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October 31, 2007 at 4:59 PM #93993October 31, 2007 at 9:21 PM #94028
the dingo
ParticipantEncinitas is the call, and there are lot’s of places in the 550-600 range single family that you could get below 550 if you are good at negotiation. People are willing to bargain right now. Leaver early and miss the traffic.
October 31, 2007 at 9:21 PM #94066ParticipantEncinitas is the call, and there are lot’s of places in the 550-600 range single family that you could get below 550 if you are good at negotiation. People are willing to bargain right now. Leaver early and miss the traffic.
October 31, 2007 at 9:21 PM #94074ParticipantEncinitas is the call, and there are lot’s of places in the 550-600 range single family that you could get below 550 if you are good at negotiation. People are willing to bargain right now. Leaver early and miss the traffic.
October 31, 2007 at 11:08 PM #94067
CoronitaParticipantbad things about Carmel Valley besides $$$:
– no shopping nearby (Malls, Target store, etc)That's not a bad thing. Do you want a Target/Walmart/Costco going up right next to you? UTC malls is 2-3 freeway exits away 15 minutes drive (approximate). The biggest PITA thing is if you need to go to Home Depot or Costco. HD is at the end of Mira Mesa Blvd, costco is either at morena or Carmel Mountain off 15.
– no good & cheap eats nearby (especially Asian food)
Yup , that's a problem. But convoy isn't too far anyway. Besides, the asian food blows here in San diego (chinese food at least). The only decent restaurant is Pearl. Jasmine use to be ok, but has deteriorated.
– everything closes early
What do you expect in an area with families? You're not going to go bar hopping in CV 🙂 Vons however is open 24hrs.
You have a small theater in a relatively nice strip mall along with ralphs, jimbos, and a she-she americanized french restaurant (which i forgot the name, but don't go anymore after i bit into a sandwich containing a cardboard box).
– homes, parks, & schools and not much else.
Great views of power lines and a cell phone tower, if you live in Torrey Hills.
– kids racing bicycles on your street
At least bubba won't be tinkering with his Harley and a keg in the middle of the night.
October 31, 2007 at 11:08 PM #94104CoronitaParticipantbad things about Carmel Valley besides $$$:
– no shopping nearby (Malls, Target store, etc)That's not a bad thing. Do you want a Target/Walmart/Costco going up right next to you? UTC malls is 2-3 freeway exits away 15 minutes drive (approximate). The biggest PITA thing is if you need to go to Home Depot or Costco. HD is at the end of Mira Mesa Blvd, costco is either at morena or Carmel Mountain off 15.
– no good & cheap eats nearby (especially Asian food)
Yup , that's a problem. But convoy isn't too far anyway. Besides, the asian food blows here in San diego (chinese food at least). The only decent restaurant is Pearl. Jasmine use to be ok, but has deteriorated.
– everything closes early
What do you expect in an area with families? You're not going to go bar hopping in CV 🙂 Vons however is open 24hrs.
You have a small theater in a relatively nice strip mall along with ralphs, jimbos, and a she-she americanized french restaurant (which i forgot the name, but don't go anymore after i bit into a sandwich containing a cardboard box).
– homes, parks, & schools and not much else.
Great views of power lines and a cell phone tower, if you live in Torrey Hills.
– kids racing bicycles on your street
At least bubba won't be tinkering with his Harley and a keg in the middle of the night.
October 31, 2007 at 11:08 PM #94112CoronitaParticipantbad things about Carmel Valley besides $$$:
– no shopping nearby (Malls, Target store, etc)That's not a bad thing. Do you want a Target/Walmart/Costco going up right next to you? UTC malls is 2-3 freeway exits away 15 minutes drive (approximate). The biggest PITA thing is if you need to go to Home Depot or Costco. HD is at the end of Mira Mesa Blvd, costco is either at morena or Carmel Mountain off 15.
– no good & cheap eats nearby (especially Asian food)
Yup , that's a problem. But convoy isn't too far anyway. Besides, the asian food blows here in San diego (chinese food at least). The only decent restaurant is Pearl. Jasmine use to be ok, but has deteriorated.
– everything closes early
What do you expect in an area with families? You're not going to go bar hopping in CV 🙂 Vons however is open 24hrs.
You have a small theater in a relatively nice strip mall along with ralphs, jimbos, and a she-she americanized french restaurant (which i forgot the name, but don't go anymore after i bit into a sandwich containing a cardboard box).
– homes, parks, & schools and not much else.
Great views of power lines and a cell phone tower, if you live in Torrey Hills.
– kids racing bicycles on your street
At least bubba won't be tinkering with his Harley and a keg in the middle of the night.
October 31, 2007 at 11:46 PM #94076one_muggle
ParticipantSImply RENT. Do not buy. Get a feel for SD. IT’s a big city, with a small town feel. There are so many different communities. RENT RENT RENT RENT…
Take this advice. Even ignoring all economics, you need to rent to figure out the place. I have lived in three major and two medium cities (3 of which, with kids). You cannot tell from anyone else or even short visits, what different areas are like. Take at least six months, better yet, a year. Go for strolls, ice cream, dinner, whatever, in a different neighborhood every weekend. You will soon figure out the flavor of the areas.
As long as housing isn’t appreciating wildly (it’s not), you will be so much better off making an informed decision in a year or so. Plus, if the job sucks or you hate that lovely burned avocado smell, you can easily leave.Good luck.
-one muggle
October 31, 2007 at 11:46 PM #94113ParticipantSImply RENT. Do not buy. Get a feel for SD. IT’s a big city, with a small town feel. There are so many different communities. RENT RENT RENT RENT…
Take this advice. Even ignoring all economics, you need to rent to figure out the place. I have lived in three major and two medium cities (3 of which, with kids). You cannot tell from anyone else or even short visits, what different areas are like. Take at least six months, better yet, a year. Go for strolls, ice cream, dinner, whatever, in a different neighborhood every weekend. You will soon figure out the flavor of the areas.
As long as housing isn’t appreciating wildly (it’s not), you will be so much better off making an informed decision in a year or so. Plus, if the job sucks or you hate that lovely burned avocado smell, you can easily leave.Good luck.
-one muggle
October 31, 2007 at 11:46 PM #94122ParticipantSImply RENT. Do not buy. Get a feel for SD. IT’s a big city, with a small town feel. There are so many different communities. RENT RENT RENT RENT…
Take this advice. Even ignoring all economics, you need to rent to figure out the place. I have lived in three major and two medium cities (3 of which, with kids). You cannot tell from anyone else or even short visits, what different areas are like. Take at least six months, better yet, a year. Go for strolls, ice cream, dinner, whatever, in a different neighborhood every weekend. You will soon figure out the flavor of the areas.
As long as housing isn’t appreciating wildly (it’s not), you will be so much better off making an informed decision in a year or so. Plus, if the job sucks or you hate that lovely burned avocado smell, you can easily leave.Good luck.
-one muggle
November 1, 2007 at 7:01 AM #94110sddreaming
ParticipantDoes anyone have recommendations for schools in San Diego, private or public? I hope I’m not hijacking here, but I thought Louise might be interested in this type of feedback also.
November 1, 2007 at 7:01 AM #94147ParticipantDoes anyone have recommendations for schools in San Diego, private or public? I hope I’m not hijacking here, but I thought Louise might be interested in this type of feedback also.
November 1, 2007 at 7:01 AM #94155ParticipantDoes anyone have recommendations for schools in San Diego, private or public? I hope I’m not hijacking here, but I thought Louise might be interested in this type of feedback also.
November 1, 2007 at 12:07 PM #94229gn
Participantflu,
The only decent restaurant is Pearl. Jasmine use to be ok, but has deteriorated.
Did you refer to the following restaurant ?
Pearl Chinese Cuisine
11666 Avena Pl
San Diego, CA 92128
November 1, 2007 at 12:07 PM #94267Participantflu,
The only decent restaurant is Pearl. Jasmine use to be ok, but has deteriorated.
Did you refer to the following restaurant ?
Pearl Chinese Cuisine
11666 Avena Pl
San Diego, CA 92128
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