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  • November 7, 2007 at 8:34 AM #96718
    (former)FormerSanDiegan
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    If you’re going to spend that kind of money you mght as well spend it someplace that’s closer to work.

    Amen to that. I don’t know much about North County, but I would gladly trade an extra 100K in home price and drive a beater car to have a short commute.

    November 7, 2007 at 8:34 AM #96725
    (former)FormerSanDiegan
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    If you’re going to spend that kind of money you mght as well spend it someplace that’s closer to work.

    Amen to that. I don’t know much about North County, but I would gladly trade an extra 100K in home price and drive a beater car to have a short commute.

    November 7, 2007 at 8:45 AM #96662
    balasr
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    From a guy who rented in Vista for 3 years: If it’s not Shadowridge *West of Melrose* avoid it like the plague. Of course North Vista has some exclusive homes, but they are in the 1 million range. You have to drive through the crappiest parts of Vista to get to the house you indicated.

    West of Melrose and Shadowridge in Vista kids go to Lake elementary and Madison, which are pretty good. All other schools pretty much suck in Vista.

    San Elijo is getting hit a little hard probably because of all the new developments, and also the lots tend to be a little smaller than Vista. Also more flippers bought into the new developments there. Rancho carillo elementary and San Elijo middle are quite good – much better than the Vista schools.

    November 7, 2007 at 8:45 AM #96724
    balasr
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    From a guy who rented in Vista for 3 years: If it’s not Shadowridge *West of Melrose* avoid it like the plague. Of course North Vista has some exclusive homes, but they are in the 1 million range. You have to drive through the crappiest parts of Vista to get to the house you indicated.

    West of Melrose and Shadowridge in Vista kids go to Lake elementary and Madison, which are pretty good. All other schools pretty much suck in Vista.

    San Elijo is getting hit a little hard probably because of all the new developments, and also the lots tend to be a little smaller than Vista. Also more flippers bought into the new developments there. Rancho carillo elementary and San Elijo middle are quite good – much better than the Vista schools.

    November 7, 2007 at 8:45 AM #96734
    balasr
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    From a guy who rented in Vista for 3 years: If it’s not Shadowridge *West of Melrose* avoid it like the plague. Of course North Vista has some exclusive homes, but they are in the 1 million range. You have to drive through the crappiest parts of Vista to get to the house you indicated.

    West of Melrose and Shadowridge in Vista kids go to Lake elementary and Madison, which are pretty good. All other schools pretty much suck in Vista.

    San Elijo is getting hit a little hard probably because of all the new developments, and also the lots tend to be a little smaller than Vista. Also more flippers bought into the new developments there. Rancho carillo elementary and San Elijo middle are quite good – much better than the Vista schools.

    November 7, 2007 at 8:45 AM #96742
    balasr
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    From a guy who rented in Vista for 3 years: If it’s not Shadowridge *West of Melrose* avoid it like the plague. Of course North Vista has some exclusive homes, but they are in the 1 million range. You have to drive through the crappiest parts of Vista to get to the house you indicated.

    West of Melrose and Shadowridge in Vista kids go to Lake elementary and Madison, which are pretty good. All other schools pretty much suck in Vista.

    San Elijo is getting hit a little hard probably because of all the new developments, and also the lots tend to be a little smaller than Vista. Also more flippers bought into the new developments there. Rancho carillo elementary and San Elijo middle are quite good – much better than the Vista schools.

    November 7, 2007 at 9:14 AM #96674
    Bugs
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    Why is this area as cheap as most of Vista if it’s a much better location?

    Because for most people this isn’t a better location. Getting to a freeway – particularly Interstate-15 – is a real PITA. It’s “better” for our OP because their job is nearby. If this OP wanted to pay a premium for location they could buy at Bressi Ranch in Carlsbad and bike to work.

    For most people the Discovery Hills and Twin Oaks areas of San Marcos or the Rancho Del Oro area of Oceanside or the shadowridge area of Vista are better choices because of the easy access to Hwy-78. But those areas are farther from the OPs job and would create a bit longer commute.

    November 7, 2007 at 9:14 AM #96736
    Bugs
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    Why is this area as cheap as most of Vista if it’s a much better location?

    Because for most people this isn’t a better location. Getting to a freeway – particularly Interstate-15 – is a real PITA. It’s “better” for our OP because their job is nearby. If this OP wanted to pay a premium for location they could buy at Bressi Ranch in Carlsbad and bike to work.

    For most people the Discovery Hills and Twin Oaks areas of San Marcos or the Rancho Del Oro area of Oceanside or the shadowridge area of Vista are better choices because of the easy access to Hwy-78. But those areas are farther from the OPs job and would create a bit longer commute.

    November 7, 2007 at 9:14 AM #96746
    Bugs
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    Why is this area as cheap as most of Vista if it’s a much better location?

    Because for most people this isn’t a better location. Getting to a freeway – particularly Interstate-15 – is a real PITA. It’s “better” for our OP because their job is nearby. If this OP wanted to pay a premium for location they could buy at Bressi Ranch in Carlsbad and bike to work.

    For most people the Discovery Hills and Twin Oaks areas of San Marcos or the Rancho Del Oro area of Oceanside or the shadowridge area of Vista are better choices because of the easy access to Hwy-78. But those areas are farther from the OPs job and would create a bit longer commute.

    November 7, 2007 at 9:14 AM #96753
    Bugs
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    Why is this area as cheap as most of Vista if it’s a much better location?

    Because for most people this isn’t a better location. Getting to a freeway – particularly Interstate-15 – is a real PITA. It’s “better” for our OP because their job is nearby. If this OP wanted to pay a premium for location they could buy at Bressi Ranch in Carlsbad and bike to work.

    For most people the Discovery Hills and Twin Oaks areas of San Marcos or the Rancho Del Oro area of Oceanside or the shadowridge area of Vista are better choices because of the easy access to Hwy-78. But those areas are farther from the OPs job and would create a bit longer commute.

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