Are we crazy for paying this price?

[applejack]

Thanks for all of the comments! Regarding my personal feelings towards the house — well, initially I liked it. Then I started to think about all of the impractical things about it, mainly the layout and the schools in the neighborhood. Also, the finishes in the house aren’t “perfect”. (Meaning, eventually I would like to redo the bathrooms and paint the house and change the trim.) My husband never thinks about the practical side of things, lol! My husband really loves the house. My family feels that it is really expensive, and they don’t see the appeal of living in the urban neighborhoods. They think we could get more for our money and find a more practical house in the suburbs. I was really shocked when my family had the negative reaction to the house. I thought they would walk in and be really excited about the “uniqueness” of the house, but instead they were opnely negative and it really shook my confidence. The problem is that I don’t know what I want anymore, I am sick of thinking about house buying and want to focus on getting this baby out and into the world!

[sdrealtor]

[quote=bearishgurl]applejack, Hawley is one of the streets that was heavily affected by the 1986 fire. There were many homes completely lost on it, and much bigger homes later built in their places as many senior-citizen owners were uninsured or grossly under-insured at the time and had to sell their (often canyon-rim) lots. The house you are purchasing has a westerly-facing premium canyon lot of 1/2 AC and there are only just so many of these. Your lot will have endless possibilities. I do not think you will regret this purchase.

Your listing states your home was built in 1970 and I did not look at any photos of it but I have no doubt that it is a very nice well-built contemporary home. There is NO WAY you can obtain this type of property with THIS view in any of the North County areas you listed. Do you know if this particular home was affected by the fire (i.e. partially destroyed and rebuilt)? If so, then much of the structure is only 20-22 years old as opposed to 40 years old.

In addition, you will be avoiding having to pay substantial Mello-Roos bonds (an addition to your property tax) for 25-40 years in all of the areas you mentioned above, by purchasing this very well-located Normal Heights property.

Congratulations on your new home purchase and addition to your family![/quote]

FYI, I does not have endless possibilities and is maxed out right now. Before spouting off you might want to actually know something about the property.

[sdrealtor]

[quote=bearishgurl]applejack, Hawley is one of the streets that was heavily affected by the 1986 fire. There were many homes completely lost on it, and much bigger homes later built in their places as many senior-citizen owners were uninsured or grossly under-insured at the time and had to sell their (often canyon-rim) lots. The house you are purchasing has a westerly-facing premium canyon lot of 1/2 AC and there are only just so many of these. Your lot will have endless possibilities. I do not think you will regret this purchase.

Your listing states your home was built in 1970 and I did not look at any photos of it but I have no doubt that it is a very nice well-built contemporary home. There is NO WAY you can obtain this type of property with THIS view in any of the North County areas you listed. Do you know if this particular home was affected by the fire (i.e. partially destroyed and rebuilt)? If so, then much of the structure is only 20-22 years old as opposed to 40 years old.

In addition, you will be avoiding having to pay substantial Mello-Roos bonds (an addition to your property tax) for 25-40 years in all of the areas you mentioned above, by purchasing this very well-located Normal Heights property.

Congratulations on your new home purchase and addition to your family![/quote]

FYI, I does not have endless possibilities and is maxed out right now. Before spouting off you might want to actually know something about the property.

[sdrealtor]

[quote=bearishgurl]applejack, Hawley is one of the streets that was heavily affected by the 1986 fire. There were many homes completely lost on it, and much bigger homes later built in their places as many senior-citizen owners were uninsured or grossly under-insured at the time and had to sell their (often canyon-rim) lots. The house you are purchasing has a westerly-facing premium canyon lot of 1/2 AC and there are only just so many of these. Your lot will have endless possibilities. I do not think you will regret this purchase.

Your listing states your home was built in 1970 and I did not look at any photos of it but I have no doubt that it is a very nice well-built contemporary home. There is NO WAY you can obtain this type of property with THIS view in any of the North County areas you listed. Do you know if this particular home was affected by the fire (i.e. partially destroyed and rebuilt)? If so, then much of the structure is only 20-22 years old as opposed to 40 years old.

In addition, you will be avoiding having to pay substantial Mello-Roos bonds (an addition to your property tax) for 25-40 years in all of the areas you mentioned above, by purchasing this very well-located Normal Heights property.

Congratulations on your new home purchase and addition to your family![/quote]

FYI, I does not have endless possibilities and is maxed out right now. Before spouting off you might want to actually know something about the property.

[sdrealtor]

[quote=bearishgurl]applejack, Hawley is one of the streets that was heavily affected by the 1986 fire. There were many homes completely lost on it, and much bigger homes later built in their places as many senior-citizen owners were uninsured or grossly under-insured at the time and had to sell their (often canyon-rim) lots. The house you are purchasing has a westerly-facing premium canyon lot of 1/2 AC and there are only just so many of these. Your lot will have endless possibilities. I do not think you will regret this purchase.

Your listing states your home was built in 1970 and I did not look at any photos of it but I have no doubt that it is a very nice well-built contemporary home. There is NO WAY you can obtain this type of property with THIS view in any of the North County areas you listed. Do you know if this particular home was affected by the fire (i.e. partially destroyed and rebuilt)? If so, then much of the structure is only 20-22 years old as opposed to 40 years old.

In addition, you will be avoiding having to pay substantial Mello-Roos bonds (an addition to your property tax) for 25-40 years in all of the areas you mentioned above, by purchasing this very well-located Normal Heights property.

Congratulations on your new home purchase and addition to your family![/quote]

FYI, I does not have endless possibilities and is maxed out right now. Before spouting off you might want to actually know something about the property.

[sdrealtor]

[quote=bearishgurl]applejack, Hawley is one of the streets that was heavily affected by the 1986 fire. There were many homes completely lost on it, and much bigger homes later built in their places as many senior-citizen owners were uninsured or grossly under-insured at the time and had to sell their (often canyon-rim) lots. The house you are purchasing has a westerly-facing premium canyon lot of 1/2 AC and there are only just so many of these. Your lot will have endless possibilities. I do not think you will regret this purchase.

Your listing states your home was built in 1970 and I did not look at any photos of it but I have no doubt that it is a very nice well-built contemporary home. There is NO WAY you can obtain this type of property with THIS view in any of the North County areas you listed. Do you know if this particular home was affected by the fire (i.e. partially destroyed and rebuilt)? If so, then much of the structure is only 20-22 years old as opposed to 40 years old.

In addition, you will be avoiding having to pay substantial Mello-Roos bonds (an addition to your property tax) for 25-40 years in all of the areas you mentioned above, by purchasing this very well-located Normal Heights property.

Congratulations on your new home purchase and addition to your family![/quote]

FYI, I does not have endless possibilities and is maxed out right now. Before spouting off you might want to actually know something about the property.

[bearishgurl]

[quote=sdrealtor]FYI, I does not have endless possibilities and is maxed out right now. Before spouting off you might want to actually know something about the property.[/quote]

sdr, don’t you have anything better to do than to troll after my posts??

This lot DOES have endless possibilities. It’s a nice property in a nice location at a very competitive price, IMO.

[bearishgurl]

[quote=sdrealtor]FYI, I does not have endless possibilities and is maxed out right now. Before spouting off you might want to actually know something about the property.[/quote]

sdr, don’t you have anything better to do than to troll after my posts??

This lot DOES have endless possibilities. It’s a nice property in a nice location at a very competitive price, IMO.

[bearishgurl]

[quote=sdrealtor]FYI, I does not have endless possibilities and is maxed out right now. Before spouting off you might want to actually know something about the property.[/quote]

sdr, don’t you have anything better to do than to troll after my posts??

This lot DOES have endless possibilities. It’s a nice property in a nice location at a very competitive price, IMO.

[bearishgurl]

[quote=sdrealtor]FYI, I does not have endless possibilities and is maxed out right now. Before spouting off you might want to actually know something about the property.[/quote]

sdr, don’t you have anything better to do than to troll after my posts??

This lot DOES have endless possibilities. It’s a nice property in a nice location at a very competitive price, IMO.

[bearishgurl]

[quote=sdrealtor]FYI, I does not have endless possibilities and is maxed out right now. Before spouting off you might want to actually know something about the property.[/quote]

sdr, don’t you have anything better to do than to troll after my posts??

This lot DOES have endless possibilities. It’s a nice property in a nice location at a very competitive price, IMO.

[sdrealtor]

Hey Apple, Hey….Hey Apple
That house rocks! In between an appraisal in Mission Valley and an inspection in PQ I had to run up to NH to drop some keys in a lockbox on my listing there. I was 2 blocks away so I dropped by. I was walking through that house less than an hour ago. While it is not my style of house or location, I loved it just the same. If you invited me to party there, I’d go. It has ample size master suites up and downstairs both with ample size baths and walk-in closets. It has a great office up stairs, a nice open kitchen, large dining room, lots of big windows (so plenty of natural light) a nice size yard in front and back. I loved the detached studio/flat out back also. While I’m not privy to the inspection, on the surface the house had tons of appeal. The street looks great and the homes are well maintained as are yards. I dont know the comps for a house like that off the top of my head but if that is the style of house you are looking for I say winner, winner chicken dinner.

BTW the house is in pretty good condition and does not appear to need any major repairs or remodelling. Only what a new owner desires to personalize it with.

[sdrealtor]

Hey Apple, Hey….Hey Apple
That house rocks! In between an appraisal in Mission Valley and an inspection in PQ I had to run up to NH to drop some keys in a lockbox on my listing there. I was 2 blocks away so I dropped by. I was walking through that house less than an hour ago. While it is not my style of house or location, I loved it just the same. If you invited me to party there, I’d go. It has ample size master suites up and downstairs both with ample size baths and walk-in closets. It has a great office up stairs, a nice open kitchen, large dining room, lots of big windows (so plenty of natural light) a nice size yard in front and back. I loved the detached studio/flat out back also. While I’m not privy to the inspection, on the surface the house had tons of appeal. The street looks great and the homes are well maintained as are yards. I dont know the comps for a house like that off the top of my head but if that is the style of house you are looking for I say winner, winner chicken dinner.

BTW the house is in pretty good condition and does not appear to need any major repairs or remodelling. Only what a new owner desires to personalize it with.

[sdrealtor]

Hey Apple, Hey….Hey Apple
That house rocks! In between an appraisal in Mission Valley and an inspection in PQ I had to run up to NH to drop some keys in a lockbox on my listing there. I was 2 blocks away so I dropped by. I was walking through that house less than an hour ago. While it is not my style of house or location, I loved it just the same. If you invited me to party there, I’d go. It has ample size master suites up and downstairs both with ample size baths and walk-in closets. It has a great office up stairs, a nice open kitchen, large dining room, lots of big windows (so plenty of natural light) a nice size yard in front and back. I loved the detached studio/flat out back also. While I’m not privy to the inspection, on the surface the house had tons of appeal. The street looks great and the homes are well maintained as are yards. I dont know the comps for a house like that off the top of my head but if that is the style of house you are looking for I say winner, winner chicken dinner.

BTW the house is in pretty good condition and does not appear to need any major repairs or remodelling. Only what a new owner desires to personalize it with.

[sdrealtor]

Hey Apple, Hey….Hey Apple
That house rocks! In between an appraisal in Mission Valley and an inspection in PQ I had to run up to NH to drop some keys in a lockbox on my listing there. I was 2 blocks away so I dropped by. I was walking through that house less than an hour ago. While it is not my style of house or location, I loved it just the same. If you invited me to party there, I’d go. It has ample size master suites up and downstairs both with ample size baths and walk-in closets. It has a great office up stairs, a nice open kitchen, large dining room, lots of big windows (so plenty of natural light) a nice size yard in front and back. I loved the detached studio/flat out back also. While I’m not privy to the inspection, on the surface the house had tons of appeal. The street looks great and the homes are well maintained as are yards. I dont know the comps for a house like that off the top of my head but if that is the style of house you are looking for I say winner, winner chicken dinner.

BTW the house is in pretty good condition and does not appear to need any major repairs or remodelling. Only what a new owner desires to personalize it with.

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