Christmas Lane neighborhood (PQ)

[Scarlett]

Anybody familiar with this neighborhood? I saw quite a few pickup trucks parked there in the weekend. We are looking for a 4 bdr with yard and and no pool, AC, in PQ, and we came across this one yesterday (open house). We are sorely tempted to put in a offer.

http://www.sdlookup.com/MLS-090056740-9008_Ellingham_St_San_Diego_CA_92129

Is it a good deal?
Cons: Age, small bedrooms
Pros: location ref. schools, park,etc., very good shape, no HOA, no MR, AC

PQ is pretty hot now and prices have actually gone up a bit in there recently Would the prices there go down more in the next 6-12 months?

[Coronita]

Is this is a home actually on Christmas Lane, or a side street. Because if it’s actually on mainstream Christmas Lane…..with all due respect, have you considered the implications of buying a home on Christmas Lane?

I mean, unless you are really really into it, do you really want to deal with putting up the decorations, having a block party and dealing with visitors almost everyday during the winter holiday err I mean Christmas?

Some people are really into it, but for others, this might be fun the first year or two, but imagine if you really aren’t into it and have to put up with it every year. Just think about the traffic, parking, getting in and out of your home…Your neighbors outside every night for awhile.

Not trying to burst your bubble. Just something to consider…If you’re the type of person that likes this stuff, great. Not everyone would want to deal with it… In theory, you can be also a scrooge and not put up anything up, turn off the lights, and avoid it all, but you still need to deal with your neighbors, traffic,etc.

Me, personally. I like going to Christmas lane, but I would hate to live there. I like to go to a home that’s peace and quite. Even during Halloween, I have our fair share of trick-o-treaters being that I’m pretty close to a school and a park.

[Coronita]

Is this is a home actually on Christmas Lane, or a side street. Because if it’s actually on mainstream Christmas Lane…..with all due respect, have you considered the implications of buying a home on Christmas Lane?

I mean, unless you are really really into it, do you really want to deal with putting up the decorations, having a block party and dealing with visitors almost everyday during the winter holiday err I mean Christmas?

Some people are really into it, but for others, this might be fun the first year or two, but imagine if you really aren’t into it and have to put up with it every year. Just think about the traffic, parking, getting in and out of your home…Your neighbors outside every night for awhile.

Not trying to burst your bubble. Just something to consider…If you’re the type of person that likes this stuff, great. Not everyone would want to deal with it… In theory, you can be also a scrooge and not put up anything up, turn off the lights, and avoid it all, but you still need to deal with your neighbors, traffic,etc.

Me, personally. I like going to Christmas lane, but I would hate to live there. I like to go to a home that’s peace and quite. Even during Halloween, I have our fair share of trick-o-treaters being that I’m pretty close to a school and a park.

[Coronita]

Is this is a home actually on Christmas Lane, or a side street. Because if it’s actually on mainstream Christmas Lane…..with all due respect, have you considered the implications of buying a home on Christmas Lane?

I mean, unless you are really really into it, do you really want to deal with putting up the decorations, having a block party and dealing with visitors almost everyday during the winter holiday err I mean Christmas?

Some people are really into it, but for others, this might be fun the first year or two, but imagine if you really aren’t into it and have to put up with it every year. Just think about the traffic, parking, getting in and out of your home…Your neighbors outside every night for awhile.

Not trying to burst your bubble. Just something to consider…If you’re the type of person that likes this stuff, great. Not everyone would want to deal with it… In theory, you can be also a scrooge and not put up anything up, turn off the lights, and avoid it all, but you still need to deal with your neighbors, traffic,etc.

Me, personally. I like going to Christmas lane, but I would hate to live there. I like to go to a home that’s peace and quite. Even during Halloween, I have our fair share of trick-o-treaters being that I’m pretty close to a school and a park.

[Coronita]

Is this is a home actually on Christmas Lane, or a side street. Because if it’s actually on mainstream Christmas Lane…..with all due respect, have you considered the implications of buying a home on Christmas Lane?

I mean, unless you are really really into it, do you really want to deal with putting up the decorations, having a block party and dealing with visitors almost everyday during the winter holiday err I mean Christmas?

Some people are really into it, but for others, this might be fun the first year or two, but imagine if you really aren’t into it and have to put up with it every year. Just think about the traffic, parking, getting in and out of your home…Your neighbors outside every night for awhile.

Not trying to burst your bubble. Just something to consider…If you’re the type of person that likes this stuff, great. Not everyone would want to deal with it… In theory, you can be also a scrooge and not put up anything up, turn off the lights, and avoid it all, but you still need to deal with your neighbors, traffic,etc.

Me, personally. I like going to Christmas lane, but I would hate to live there. I like to go to a home that’s peace and quite. Even during Halloween, I have our fair share of trick-o-treaters being that I’m pretty close to a school and a park.

[Coronita]

Is this is a home actually on Christmas Lane, or a side street. Because if it’s actually on mainstream Christmas Lane…..with all due respect, have you considered the implications of buying a home on Christmas Lane?

I mean, unless you are really really into it, do you really want to deal with putting up the decorations, having a block party and dealing with visitors almost everyday during the winter holiday err I mean Christmas?

Some people are really into it, but for others, this might be fun the first year or two, but imagine if you really aren’t into it and have to put up with it every year. Just think about the traffic, parking, getting in and out of your home…Your neighbors outside every night for awhile.

Not trying to burst your bubble. Just something to consider…If you’re the type of person that likes this stuff, great. Not everyone would want to deal with it… In theory, you can be also a scrooge and not put up anything up, turn off the lights, and avoid it all, but you still need to deal with your neighbors, traffic,etc.

Me, personally. I like going to Christmas lane, but I would hate to live there. I like to go to a home that’s peace and quite. Even during Halloween, I have our fair share of trick-o-treaters being that I’m pretty close to a school and a park.

[Scarlett]

That is a good point, flu. I believe it is on a side street, not the main Xmas lane. I’d probably like to put up some decorations, so I think I could live with it, but I wouldn’t try to overdo it. You’d get to know your neighbors, which CAN be a good thing. I agree if it is the main street, it can be a real nuissance – especially when you want to enjoy your holidays.

[Scarlett]

That is a good point, flu. I believe it is on a side street, not the main Xmas lane. I’d probably like to put up some decorations, so I think I could live with it, but I wouldn’t try to overdo it. You’d get to know your neighbors, which CAN be a good thing. I agree if it is the main street, it can be a real nuissance – especially when you want to enjoy your holidays.

[Scarlett]

That is a good point, flu. I believe it is on a side street, not the main Xmas lane. I’d probably like to put up some decorations, so I think I could live with it, but I wouldn’t try to overdo it. You’d get to know your neighbors, which CAN be a good thing. I agree if it is the main street, it can be a real nuissance – especially when you want to enjoy your holidays.

[Scarlett]

That is a good point, flu. I believe it is on a side street, not the main Xmas lane. I’d probably like to put up some decorations, so I think I could live with it, but I wouldn’t try to overdo it. You’d get to know your neighbors, which CAN be a good thing. I agree if it is the main street, it can be a real nuissance – especially when you want to enjoy your holidays.

[Scarlett]

That is a good point, flu. I believe it is on a side street, not the main Xmas lane. I’d probably like to put up some decorations, so I think I could live with it, but I wouldn’t try to overdo it. You’d get to know your neighbors, which CAN be a good thing. I agree if it is the main street, it can be a real nuissance – especially when you want to enjoy your holidays.

[joebaduba]

I would give it some thought too. We live on such a street in a different part of town. We light up every night for 2 weeks each year. Here are some things from personal experience:
Upside: If you are a Christmas person, this will make the season feel a zillion times more festive. It is also a great way to get to know and interact with your neighbors. I’m not one for those streets where all you know about your neighbors is which SUV parks at which house.
On the downside, we are talking EVERY YEAR here. Not just those you are in the mood. Some years you’ll be into it. Some you won’t. What if you get sick and don’t feel like doing the RITZ on the yard? What if you need to travel? Do you feel comfortable traveling and leaving your home for the holidays with all those people coming by? It’s not mandatory here, but there is a certain peer pressure that makes it feel that way. A dark house stands out badly.
Also, traffic on our street is rerouted to be one-way for the two weeks of light-up. Visitors driving through are supposed to keep to the outside so that the residents have an “express lane” to the inside and don’t have to wait 45 minutes to get to their driveway just because they needed to go to the grocery store or got home a little late. Believe me, you will be very pissed off at the first few people who flip you off, cut you off, or roll down their window and scream at you for trying to use the resident’s lane. Sometimes we get to the driveway just ahead of them enough and when we get out of the car we can see the look on their face when they realize what their little holiday season road rage tantrum was just about. You can really see it in the passengers’ expression.
Finally, we are very flattered by all the people that think enough of the hard work we put into the lights and displays, but it’s very creepy having strangers feel welcome to walk all over your yard (sometimes even up onto the porch) to take pictures amongst it. We’re still waiting for the first idiot who wants to sue for tripping over a wire or burning themselves on a spotlight.
Overall, it can really make the season, but in the end it is like what I always say about mowing the yard – I like mowing the yard, I just don’t like HAVING to mow the yard.

[joebaduba]

I would give it some thought too. We live on such a street in a different part of town. We light up every night for 2 weeks each year. Here are some things from personal experience:
Upside: If you are a Christmas person, this will make the season feel a zillion times more festive. It is also a great way to get to know and interact with your neighbors. I’m not one for those streets where all you know about your neighbors is which SUV parks at which house.
On the downside, we are talking EVERY YEAR here. Not just those you are in the mood. Some years you’ll be into it. Some you won’t. What if you get sick and don’t feel like doing the RITZ on the yard? What if you need to travel? Do you feel comfortable traveling and leaving your home for the holidays with all those people coming by? It’s not mandatory here, but there is a certain peer pressure that makes it feel that way. A dark house stands out badly.
Also, traffic on our street is rerouted to be one-way for the two weeks of light-up. Visitors driving through are supposed to keep to the outside so that the residents have an “express lane” to the inside and don’t have to wait 45 minutes to get to their driveway just because they needed to go to the grocery store or got home a little late. Believe me, you will be very pissed off at the first few people who flip you off, cut you off, or roll down their window and scream at you for trying to use the resident’s lane. Sometimes we get to the driveway just ahead of them enough and when we get out of the car we can see the look on their face when they realize what their little holiday season road rage tantrum was just about. You can really see it in the passengers’ expression.
Finally, we are very flattered by all the people that think enough of the hard work we put into the lights and displays, but it’s very creepy having strangers feel welcome to walk all over your yard (sometimes even up onto the porch) to take pictures amongst it. We’re still waiting for the first idiot who wants to sue for tripping over a wire or burning themselves on a spotlight.
Overall, it can really make the season, but in the end it is like what I always say about mowing the yard – I like mowing the yard, I just don’t like HAVING to mow the yard.

[joebaduba]

I would give it some thought too. We live on such a street in a different part of town. We light up every night for 2 weeks each year. Here are some things from personal experience:
Upside: If you are a Christmas person, this will make the season feel a zillion times more festive. It is also a great way to get to know and interact with your neighbors. I’m not one for those streets where all you know about your neighbors is which SUV parks at which house.
On the downside, we are talking EVERY YEAR here. Not just those you are in the mood. Some years you’ll be into it. Some you won’t. What if you get sick and don’t feel like doing the RITZ on the yard? What if you need to travel? Do you feel comfortable traveling and leaving your home for the holidays with all those people coming by? It’s not mandatory here, but there is a certain peer pressure that makes it feel that way. A dark house stands out badly.
Also, traffic on our street is rerouted to be one-way for the two weeks of light-up. Visitors driving through are supposed to keep to the outside so that the residents have an “express lane” to the inside and don’t have to wait 45 minutes to get to their driveway just because they needed to go to the grocery store or got home a little late. Believe me, you will be very pissed off at the first few people who flip you off, cut you off, or roll down their window and scream at you for trying to use the resident’s lane. Sometimes we get to the driveway just ahead of them enough and when we get out of the car we can see the look on their face when they realize what their little holiday season road rage tantrum was just about. You can really see it in the passengers’ expression.
Finally, we are very flattered by all the people that think enough of the hard work we put into the lights and displays, but it’s very creepy having strangers feel welcome to walk all over your yard (sometimes even up onto the porch) to take pictures amongst it. We’re still waiting for the first idiot who wants to sue for tripping over a wire or burning themselves on a spotlight.
Overall, it can really make the season, but in the end it is like what I always say about mowing the yard – I like mowing the yard, I just don’t like HAVING to mow the yard.

[joebaduba]

I would give it some thought too. We live on such a street in a different part of town. We light up every night for 2 weeks each year. Here are some things from personal experience:
Upside: If you are a Christmas person, this will make the season feel a zillion times more festive. It is also a great way to get to know and interact with your neighbors. I’m not one for those streets where all you know about your neighbors is which SUV parks at which house.
On the downside, we are talking EVERY YEAR here. Not just those you are in the mood. Some years you’ll be into it. Some you won’t. What if you get sick and don’t feel like doing the RITZ on the yard? What if you need to travel? Do you feel comfortable traveling and leaving your home for the holidays with all those people coming by? It’s not mandatory here, but there is a certain peer pressure that makes it feel that way. A dark house stands out badly.
Also, traffic on our street is rerouted to be one-way for the two weeks of light-up. Visitors driving through are supposed to keep to the outside so that the residents have an “express lane” to the inside and don’t have to wait 45 minutes to get to their driveway just because they needed to go to the grocery store or got home a little late. Believe me, you will be very pissed off at the first few people who flip you off, cut you off, or roll down their window and scream at you for trying to use the resident’s lane. Sometimes we get to the driveway just ahead of them enough and when we get out of the car we can see the look on their face when they realize what their little holiday season road rage tantrum was just about. You can really see it in the passengers’ expression.
Finally, we are very flattered by all the people that think enough of the hard work we put into the lights and displays, but it’s very creepy having strangers feel welcome to walk all over your yard (sometimes even up onto the porch) to take pictures amongst it. We’re still waiting for the first idiot who wants to sue for tripping over a wire or burning themselves on a spotlight.
Overall, it can really make the season, but in the end it is like what I always say about mowing the yard – I like mowing the yard, I just don’t like HAVING to mow the yard.

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