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  • February 9, 2009 at 4:50 PM #344008
    SD Realtor
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    SD Eng well said. The term PUD comes to mind. As you stated there are common areas in a PUD but you enjoy fee simple ownership which is the way to go. There is an HOA and an associated set of CCRs that you must comply to and in the extreme the HOA for a PUD has the same power over you the homeowner as an HOA for condominium ownership.

    As for the inventory north of Calle Cristobal I think we are starting to see some major cracks. I have seen two listings under 500k now and I would definitely place them as more preferable then these homes. My wife and I looked at renting in this subdivision a few years ago and ended up renting about 3 blocks east (still on the north side of Calle Cristobal) on Cheryl Ridge.

    I could not agree more with you though on all your other points.

    February 9, 2009 at 6:20 PM #343523
    nostradamus
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    [quote=AN]I personally HATE condo because of nosy HOA people having nothing better to do than telling you want you can/can’t put in your balcony, front porch, etc.[/quote]
    I was going to mention that as well but have debated the pro vs. con of HOAs on this and other blogs many times… Luckily my HOA has been reasonable and it is easy to follow the rules while maintaining a nice area; however, next time I buy it will be non-HOA, even if my neighbor does decide to grow corn on the front lawn.

    February 9, 2009 at 6:20 PM #343843
    nostradamus
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    [quote=AN]I personally HATE condo because of nosy HOA people having nothing better to do than telling you want you can/can’t put in your balcony, front porch, etc.[/quote]
    I was going to mention that as well but have debated the pro vs. con of HOAs on this and other blogs many times… Luckily my HOA has been reasonable and it is easy to follow the rules while maintaining a nice area; however, next time I buy it will be non-HOA, even if my neighbor does decide to grow corn on the front lawn.

    February 9, 2009 at 6:20 PM #343951
    nostradamus
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    [quote=AN]I personally HATE condo because of nosy HOA people having nothing better to do than telling you want you can/can’t put in your balcony, front porch, etc.[/quote]
    I was going to mention that as well but have debated the pro vs. con of HOAs on this and other blogs many times… Luckily my HOA has been reasonable and it is easy to follow the rules while maintaining a nice area; however, next time I buy it will be non-HOA, even if my neighbor does decide to grow corn on the front lawn.

    February 9, 2009 at 6:20 PM #343980
    nostradamus
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    [quote=AN]I personally HATE condo because of nosy HOA people having nothing better to do than telling you want you can/can’t put in your balcony, front porch, etc.[/quote]
    I was going to mention that as well but have debated the pro vs. con of HOAs on this and other blogs many times… Luckily my HOA has been reasonable and it is easy to follow the rules while maintaining a nice area; however, next time I buy it will be non-HOA, even if my neighbor does decide to grow corn on the front lawn.

    February 9, 2009 at 6:20 PM #344077
    nostradamus
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    [quote=AN]I personally HATE condo because of nosy HOA people having nothing better to do than telling you want you can/can’t put in your balcony, front porch, etc.[/quote]
    I was going to mention that as well but have debated the pro vs. con of HOAs on this and other blogs many times… Luckily my HOA has been reasonable and it is easy to follow the rules while maintaining a nice area; however, next time I buy it will be non-HOA, even if my neighbor does decide to grow corn on the front lawn.

    February 10, 2009 at 12:34 AM #343684
    an
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    [quote=nostradamus]
    I was going to mention that as well but have debated the pro vs. con of HOAs on this and other blogs many times… Luckily my HOA has been reasonable and it is easy to follow the rules while maintaining a nice area; however, next time I buy it will be non-HOA, even if my neighbor does decide to grow corn on the front lawn.[/quote]
    Lucky I bought in a non-HOA area, because if it has HOA, they wouldn’t be happy with me one bit while I’m going through the process of remodeling my house. Hopefully by the time I’m done, everything will be nice and updated, but right now, everything is in such disarray.

    February 10, 2009 at 12:34 AM #344004
    an
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    [quote=nostradamus]
    I was going to mention that as well but have debated the pro vs. con of HOAs on this and other blogs many times… Luckily my HOA has been reasonable and it is easy to follow the rules while maintaining a nice area; however, next time I buy it will be non-HOA, even if my neighbor does decide to grow corn on the front lawn.[/quote]
    Lucky I bought in a non-HOA area, because if it has HOA, they wouldn’t be happy with me one bit while I’m going through the process of remodeling my house. Hopefully by the time I’m done, everything will be nice and updated, but right now, everything is in such disarray.

    February 10, 2009 at 12:34 AM #344111
    an
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    [quote=nostradamus]
    I was going to mention that as well but have debated the pro vs. con of HOAs on this and other blogs many times… Luckily my HOA has been reasonable and it is easy to follow the rules while maintaining a nice area; however, next time I buy it will be non-HOA, even if my neighbor does decide to grow corn on the front lawn.[/quote]
    Lucky I bought in a non-HOA area, because if it has HOA, they wouldn’t be happy with me one bit while I’m going through the process of remodeling my house. Hopefully by the time I’m done, everything will be nice and updated, but right now, everything is in such disarray.

    February 10, 2009 at 12:34 AM #344140
    an
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    [quote=nostradamus]
    I was going to mention that as well but have debated the pro vs. con of HOAs on this and other blogs many times… Luckily my HOA has been reasonable and it is easy to follow the rules while maintaining a nice area; however, next time I buy it will be non-HOA, even if my neighbor does decide to grow corn on the front lawn.[/quote]
    Lucky I bought in a non-HOA area, because if it has HOA, they wouldn’t be happy with me one bit while I’m going through the process of remodeling my house. Hopefully by the time I’m done, everything will be nice and updated, but right now, everything is in such disarray.

    February 10, 2009 at 12:34 AM #344238
    an
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    [quote=nostradamus]
    I was going to mention that as well but have debated the pro vs. con of HOAs on this and other blogs many times… Luckily my HOA has been reasonable and it is easy to follow the rules while maintaining a nice area; however, next time I buy it will be non-HOA, even if my neighbor does decide to grow corn on the front lawn.[/quote]
    Lucky I bought in a non-HOA area, because if it has HOA, they wouldn’t be happy with me one bit while I’m going through the process of remodeling my house. Hopefully by the time I’m done, everything will be nice and updated, but right now, everything is in such disarray.

    February 10, 2009 at 9:23 AM #343809
    UCGal
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    [quote=nostradamus]Interesting SDEng. I had wondered about that.

    What kind of advantage would a “twin home” have over an SFR? The way I see it, you pay SFR price for a condo life!

    Yes AN, those sales comps in 2008 are what have me perplexed. Even then there were cheaper houses. I wonder if it’s because this is just about the furthest North-West in Mira Mesa you can get.[/quote]

    I don’t think a twin home has an advantage here… but I owned one in the Philly suburbs… a 100 year old, victorian style, twin home.

    The advantages
    – I had one less exterior wall to heat. That’s not a value in our climate… but back east it reduced my heating bills.
    – I had the benefit of a guard dog, without the work. (neighbors dog barked at people coming onto my porch, lol.)

    Mine was fee simple… property line ran exactly through the fire/party wall. No HOA’s. Only covenant prevented me from having a tannery or a manure pit in my back yard. (Seriously.) My neighbors on the other side of the wall were great… it was a good experience.

    February 10, 2009 at 9:23 AM #344129
    UCGal
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    [quote=nostradamus]Interesting SDEng. I had wondered about that.

    What kind of advantage would a “twin home” have over an SFR? The way I see it, you pay SFR price for a condo life!

    Yes AN, those sales comps in 2008 are what have me perplexed. Even then there were cheaper houses. I wonder if it’s because this is just about the furthest North-West in Mira Mesa you can get.[/quote]

    I don’t think a twin home has an advantage here… but I owned one in the Philly suburbs… a 100 year old, victorian style, twin home.

    The advantages
    – I had one less exterior wall to heat. That’s not a value in our climate… but back east it reduced my heating bills.
    – I had the benefit of a guard dog, without the work. (neighbors dog barked at people coming onto my porch, lol.)

    Mine was fee simple… property line ran exactly through the fire/party wall. No HOA’s. Only covenant prevented me from having a tannery or a manure pit in my back yard. (Seriously.) My neighbors on the other side of the wall were great… it was a good experience.

    February 10, 2009 at 9:23 AM #344235
    UCGal
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    [quote=nostradamus]Interesting SDEng. I had wondered about that.

    What kind of advantage would a “twin home” have over an SFR? The way I see it, you pay SFR price for a condo life!

    Yes AN, those sales comps in 2008 are what have me perplexed. Even then there were cheaper houses. I wonder if it’s because this is just about the furthest North-West in Mira Mesa you can get.[/quote]

    I don’t think a twin home has an advantage here… but I owned one in the Philly suburbs… a 100 year old, victorian style, twin home.

    The advantages
    – I had one less exterior wall to heat. That’s not a value in our climate… but back east it reduced my heating bills.
    – I had the benefit of a guard dog, without the work. (neighbors dog barked at people coming onto my porch, lol.)

    Mine was fee simple… property line ran exactly through the fire/party wall. No HOA’s. Only covenant prevented me from having a tannery or a manure pit in my back yard. (Seriously.) My neighbors on the other side of the wall were great… it was a good experience.

    February 10, 2009 at 9:23 AM #344266
    UCGal
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    [quote=nostradamus]Interesting SDEng. I had wondered about that.

    What kind of advantage would a “twin home” have over an SFR? The way I see it, you pay SFR price for a condo life!

    Yes AN, those sales comps in 2008 are what have me perplexed. Even then there were cheaper houses. I wonder if it’s because this is just about the furthest North-West in Mira Mesa you can get.[/quote]

    I don’t think a twin home has an advantage here… but I owned one in the Philly suburbs… a 100 year old, victorian style, twin home.

    The advantages
    – I had one less exterior wall to heat. That’s not a value in our climate… but back east it reduced my heating bills.
    – I had the benefit of a guard dog, without the work. (neighbors dog barked at people coming onto my porch, lol.)

    Mine was fee simple… property line ran exactly through the fire/party wall. No HOA’s. Only covenant prevented me from having a tannery or a manure pit in my back yard. (Seriously.) My neighbors on the other side of the wall were great… it was a good experience.

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