Importance of Yard

[SD Realtor]

I agree with you AN. A yard is a must for our kids as well. I recall growing up and we could run around anywhere we wanted and be blocks away. Those days are long gone so having a large yard to let the kids thrash around in is great for us.

[sdduuuude]

I like big LOTS and I cannot lie …

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I like big LOTS and I cannot lie …

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I like big LOTS and I cannot lie …

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I like big LOTS and I cannot lie …

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I like big LOTS and I cannot lie …

[temeculaguy]

[quote=sdduuuude]I like big LOTS and I cannot lie …[/quote]

Classic sduuuude,….even whiteboys got to shout

But back to the topic, when you have little kids, yards are great. When they are in that middle phase, pools are great. When they grow up, both are a pain and views are great. But if it’s a family neighbrhood where mostly families want to live, and if schools are one of the reason for higher values, it really hurts you to just have a view and no yard.

The area and the specific market dictates if it’s worth it, and in family suburbs, you’ll probably get your money back and then some. A downtown high rise where families with little kids are not the dominant demographic, view is more important.

So it’s a broad question that will have different answers by area, a big lot matters more in some markets and a view matters in others. Proximity to something might matter in others. in Poway, being six streets west might mean nothing, but at the beach it could double the price. Good rule of thumb, if you are shopping the area because of the schools, get a decent sized yard or you will regret it. You dont want the one house that most of the shoppers drwn to that neigborhood will instantly rule out for whatever reason. Plus you have little kids, you’ll use it.

[temeculaguy]

[quote=sdduuuude]I like big LOTS and I cannot lie …[/quote]

Classic sduuuude,….even whiteboys got to shout

But back to the topic, when you have little kids, yards are great. When they are in that middle phase, pools are great. When they grow up, both are a pain and views are great. But if it’s a family neighbrhood where mostly families want to live, and if schools are one of the reason for higher values, it really hurts you to just have a view and no yard.

The area and the specific market dictates if it’s worth it, and in family suburbs, you’ll probably get your money back and then some. A downtown high rise where families with little kids are not the dominant demographic, view is more important.

So it’s a broad question that will have different answers by area, a big lot matters more in some markets and a view matters in others. Proximity to something might matter in others. in Poway, being six streets west might mean nothing, but at the beach it could double the price. Good rule of thumb, if you are shopping the area because of the schools, get a decent sized yard or you will regret it. You dont want the one house that most of the shoppers drwn to that neigborhood will instantly rule out for whatever reason. Plus you have little kids, you’ll use it.

[temeculaguy]

[quote=sdduuuude]I like big LOTS and I cannot lie …[/quote]

Classic sduuuude,….even whiteboys got to shout

But back to the topic, when you have little kids, yards are great. When they are in that middle phase, pools are great. When they grow up, both are a pain and views are great. But if it’s a family neighbrhood where mostly families want to live, and if schools are one of the reason for higher values, it really hurts you to just have a view and no yard.

The area and the specific market dictates if it’s worth it, and in family suburbs, you’ll probably get your money back and then some. A downtown high rise where families with little kids are not the dominant demographic, view is more important.

So it’s a broad question that will have different answers by area, a big lot matters more in some markets and a view matters in others. Proximity to something might matter in others. in Poway, being six streets west might mean nothing, but at the beach it could double the price. Good rule of thumb, if you are shopping the area because of the schools, get a decent sized yard or you will regret it. You dont want the one house that most of the shoppers drwn to that neigborhood will instantly rule out for whatever reason. Plus you have little kids, you’ll use it.

[temeculaguy]

[quote=sdduuuude]I like big LOTS and I cannot lie …[/quote]

Classic sduuuude,….even whiteboys got to shout

But back to the topic, when you have little kids, yards are great. When they are in that middle phase, pools are great. When they grow up, both are a pain and views are great. But if it’s a family neighbrhood where mostly families want to live, and if schools are one of the reason for higher values, it really hurts you to just have a view and no yard.

The area and the specific market dictates if it’s worth it, and in family suburbs, you’ll probably get your money back and then some. A downtown high rise where families with little kids are not the dominant demographic, view is more important.

So it’s a broad question that will have different answers by area, a big lot matters more in some markets and a view matters in others. Proximity to something might matter in others. in Poway, being six streets west might mean nothing, but at the beach it could double the price. Good rule of thumb, if you are shopping the area because of the schools, get a decent sized yard or you will regret it. You dont want the one house that most of the shoppers drwn to that neigborhood will instantly rule out for whatever reason. Plus you have little kids, you’ll use it.

[temeculaguy]

[quote=sdduuuude]I like big LOTS and I cannot lie …[/quote]

Classic sduuuude,….even whiteboys got to shout

But back to the topic, when you have little kids, yards are great. When they are in that middle phase, pools are great. When they grow up, both are a pain and views are great. But if it’s a family neighbrhood where mostly families want to live, and if schools are one of the reason for higher values, it really hurts you to just have a view and no yard.

The area and the specific market dictates if it’s worth it, and in family suburbs, you’ll probably get your money back and then some. A downtown high rise where families with little kids are not the dominant demographic, view is more important.

So it’s a broad question that will have different answers by area, a big lot matters more in some markets and a view matters in others. Proximity to something might matter in others. in Poway, being six streets west might mean nothing, but at the beach it could double the price. Good rule of thumb, if you are shopping the area because of the schools, get a decent sized yard or you will regret it. You dont want the one house that most of the shoppers drwn to that neigborhood will instantly rule out for whatever reason. Plus you have little kids, you’ll use it.

[moneymaker]

I’m gonna have to beg to differ from the consensus. I felt the same way when I bought 2 years ago, I wanted a big yard, and I got it. Now the yard is a lot of work, water is too damn expensive, especially when tied to the sewer bill. Kids these days don’t seem to go out and play like we did when growing up. I don’t mind mowing it, only takes 20 minutes or so. To properly maintain a large yard is expensive, not as much as a pool but still not cheap. I love our yard but there is a lot to be said for concrete,lasts forever and needs no care,no water , no fertilizer. Throw a lounger on it and it becomes pretty inviting.

[moneymaker]

I’m gonna have to beg to differ from the consensus. I felt the same way when I bought 2 years ago, I wanted a big yard, and I got it. Now the yard is a lot of work, water is too damn expensive, especially when tied to the sewer bill. Kids these days don’t seem to go out and play like we did when growing up. I don’t mind mowing it, only takes 20 minutes or so. To properly maintain a large yard is expensive, not as much as a pool but still not cheap. I love our yard but there is a lot to be said for concrete,lasts forever and needs no care,no water , no fertilizer. Throw a lounger on it and it becomes pretty inviting.

[moneymaker]

I’m gonna have to beg to differ from the consensus. I felt the same way when I bought 2 years ago, I wanted a big yard, and I got it. Now the yard is a lot of work, water is too damn expensive, especially when tied to the sewer bill. Kids these days don’t seem to go out and play like we did when growing up. I don’t mind mowing it, only takes 20 minutes or so. To properly maintain a large yard is expensive, not as much as a pool but still not cheap. I love our yard but there is a lot to be said for concrete,lasts forever and needs no care,no water , no fertilizer. Throw a lounger on it and it becomes pretty inviting.

[moneymaker]

I’m gonna have to beg to differ from the consensus. I felt the same way when I bought 2 years ago, I wanted a big yard, and I got it. Now the yard is a lot of work, water is too damn expensive, especially when tied to the sewer bill. Kids these days don’t seem to go out and play like we did when growing up. I don’t mind mowing it, only takes 20 minutes or so. To properly maintain a large yard is expensive, not as much as a pool but still not cheap. I love our yard but there is a lot to be said for concrete,lasts forever and needs no care,no water , no fertilizer. Throw a lounger on it and it becomes pretty inviting.

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