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  • February 10, 2009 at 4:53 PM #15021
    Scarlett
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    We are a couple of professionals in our early 40s, with a toddler, trying to decide where it would be best to buy a house (not now). We are looking for a 4 bdr SFH, ~2000 sf, <25 yrs old, preferably upgraded/renovated (too busy and not handy). Both CMR and most of RP are in Poway school district. Currently we work in the general area of La Jolla/UCSD so we could commute via 56 or 15 to 52. We were curious to see what the Piggs opinions would be, about how those 2 areas compare, both in raising a family and holding its value, and what particular regions of PQ are best. Proximity to shopping and parks is a big plus for us. I think commuting is no big difference between those two. At a first look I liked CMR, but probably there are other aspects I am not thinking of. Dear Piggs, what do you think? Really apppreciate your input!

    Thanks!

    -Scarlett

    February 10, 2009 at 5:13 PM #344098
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    It really is a matter of taste and personal preference. The PQ commute to UCSD is at least 10-15 minutes better then the CMR commute depending on what part of PQ you are in. I would not recommend the northeast area. Some of the pricing has crept down to the low-mid 500’s for 1600 sf types of homes down west of Black Mountain. there are some homes that are the size you want (2k sf) here but not in the low 500s. There are some larger homes north of Black mtn on the side of the hill that are not bad but are a bit more expensive. The housing stock in this area ranges from 70s to mid 80s. If you want nice 92129 which is still techincally PQ then you go west into the Torrey Highlands. You will have to pay Mello Roos for these homes and they are going to be in the 700s and up. Much newer stock though being built in the 2000 timeframe. CMR has a newer stock of housing. You have alot of stock built in the mid 80s, the 90s etc. Most of the CMR homes will have Mello roos associated with them. If you travel south you run into Sabre Springs and they to will have MR but are of the same quality (for the most part) as the CMR homes.

    As far as holding values…tougher question. I think that CMR and PQ (for homes built in the same timeframe) will hold pretty much equivalent values. I would give the nod to CMR but it also will more then likely have a higher cost of living due to the MR and potential HOA fees. Both areas have pretty ample park areas, CMR has the shopping area off CMR road near the 15. PQ has the Vons down off Black Mtn. There is the Albertsons off of the 56 if you want to stretch into Torrey Highlands for PQ.

    Since you are in no rush to buy why dont you try renting in one of them for a year to test drive it and see what ya think.

    February 10, 2009 at 5:13 PM #344418
    SD Realtor
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    It really is a matter of taste and personal preference. The PQ commute to UCSD is at least 10-15 minutes better then the CMR commute depending on what part of PQ you are in. I would not recommend the northeast area. Some of the pricing has crept down to the low-mid 500’s for 1600 sf types of homes down west of Black Mountain. there are some homes that are the size you want (2k sf) here but not in the low 500s. There are some larger homes north of Black mtn on the side of the hill that are not bad but are a bit more expensive. The housing stock in this area ranges from 70s to mid 80s. If you want nice 92129 which is still techincally PQ then you go west into the Torrey Highlands. You will have to pay Mello Roos for these homes and they are going to be in the 700s and up. Much newer stock though being built in the 2000 timeframe. CMR has a newer stock of housing. You have alot of stock built in the mid 80s, the 90s etc. Most of the CMR homes will have Mello roos associated with them. If you travel south you run into Sabre Springs and they to will have MR but are of the same quality (for the most part) as the CMR homes.

    As far as holding values…tougher question. I think that CMR and PQ (for homes built in the same timeframe) will hold pretty much equivalent values. I would give the nod to CMR but it also will more then likely have a higher cost of living due to the MR and potential HOA fees. Both areas have pretty ample park areas, CMR has the shopping area off CMR road near the 15. PQ has the Vons down off Black Mtn. There is the Albertsons off of the 56 if you want to stretch into Torrey Highlands for PQ.

    Since you are in no rush to buy why dont you try renting in one of them for a year to test drive it and see what ya think.

    February 10, 2009 at 5:13 PM #344525
    SD Realtor
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    It really is a matter of taste and personal preference. The PQ commute to UCSD is at least 10-15 minutes better then the CMR commute depending on what part of PQ you are in. I would not recommend the northeast area. Some of the pricing has crept down to the low-mid 500’s for 1600 sf types of homes down west of Black Mountain. there are some homes that are the size you want (2k sf) here but not in the low 500s. There are some larger homes north of Black mtn on the side of the hill that are not bad but are a bit more expensive. The housing stock in this area ranges from 70s to mid 80s. If you want nice 92129 which is still techincally PQ then you go west into the Torrey Highlands. You will have to pay Mello Roos for these homes and they are going to be in the 700s and up. Much newer stock though being built in the 2000 timeframe. CMR has a newer stock of housing. You have alot of stock built in the mid 80s, the 90s etc. Most of the CMR homes will have Mello roos associated with them. If you travel south you run into Sabre Springs and they to will have MR but are of the same quality (for the most part) as the CMR homes.

    As far as holding values…tougher question. I think that CMR and PQ (for homes built in the same timeframe) will hold pretty much equivalent values. I would give the nod to CMR but it also will more then likely have a higher cost of living due to the MR and potential HOA fees. Both areas have pretty ample park areas, CMR has the shopping area off CMR road near the 15. PQ has the Vons down off Black Mtn. There is the Albertsons off of the 56 if you want to stretch into Torrey Highlands for PQ.

    Since you are in no rush to buy why dont you try renting in one of them for a year to test drive it and see what ya think.

    February 10, 2009 at 5:13 PM #344557
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    It really is a matter of taste and personal preference. The PQ commute to UCSD is at least 10-15 minutes better then the CMR commute depending on what part of PQ you are in. I would not recommend the northeast area. Some of the pricing has crept down to the low-mid 500’s for 1600 sf types of homes down west of Black Mountain. there are some homes that are the size you want (2k sf) here but not in the low 500s. There are some larger homes north of Black mtn on the side of the hill that are not bad but are a bit more expensive. The housing stock in this area ranges from 70s to mid 80s. If you want nice 92129 which is still techincally PQ then you go west into the Torrey Highlands. You will have to pay Mello Roos for these homes and they are going to be in the 700s and up. Much newer stock though being built in the 2000 timeframe. CMR has a newer stock of housing. You have alot of stock built in the mid 80s, the 90s etc. Most of the CMR homes will have Mello roos associated with them. If you travel south you run into Sabre Springs and they to will have MR but are of the same quality (for the most part) as the CMR homes.

    As far as holding values…tougher question. I think that CMR and PQ (for homes built in the same timeframe) will hold pretty much equivalent values. I would give the nod to CMR but it also will more then likely have a higher cost of living due to the MR and potential HOA fees. Both areas have pretty ample park areas, CMR has the shopping area off CMR road near the 15. PQ has the Vons down off Black Mtn. There is the Albertsons off of the 56 if you want to stretch into Torrey Highlands for PQ.

    Since you are in no rush to buy why dont you try renting in one of them for a year to test drive it and see what ya think.

    February 10, 2009 at 5:13 PM #344654
    SD Realtor
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    It really is a matter of taste and personal preference. The PQ commute to UCSD is at least 10-15 minutes better then the CMR commute depending on what part of PQ you are in. I would not recommend the northeast area. Some of the pricing has crept down to the low-mid 500’s for 1600 sf types of homes down west of Black Mountain. there are some homes that are the size you want (2k sf) here but not in the low 500s. There are some larger homes north of Black mtn on the side of the hill that are not bad but are a bit more expensive. The housing stock in this area ranges from 70s to mid 80s. If you want nice 92129 which is still techincally PQ then you go west into the Torrey Highlands. You will have to pay Mello Roos for these homes and they are going to be in the 700s and up. Much newer stock though being built in the 2000 timeframe. CMR has a newer stock of housing. You have alot of stock built in the mid 80s, the 90s etc. Most of the CMR homes will have Mello roos associated with them. If you travel south you run into Sabre Springs and they to will have MR but are of the same quality (for the most part) as the CMR homes.

    As far as holding values…tougher question. I think that CMR and PQ (for homes built in the same timeframe) will hold pretty much equivalent values. I would give the nod to CMR but it also will more then likely have a higher cost of living due to the MR and potential HOA fees. Both areas have pretty ample park areas, CMR has the shopping area off CMR road near the 15. PQ has the Vons down off Black Mtn. There is the Albertsons off of the 56 if you want to stretch into Torrey Highlands for PQ.

    Since you are in no rush to buy why dont you try renting in one of them for a year to test drive it and see what ya think.

    February 10, 2009 at 5:29 PM #344112
    Scarlett
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    [quote=SD Realtor]It really is a matter of taste and personal preference. The PQ commute to UCSD is at least 10-15 minutes better then the CMR commute depending on what part of PQ you are in. I would not recommend the northeast area. Some of the pricing has crept down to the low-mid 500’s for 1600 sf types of homes down west of Black Mountain. there are some homes that are the size you want (2k sf) here but not in the low 500s. There are some larger homes north of Black mtn on the side of the hill that are not bad but are a bit more expensive. The housing stock in this area ranges from 70s to mid 80s. If you want nice 92129 which is still techincally PQ then you go west into the Torrey Highlands. You will have to pay Mello Roos for these homes and they are going to be in the 700s and up. Much newer stock though being built in the 2000 timeframe. CMR has a newer stock of housing. You have alot of stock built in the mid 80s, the 90s etc. Most of the CMR homes will have Mello roos associated with them. If you travel south you run into Sabre Springs and they to will have MR but are of the same quality (for the most part) as the CMR homes.

    As far as holding values…tougher question. I think that CMR and PQ (for homes built in the same timeframe) will hold pretty much equivalent values. I would give the nod to CMR but it also will more then likely have a higher cost of living due to the MR and potential HOA fees. Both areas have pretty ample park areas, CMR has the shopping area off CMR road near the 15. PQ has the Vons down off Black Mtn. There is the Albertsons off of the 56 if you want to stretch into Torrey Highlands for PQ.

    Since you are in no rush to buy why dont you try renting in one of them for a year to test drive it and see what ya think. [/quote]

    Thanks, SD R!

    Now that helps me clarify things a little more. We probably can’t afford currently more than 600K. And I don’t like the idea of paying ultra-high MRs like in Del Sur. On the other hand, MRs in CMR are, from what I saw, ~$1000/yr, which is not TOO bad. There are pluses and minuses having HOAs, I realize that. I think what I liked about CMR – newer stock, plus, I liked the shopping center 🙂 (though currently many front store empty – Mervyns, Linens’n’things, Circuit City)

    We’ve considered the idea of renting there. Generally a very good one. But we are currently renting in UTC/La Jolla Colony with very short commutes and decided it’s not worth the trouble of moving (especially with a small child) just to road-test the commute. We may wait more than 1 yr to buy, why not enjoy being closer to work, for the same rent. Besides, we used to live in RB and commute via 56, so we had a taste.

    February 10, 2009 at 5:29 PM #344434
    Scarlett
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    [quote=SD Realtor]It really is a matter of taste and personal preference. The PQ commute to UCSD is at least 10-15 minutes better then the CMR commute depending on what part of PQ you are in. I would not recommend the northeast area. Some of the pricing has crept down to the low-mid 500’s for 1600 sf types of homes down west of Black Mountain. there are some homes that are the size you want (2k sf) here but not in the low 500s. There are some larger homes north of Black mtn on the side of the hill that are not bad but are a bit more expensive. The housing stock in this area ranges from 70s to mid 80s. If you want nice 92129 which is still techincally PQ then you go west into the Torrey Highlands. You will have to pay Mello Roos for these homes and they are going to be in the 700s and up. Much newer stock though being built in the 2000 timeframe. CMR has a newer stock of housing. You have alot of stock built in the mid 80s, the 90s etc. Most of the CMR homes will have Mello roos associated with them. If you travel south you run into Sabre Springs and they to will have MR but are of the same quality (for the most part) as the CMR homes.

    As far as holding values…tougher question. I think that CMR and PQ (for homes built in the same timeframe) will hold pretty much equivalent values. I would give the nod to CMR but it also will more then likely have a higher cost of living due to the MR and potential HOA fees. Both areas have pretty ample park areas, CMR has the shopping area off CMR road near the 15. PQ has the Vons down off Black Mtn. There is the Albertsons off of the 56 if you want to stretch into Torrey Highlands for PQ.

    Since you are in no rush to buy why dont you try renting in one of them for a year to test drive it and see what ya think. [/quote]

    Thanks, SD R!

    Now that helps me clarify things a little more. We probably can’t afford currently more than 600K. And I don’t like the idea of paying ultra-high MRs like in Del Sur. On the other hand, MRs in CMR are, from what I saw, ~$1000/yr, which is not TOO bad. There are pluses and minuses having HOAs, I realize that. I think what I liked about CMR – newer stock, plus, I liked the shopping center 🙂 (though currently many front store empty – Mervyns, Linens’n’things, Circuit City)

    We’ve considered the idea of renting there. Generally a very good one. But we are currently renting in UTC/La Jolla Colony with very short commutes and decided it’s not worth the trouble of moving (especially with a small child) just to road-test the commute. We may wait more than 1 yr to buy, why not enjoy being closer to work, for the same rent. Besides, we used to live in RB and commute via 56, so we had a taste.

    February 10, 2009 at 5:29 PM #344540
    Scarlett
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    [quote=SD Realtor]It really is a matter of taste and personal preference. The PQ commute to UCSD is at least 10-15 minutes better then the CMR commute depending on what part of PQ you are in. I would not recommend the northeast area. Some of the pricing has crept down to the low-mid 500’s for 1600 sf types of homes down west of Black Mountain. there are some homes that are the size you want (2k sf) here but not in the low 500s. There are some larger homes north of Black mtn on the side of the hill that are not bad but are a bit more expensive. The housing stock in this area ranges from 70s to mid 80s. If you want nice 92129 which is still techincally PQ then you go west into the Torrey Highlands. You will have to pay Mello Roos for these homes and they are going to be in the 700s and up. Much newer stock though being built in the 2000 timeframe. CMR has a newer stock of housing. You have alot of stock built in the mid 80s, the 90s etc. Most of the CMR homes will have Mello roos associated with them. If you travel south you run into Sabre Springs and they to will have MR but are of the same quality (for the most part) as the CMR homes.

    As far as holding values…tougher question. I think that CMR and PQ (for homes built in the same timeframe) will hold pretty much equivalent values. I would give the nod to CMR but it also will more then likely have a higher cost of living due to the MR and potential HOA fees. Both areas have pretty ample park areas, CMR has the shopping area off CMR road near the 15. PQ has the Vons down off Black Mtn. There is the Albertsons off of the 56 if you want to stretch into Torrey Highlands for PQ.

    Since you are in no rush to buy why dont you try renting in one of them for a year to test drive it and see what ya think. [/quote]

    Thanks, SD R!

    Now that helps me clarify things a little more. We probably can’t afford currently more than 600K. And I don’t like the idea of paying ultra-high MRs like in Del Sur. On the other hand, MRs in CMR are, from what I saw, ~$1000/yr, which is not TOO bad. There are pluses and minuses having HOAs, I realize that. I think what I liked about CMR – newer stock, plus, I liked the shopping center 🙂 (though currently many front store empty – Mervyns, Linens’n’things, Circuit City)

    We’ve considered the idea of renting there. Generally a very good one. But we are currently renting in UTC/La Jolla Colony with very short commutes and decided it’s not worth the trouble of moving (especially with a small child) just to road-test the commute. We may wait more than 1 yr to buy, why not enjoy being closer to work, for the same rent. Besides, we used to live in RB and commute via 56, so we had a taste.

    February 10, 2009 at 5:29 PM #344572
    Scarlett
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    [quote=SD Realtor]It really is a matter of taste and personal preference. The PQ commute to UCSD is at least 10-15 minutes better then the CMR commute depending on what part of PQ you are in. I would not recommend the northeast area. Some of the pricing has crept down to the low-mid 500’s for 1600 sf types of homes down west of Black Mountain. there are some homes that are the size you want (2k sf) here but not in the low 500s. There are some larger homes north of Black mtn on the side of the hill that are not bad but are a bit more expensive. The housing stock in this area ranges from 70s to mid 80s. If you want nice 92129 which is still techincally PQ then you go west into the Torrey Highlands. You will have to pay Mello Roos for these homes and they are going to be in the 700s and up. Much newer stock though being built in the 2000 timeframe. CMR has a newer stock of housing. You have alot of stock built in the mid 80s, the 90s etc. Most of the CMR homes will have Mello roos associated with them. If you travel south you run into Sabre Springs and they to will have MR but are of the same quality (for the most part) as the CMR homes.

    As far as holding values…tougher question. I think that CMR and PQ (for homes built in the same timeframe) will hold pretty much equivalent values. I would give the nod to CMR but it also will more then likely have a higher cost of living due to the MR and potential HOA fees. Both areas have pretty ample park areas, CMR has the shopping area off CMR road near the 15. PQ has the Vons down off Black Mtn. There is the Albertsons off of the 56 if you want to stretch into Torrey Highlands for PQ.

    Since you are in no rush to buy why dont you try renting in one of them for a year to test drive it and see what ya think. [/quote]

    Thanks, SD R!

    Now that helps me clarify things a little more. We probably can’t afford currently more than 600K. And I don’t like the idea of paying ultra-high MRs like in Del Sur. On the other hand, MRs in CMR are, from what I saw, ~$1000/yr, which is not TOO bad. There are pluses and minuses having HOAs, I realize that. I think what I liked about CMR – newer stock, plus, I liked the shopping center 🙂 (though currently many front store empty – Mervyns, Linens’n’things, Circuit City)

    We’ve considered the idea of renting there. Generally a very good one. But we are currently renting in UTC/La Jolla Colony with very short commutes and decided it’s not worth the trouble of moving (especially with a small child) just to road-test the commute. We may wait more than 1 yr to buy, why not enjoy being closer to work, for the same rent. Besides, we used to live in RB and commute via 56, so we had a taste.

    February 10, 2009 at 5:29 PM #344669
    Scarlett
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    [quote=SD Realtor]It really is a matter of taste and personal preference. The PQ commute to UCSD is at least 10-15 minutes better then the CMR commute depending on what part of PQ you are in. I would not recommend the northeast area. Some of the pricing has crept down to the low-mid 500’s for 1600 sf types of homes down west of Black Mountain. there are some homes that are the size you want (2k sf) here but not in the low 500s. There are some larger homes north of Black mtn on the side of the hill that are not bad but are a bit more expensive. The housing stock in this area ranges from 70s to mid 80s. If you want nice 92129 which is still techincally PQ then you go west into the Torrey Highlands. You will have to pay Mello Roos for these homes and they are going to be in the 700s and up. Much newer stock though being built in the 2000 timeframe. CMR has a newer stock of housing. You have alot of stock built in the mid 80s, the 90s etc. Most of the CMR homes will have Mello roos associated with them. If you travel south you run into Sabre Springs and they to will have MR but are of the same quality (for the most part) as the CMR homes.

    As far as holding values…tougher question. I think that CMR and PQ (for homes built in the same timeframe) will hold pretty much equivalent values. I would give the nod to CMR but it also will more then likely have a higher cost of living due to the MR and potential HOA fees. Both areas have pretty ample park areas, CMR has the shopping area off CMR road near the 15. PQ has the Vons down off Black Mtn. There is the Albertsons off of the 56 if you want to stretch into Torrey Highlands for PQ.

    Since you are in no rush to buy why dont you try renting in one of them for a year to test drive it and see what ya think. [/quote]

    Thanks, SD R!

    Now that helps me clarify things a little more. We probably can’t afford currently more than 600K. And I don’t like the idea of paying ultra-high MRs like in Del Sur. On the other hand, MRs in CMR are, from what I saw, ~$1000/yr, which is not TOO bad. There are pluses and minuses having HOAs, I realize that. I think what I liked about CMR – newer stock, plus, I liked the shopping center 🙂 (though currently many front store empty – Mervyns, Linens’n’things, Circuit City)

    We’ve considered the idea of renting there. Generally a very good one. But we are currently renting in UTC/La Jolla Colony with very short commutes and decided it’s not worth the trouble of moving (especially with a small child) just to road-test the commute. We may wait more than 1 yr to buy, why not enjoy being closer to work, for the same rent. Besides, we used to live in RB and commute via 56, so we had a taste.

    February 10, 2009 at 5:32 PM #344117
    Eugene
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    It’s all pretty standard suburbia. Your dollar goes a bit further in CMR. On the other hand, PQ generally has bigger backyards.

    The commute to UCSD via 56 would be only slightly longer from CMR.

    I think that PQ is preferable for raising a family. CMR is interspersed with a big golf course, which is nice to look at but not kid-friendly. It sucks when your house is next to a big green field with asphalt walkways, but your older kids can’t play in that field, and you can’t go for a walk with a stroller. I’d take a park with a playground over a golf course any day of the week.

    I like Park Village area of PQ, but it’s rather expensive. Nice houses go for more than 600k.

    February 10, 2009 at 5:32 PM #344438
    Eugene
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    It’s all pretty standard suburbia. Your dollar goes a bit further in CMR. On the other hand, PQ generally has bigger backyards.

    The commute to UCSD via 56 would be only slightly longer from CMR.

    I think that PQ is preferable for raising a family. CMR is interspersed with a big golf course, which is nice to look at but not kid-friendly. It sucks when your house is next to a big green field with asphalt walkways, but your older kids can’t play in that field, and you can’t go for a walk with a stroller. I’d take a park with a playground over a golf course any day of the week.

    I like Park Village area of PQ, but it’s rather expensive. Nice houses go for more than 600k.

    February 10, 2009 at 5:32 PM #344545
    Eugene
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    It’s all pretty standard suburbia. Your dollar goes a bit further in CMR. On the other hand, PQ generally has bigger backyards.

    The commute to UCSD via 56 would be only slightly longer from CMR.

    I think that PQ is preferable for raising a family. CMR is interspersed with a big golf course, which is nice to look at but not kid-friendly. It sucks when your house is next to a big green field with asphalt walkways, but your older kids can’t play in that field, and you can’t go for a walk with a stroller. I’d take a park with a playground over a golf course any day of the week.

    I like Park Village area of PQ, but it’s rather expensive. Nice houses go for more than 600k.

    February 10, 2009 at 5:32 PM #344577
    Eugene
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    It’s all pretty standard suburbia. Your dollar goes a bit further in CMR. On the other hand, PQ generally has bigger backyards.

    The commute to UCSD via 56 would be only slightly longer from CMR.

    I think that PQ is preferable for raising a family. CMR is interspersed with a big golf course, which is nice to look at but not kid-friendly. It sucks when your house is next to a big green field with asphalt walkways, but your older kids can’t play in that field, and you can’t go for a walk with a stroller. I’d take a park with a playground over a golf course any day of the week.

    I like Park Village area of PQ, but it’s rather expensive. Nice houses go for more than 600k.

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