Skyranch in Santee

[Coronita]

[quote=flu]

Anyway, if SkyRanch is under HOA management…Anyone know what the HOA fees are like? $100, $200,$300/month?

Just trying to get a feel for any type of “hidden” costs…[/quote]

Never mind…I found an example.

http://www.sdhousehunting.com/listings/sd_res_new/100026032.html

WTH???? $342/month for HOA on a SFH????????That’s just crazy… Even derby hills HOA is like $60-80/month

$342/month for the rest of home ownership is almost like borrowing an extra $70k for 30years at 5%…And this is suppose to move folks closer to saving money so they can send their kids to a private school?????

What other hidden costs are there? Utility/sewage/water?

[Aecetia]

I could see someone who has older kids in Santee schools that needs a bigger home, but wants to stay in the same district. And/ or in a couple of the larger floor plans, there would be room enough for an aging parent to live comfortably with the family as has been discussed in a previous thread. Otherwise, I would have to agree with flu, not top tier, but there are some nice upgrades. The development would have to be a good fit for a certain demographic and I still think the builder did not do their homework because they have since sold off the largest models and they are not being offered. I think SRO should enjoy what he has and view this as his home and not necessarily an investment because only time will tell.

[Aecetia]

I could see someone who has older kids in Santee schools that needs a bigger home, but wants to stay in the same district. And/ or in a couple of the larger floor plans, there would be room enough for an aging parent to live comfortably with the family as has been discussed in a previous thread. Otherwise, I would have to agree with flu, not top tier, but there are some nice upgrades. The development would have to be a good fit for a certain demographic and I still think the builder did not do their homework because they have since sold off the largest models and they are not being offered. I think SRO should enjoy what he has and view this as his home and not necessarily an investment because only time will tell.

[Aecetia]

I could see someone who has older kids in Santee schools that needs a bigger home, but wants to stay in the same district. And/ or in a couple of the larger floor plans, there would be room enough for an aging parent to live comfortably with the family as has been discussed in a previous thread. Otherwise, I would have to agree with flu, not top tier, but there are some nice upgrades. The development would have to be a good fit for a certain demographic and I still think the builder did not do their homework because they have since sold off the largest models and they are not being offered. I think SRO should enjoy what he has and view this as his home and not necessarily an investment because only time will tell.

[Aecetia]

I could see someone who has older kids in Santee schools that needs a bigger home, but wants to stay in the same district. And/ or in a couple of the larger floor plans, there would be room enough for an aging parent to live comfortably with the family as has been discussed in a previous thread. Otherwise, I would have to agree with flu, not top tier, but there are some nice upgrades. The development would have to be a good fit for a certain demographic and I still think the builder did not do their homework because they have since sold off the largest models and they are not being offered. I think SRO should enjoy what he has and view this as his home and not necessarily an investment because only time will tell.

[Aecetia]

I could see someone who has older kids in Santee schools that needs a bigger home, but wants to stay in the same district. And/ or in a couple of the larger floor plans, there would be room enough for an aging parent to live comfortably with the family as has been discussed in a previous thread. Otherwise, I would have to agree with flu, not top tier, but there are some nice upgrades. The development would have to be a good fit for a certain demographic and I still think the builder did not do their homework because they have since sold off the largest models and they are not being offered. I think SRO should enjoy what he has and view this as his home and not necessarily an investment because only time will tell.

[kcal09]

$342 HOA covers landscaping and maintenance of common areas. Unfortunately, there are no facilities such as tennis court or swimming pool so the monthly fee seems to be quite high. Granted, there is no MR but over $4k annually is close to a hidden MR.

[kcal09]

$342 HOA covers landscaping and maintenance of common areas. Unfortunately, there are no facilities such as tennis court or swimming pool so the monthly fee seems to be quite high. Granted, there is no MR but over $4k annually is close to a hidden MR.

[kcal09]

$342 HOA covers landscaping and maintenance of common areas. Unfortunately, there are no facilities such as tennis court or swimming pool so the monthly fee seems to be quite high. Granted, there is no MR but over $4k annually is close to a hidden MR.

[kcal09]

$342 HOA covers landscaping and maintenance of common areas. Unfortunately, there are no facilities such as tennis court or swimming pool so the monthly fee seems to be quite high. Granted, there is no MR but over $4k annually is close to a hidden MR.

[kcal09]

$342 HOA covers landscaping and maintenance of common areas. Unfortunately, there are no facilities such as tennis court or swimming pool so the monthly fee seems to be quite high. Granted, there is no MR but over $4k annually is close to a hidden MR.

[kcal09]

[quote=flu][quote=kcal09]I think we all agree that location is the most important criteria to value a home in financial terms. For some people Santee works great because it’s convenient and they care less about the reputation. For other people a prime location with good schools is more important. The homes at “Skyranch” have nice floorplans and the prices have come down from 2 years ago. I believe that if you don’t want to resell your house anytime soon and expect a profit you will be okay.[/quote]

And no doubt that’s the case. I just question all the comparisons to LJ..It’s not LJ…It’s not LJ adjunct.[/quote]

To compare Santee with LJ is like comparing a Ford with a BMW.

[kcal09]

[quote=flu][quote=kcal09]I think we all agree that location is the most important criteria to value a home in financial terms. For some people Santee works great because it’s convenient and they care less about the reputation. For other people a prime location with good schools is more important. The homes at “Skyranch” have nice floorplans and the prices have come down from 2 years ago. I believe that if you don’t want to resell your house anytime soon and expect a profit you will be okay.[/quote]

And no doubt that’s the case. I just question all the comparisons to LJ..It’s not LJ…It’s not LJ adjunct.[/quote]

To compare Santee with LJ is like comparing a Ford with a BMW.

[kcal09]

[quote=flu][quote=kcal09]I think we all agree that location is the most important criteria to value a home in financial terms. For some people Santee works great because it’s convenient and they care less about the reputation. For other people a prime location with good schools is more important. The homes at “Skyranch” have nice floorplans and the prices have come down from 2 years ago. I believe that if you don’t want to resell your house anytime soon and expect a profit you will be okay.[/quote]

And no doubt that’s the case. I just question all the comparisons to LJ..It’s not LJ…It’s not LJ adjunct.[/quote]

To compare Santee with LJ is like comparing a Ford with a BMW.

[kcal09]

[quote=flu][quote=kcal09]I think we all agree that location is the most important criteria to value a home in financial terms. For some people Santee works great because it’s convenient and they care less about the reputation. For other people a prime location with good schools is more important. The homes at “Skyranch” have nice floorplans and the prices have come down from 2 years ago. I believe that if you don’t want to resell your house anytime soon and expect a profit you will be okay.[/quote]

And no doubt that’s the case. I just question all the comparisons to LJ..It’s not LJ…It’s not LJ adjunct.[/quote]

To compare Santee with LJ is like comparing a Ford with a BMW.

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