Any thoughts on South Carlsbad

[sdrealtor]

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LCGreens prices are heading toward SEH prices. Homes are far nicer as is the community and location. Take it hands down over SEH as long as the premium is not too high.

Mariner’s Point-some homes with great views but construction can be very mediocre.

Bay Collection-spectacular homes, as good quality for tract built as it gets, great location

Santa Fe Trails-nice quiet location, lots tend to be small, slightly above average construction quality, no amenities

Aviara-look up where ever you buy there, enough said

LC Valley- wide variation in construction quality, great location and amenities, probably the best overall community for young families

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I agree LCG is better than SEH but the premium is way out there right now. You can get a 2800 sq ft home on culdesac in SEH for $550K or less, $625K gets you a good home with a pool, $799 top of line with ocean view (Schoolhouse).

Cheapest listing I see in LCG is $799K. I might pay 10-25% more but not 50% more than SEH. What do you think is appropriate?

Aviara – I take it you are referring to power lines.

My beef with LCV is the ‘busy’ feel to it. Maybe it is that Calle Barcelona goes right through it and connects to ECR and RSF. SFT just seems more peaceful…albeit without the nice clubhouse–need a home with a pool there.

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I agree LCG is better than SEH but the premium is way out there right now. You can get a 2800 sq ft home on culdesac in SEH for $550K or less, $625K gets you a good home with a pool, $799 top of line with ocean view (Schoolhouse).

Cheapest listing I see in LCG is $799K. I might pay 10-25% more but not 50% more than SEH. What do you think is appropriate?

Aviara – I take it you are referring to power lines.

My beef with LCV is the ‘busy’ feel to it. Maybe it is that Calle Barcelona goes right through it and connects to ECR and RSF. SFT just seems more peaceful…albeit without the nice clubhouse–need a home with a pool there.

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I agree LCG is better than SEH but the premium is way out there right now. You can get a 2800 sq ft home on culdesac in SEH for $550K or less, $625K gets you a good home with a pool, $799 top of line with ocean view (Schoolhouse).

Cheapest listing I see in LCG is $799K. I might pay 10-25% more but not 50% more than SEH. What do you think is appropriate?

Aviara – I take it you are referring to power lines.

My beef with LCV is the ‘busy’ feel to it. Maybe it is that Calle Barcelona goes right through it and connects to ECR and RSF. SFT just seems more peaceful…albeit without the nice clubhouse–need a home with a pool there.

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I agree LCG is better than SEH but the premium is way out there right now. You can get a 2800 sq ft home on culdesac in SEH for $550K or less, $625K gets you a good home with a pool, $799 top of line with ocean view (Schoolhouse).

Cheapest listing I see in LCG is $799K. I might pay 10-25% more but not 50% more than SEH. What do you think is appropriate?

Aviara – I take it you are referring to power lines.

My beef with LCV is the ‘busy’ feel to it. Maybe it is that Calle Barcelona goes right through it and connects to ECR and RSF. SFT just seems more peaceful…albeit without the nice clubhouse–need a home with a pool there.

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I agree LCG is better than SEH but the premium is way out there right now. You can get a 2800 sq ft home on culdesac in SEH for $550K or less, $625K gets you a good home with a pool, $799 top of line with ocean view (Schoolhouse).

Cheapest listing I see in LCG is $799K. I might pay 10-25% more but not 50% more than SEH. What do you think is appropriate?

Aviara – I take it you are referring to power lines.

My beef with LCV is the ‘busy’ feel to it. Maybe it is that Calle Barcelona goes right through it and connects to ECR and RSF. SFT just seems more peaceful…albeit without the nice clubhouse–need a home with a pool there.

[sdrealtor]

WFB
I’ve seen 5BR/4.5BA 3000 sq ft resales in the 600’s in LCG already with all the bells and whistles. Without thinking too hard, I would say $100K to 150K is an appropriate premium over SEH.

Check on the Aviara Power Lines

LCV is all about location. Its a great location but you also need to get a good to great location in LCV for it to be worthwhile as there are some lousy locations within the community. If you arent a community person and crave peace and quiet, its probably not for you. Better go to Olivenhain.

Same goes for SFT as there are some lousy locations there too.

[sdrealtor]

WFB
I’ve seen 5BR/4.5BA 3000 sq ft resales in the 600’s in LCG already with all the bells and whistles. Without thinking too hard, I would say $100K to 150K is an appropriate premium over SEH.

Check on the Aviara Power Lines

LCV is all about location. Its a great location but you also need to get a good to great location in LCV for it to be worthwhile as there are some lousy locations within the community. If you arent a community person and crave peace and quiet, its probably not for you. Better go to Olivenhain.

Same goes for SFT as there are some lousy locations there too.

[sdrealtor]

WFB
I’ve seen 5BR/4.5BA 3000 sq ft resales in the 600’s in LCG already with all the bells and whistles. Without thinking too hard, I would say $100K to 150K is an appropriate premium over SEH.

Check on the Aviara Power Lines

LCV is all about location. Its a great location but you also need to get a good to great location in LCV for it to be worthwhile as there are some lousy locations within the community. If you arent a community person and crave peace and quiet, its probably not for you. Better go to Olivenhain.

Same goes for SFT as there are some lousy locations there too.

[sdrealtor]

WFB
I’ve seen 5BR/4.5BA 3000 sq ft resales in the 600’s in LCG already with all the bells and whistles. Without thinking too hard, I would say $100K to 150K is an appropriate premium over SEH.

Check on the Aviara Power Lines

LCV is all about location. Its a great location but you also need to get a good to great location in LCV for it to be worthwhile as there are some lousy locations within the community. If you arent a community person and crave peace and quiet, its probably not for you. Better go to Olivenhain.

Same goes for SFT as there are some lousy locations there too.

[sdrealtor]

WFB
I’ve seen 5BR/4.5BA 3000 sq ft resales in the 600’s in LCG already with all the bells and whistles. Without thinking too hard, I would say $100K to 150K is an appropriate premium over SEH.

Check on the Aviara Power Lines

LCV is all about location. Its a great location but you also need to get a good to great location in LCV for it to be worthwhile as there are some lousy locations within the community. If you arent a community person and crave peace and quiet, its probably not for you. Better go to Olivenhain.

Same goes for SFT as there are some lousy locations there too.

[NewtoSanDiego]

Lets see…. you are willing to spend up to 900K and put 100K down. That would make it a 800K loan.
That would put you in a jumbo loan, you are way over the standard conforming and new “jumbo” conforming limits in the mid 500s

If I were you, I would wait and save for a bigger down payment and likelihood of lower prices next year. There is still a huge spread between a conforming and a jumbo. Current rates are mid to high 7%

You will get ripped off going with jumbo loans when 30yr conforming are approaching under 5%. I hope you both have stable dual income jobs in good industries. You should be able to save quickly for a large downpayment if so.

http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601087&sid=aHwIBpFQkEhM

[NewtoSanDiego]

Lets see…. you are willing to spend up to 900K and put 100K down. That would make it a 800K loan.
That would put you in a jumbo loan, you are way over the standard conforming and new “jumbo” conforming limits in the mid 500s

If I were you, I would wait and save for a bigger down payment and likelihood of lower prices next year. There is still a huge spread between a conforming and a jumbo. Current rates are mid to high 7%

You will get ripped off going with jumbo loans when 30yr conforming are approaching under 5%. I hope you both have stable dual income jobs in good industries. You should be able to save quickly for a large downpayment if so.

http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601087&sid=aHwIBpFQkEhM

[NewtoSanDiego]

Lets see…. you are willing to spend up to 900K and put 100K down. That would make it a 800K loan.
That would put you in a jumbo loan, you are way over the standard conforming and new “jumbo” conforming limits in the mid 500s

If I were you, I would wait and save for a bigger down payment and likelihood of lower prices next year. There is still a huge spread between a conforming and a jumbo. Current rates are mid to high 7%

You will get ripped off going with jumbo loans when 30yr conforming are approaching under 5%. I hope you both have stable dual income jobs in good industries. You should be able to save quickly for a large downpayment if so.

http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601087&sid=aHwIBpFQkEhM

[NewtoSanDiego]

Lets see…. you are willing to spend up to 900K and put 100K down. That would make it a 800K loan.
That would put you in a jumbo loan, you are way over the standard conforming and new “jumbo” conforming limits in the mid 500s

If I were you, I would wait and save for a bigger down payment and likelihood of lower prices next year. There is still a huge spread between a conforming and a jumbo. Current rates are mid to high 7%

You will get ripped off going with jumbo loans when 30yr conforming are approaching under 5%. I hope you both have stable dual income jobs in good industries. You should be able to save quickly for a large downpayment if so.

http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601087&sid=aHwIBpFQkEhM

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