N San Diego Has Changed – Where to put Down Roots???

[SD Realtor]

Hi JMR –

I saw this post but I didn’t respond to it because it is hard to try to answer these kinds of posts. I say that because it is so much of a matter of personal preference you know what I am saying?

I mean, all I can really say is that if it were me and I worked at Camp P, I think I would go for a Carlsbad/Encinitas home. Why? Well for one thing I grew up on the coast and have been along the coast most of my life. The past few years living in PQ, Mira Mesa, and now Scripps have been the furthest east I have ever been and am none to thrilled about it… Yet once you have kids I have found that pretty much everything I do is to help promote a thier development. So a decent size house but with a big lot in decent school districts is my goal. Not being happy with MR fees and homes that are close together has all but eliminated Carmel Valley… 4S is to far out for me and again, MR fees are a nogo for me. Ideally Solana Beach and some of the older properties near Del Mar Heights would work for me but I don’t have the coin. University City is okay but the lots are to small for me. Poway works for my wife but I am not thrilled about it… Encinitas or Carlsbad may work for me but I work in Sorrento Valley for engineering and service the entire county for real estate so I need to kind of be somewhat central… So there ya go… Yet what I need and want has nothing to do with you right? If I did work in Camp P though I think I would be partial to Encinitas and Carlsbad like I said before. Could your money stretch like 2-3 times as far being out in Temecula? Yepp… for sure. Even Fallbrook is kind of cool. I have a listing up there right now… Very nice comunity but again, not for me… a little to far out there. I REALLY like Cardiff, specially the west of 5 part but again… cannot afford it… There is just SO much for you to choose from up in north county. Maybe when you transfer down here you can rent for a year and feel it out?

Anyways there are alot of Temecula posters here and everyone seems to speak well of it so it may work for ya…not for me though. Like you the next purchase I make will be for the kids so I will be there for about 18 years…. then it will be wifey and I heading west…

SD Realtor

[jmrrobbie1]

JMR

Good stuff & thanks! I understand an answer can vary widely from each perspective – the main reason I am here – to take it all in. I noted in one topic that the family-type of community/utopia no longer exist in S. Calf… anywhere. Another indicated a diverse mix of culture on their street but they had not talked to their neighbors in four years.

I think anywhere you are one attempts to maximize the positive and minimize the downsides. An ocean front 4-5 bdrm home with a perfect school district (for all grades), next to a community program for the kids, in my price range, without traffic may be a stretch these days but if most of this (even 3/4) could be found in a “particular” region of N. San Diego, maybe within commute to the Ocean then this is our desire. Fallbrook & Carlsbad are high on our initial survey but the area has changed so much – I am sure it no longer resembles what we knew. I like Carlsbad for the location but Fallbrook for the type of house we would get for our $. We value input like yours and hope for the insider’s perspective. I am starting this search from a remote spot – Micronesia and my trips to San Diego before our transfer in 2010 are limited to two … we will rent for a few months during the summer of our move but want to maximize the “inside knowledge” from others – and this website is the best tool we could find.
Thanks again.

[jmrrobbie1]

JMR

Good stuff & thanks! I understand an answer can vary widely from each perspective – the main reason I am here – to take it all in. I noted in one topic that the family-type of community/utopia no longer exist in S. Calf… anywhere. Another indicated a diverse mix of culture on their street but they had not talked to their neighbors in four years.

I think anywhere you are one attempts to maximize the positive and minimize the downsides. An ocean front 4-5 bdrm home with a perfect school district (for all grades), next to a community program for the kids, in my price range, without traffic may be a stretch these days but if most of this (even 3/4) could be found in a “particular” region of N. San Diego, maybe within commute to the Ocean then this is our desire. Fallbrook & Carlsbad are high on our initial survey but the area has changed so much – I am sure it no longer resembles what we knew. I like Carlsbad for the location but Fallbrook for the type of house we would get for our $. We value input like yours and hope for the insider’s perspective. I am starting this search from a remote spot – Micronesia and my trips to San Diego before our transfer in 2010 are limited to two … we will rent for a few months during the summer of our move but want to maximize the “inside knowledge” from others – and this website is the best tool we could find.
Thanks again.

[jmrrobbie1]

JMR

Good stuff & thanks! I understand an answer can vary widely from each perspective – the main reason I am here – to take it all in. I noted in one topic that the family-type of community/utopia no longer exist in S. Calf… anywhere. Another indicated a diverse mix of culture on their street but they had not talked to their neighbors in four years.

I think anywhere you are one attempts to maximize the positive and minimize the downsides. An ocean front 4-5 bdrm home with a perfect school district (for all grades), next to a community program for the kids, in my price range, without traffic may be a stretch these days but if most of this (even 3/4) could be found in a “particular” region of N. San Diego, maybe within commute to the Ocean then this is our desire. Fallbrook & Carlsbad are high on our initial survey but the area has changed so much – I am sure it no longer resembles what we knew. I like Carlsbad for the location but Fallbrook for the type of house we would get for our $. We value input like yours and hope for the insider’s perspective. I am starting this search from a remote spot – Micronesia and my trips to San Diego before our transfer in 2010 are limited to two … we will rent for a few months during the summer of our move but want to maximize the “inside knowledge” from others – and this website is the best tool we could find.
Thanks again.

[jmrrobbie1]

JMR

Good stuff & thanks! I understand an answer can vary widely from each perspective – the main reason I am here – to take it all in. I noted in one topic that the family-type of community/utopia no longer exist in S. Calf… anywhere. Another indicated a diverse mix of culture on their street but they had not talked to their neighbors in four years.

I think anywhere you are one attempts to maximize the positive and minimize the downsides. An ocean front 4-5 bdrm home with a perfect school district (for all grades), next to a community program for the kids, in my price range, without traffic may be a stretch these days but if most of this (even 3/4) could be found in a “particular” region of N. San Diego, maybe within commute to the Ocean then this is our desire. Fallbrook & Carlsbad are high on our initial survey but the area has changed so much – I am sure it no longer resembles what we knew. I like Carlsbad for the location but Fallbrook for the type of house we would get for our $. We value input like yours and hope for the insider’s perspective. I am starting this search from a remote spot – Micronesia and my trips to San Diego before our transfer in 2010 are limited to two … we will rent for a few months during the summer of our move but want to maximize the “inside knowledge” from others – and this website is the best tool we could find.
Thanks again.

[jmrrobbie1]

JMR

Good stuff & thanks! I understand an answer can vary widely from each perspective – the main reason I am here – to take it all in. I noted in one topic that the family-type of community/utopia no longer exist in S. Calf… anywhere. Another indicated a diverse mix of culture on their street but they had not talked to their neighbors in four years.

I think anywhere you are one attempts to maximize the positive and minimize the downsides. An ocean front 4-5 bdrm home with a perfect school district (for all grades), next to a community program for the kids, in my price range, without traffic may be a stretch these days but if most of this (even 3/4) could be found in a “particular” region of N. San Diego, maybe within commute to the Ocean then this is our desire. Fallbrook & Carlsbad are high on our initial survey but the area has changed so much – I am sure it no longer resembles what we knew. I like Carlsbad for the location but Fallbrook for the type of house we would get for our $. We value input like yours and hope for the insider’s perspective. I am starting this search from a remote spot – Micronesia and my trips to San Diego before our transfer in 2010 are limited to two … we will rent for a few months during the summer of our move but want to maximize the “inside knowledge” from others – and this website is the best tool we could find.
Thanks again.

[dharmagirl]

Hi there,

I arrived in Temecula kicking and screaming. My husband’s post-USAF-career job offer here took us both by complete surprise. My immediate impression was, “oh no, it’s filled with oversized, pink, cookie cutter tract homes and minivans.”

And, yes, it is. But there is more to Temecula, too.

So, after renting here for a year, I’m pleasantly surprised. It’s definitely a quieter pace and, while I miss some “city” activities, I find that I dont mind the quiet. I’ve met some nice people (through volunteer work), and we dont mind the hot, dry summers.

The people I meet – who have children – rave about it here. They tell me the schools are excellent, that it feels “safer” than down south, and things are a little more affordable. My impression is that there is a LOT for kids to do here, too in terms of golf, tennis, horses, classes, etc.

With your budget, I would take a look at Wine Country. It’s lovely out there with a mix of older custom homes set amidst the wineries, and some areas with new, custom homes.

There is also an area called Meadowview. Most homes are on 1 acre lots, and circle a 300 acre meadow where you can have horses, etc.

Finally, this community is called The Reserve. The new homes are around $1 mil: http://www.craftsmenhomes.com/reserve.html

I think Fallbrook is nice, too. I’ve heard that it tends to be slightly cooler than Temecula in the summer. We drove through DeLuz over the weekend. It’s definitely more remote and rural, but I liked it.

Fallbrook is probably more “diverse” than Temecula. The downtown is a mix of quaint and run down. Someone was also just stabbed to death at the Shell station on Mission last month(car jacking).

I’ve also heard that Temecula tends to be safer from fires. Just another thought…

TemeculaGuy is a great resource. He’s lived up here for awhile, has kids and knows the market.

Good luck and let me know if I can be of more help.

[dharmagirl]

Hi there,

I arrived in Temecula kicking and screaming. My husband’s post-USAF-career job offer here took us both by complete surprise. My immediate impression was, “oh no, it’s filled with oversized, pink, cookie cutter tract homes and minivans.”

And, yes, it is. But there is more to Temecula, too.

So, after renting here for a year, I’m pleasantly surprised. It’s definitely a quieter pace and, while I miss some “city” activities, I find that I dont mind the quiet. I’ve met some nice people (through volunteer work), and we dont mind the hot, dry summers.

The people I meet – who have children – rave about it here. They tell me the schools are excellent, that it feels “safer” than down south, and things are a little more affordable. My impression is that there is a LOT for kids to do here, too in terms of golf, tennis, horses, classes, etc.

With your budget, I would take a look at Wine Country. It’s lovely out there with a mix of older custom homes set amidst the wineries, and some areas with new, custom homes.

There is also an area called Meadowview. Most homes are on 1 acre lots, and circle a 300 acre meadow where you can have horses, etc.

Finally, this community is called The Reserve. The new homes are around $1 mil: http://www.craftsmenhomes.com/reserve.html

I think Fallbrook is nice, too. I’ve heard that it tends to be slightly cooler than Temecula in the summer. We drove through DeLuz over the weekend. It’s definitely more remote and rural, but I liked it.

Fallbrook is probably more “diverse” than Temecula. The downtown is a mix of quaint and run down. Someone was also just stabbed to death at the Shell station on Mission last month(car jacking).

I’ve also heard that Temecula tends to be safer from fires. Just another thought…

TemeculaGuy is a great resource. He’s lived up here for awhile, has kids and knows the market.

Good luck and let me know if I can be of more help.

[dharmagirl]

Hi there,

I arrived in Temecula kicking and screaming. My husband’s post-USAF-career job offer here took us both by complete surprise. My immediate impression was, “oh no, it’s filled with oversized, pink, cookie cutter tract homes and minivans.”

And, yes, it is. But there is more to Temecula, too.

So, after renting here for a year, I’m pleasantly surprised. It’s definitely a quieter pace and, while I miss some “city” activities, I find that I dont mind the quiet. I’ve met some nice people (through volunteer work), and we dont mind the hot, dry summers.

The people I meet – who have children – rave about it here. They tell me the schools are excellent, that it feels “safer” than down south, and things are a little more affordable. My impression is that there is a LOT for kids to do here, too in terms of golf, tennis, horses, classes, etc.

With your budget, I would take a look at Wine Country. It’s lovely out there with a mix of older custom homes set amidst the wineries, and some areas with new, custom homes.

There is also an area called Meadowview. Most homes are on 1 acre lots, and circle a 300 acre meadow where you can have horses, etc.

Finally, this community is called The Reserve. The new homes are around $1 mil: http://www.craftsmenhomes.com/reserve.html

I think Fallbrook is nice, too. I’ve heard that it tends to be slightly cooler than Temecula in the summer. We drove through DeLuz over the weekend. It’s definitely more remote and rural, but I liked it.

Fallbrook is probably more “diverse” than Temecula. The downtown is a mix of quaint and run down. Someone was also just stabbed to death at the Shell station on Mission last month(car jacking).

I’ve also heard that Temecula tends to be safer from fires. Just another thought…

TemeculaGuy is a great resource. He’s lived up here for awhile, has kids and knows the market.

Good luck and let me know if I can be of more help.

[dharmagirl]

Hi there,

I arrived in Temecula kicking and screaming. My husband’s post-USAF-career job offer here took us both by complete surprise. My immediate impression was, “oh no, it’s filled with oversized, pink, cookie cutter tract homes and minivans.”

And, yes, it is. But there is more to Temecula, too.

So, after renting here for a year, I’m pleasantly surprised. It’s definitely a quieter pace and, while I miss some “city” activities, I find that I dont mind the quiet. I’ve met some nice people (through volunteer work), and we dont mind the hot, dry summers.

The people I meet – who have children – rave about it here. They tell me the schools are excellent, that it feels “safer” than down south, and things are a little more affordable. My impression is that there is a LOT for kids to do here, too in terms of golf, tennis, horses, classes, etc.

With your budget, I would take a look at Wine Country. It’s lovely out there with a mix of older custom homes set amidst the wineries, and some areas with new, custom homes.

There is also an area called Meadowview. Most homes are on 1 acre lots, and circle a 300 acre meadow where you can have horses, etc.

Finally, this community is called The Reserve. The new homes are around $1 mil: http://www.craftsmenhomes.com/reserve.html

I think Fallbrook is nice, too. I’ve heard that it tends to be slightly cooler than Temecula in the summer. We drove through DeLuz over the weekend. It’s definitely more remote and rural, but I liked it.

Fallbrook is probably more “diverse” than Temecula. The downtown is a mix of quaint and run down. Someone was also just stabbed to death at the Shell station on Mission last month(car jacking).

I’ve also heard that Temecula tends to be safer from fires. Just another thought…

TemeculaGuy is a great resource. He’s lived up here for awhile, has kids and knows the market.

Good luck and let me know if I can be of more help.

[dharmagirl]

Hi there,

I arrived in Temecula kicking and screaming. My husband’s post-USAF-career job offer here took us both by complete surprise. My immediate impression was, “oh no, it’s filled with oversized, pink, cookie cutter tract homes and minivans.”

And, yes, it is. But there is more to Temecula, too.

So, after renting here for a year, I’m pleasantly surprised. It’s definitely a quieter pace and, while I miss some “city” activities, I find that I dont mind the quiet. I’ve met some nice people (through volunteer work), and we dont mind the hot, dry summers.

The people I meet – who have children – rave about it here. They tell me the schools are excellent, that it feels “safer” than down south, and things are a little more affordable. My impression is that there is a LOT for kids to do here, too in terms of golf, tennis, horses, classes, etc.

With your budget, I would take a look at Wine Country. It’s lovely out there with a mix of older custom homes set amidst the wineries, and some areas with new, custom homes.

There is also an area called Meadowview. Most homes are on 1 acre lots, and circle a 300 acre meadow where you can have horses, etc.

Finally, this community is called The Reserve. The new homes are around $1 mil: http://www.craftsmenhomes.com/reserve.html

I think Fallbrook is nice, too. I’ve heard that it tends to be slightly cooler than Temecula in the summer. We drove through DeLuz over the weekend. It’s definitely more remote and rural, but I liked it.

Fallbrook is probably more “diverse” than Temecula. The downtown is a mix of quaint and run down. Someone was also just stabbed to death at the Shell station on Mission last month(car jacking).

I’ve also heard that Temecula tends to be safer from fires. Just another thought…

TemeculaGuy is a great resource. He’s lived up here for awhile, has kids and knows the market.

Good luck and let me know if I can be of more help.

[sdrealtor]

SD R,
I didnt know you lived on the North County Coast most of your life. What towns did you live in?

sdr

[sdrealtor]

SD R,
I didnt know you lived on the North County Coast most of your life. What towns did you live in?

sdr

[sdrealtor]

SD R,
I didnt know you lived on the North County Coast most of your life. What towns did you live in?

sdr

[sdrealtor]

SD R,
I didnt know you lived on the North County Coast most of your life. What towns did you live in?

sdr

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