmel Valley

[cyphire]

80K for 4 years of private high school for 2 kids? (the twins). I guess you mean 80K each – and that would be with a scholarship.

Which private schools are you talking about? My daughters private school is $26,500 / year NOW. I would estimate that it will be about 40K per year when your kids are ready for high school. Thats $320K for 4 years for 2 kids.

I’m guessing that Catholic school is cheaper… I don’t really know. Which schools have you researched…?

My daughter isn’t happy with her school anyway, as a result of that and my son who would probably go there anyway, we are moving to Wisconsin. Thats right…. Wisconsin.

Public schools which are somewhat the equal of private schools in San Diego. No charge (just taxes). 11 kids per teacher in Wisconsin. 27.5 kids per teacher in La Jolla and Carmel Valley.

[jpinpb]

sdduuuude – If you are willing to give up the yard space, I say read the “Lowball Offers on the Rise” thread, then check this place, w/no MR/HOA.

http://www.sdlookup.com/MLS-081005534-12412_Carmel_Cape_San_Diego_CA_92130

Listed @ 724k, but I’d go for it and just offer a 2002/2003 price, like 500k. What have you got to lose? The worse they can say is no. It does back a somewhat busy street, though.

Or maybe in Palacio Del Mar:

http://www.sdlookup.com/MLS-086003893-12648_Caminito_Destello_San_Diego_CA_92130

[jpinpb]

sdduuuude – If you are willing to give up the yard space, I say read the “Lowball Offers on the Rise” thread, then check this place, w/no MR/HOA.

http://www.sdlookup.com/MLS-081005534-12412_Carmel_Cape_San_Diego_CA_92130

Listed @ 724k, but I’d go for it and just offer a 2002/2003 price, like 500k. What have you got to lose? The worse they can say is no. It does back a somewhat busy street, though.

Or maybe in Palacio Del Mar:

http://www.sdlookup.com/MLS-086003893-12648_Caminito_Destello_San_Diego_CA_92130

[jpinpb]

sdduuuude – If you are willing to give up the yard space, I say read the “Lowball Offers on the Rise” thread, then check this place, w/no MR/HOA.

http://www.sdlookup.com/MLS-081005534-12412_Carmel_Cape_San_Diego_CA_92130

Listed @ 724k, but I’d go for it and just offer a 2002/2003 price, like 500k. What have you got to lose? The worse they can say is no. It does back a somewhat busy street, though.

Or maybe in Palacio Del Mar:

http://www.sdlookup.com/MLS-086003893-12648_Caminito_Destello_San_Diego_CA_92130

[jpinpb]

sdduuuude – If you are willing to give up the yard space, I say read the “Lowball Offers on the Rise” thread, then check this place, w/no MR/HOA.

http://www.sdlookup.com/MLS-081005534-12412_Carmel_Cape_San_Diego_CA_92130

Listed @ 724k, but I’d go for it and just offer a 2002/2003 price, like 500k. What have you got to lose? The worse they can say is no. It does back a somewhat busy street, though.

Or maybe in Palacio Del Mar:

http://www.sdlookup.com/MLS-086003893-12648_Caminito_Destello_San_Diego_CA_92130

[jpinpb]

sdduuuude – If you are willing to give up the yard space, I say read the “Lowball Offers on the Rise” thread, then check this place, w/no MR/HOA.

http://www.sdlookup.com/MLS-081005534-12412_Carmel_Cape_San_Diego_CA_92130

Listed @ 724k, but I’d go for it and just offer a 2002/2003 price, like 500k. What have you got to lose? The worse they can say is no. It does back a somewhat busy street, though.

Or maybe in Palacio Del Mar:

http://www.sdlookup.com/MLS-086003893-12648_Caminito_Destello_San_Diego_CA_92130

[sdduuuude]

Thanks all. Your thoughts and comments are forcing me to clarify this situation in my head. What a great sounding board this place is.

I really have two decisions to make – one now and one in 6 years.

The decision now is – should we add on to this house ?

If we do add on to this house, we can stay here until 2014. At that time, we have another decision to make – private school or move.

If we don’t add-on to this house, we’ll have to move next year because We are too cramped and we will not need private school.

So I think the private/public decision can wait until 2014. The real question is – do I want to / can I afford to move to CV next year.

The speed/severity of the bubble burst in that area is an important factor. I just don’t see enough price movement now to lead me to think it will be feasible. But I will now be a more educated and interested watcher of CV prices.

cyphire – you are right, it is $160K for 4 years not $80K. Damn twins. Also – good point on private vs. public in North County. That will weigh heavily on my decision in 2014.

carli – that house on Barbados is very interesting.
beachlover – another interesting option on Sardina.
Both rays of hope.

Rustico – If I understand you correctly – you moved in anticipation of a schooling situation which changed. This is a very compelling reason for me to stay here, then decide later when all the factors, including school and housing prices, are known at the time I have to make the decision.

FLU – interesting perspective and info on private school. However, I don’t consider any of that information a deterrent. In fact, I’d see the CEO’s 200K as subsidising my kids’ education.

jpinpg – Thanks for your response, but what part of “1200 sq ft. house is on a 10,000 sq. ft canyon lot” makes you think I’d want a 4500 sq. ft lot backed up against a busy street ?

[sdduuuude]

Thanks all. Your thoughts and comments are forcing me to clarify this situation in my head. What a great sounding board this place is.

I really have two decisions to make – one now and one in 6 years.

The decision now is – should we add on to this house ?

If we do add on to this house, we can stay here until 2014. At that time, we have another decision to make – private school or move.

If we don’t add-on to this house, we’ll have to move next year because We are too cramped and we will not need private school.

So I think the private/public decision can wait until 2014. The real question is – do I want to / can I afford to move to CV next year.

The speed/severity of the bubble burst in that area is an important factor. I just don’t see enough price movement now to lead me to think it will be feasible. But I will now be a more educated and interested watcher of CV prices.

cyphire – you are right, it is $160K for 4 years not $80K. Damn twins. Also – good point on private vs. public in North County. That will weigh heavily on my decision in 2014.

carli – that house on Barbados is very interesting.
beachlover – another interesting option on Sardina.
Both rays of hope.

Rustico – If I understand you correctly – you moved in anticipation of a schooling situation which changed. This is a very compelling reason for me to stay here, then decide later when all the factors, including school and housing prices, are known at the time I have to make the decision.

FLU – interesting perspective and info on private school. However, I don’t consider any of that information a deterrent. In fact, I’d see the CEO’s 200K as subsidising my kids’ education.

jpinpg – Thanks for your response, but what part of “1200 sq ft. house is on a 10,000 sq. ft canyon lot” makes you think I’d want a 4500 sq. ft lot backed up against a busy street ?

[sdduuuude]

Thanks all. Your thoughts and comments are forcing me to clarify this situation in my head. What a great sounding board this place is.

I really have two decisions to make – one now and one in 6 years.

The decision now is – should we add on to this house ?

If we do add on to this house, we can stay here until 2014. At that time, we have another decision to make – private school or move.

If we don’t add-on to this house, we’ll have to move next year because We are too cramped and we will not need private school.

So I think the private/public decision can wait until 2014. The real question is – do I want to / can I afford to move to CV next year.

The speed/severity of the bubble burst in that area is an important factor. I just don’t see enough price movement now to lead me to think it will be feasible. But I will now be a more educated and interested watcher of CV prices.

cyphire – you are right, it is $160K for 4 years not $80K. Damn twins. Also – good point on private vs. public in North County. That will weigh heavily on my decision in 2014.

carli – that house on Barbados is very interesting.
beachlover – another interesting option on Sardina.
Both rays of hope.

Rustico – If I understand you correctly – you moved in anticipation of a schooling situation which changed. This is a very compelling reason for me to stay here, then decide later when all the factors, including school and housing prices, are known at the time I have to make the decision.

FLU – interesting perspective and info on private school. However, I don’t consider any of that information a deterrent. In fact, I’d see the CEO’s 200K as subsidising my kids’ education.

jpinpg – Thanks for your response, but what part of “1200 sq ft. house is on a 10,000 sq. ft canyon lot” makes you think I’d want a 4500 sq. ft lot backed up against a busy street ?

[sdduuuude]

Thanks all. Your thoughts and comments are forcing me to clarify this situation in my head. What a great sounding board this place is.

I really have two decisions to make – one now and one in 6 years.

The decision now is – should we add on to this house ?

If we do add on to this house, we can stay here until 2014. At that time, we have another decision to make – private school or move.

If we don’t add-on to this house, we’ll have to move next year because We are too cramped and we will not need private school.

So I think the private/public decision can wait until 2014. The real question is – do I want to / can I afford to move to CV next year.

The speed/severity of the bubble burst in that area is an important factor. I just don’t see enough price movement now to lead me to think it will be feasible. But I will now be a more educated and interested watcher of CV prices.

cyphire – you are right, it is $160K for 4 years not $80K. Damn twins. Also – good point on private vs. public in North County. That will weigh heavily on my decision in 2014.

carli – that house on Barbados is very interesting.
beachlover – another interesting option on Sardina.
Both rays of hope.

Rustico – If I understand you correctly – you moved in anticipation of a schooling situation which changed. This is a very compelling reason for me to stay here, then decide later when all the factors, including school and housing prices, are known at the time I have to make the decision.

FLU – interesting perspective and info on private school. However, I don’t consider any of that information a deterrent. In fact, I’d see the CEO’s 200K as subsidising my kids’ education.

jpinpg – Thanks for your response, but what part of “1200 sq ft. house is on a 10,000 sq. ft canyon lot” makes you think I’d want a 4500 sq. ft lot backed up against a busy street ?

[sdduuuude]

Thanks all. Your thoughts and comments are forcing me to clarify this situation in my head. What a great sounding board this place is.

I really have two decisions to make – one now and one in 6 years.

The decision now is – should we add on to this house ?

If we do add on to this house, we can stay here until 2014. At that time, we have another decision to make – private school or move.

If we don’t add-on to this house, we’ll have to move next year because We are too cramped and we will not need private school.

So I think the private/public decision can wait until 2014. The real question is – do I want to / can I afford to move to CV next year.

The speed/severity of the bubble burst in that area is an important factor. I just don’t see enough price movement now to lead me to think it will be feasible. But I will now be a more educated and interested watcher of CV prices.

cyphire – you are right, it is $160K for 4 years not $80K. Damn twins. Also – good point on private vs. public in North County. That will weigh heavily on my decision in 2014.

carli – that house on Barbados is very interesting.
beachlover – another interesting option on Sardina.
Both rays of hope.

Rustico – If I understand you correctly – you moved in anticipation of a schooling situation which changed. This is a very compelling reason for me to stay here, then decide later when all the factors, including school and housing prices, are known at the time I have to make the decision.

FLU – interesting perspective and info on private school. However, I don’t consider any of that information a deterrent. In fact, I’d see the CEO’s 200K as subsidising my kids’ education.

jpinpg – Thanks for your response, but what part of “1200 sq ft. house is on a 10,000 sq. ft canyon lot” makes you think I’d want a 4500 sq. ft lot backed up against a busy street ?

[jpinpb]

I didn’t think that was really what you wanted, which is why I prefaced it w/if you were willing to give up the yard space, which clearly you are not. If you are not in a hurry, I would wait. I think in time you have a better chance of finding exactly what you want to suit your desires. I’d keep looking b/c you never know. As I said, if you read the “Lowball” thread, deals can happen.

[jpinpb]

I didn’t think that was really what you wanted, which is why I prefaced it w/if you were willing to give up the yard space, which clearly you are not. If you are not in a hurry, I would wait. I think in time you have a better chance of finding exactly what you want to suit your desires. I’d keep looking b/c you never know. As I said, if you read the “Lowball” thread, deals can happen.

[jpinpb]

I didn’t think that was really what you wanted, which is why I prefaced it w/if you were willing to give up the yard space, which clearly you are not. If you are not in a hurry, I would wait. I think in time you have a better chance of finding exactly what you want to suit your desires. I’d keep looking b/c you never know. As I said, if you read the “Lowball” thread, deals can happen.

[jpinpb]

I didn’t think that was really what you wanted, which is why I prefaced it w/if you were willing to give up the yard space, which clearly you are not. If you are not in a hurry, I would wait. I think in time you have a better chance of finding exactly what you want to suit your desires. I’d keep looking b/c you never know. As I said, if you read the “Lowball” thread, deals can happen.

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