More land, lowering costs, where would you move here in the West?

[NotCranky]

How much land?How much lower costs? I would go to Mount Helix on an acre and if it doesn’t have a granny flat, bootleg one in on a large enough house… if it is for family. A bootleg attached granny flat coversion would lower costs a lot.

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[quote=NeetaT]At worst, it’s probably costing you $5,000.00 more per year to live in San Diego than it would cost to live in a less desirable place. Take a deep breath and relax. Don’t leave. Careful what you wish for.[/quote]
Please look at this home in suburban Detroit 12 1/2 mile. Good school district, nice home, lot. The price for 4 beds, 2.5 baths, 1,800 sq ft (with half basement) is listed at 90K, probably a short sale, but comparables have sold for just a little higher. If they haven’t let the Eminem crowd move over from 8 mile, not a bad place if you have a job, telecommuting etc. Airport is 30 miles away, but heard its a ghost town. Most people in SoCal pay that much for a down payment or for two cars. With 20% down, payment is $400+Taxes+expenses($400), and I would assume lower costs for childcare. etc. I think it may add up to more than $5000 per year, but I’m sure someone will double check. This advice is only for those who are priced out of a 911.

BTW, I lived in this house in the 80’s (probably paid same as current price), very decent place for a family. I was lazy and mowed the lawn every two week on this oversized lot that extended 75% back to neighbors lot. It took 4 hours and I would empty bag 25-30 times! “mmm sweet summertime summertime”

http://www.zillow.com/homedetails/19720-Hickory-Leaf-St-Southfield-MI-48076/24591457_zpid/

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[quote=NeetaT]At worst, it’s probably costing you $5,000.00 more per year to live in San Diego than it would cost to live in a less desirable place. Take a deep breath and relax. Don’t leave. Careful what you wish for.[/quote]
Please look at this home in suburban Detroit 12 1/2 mile. Good school district, nice home, lot. The price for 4 beds, 2.5 baths, 1,800 sq ft (with half basement) is listed at 90K, probably a short sale, but comparables have sold for just a little higher. If they haven’t let the Eminem crowd move over from 8 mile, not a bad place if you have a job, telecommuting etc. Airport is 30 miles away, but heard its a ghost town. Most people in SoCal pay that much for a down payment or for two cars. With 20% down, payment is $400+Taxes+expenses($400), and I would assume lower costs for childcare. etc. I think it may add up to more than $5000 per year, but I’m sure someone will double check. This advice is only for those who are priced out of a 911.

BTW, I lived in this house in the 80’s (probably paid same as current price), very decent place for a family. I was lazy and mowed the lawn every two week on this oversized lot that extended 75% back to neighbors lot. It took 4 hours and I would empty bag 25-30 times! “mmm sweet summertime summertime”

http://www.zillow.com/homedetails/19720-Hickory-Leaf-St-Southfield-MI-48076/24591457_zpid/

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[quote=NeetaT]At worst, it’s probably costing you $5,000.00 more per year to live in San Diego than it would cost to live in a less desirable place. Take a deep breath and relax. Don’t leave. Careful what you wish for.[/quote]
Please look at this home in suburban Detroit 12 1/2 mile. Good school district, nice home, lot. The price for 4 beds, 2.5 baths, 1,800 sq ft (with half basement) is listed at 90K, probably a short sale, but comparables have sold for just a little higher. If they haven’t let the Eminem crowd move over from 8 mile, not a bad place if you have a job, telecommuting etc. Airport is 30 miles away, but heard its a ghost town. Most people in SoCal pay that much for a down payment or for two cars. With 20% down, payment is $400+Taxes+expenses($400), and I would assume lower costs for childcare. etc. I think it may add up to more than $5000 per year, but I’m sure someone will double check. This advice is only for those who are priced out of a 911.

BTW, I lived in this house in the 80’s (probably paid same as current price), very decent place for a family. I was lazy and mowed the lawn every two week on this oversized lot that extended 75% back to neighbors lot. It took 4 hours and I would empty bag 25-30 times! “mmm sweet summertime summertime”

http://www.zillow.com/homedetails/19720-Hickory-Leaf-St-Southfield-MI-48076/24591457_zpid/

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[quote=NeetaT]At worst, it’s probably costing you $5,000.00 more per year to live in San Diego than it would cost to live in a less desirable place. Take a deep breath and relax. Don’t leave. Careful what you wish for.[/quote]
Please look at this home in suburban Detroit 12 1/2 mile. Good school district, nice home, lot. The price for 4 beds, 2.5 baths, 1,800 sq ft (with half basement) is listed at 90K, probably a short sale, but comparables have sold for just a little higher. If they haven’t let the Eminem crowd move over from 8 mile, not a bad place if you have a job, telecommuting etc. Airport is 30 miles away, but heard its a ghost town. Most people in SoCal pay that much for a down payment or for two cars. With 20% down, payment is $400+Taxes+expenses($400), and I would assume lower costs for childcare. etc. I think it may add up to more than $5000 per year, but I’m sure someone will double check. This advice is only for those who are priced out of a 911.

BTW, I lived in this house in the 80’s (probably paid same as current price), very decent place for a family. I was lazy and mowed the lawn every two week on this oversized lot that extended 75% back to neighbors lot. It took 4 hours and I would empty bag 25-30 times! “mmm sweet summertime summertime”

http://www.zillow.com/homedetails/19720-Hickory-Leaf-St-Southfield-MI-48076/24591457_zpid/

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[quote=NeetaT]At worst, it’s probably costing you $5,000.00 more per year to live in San Diego than it would cost to live in a less desirable place. Take a deep breath and relax. Don’t leave. Careful what you wish for.[/quote]
Please look at this home in suburban Detroit 12 1/2 mile. Good school district, nice home, lot. The price for 4 beds, 2.5 baths, 1,800 sq ft (with half basement) is listed at 90K, probably a short sale, but comparables have sold for just a little higher. If they haven’t let the Eminem crowd move over from 8 mile, not a bad place if you have a job, telecommuting etc. Airport is 30 miles away, but heard its a ghost town. Most people in SoCal pay that much for a down payment or for two cars. With 20% down, payment is $400+Taxes+expenses($400), and I would assume lower costs for childcare. etc. I think it may add up to more than $5000 per year, but I’m sure someone will double check. This advice is only for those who are priced out of a 911.

BTW, I lived in this house in the 80’s (probably paid same as current price), very decent place for a family. I was lazy and mowed the lawn every two week on this oversized lot that extended 75% back to neighbors lot. It took 4 hours and I would empty bag 25-30 times! “mmm sweet summertime summertime”

http://www.zillow.com/homedetails/19720-Hickory-Leaf-St-Southfield-MI-48076/24591457_zpid/

[sdduuuude]

There is always Phoenix/Tucson, then rent a place in Denver for the Summer. Kids/school/job makes that tough, though.

I’d live in Phoenix, personally, but I grew up in Tucson and don’t mind the heat so much.

Nobody mentioned Sacramento. There’s a river there for recreational boating, and mountains very close. Bay Area excitement is close, too. Bit hot in the Summer. Not as hoity-toity as the bay area. More down-to-earth than San Diego. Real-estate really tanked there in the crash, so there may be bargains now.

Portland/Seattle = too rainy, though my dad lived in Portland for a while and says “nobody ever gets wet in Portland.” A comment that means – it never really rains, it just drizzles all the time.

Spokane is nice, but too small for much of an industrial base.

[sdduuuude]

There is always Phoenix/Tucson, then rent a place in Denver for the Summer. Kids/school/job makes that tough, though.

I’d live in Phoenix, personally, but I grew up in Tucson and don’t mind the heat so much.

Nobody mentioned Sacramento. There’s a river there for recreational boating, and mountains very close. Bay Area excitement is close, too. Bit hot in the Summer. Not as hoity-toity as the bay area. More down-to-earth than San Diego. Real-estate really tanked there in the crash, so there may be bargains now.

Portland/Seattle = too rainy, though my dad lived in Portland for a while and says “nobody ever gets wet in Portland.” A comment that means – it never really rains, it just drizzles all the time.

Spokane is nice, but too small for much of an industrial base.

[sdduuuude]

There is always Phoenix/Tucson, then rent a place in Denver for the Summer. Kids/school/job makes that tough, though.

I’d live in Phoenix, personally, but I grew up in Tucson and don’t mind the heat so much.

Nobody mentioned Sacramento. There’s a river there for recreational boating, and mountains very close. Bay Area excitement is close, too. Bit hot in the Summer. Not as hoity-toity as the bay area. More down-to-earth than San Diego. Real-estate really tanked there in the crash, so there may be bargains now.

Portland/Seattle = too rainy, though my dad lived in Portland for a while and says “nobody ever gets wet in Portland.” A comment that means – it never really rains, it just drizzles all the time.

Spokane is nice, but too small for much of an industrial base.

[sdduuuude]

There is always Phoenix/Tucson, then rent a place in Denver for the Summer. Kids/school/job makes that tough, though.

I’d live in Phoenix, personally, but I grew up in Tucson and don’t mind the heat so much.

Nobody mentioned Sacramento. There’s a river there for recreational boating, and mountains very close. Bay Area excitement is close, too. Bit hot in the Summer. Not as hoity-toity as the bay area. More down-to-earth than San Diego. Real-estate really tanked there in the crash, so there may be bargains now.

Portland/Seattle = too rainy, though my dad lived in Portland for a while and says “nobody ever gets wet in Portland.” A comment that means – it never really rains, it just drizzles all the time.

Spokane is nice, but too small for much of an industrial base.

[sdduuuude]

There is always Phoenix/Tucson, then rent a place in Denver for the Summer. Kids/school/job makes that tough, though.

I’d live in Phoenix, personally, but I grew up in Tucson and don’t mind the heat so much.

Nobody mentioned Sacramento. There’s a river there for recreational boating, and mountains very close. Bay Area excitement is close, too. Bit hot in the Summer. Not as hoity-toity as the bay area. More down-to-earth than San Diego. Real-estate really tanked there in the crash, so there may be bargains now.

Portland/Seattle = too rainy, though my dad lived in Portland for a while and says “nobody ever gets wet in Portland.” A comment that means – it never really rains, it just drizzles all the time.

Spokane is nice, but too small for much of an industrial base.

[peterb]

Tucson. Cheap, has a university and culturally interesting place.

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Tucson. Cheap, has a university and culturally interesting place.

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Tucson. Cheap, has a university and culturally interesting place.

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Tucson. Cheap, has a university and culturally interesting place.

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