Carmel Mountain Ranch vs. Rancho Penasquitos

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I have lived in both areas, we are retired military. I have lived off Stargaze in PQ, owned on Briarleaf Wy in Sabre springs, and currently rent in Park Village. I prefer living near the canyon in Park Village. I have found that the people in PQ are much more small town than over in SS. We like SS, but people seem to be in that “keep up with the Jones’s” mentality. But the area is much newer, cleaner in general. All homes have HOAs, so no trashy lawns. PQ is older, some houses are not well kept, but you can’t go wrong in Park Village. I run in the canyon everyday, it is a great place to get out into nature. My kids went to PV, love the school. Currently I have two at Mesa Verde and one at Westview HS. You can’t get any better that PUSD. It is much cooler in the summer here, when I drive from the house into Poway, I can see a difference of 7-10 degrees most of the time. I remember it was very hot in Sabre Springs in the summer. Just my two cents, you should rent a year or two and see if you like it, whether you choose SS or PQ.

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We’ve just got a new lease in La Jolla Colony/UTC area so we’ll stay there a year or maybe even two. We’ll see then where the house market rates are going; hell, we should see where our job are going!!!
If still too uncertain, or too expensive by that again, we’ll rent again but in the PUSD because by then our kid will be in kindergarden. Thing is, we got tired of moving every 2 years, now it’s even harder with a small child. We are trying to go to CMR and PQ often, so we get a feel for the communities, people, stores, parks, etc.

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We’ve just got a new lease in La Jolla Colony/UTC area so we’ll stay there a year or maybe even two. We’ll see then where the house market rates are going; hell, we should see where our job are going!!!
If still too uncertain, or too expensive by that again, we’ll rent again but in the PUSD because by then our kid will be in kindergarden. Thing is, we got tired of moving every 2 years, now it’s even harder with a small child. We are trying to go to CMR and PQ often, so we get a feel for the communities, people, stores, parks, etc.

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We’ve just got a new lease in La Jolla Colony/UTC area so we’ll stay there a year or maybe even two. We’ll see then where the house market rates are going; hell, we should see where our job are going!!!
If still too uncertain, or too expensive by that again, we’ll rent again but in the PUSD because by then our kid will be in kindergarden. Thing is, we got tired of moving every 2 years, now it’s even harder with a small child. We are trying to go to CMR and PQ often, so we get a feel for the communities, people, stores, parks, etc.

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We’ve just got a new lease in La Jolla Colony/UTC area so we’ll stay there a year or maybe even two. We’ll see then where the house market rates are going; hell, we should see where our job are going!!!
If still too uncertain, or too expensive by that again, we’ll rent again but in the PUSD because by then our kid will be in kindergarden. Thing is, we got tired of moving every 2 years, now it’s even harder with a small child. We are trying to go to CMR and PQ often, so we get a feel for the communities, people, stores, parks, etc.

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We’ve just got a new lease in La Jolla Colony/UTC area so we’ll stay there a year or maybe even two. We’ll see then where the house market rates are going; hell, we should see where our job are going!!!
If still too uncertain, or too expensive by that again, we’ll rent again but in the PUSD because by then our kid will be in kindergarden. Thing is, we got tired of moving every 2 years, now it’s even harder with a small child. We are trying to go to CMR and PQ often, so we get a feel for the communities, people, stores, parks, etc.

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Yes, nowadays, better check when the owner bought it, and if they are going to have to sell or walk.

I was under the impression that in PQ you really don’t need the A/C because of the coastal breeze – some told me that, and I found it surprising. I understand saying that in La Jolla/UTC where I live – but that far inland, do you get enough of a breeze?!

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Yes, nowadays, better check when the owner bought it, and if they are going to have to sell or walk.

I was under the impression that in PQ you really don’t need the A/C because of the coastal breeze – some told me that, and I found it surprising. I understand saying that in La Jolla/UTC where I live – but that far inland, do you get enough of a breeze?!

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Yes, nowadays, better check when the owner bought it, and if they are going to have to sell or walk.

I was under the impression that in PQ you really don’t need the A/C because of the coastal breeze – some told me that, and I found it surprising. I understand saying that in La Jolla/UTC where I live – but that far inland, do you get enough of a breeze?!

[Scarlett]

Yes, nowadays, better check when the owner bought it, and if they are going to have to sell or walk.

I was under the impression that in PQ you really don’t need the A/C because of the coastal breeze – some told me that, and I found it surprising. I understand saying that in La Jolla/UTC where I live – but that far inland, do you get enough of a breeze?!

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Yes, nowadays, better check when the owner bought it, and if they are going to have to sell or walk.

I was under the impression that in PQ you really don’t need the A/C because of the coastal breeze – some told me that, and I found it surprising. I understand saying that in La Jolla/UTC where I live – but that far inland, do you get enough of a breeze?!

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[quote=KCTxr]First important lesson. Yes, we do need an air conditioner for the house in San Diego.
(…)Second important lession. Make sure the owner will not have a Trustee Sale (…)So now we are looking in a hurry. The PQ homes for lease, I don’t think we will lease. We have gotten spoiled with our rate and newer home.
(…) Wait a year. We decided to wait 1-3 more years. Looks like Mt. Woodson or Scripps Ranch for us and the kids will have to drive.

Good luck.

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Thanks, KCTxr – good luck to you too! where are you looking to lease? We rent a pretty nice townhome in La Jolla Colony, but it’s like $2400 for a 1700 sf+.
We also thought that we’ll buy in 1-3 yrs, and that we’ll move in PUSD once our daughter is done with preschool – either rent or buy.

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[quote=KCTxr]First important lesson. Yes, we do need an air conditioner for the house in San Diego.
(…)Second important lession. Make sure the owner will not have a Trustee Sale (…)So now we are looking in a hurry. The PQ homes for lease, I don’t think we will lease. We have gotten spoiled with our rate and newer home.
(…) Wait a year. We decided to wait 1-3 more years. Looks like Mt. Woodson or Scripps Ranch for us and the kids will have to drive.

Good luck.

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Thanks, KCTxr – good luck to you too! where are you looking to lease? We rent a pretty nice townhome in La Jolla Colony, but it’s like $2400 for a 1700 sf+.
We also thought that we’ll buy in 1-3 yrs, and that we’ll move in PUSD once our daughter is done with preschool – either rent or buy.

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[quote=KCTxr]First important lesson. Yes, we do need an air conditioner for the house in San Diego.
(…)Second important lession. Make sure the owner will not have a Trustee Sale (…)So now we are looking in a hurry. The PQ homes for lease, I don’t think we will lease. We have gotten spoiled with our rate and newer home.
(…) Wait a year. We decided to wait 1-3 more years. Looks like Mt. Woodson or Scripps Ranch for us and the kids will have to drive.

Good luck.

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Thanks, KCTxr – good luck to you too! where are you looking to lease? We rent a pretty nice townhome in La Jolla Colony, but it’s like $2400 for a 1700 sf+.
We also thought that we’ll buy in 1-3 yrs, and that we’ll move in PUSD once our daughter is done with preschool – either rent or buy.

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[quote=KCTxr]First important lesson. Yes, we do need an air conditioner for the house in San Diego.
(…)Second important lession. Make sure the owner will not have a Trustee Sale (…)So now we are looking in a hurry. The PQ homes for lease, I don’t think we will lease. We have gotten spoiled with our rate and newer home.
(…) Wait a year. We decided to wait 1-3 more years. Looks like Mt. Woodson or Scripps Ranch for us and the kids will have to drive.

Good luck.

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Thanks, KCTxr – good luck to you too! where are you looking to lease? We rent a pretty nice townhome in La Jolla Colony, but it’s like $2400 for a 1700 sf+.
We also thought that we’ll buy in 1-3 yrs, and that we’ll move in PUSD once our daughter is done with preschool – either rent or buy.

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