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  • February 24, 2009 at 9:35 PM #354898
    Coronita
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    Scalett, the demographics of how CV is laid out is something you’re going to have to decide in terms of tradeoff imho:

    *Townhomes ( and maybe 1 or two types of “starter” homes) are mostly situated more or less together near the CV “places of convenience” (around the community center, library, mail, elementary,middle school) .

    *If you go slightly out of the way north, then you get into SFH that are part of older CV which are pretty expensive.

    *More “lesser priced homes” in CV is found either along 56 or in Torrey Hills, but you sacrifice the convenience.

    As such, you sort of have to figure out which is what you want. If you really want convenience and a bigger home, you’re going to pay for it in the north part of CV.

    If you want less price affordability without sacrificing space, you’re looking along 56 and/or in Torrey hills.

    If you want more convenience with less price, you’re going to pay for it in sqft and a townhome.

    I believe home prices in CV are going to continue to come down (that’s my opinion), but the relationship is probably still going to hold for the three demographics.
    CV North is going to be more expensive than 56 bound and Torrey Hills. And the townhome concentration is where it is. (There was a plan by Pardee to build a new attached community near Saratoga/BridgeRidge/Derby Hills in the Carmel Country Highlands, complete with a Trader Joes and strip mall…Don’t know where the plans are, but I would guess it’s on hold)….

    If you’re talking about about something in 1700+ sqft range, most likely this would be SFH starter. Even if there are townhome complexes at are 1700sqft, most likely you’re going to have tough time finding another buyer, because usually someone that is looking for that is upgrading from a townhome to a SFH because they have kids or something. Not to mention, you got that nagging 200-300/month HOA payment you normally wouldn’t have if you purchased a 1800sqft-2000sqft home without HOA. At some given price points, it might be a wash. I can’t comment on townhomes beyond 1600sqft in CV. Have never seen them nor actively looked at them… I think there were things off of Quarter Mile Drive, but those seemed to be really expensive for what they offered ($700-800k).. http://www.sdlookup.com/Property_Search-quarter_mile_drive Personally, at that price, I’d prefer to live in a SFH.

    my 2 cents

    February 24, 2009 at 9:50 PM #354334
    Scarlett
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    [quote=flu]
    As such, you sort of have to figure out which is what you want. If you really want convenience and a bigger home, you’re going to pay for it in the north part of CV.[/quote]

    I think you made a very accurate and concise description of the CV house market! You really hit the nail on the head.

    [quote=flu]Not to mention, you got that nagging 200-300/month HOA payment you normally wouldn’t have if you purchased a 1800sqft-2000sqft home without HOA. At some given price points, it might be a wash. [/quote]

    But more of the SFH may have MeloRoos instead of higher HOAs…

    You got me thinking ,flu… maybe I will be better off a little further – in PQ or CMR for example with a larger, SFH. I kind of like to have more space…Though I liked the CV shopping center a lot…you don’t have such a thing in PQ; CMR does, on the other hand, though not quite as nice and varied.
    …Plus, townhomes don’t hold their value as well as SFH…they fluctuate more…

    February 24, 2009 at 9:50 PM #354645
    Scarlett
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    [quote=flu]
    As such, you sort of have to figure out which is what you want. If you really want convenience and a bigger home, you’re going to pay for it in the north part of CV.[/quote]

    I think you made a very accurate and concise description of the CV house market! You really hit the nail on the head.

    [quote=flu]Not to mention, you got that nagging 200-300/month HOA payment you normally wouldn’t have if you purchased a 1800sqft-2000sqft home without HOA. At some given price points, it might be a wash. [/quote]

    But more of the SFH may have MeloRoos instead of higher HOAs…

    You got me thinking ,flu… maybe I will be better off a little further – in PQ or CMR for example with a larger, SFH. I kind of like to have more space…Though I liked the CV shopping center a lot…you don’t have such a thing in PQ; CMR does, on the other hand, though not quite as nice and varied.
    …Plus, townhomes don’t hold their value as well as SFH…they fluctuate more…

    February 24, 2009 at 9:50 PM #354777
    Scarlett
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    [quote=flu]
    As such, you sort of have to figure out which is what you want. If you really want convenience and a bigger home, you’re going to pay for it in the north part of CV.[/quote]

    I think you made a very accurate and concise description of the CV house market! You really hit the nail on the head.

    [quote=flu]Not to mention, you got that nagging 200-300/month HOA payment you normally wouldn’t have if you purchased a 1800sqft-2000sqft home without HOA. At some given price points, it might be a wash. [/quote]

    But more of the SFH may have MeloRoos instead of higher HOAs…

    You got me thinking ,flu… maybe I will be better off a little further – in PQ or CMR for example with a larger, SFH. I kind of like to have more space…Though I liked the CV shopping center a lot…you don’t have such a thing in PQ; CMR does, on the other hand, though not quite as nice and varied.
    …Plus, townhomes don’t hold their value as well as SFH…they fluctuate more…

    February 24, 2009 at 9:50 PM #354806
    Scarlett
    Participant

    [quote=flu]
    As such, you sort of have to figure out which is what you want. If you really want convenience and a bigger home, you’re going to pay for it in the north part of CV.[/quote]

    I think you made a very accurate and concise description of the CV house market! You really hit the nail on the head.

    [quote=flu]Not to mention, you got that nagging 200-300/month HOA payment you normally wouldn’t have if you purchased a 1800sqft-2000sqft home without HOA. At some given price points, it might be a wash. [/quote]

    But more of the SFH may have MeloRoos instead of higher HOAs…

    You got me thinking ,flu… maybe I will be better off a little further – in PQ or CMR for example with a larger, SFH. I kind of like to have more space…Though I liked the CV shopping center a lot…you don’t have such a thing in PQ; CMR does, on the other hand, though not quite as nice and varied.
    …Plus, townhomes don’t hold their value as well as SFH…they fluctuate more…

    February 24, 2009 at 9:50 PM #354913
    Scarlett
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    [quote=flu]
    As such, you sort of have to figure out which is what you want. If you really want convenience and a bigger home, you’re going to pay for it in the north part of CV.[/quote]

    I think you made a very accurate and concise description of the CV house market! You really hit the nail on the head.

    [quote=flu]Not to mention, you got that nagging 200-300/month HOA payment you normally wouldn’t have if you purchased a 1800sqft-2000sqft home without HOA. At some given price points, it might be a wash. [/quote]

    But more of the SFH may have MeloRoos instead of higher HOAs…

    You got me thinking ,flu… maybe I will be better off a little further – in PQ or CMR for example with a larger, SFH. I kind of like to have more space…Though I liked the CV shopping center a lot…you don’t have such a thing in PQ; CMR does, on the other hand, though not quite as nice and varied.
    …Plus, townhomes don’t hold their value as well as SFH…they fluctuate more…

    February 24, 2009 at 9:59 PM #354339
    Coronita
    Participant

    [quote=Scarlett][quote=flu]
    As such, you sort of have to figure out which is what you want. If you really want convenience and a bigger home, you’re going to pay for it in the north part of CV.[/quote]

    I think you made a very accurate and concise description of the CV house market! You really hit the nail on the head.

    [quote=flu]Not to mention, you got that nagging 200-300/month HOA payment you normally wouldn’t have if you purchased a 1800sqft-2000sqft home without HOA. At some given price points, it might be a wash. [/quote]

    But more of the SFH may have MeloRoos instead of higher HOAs…

    You got me thinking ,flu… maybe I will be better off a little further – in PQ or CMR for example with a larger, SFH. I kind of like to have more space…Though I liked the CV shopping center a lot…you don’t have such a thing in PQ; CMR does, on the other hand, though not quite as nice and varied.
    …Plus, townhomes don’t hold their value as well as SFH…they fluctuate more…

    [/quote]

    Scarlett, most of the CV Townhomes have HOA AND MelloRuse (yes, I know it’s misspelled. It’s intentional, because it is a ruse), because most of those townhomes came into existance in recent times. There are some older CV homes that do not have MelloRuse. The mall thing is great if you don’t have kids. Once you have a family and kids, you probably won’t be taking that stroll over to the mall as much as you think.

    February 24, 2009 at 9:59 PM #354649
    Coronita
    Participant

    [quote=Scarlett][quote=flu]
    As such, you sort of have to figure out which is what you want. If you really want convenience and a bigger home, you’re going to pay for it in the north part of CV.[/quote]

    I think you made a very accurate and concise description of the CV house market! You really hit the nail on the head.

    [quote=flu]Not to mention, you got that nagging 200-300/month HOA payment you normally wouldn’t have if you purchased a 1800sqft-2000sqft home without HOA. At some given price points, it might be a wash. [/quote]

    But more of the SFH may have MeloRoos instead of higher HOAs…

    You got me thinking ,flu… maybe I will be better off a little further – in PQ or CMR for example with a larger, SFH. I kind of like to have more space…Though I liked the CV shopping center a lot…you don’t have such a thing in PQ; CMR does, on the other hand, though not quite as nice and varied.
    …Plus, townhomes don’t hold their value as well as SFH…they fluctuate more…

    [/quote]

    Scarlett, most of the CV Townhomes have HOA AND MelloRuse (yes, I know it’s misspelled. It’s intentional, because it is a ruse), because most of those townhomes came into existance in recent times. There are some older CV homes that do not have MelloRuse. The mall thing is great if you don’t have kids. Once you have a family and kids, you probably won’t be taking that stroll over to the mall as much as you think.

    February 24, 2009 at 9:59 PM #354782
    Coronita
    Participant

    [quote=Scarlett][quote=flu]
    As such, you sort of have to figure out which is what you want. If you really want convenience and a bigger home, you’re going to pay for it in the north part of CV.[/quote]

    I think you made a very accurate and concise description of the CV house market! You really hit the nail on the head.

    [quote=flu]Not to mention, you got that nagging 200-300/month HOA payment you normally wouldn’t have if you purchased a 1800sqft-2000sqft home without HOA. At some given price points, it might be a wash. [/quote]

    But more of the SFH may have MeloRoos instead of higher HOAs…

    You got me thinking ,flu… maybe I will be better off a little further – in PQ or CMR for example with a larger, SFH. I kind of like to have more space…Though I liked the CV shopping center a lot…you don’t have such a thing in PQ; CMR does, on the other hand, though not quite as nice and varied.
    …Plus, townhomes don’t hold their value as well as SFH…they fluctuate more…

    [/quote]

    Scarlett, most of the CV Townhomes have HOA AND MelloRuse (yes, I know it’s misspelled. It’s intentional, because it is a ruse), because most of those townhomes came into existance in recent times. There are some older CV homes that do not have MelloRuse. The mall thing is great if you don’t have kids. Once you have a family and kids, you probably won’t be taking that stroll over to the mall as much as you think.

    February 24, 2009 at 9:59 PM #354811
    Coronita
    Participant

    [quote=Scarlett][quote=flu]
    As such, you sort of have to figure out which is what you want. If you really want convenience and a bigger home, you’re going to pay for it in the north part of CV.[/quote]

    I think you made a very accurate and concise description of the CV house market! You really hit the nail on the head.

    [quote=flu]Not to mention, you got that nagging 200-300/month HOA payment you normally wouldn’t have if you purchased a 1800sqft-2000sqft home without HOA. At some given price points, it might be a wash. [/quote]

    But more of the SFH may have MeloRoos instead of higher HOAs…

    You got me thinking ,flu… maybe I will be better off a little further – in PQ or CMR for example with a larger, SFH. I kind of like to have more space…Though I liked the CV shopping center a lot…you don’t have such a thing in PQ; CMR does, on the other hand, though not quite as nice and varied.
    …Plus, townhomes don’t hold their value as well as SFH…they fluctuate more…

    [/quote]

    Scarlett, most of the CV Townhomes have HOA AND MelloRuse (yes, I know it’s misspelled. It’s intentional, because it is a ruse), because most of those townhomes came into existance in recent times. There are some older CV homes that do not have MelloRuse. The mall thing is great if you don’t have kids. Once you have a family and kids, you probably won’t be taking that stroll over to the mall as much as you think.

    February 24, 2009 at 9:59 PM #354918
    Coronita
    Participant

    [quote=Scarlett][quote=flu]
    As such, you sort of have to figure out which is what you want. If you really want convenience and a bigger home, you’re going to pay for it in the north part of CV.[/quote]

    I think you made a very accurate and concise description of the CV house market! You really hit the nail on the head.

    [quote=flu]Not to mention, you got that nagging 200-300/month HOA payment you normally wouldn’t have if you purchased a 1800sqft-2000sqft home without HOA. At some given price points, it might be a wash. [/quote]

    But more of the SFH may have MeloRoos instead of higher HOAs…

    You got me thinking ,flu… maybe I will be better off a little further – in PQ or CMR for example with a larger, SFH. I kind of like to have more space…Though I liked the CV shopping center a lot…you don’t have such a thing in PQ; CMR does, on the other hand, though not quite as nice and varied.
    …Plus, townhomes don’t hold their value as well as SFH…they fluctuate more…

    [/quote]

    Scarlett, most of the CV Townhomes have HOA AND MelloRuse (yes, I know it’s misspelled. It’s intentional, because it is a ruse), because most of those townhomes came into existance in recent times. There are some older CV homes that do not have MelloRuse. The mall thing is great if you don’t have kids. Once you have a family and kids, you probably won’t be taking that stroll over to the mall as much as you think.

    February 25, 2009 at 9:13 AM #354530
    jpinpb
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    I don’t think the twinhomes, La Plage/Winwood, have HOAs and if there’s any Mello Roos left, it’s low. If the twnhm is priced low enough (lower than now) Winwood is not bad, even though older, I don’t mind it. You can fix it up as you like.

    If it only really costs 5k to fix the plumbing, that’s not bad. I was mostly concerned that some had plumbing damage already that were not remedied and it would cost way more than 5k to take care of the mold in the walls.

    February 25, 2009 at 9:13 AM #354840
    jpinpb
    Participant

    I don’t think the twinhomes, La Plage/Winwood, have HOAs and if there’s any Mello Roos left, it’s low. If the twnhm is priced low enough (lower than now) Winwood is not bad, even though older, I don’t mind it. You can fix it up as you like.

    If it only really costs 5k to fix the plumbing, that’s not bad. I was mostly concerned that some had plumbing damage already that were not remedied and it would cost way more than 5k to take care of the mold in the walls.

    February 25, 2009 at 9:13 AM #354972
    jpinpb
    Participant

    I don’t think the twinhomes, La Plage/Winwood, have HOAs and if there’s any Mello Roos left, it’s low. If the twnhm is priced low enough (lower than now) Winwood is not bad, even though older, I don’t mind it. You can fix it up as you like.

    If it only really costs 5k to fix the plumbing, that’s not bad. I was mostly concerned that some had plumbing damage already that were not remedied and it would cost way more than 5k to take care of the mold in the walls.

    February 25, 2009 at 9:13 AM #355001
    jpinpb
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    I don’t think the twinhomes, La Plage/Winwood, have HOAs and if there’s any Mello Roos left, it’s low. If the twnhm is priced low enough (lower than now) Winwood is not bad, even though older, I don’t mind it. You can fix it up as you like.

    If it only really costs 5k to fix the plumbing, that’s not bad. I was mostly concerned that some had plumbing damage already that were not remedied and it would cost way more than 5k to take care of the mold in the walls.

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