Higher End Declines?

[NotCranky]

Hello Cyphire,

Nice to see you around. I don’t really think anyone can advise you on a move like this. Act as a sounding board maybe, but I am sure you understand that.
No way are you crazy.

I will say that the Utne Reader has recommended Madison Wisconsin highly in a few studies of “best places” to live. I think JG moved there on the recommendation though.

Seriously though, this comes as a surprise. Have you considered any other alternative locations thoroughly?
Are you possibly just getting a little restless and jumping at the first idea that has some appeal? I was certainly convinced that your plan, including the private schools was something that was really going to suit you and your family.

Madison sounds good too,except for cold winters. One of my sisters left California for WI about 15 years ago and her family has been very happy there. She and her husband are both teachers and live in Stoughton which is about 20 miles from Madison. Her daughter managed to get a good education in public schools. The last I heard, she was excelling in some specialty field of molecular biology that involves the latest in electron microscopy.

Best wishes,
Rus

[San Diego Native]

As mentioned in my previous post, the answer to your question, “PF” is that, “yes,” you will be able to find a fantastic home in the $1.5-$2.5MM range in San Diego county, and “yes” you will get more for your money by waiting a little longer–how much longer, well???

We got into a huge home in La Jolla for the low six figures, pre-boom, and I doubt if it will drop that far again–but you never know. It doesn’t matter to us, because, as other posters have mentioned, we live here because it’s the lifestyle that we love. Our kids will soon graduate from high school, and have grown up to be great human beings.

You’ll just have to monitor the specific area of town you are interested in based on many personal factors, and watch for the “great deal” you are looking for.

[San Diego Native]

As mentioned in my previous post, the answer to your question, “PF” is that, “yes,” you will be able to find a fantastic home in the $1.5-$2.5MM range in San Diego county, and “yes” you will get more for your money by waiting a little longer–how much longer, well???

We got into a huge home in La Jolla for the low six figures, pre-boom, and I doubt if it will drop that far again–but you never know. It doesn’t matter to us, because, as other posters have mentioned, we live here because it’s the lifestyle that we love. Our kids will soon graduate from high school, and have grown up to be great human beings.

You’ll just have to monitor the specific area of town you are interested in based on many personal factors, and watch for the “great deal” you are looking for.

[San Diego Native]

As mentioned in my previous post, the answer to your question, “PF” is that, “yes,” you will be able to find a fantastic home in the $1.5-$2.5MM range in San Diego county, and “yes” you will get more for your money by waiting a little longer–how much longer, well???

We got into a huge home in La Jolla for the low six figures, pre-boom, and I doubt if it will drop that far again–but you never know. It doesn’t matter to us, because, as other posters have mentioned, we live here because it’s the lifestyle that we love. Our kids will soon graduate from high school, and have grown up to be great human beings.

You’ll just have to monitor the specific area of town you are interested in based on many personal factors, and watch for the “great deal” you are looking for.

[San Diego Native]

As mentioned in my previous post, the answer to your question, “PF” is that, “yes,” you will be able to find a fantastic home in the $1.5-$2.5MM range in San Diego county, and “yes” you will get more for your money by waiting a little longer–how much longer, well???

We got into a huge home in La Jolla for the low six figures, pre-boom, and I doubt if it will drop that far again–but you never know. It doesn’t matter to us, because, as other posters have mentioned, we live here because it’s the lifestyle that we love. Our kids will soon graduate from high school, and have grown up to be great human beings.

You’ll just have to monitor the specific area of town you are interested in based on many personal factors, and watch for the “great deal” you are looking for.

[San Diego Native]

As mentioned in my previous post, the answer to your question, “PF” is that, “yes,” you will be able to find a fantastic home in the $1.5-$2.5MM range in San Diego county, and “yes” you will get more for your money by waiting a little longer–how much longer, well???

We got into a huge home in La Jolla for the low six figures, pre-boom, and I doubt if it will drop that far again–but you never know. It doesn’t matter to us, because, as other posters have mentioned, we live here because it’s the lifestyle that we love. Our kids will soon graduate from high school, and have grown up to be great human beings.

You’ll just have to monitor the specific area of town you are interested in based on many personal factors, and watch for the “great deal” you are looking for.

[cyphire]

Thats my problem exactly, with a kid starting middle school and one starting high school, I want them to have a great childhood before they leave to go off on their own. I will pay cash for a house which would probably cost 4M in La Jolla or 2.8 in Carmel Valley, but it’s in a neighborhood and if it declines, it will go from 750K to 550K…. While the 2.8M in Carmel Valley will go to 2M… or lower… The house is basically at about 110$ / sq. ft. with finishes which would be astronomical in So. Cal.

I will probably buy a 2 bedroom condo in San Diego (downtown) in a few years if prices do what I think they will do and get the best of both worlds… When the kids leave in 7 years, I will have the condo to live in, and the home in Wisconsin for family and friends…

I still have other family in the OC so I will be back and forth anyway.

One last thing to mention…

Here in Madison, the upper end is dying. We went into an 800K house which hadn’t been shown in 4 months. A homeless person was sleeping in the laundry room. Scary. This house was for sale at over 1.2M, and is now at 800K… I am going to offer 725K-740K. I couldn’t buy a decent house in Carmel valley for that, and the CV houses which are 1M or 1.1M will be down to that in 2-3 years and I can’t freeze my family.

[cyphire]

Thats my problem exactly, with a kid starting middle school and one starting high school, I want them to have a great childhood before they leave to go off on their own. I will pay cash for a house which would probably cost 4M in La Jolla or 2.8 in Carmel Valley, but it’s in a neighborhood and if it declines, it will go from 750K to 550K…. While the 2.8M in Carmel Valley will go to 2M… or lower… The house is basically at about 110$ / sq. ft. with finishes which would be astronomical in So. Cal.

I will probably buy a 2 bedroom condo in San Diego (downtown) in a few years if prices do what I think they will do and get the best of both worlds… When the kids leave in 7 years, I will have the condo to live in, and the home in Wisconsin for family and friends…

I still have other family in the OC so I will be back and forth anyway.

One last thing to mention…

Here in Madison, the upper end is dying. We went into an 800K house which hadn’t been shown in 4 months. A homeless person was sleeping in the laundry room. Scary. This house was for sale at over 1.2M, and is now at 800K… I am going to offer 725K-740K. I couldn’t buy a decent house in Carmel valley for that, and the CV houses which are 1M or 1.1M will be down to that in 2-3 years and I can’t freeze my family.

[cyphire]

Thats my problem exactly, with a kid starting middle school and one starting high school, I want them to have a great childhood before they leave to go off on their own. I will pay cash for a house which would probably cost 4M in La Jolla or 2.8 in Carmel Valley, but it’s in a neighborhood and if it declines, it will go from 750K to 550K…. While the 2.8M in Carmel Valley will go to 2M… or lower… The house is basically at about 110$ / sq. ft. with finishes which would be astronomical in So. Cal.

I will probably buy a 2 bedroom condo in San Diego (downtown) in a few years if prices do what I think they will do and get the best of both worlds… When the kids leave in 7 years, I will have the condo to live in, and the home in Wisconsin for family and friends…

I still have other family in the OC so I will be back and forth anyway.

One last thing to mention…

Here in Madison, the upper end is dying. We went into an 800K house which hadn’t been shown in 4 months. A homeless person was sleeping in the laundry room. Scary. This house was for sale at over 1.2M, and is now at 800K… I am going to offer 725K-740K. I couldn’t buy a decent house in Carmel valley for that, and the CV houses which are 1M or 1.1M will be down to that in 2-3 years and I can’t freeze my family.

[cyphire]

Thats my problem exactly, with a kid starting middle school and one starting high school, I want them to have a great childhood before they leave to go off on their own. I will pay cash for a house which would probably cost 4M in La Jolla or 2.8 in Carmel Valley, but it’s in a neighborhood and if it declines, it will go from 750K to 550K…. While the 2.8M in Carmel Valley will go to 2M… or lower… The house is basically at about 110$ / sq. ft. with finishes which would be astronomical in So. Cal.

I will probably buy a 2 bedroom condo in San Diego (downtown) in a few years if prices do what I think they will do and get the best of both worlds… When the kids leave in 7 years, I will have the condo to live in, and the home in Wisconsin for family and friends…

I still have other family in the OC so I will be back and forth anyway.

One last thing to mention…

Here in Madison, the upper end is dying. We went into an 800K house which hadn’t been shown in 4 months. A homeless person was sleeping in the laundry room. Scary. This house was for sale at over 1.2M, and is now at 800K… I am going to offer 725K-740K. I couldn’t buy a decent house in Carmel valley for that, and the CV houses which are 1M or 1.1M will be down to that in 2-3 years and I can’t freeze my family.

[cyphire]

Thats my problem exactly, with a kid starting middle school and one starting high school, I want them to have a great childhood before they leave to go off on their own. I will pay cash for a house which would probably cost 4M in La Jolla or 2.8 in Carmel Valley, but it’s in a neighborhood and if it declines, it will go from 750K to 550K…. While the 2.8M in Carmel Valley will go to 2M… or lower… The house is basically at about 110$ / sq. ft. with finishes which would be astronomical in So. Cal.

I will probably buy a 2 bedroom condo in San Diego (downtown) in a few years if prices do what I think they will do and get the best of both worlds… When the kids leave in 7 years, I will have the condo to live in, and the home in Wisconsin for family and friends…

I still have other family in the OC so I will be back and forth anyway.

One last thing to mention…

Here in Madison, the upper end is dying. We went into an 800K house which hadn’t been shown in 4 months. A homeless person was sleeping in the laundry room. Scary. This house was for sale at over 1.2M, and is now at 800K… I am going to offer 725K-740K. I couldn’t buy a decent house in Carmel valley for that, and the CV houses which are 1M or 1.1M will be down to that in 2-3 years and I can’t freeze my family.

[sdrealtor]

I dont understand the great childhood part/ You’ve taken them from NY to Carmel Valley to Olivenhain to La Jolla in the last several years and now you are looking for some stability in their childhood. Your kids have been in at least 4 different school systems already. Sorry but that train left the station long ago.

[sdrealtor]

I dont understand the great childhood part/ You’ve taken them from NY to Carmel Valley to Olivenhain to La Jolla in the last several years and now you are looking for some stability in their childhood. Your kids have been in at least 4 different school systems already. Sorry but that train left the station long ago.

[sdrealtor]

I dont understand the great childhood part/ You’ve taken them from NY to Carmel Valley to Olivenhain to La Jolla in the last several years and now you are looking for some stability in their childhood. Your kids have been in at least 4 different school systems already. Sorry but that train left the station long ago.

[sdrealtor]

I dont understand the great childhood part/ You’ve taken them from NY to Carmel Valley to Olivenhain to La Jolla in the last several years and now you are looking for some stability in their childhood. Your kids have been in at least 4 different school systems already. Sorry but that train left the station long ago.

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