Best Family Areas for Low-$1Millions Budget

[yuhtey]

so basically, the people of CV… they are open-minded enough to invest their money even in places like mira mesa… that’s so down-to-earth. the investment money supports the little guy too. that’s touching.

[Coronita]

[quote=AN][quote=yuhtey]the only positive about mira mesa is that wings n things. mmmm.

i love all the CV folks trying to tell me that, because it’s not to my taste, that i “just can’t afford it” and that it’s above my class. has my point been proven without me saying anything?[/quote]
Wings n Things? That’s some nasty shit. Been there once and never been back. Now I’m understanding where all of these rants are coming from.[/quote]

I am envious Mira Mesa has a chick fil a..and the only IHOP around. Granted it’s no Snooze.but you don’t have to deal with the snooze lines.

[an]

[quote=flu][quote=AN]Probably at least 100 metal detectors. That’s why it’s called the ghetto.[/quote]

One thousand billion! It’s war zone![/quote]
I take that back, metal detectors are so 2009. The school has been retrofitted to be one giant magnet. If you bring anything metal w/in the premises, it just get stuck to the ground.

[Coronita]

[quote=yuhtey]so basically, the people of CV… they are open-minded enough to invest their money even in places like mira mesa… that’s so down-to-earth. the investment money supports the little guy too. that’s touching.[/quote]

I wouldn’t.mind living in Sorrento valley if I didn’t have kids or if I wanted to send my kids to a private school. But I don’t want to send my kids to a private school. I have an excuse. I am an Asian tiger parent that expects the best school district and I like the plethora of violin teachers. Lol.

[an]

[quote=flu][quote=AN][quote=yuhtey]the only positive about mira mesa is that wings n things. mmmm.

i love all the CV folks trying to tell me that, because it’s not to my taste, that i “just can’t afford it” and that it’s above my class. has my point been proven without me saying anything?[/quote]
Wings n Things? That’s some nasty shit. Been there once and never been back. Now I’m understanding where all of these rants are coming from.[/quote]

I am envious Mira Mesa has a chick fil a..and the only IHOP around. Granted it’s no Snooze.but you don’t have to deal with the snooze lines.[/quote]Chick Fil-A and IHOP? How white are you? You should be envious that we have Mana BBQ,Tofu House, and now 85 degrees :-P.

[Coronita]

[quote=AN][quote=flu][quote=AN]Probably at least 100 metal detectors. That’s why it’s called the ghetto.[/quote]

One thousand billion! It’s war zone![/quote]
I take that back, metal detectors are so 2009. The school has been retrofitted to be one giant magnet. If you bring anything metal w/in the premises, it just get stuck to the ground.[/quote]

In Carmel valley, we wouldn’t even let you get close to the schools. The cops would have pulled you over.

[yuhtey]

if i’m not jewish, can i send my kids to a private jewish school? what about catholic without being catholic?

[Coronita]

[quote=AN][quote=flu][quote=AN][quote=yuhtey]the only positive about mira mesa is that wings n things. mmmm.

i love all the CV folks trying to tell me that, because it’s not to my taste, that i “just can’t afford it” and that it’s above my class. has my point been proven without me saying anything?[/quote]
Wings n Things? That’s some nasty shit. Been there once and never been back. Now I’m understanding where all of these rants are coming from.[/quote]

I am envious Mira Mesa has a chick fil a..and the only IHOP around. Granted it’s no Snooze.but you don’t have to deal with the snooze lines.[/quote]Chick Fil-A and IHOP? How white are you? You should be envious that we have Mana BBQ,Tofu House, and now 85 degrees :-P.[/quote]

Now stop right there. Chick fil a just rocks. Its the only place that still isn’t afraid to use msg. Even Chinese restaurants stopped using msg…

[an]

[quote=flu][quote=AN][quote=flu][quote=AN][quote=yuhtey]the only positive about mira mesa is that wings n things. mmmm.

i love all the CV folks trying to tell me that, because it’s not to my taste, that i “just can’t afford it” and that it’s above my class. has my point been proven without me saying anything?[/quote]
Wings n Things? That’s some nasty shit. Been there once and never been back. Now I’m understanding where all of these rants are coming from.[/quote]

I am envious Mira Mesa has a chick fil a..and the only IHOP around. Granted it’s no Snooze.but you don’t have to deal with the snooze lines.[/quote]Chick Fil-A and IHOP? How white are you? You should be envious that we have Mana BBQ,Tofu House, and now 85 degrees :-P.[/quote]

Now stop right there. Chick fil a just rocks. Its the only place that still isn’t afraid to use msg. Even Chinese restaurants stopped using msg…[/quote]So they say 😉

[Coronita]

[quote=yuhtey]if i’m not jewish, can i send my kids to a private jewish school? what about catholic without being catholic?[/quote]

Of course you can. Plenty of Asian moms in Carmel valley send their kids to JCC and I forget the Jewish private school off if Carmel creek road.

[scaredyclassic]

[quote=flu][quote=yuhtey]if i’m not jewish, can i send my kids to a private jewish school? what about catholic without being catholic?[/quote]

Of course you can. Plenty of Asian moms in Carmel valley send their kids to JCC and I forget the Jewish private school off if Carmel creek road.[/quote]

Double yes. I know some Asians who appreciate the Talmudic education only jews can provide.

What about temecula? No metal detectors. Lots of mixed families. All my middle kids friends are very very very ambitious asians…

Decent chicken Fila by the mall.

[bearishgurl]

[quote=yuhtey]bearishgurl – please come back….

[snip ignorant commentary][/quote]

yuhtey, I’m firmly in the “boomer camp” and I don’t have time to sit on park benches staring at people. Nor do any of the boomers I know and I know plenty of them.

This thread reminds of the hundreds out-of-town posters considering transferring into SD County from OH, IN, TN and all manner of “flyover country” (even lesser-expensive parts of the east coast) on city-data.com.

They ALL seemed to have kids in school (or about to go to school) and wanted a ~3000 sf newer or new single-family home close to the beach with excellent schools for $350K. The moderator had to end up posting a “sticky” in there, in effect telling new posters not to ask stupid questions of the helpful-but-frustrated locals and be specific as to their actual new job location and actual price range because the good advice of the longtime locals trying to help them was falling on deaf ears. Many, many of these out-of-state posters were beyond delusional because they enjoyed a past vacation in SD so much and felt a “connection” to it. Some actually stated in so many words, “I was meant to live out the rest of my life in SD and will find a way. God will provide.” Most were undoubtedly bored housewives sitting at home at the computer while their kid(s) were in school.

Even though your stated price point is higher, you’re no different than these ignorant bozos. I take it from your posts that you transferred into SD County within the past 2 years with one or more kids in tow at the time and have been renting (a condo/apt)? I have a few questions for you:

1. If you knew you (and/or your spouse) preferred to live in CV when you moved here, why didn’t you buy something there at that time (instead of rent)? Prices have been inching up monthly for about 3 years now and by your own admission, you are now priced out of a SFR there … at least one which you will accept, lol.

2. If your agent has only been showing you listings in CV and you didn’t like what was on offer there, why didn’t you ask his/her advice on where you could get the house you wanted? If your agent has advised you on areas which would have what you are looking for, why haven’t you viewed his/her suggested listings?

3. Have you actually placed any offers on a home and if so, what was the result of those offers? (No addresses needed, here, but area(s) of listing(s) you placed offers on would be helpful.)

4. Do you intend to pay all cash for your residence purchase? (In many cases, this will make the difference whether your offer is accepted or countered by the seller(s) … or not.)

I’m flabbergasted that your agent keeps sending you new CV listings (as late as this morning?) and showing you “’90’s tract palaces” (which is what North County Coast or “NCC” is full of in your price range, btw) when you can’t stand them. Something is going on here that you’re not sharing with the Piggs. Either your agent is truly incompetent or you’re giving him/her different housing criteria than you’re giving us.

Please, do share, yuhtey, to help us understand your situation a bit better!

[bearishgurl]

[quote=njtosd][quote=yuhtey]the only positive about mira mesa is that wings n things. mmmm.

i love all the CV folks trying to tell me that, because it’s not to my taste, that i “just can’t afford it” and that it’s above my class. has my point been proven without me saying anything?[/quote]

You’re the only one whose mentioned your “class”. And if it’s not to your taste why are you keeping such close track of theCV RE offerings?[/quote]

Just saw this. Bingo!

[bearishgurl]

btw, yuhtey, CV consists of 96%+ tract homes. IF there is a small “custom” enclave (or two) in there, you can’t afford it.

[scaredyclassic]

[quote=bearishgurl][quote=yuhtey]bearishgurl – please come back….

[snip ignorant commentary][/quote]

yuhtey, I’m firmly in the “boomer camp” and I don’t have time to sit on park benches staring at people. Nor do any of the boomers I know and I know plenty of them.

This thread reminds of the hundreds out-of-town posters considering transferring into SD County from OH, IN, TN and all manner of “flyover country” (even lesser-expensive parts of the east coast) on city-data.com.

They ALL seemed to have kids in school (or about to go to school) and wanted a ~3000 sf newer or new single-family home close to the beach with excellent schools for $350K. The moderator had to end up posting a “sticky” in there, in effect telling new posters not to ask stupid questions of the helpful-but-frustrated locals and be specific as to their actual new job location and actual price range because the good advice of the longtime locals trying to help them was falling on deaf ears. Many, many of these out-of-state posters were beyond delusional because they enjoyed a past vacation in SD so much and felt a “connection” to it. Some actually stated in so many words, “I was meant to live out the rest of my life in SD and will find a way. God will provide.” Most were undoubtedly bored housewives sitting at home at the computer while their kid(s) were in school.

Even though your stated price point is higher, you’re no different than these ignorant bozos. I take it from your posts that you transferred into SD County within the past 2 years with one or more kids in tow at the time and have been renting (a condo/apt)? I have a few questions for you:

1. If you knew you (and/or your spouse) preferred to live in CV when you moved here, why didn’t you buy something there at that time (instead of rent)? Prices have been inching up monthly for about 3 years now and by your own admission, you are now priced out of a SFR there … at least one which you will accept, lol.

2. If your agent has only been showing you listings in CV and you didn’t like what was on offer there, why didn’t you ask his/her advice on where you could get the house you wanted? If your agent has advised you on areas which would have what you are looking for, why haven’t you viewed his/her suggested listings?

3. Have you actually placed any offers on a home and if so, what was the result of those offers? (No addresses needed, here, but area(s) of listing(s) you placed offers on would be helpful.)

4. Do you intend to pay all cash for your residence purchase? (In many cases, this will make the difference whether your offer is accepted or countered by the seller(s) … or not.)

I’m flabbergasted that your agent keeps sending you new CV listings (as late as this morning?) and showing you “’90’s tract palaces” (which is what North County Coast or “NCC” is full of in your price range, btw) when you can’t stand them. Something is going on here that you’re not sharing with the Piggs. Either your agent is truly incompetent or you’re giving him/her different housing criteria than you’re giving us.

Please, do share, yuhtey, to help us understand your situation a bit better![/quote]

Sometimes I do look at people too long. My wife and kids usually tell me to stop. It is odd. But people are so interesting. I should speak …

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