This news is good for those who haven’t bought, yet.

[bearishgurl]

[quote=Scarlett]Which is why CHANCES are that we wouldn’t find something like that in 92122 or 92131 NOW. They are too expensive at they are and no, we won’t have money leftover to fix them up right away. I’d much rather put 20% down. We are ok with something like repaint or recarpet right away – which is not too expensive and it’s quick so we can move in right away, or with a dated kitchen, or some landscaping which we can do over time (but we can live with it). In general we won’t have much discretionary income that we’d spend on fixing up a house, and if we don’t we may start hating living in that house -so we’d rather buy something pretty well done (not necessarily upgraded, but relatively neat and clean)…[/quote]

I see, Scarlett. A “cosmetic fixer” might be fine, then … that is, a property that just needs a minor “face-lift” and/or some landscaping purchased. An 1800 sf SFR might work, depending on the layout.

You sound here like you want to avoid PMI (I don’t blame you there) and WOULD be willing to commute to/from the right property. As for your 30 min door-to-door requirement to/from employers, I’m not sure if this is possible on a regular basis from the areas you are mentioning here.

I was focusing on 92122 for you on another recent thread, but I had it in my mind then that you both wanted the shortest commutes possible and would take a 1600 to 2000 sf SFR which possibly might need remodeling, either immediately or at some point in the future.

[Scarlett]

[quote=bearishgurl]

I see, Scarlett. A “cosmetic fixer” might be fine, then … that is, a property that just needs a minor “face-lift” and/or some landscaping purchased. An 1800 sf SFR might work, depending on the layout.
[/quote]

That’s correct.
[quote=bearishgurl]
WOULD be willing to commute to/from the right property. As for your 30 min door-to-door requirement to/from employers, I’m not sure if this is possible on a regular basis from the areas you are mentioning here.

(…)would take a 1600 to 2000 sf SFR which possibly might need remodeling, either immediately or at some point in the future.[/quote]

PQ, NW Mira Mesa are about at that 30′ threshold on most days. My boss lives in PQ and I know his commute (he claims 25′, I-15 to 52) and similar work hours (9:30 – 6). CMR and SS are not quite there, but if we REALLY like something there that’s a good deal too we might compromise on the commute, or alter our work schedule – we like those neighborhoods as well. Scripps Ranch is also not too far from 30′, so same thing applies (although less likely since it’s more expensive). We are keeping an eye also on UC.

[Scarlett]

[quote=bearishgurl]

I see, Scarlett. A “cosmetic fixer” might be fine, then … that is, a property that just needs a minor “face-lift” and/or some landscaping purchased. An 1800 sf SFR might work, depending on the layout.
[/quote]

That’s correct.
[quote=bearishgurl]
WOULD be willing to commute to/from the right property. As for your 30 min door-to-door requirement to/from employers, I’m not sure if this is possible on a regular basis from the areas you are mentioning here.

(…)would take a 1600 to 2000 sf SFR which possibly might need remodeling, either immediately or at some point in the future.[/quote]

PQ, NW Mira Mesa are about at that 30′ threshold on most days. My boss lives in PQ and I know his commute (he claims 25′, I-15 to 52) and similar work hours (9:30 – 6). CMR and SS are not quite there, but if we REALLY like something there that’s a good deal too we might compromise on the commute, or alter our work schedule – we like those neighborhoods as well. Scripps Ranch is also not too far from 30′, so same thing applies (although less likely since it’s more expensive). We are keeping an eye also on UC.

[Scarlett]

[quote=bearishgurl]

I see, Scarlett. A “cosmetic fixer” might be fine, then … that is, a property that just needs a minor “face-lift” and/or some landscaping purchased. An 1800 sf SFR might work, depending on the layout.
[/quote]

That’s correct.
[quote=bearishgurl]
WOULD be willing to commute to/from the right property. As for your 30 min door-to-door requirement to/from employers, I’m not sure if this is possible on a regular basis from the areas you are mentioning here.

(…)would take a 1600 to 2000 sf SFR which possibly might need remodeling, either immediately or at some point in the future.[/quote]

PQ, NW Mira Mesa are about at that 30′ threshold on most days. My boss lives in PQ and I know his commute (he claims 25′, I-15 to 52) and similar work hours (9:30 – 6). CMR and SS are not quite there, but if we REALLY like something there that’s a good deal too we might compromise on the commute, or alter our work schedule – we like those neighborhoods as well. Scripps Ranch is also not too far from 30′, so same thing applies (although less likely since it’s more expensive). We are keeping an eye also on UC.

[Scarlett]

[quote=bearishgurl]

I see, Scarlett. A “cosmetic fixer” might be fine, then … that is, a property that just needs a minor “face-lift” and/or some landscaping purchased. An 1800 sf SFR might work, depending on the layout.
[/quote]

That’s correct.
[quote=bearishgurl]
WOULD be willing to commute to/from the right property. As for your 30 min door-to-door requirement to/from employers, I’m not sure if this is possible on a regular basis from the areas you are mentioning here.

(…)would take a 1600 to 2000 sf SFR which possibly might need remodeling, either immediately or at some point in the future.[/quote]

PQ, NW Mira Mesa are about at that 30′ threshold on most days. My boss lives in PQ and I know his commute (he claims 25′, I-15 to 52) and similar work hours (9:30 – 6). CMR and SS are not quite there, but if we REALLY like something there that’s a good deal too we might compromise on the commute, or alter our work schedule – we like those neighborhoods as well. Scripps Ranch is also not too far from 30′, so same thing applies (although less likely since it’s more expensive). We are keeping an eye also on UC.

[Scarlett]

[quote=bearishgurl]

I see, Scarlett. A “cosmetic fixer” might be fine, then … that is, a property that just needs a minor “face-lift” and/or some landscaping purchased. An 1800 sf SFR might work, depending on the layout.
[/quote]

That’s correct.
[quote=bearishgurl]
WOULD be willing to commute to/from the right property. As for your 30 min door-to-door requirement to/from employers, I’m not sure if this is possible on a regular basis from the areas you are mentioning here.

(…)would take a 1600 to 2000 sf SFR which possibly might need remodeling, either immediately or at some point in the future.[/quote]

PQ, NW Mira Mesa are about at that 30′ threshold on most days. My boss lives in PQ and I know his commute (he claims 25′, I-15 to 52) and similar work hours (9:30 – 6). CMR and SS are not quite there, but if we REALLY like something there that’s a good deal too we might compromise on the commute, or alter our work schedule – we like those neighborhoods as well. Scripps Ranch is also not too far from 30′, so same thing applies (although less likely since it’s more expensive). We are keeping an eye also on UC.

[Scarlett]

[quote=joec] (…)finding a place you actually want to live in is incredibly hard.

I’ll just add that this issue will probably be the biggest problem so if you are lucky enough to find that place, I’d jump on it (…)
I’m sure after looking at a ton of homes, you sorta know within 1-3 minutes of walking into a place if you can even consider a place home so if you’re ready, start looking now and just find a place you really like for the long term.

Good luck.[/quote]

Thanks, that is so true – that is hard to find something we like, and that after a while you know right away if the house is something you will be happy with (in itself, barring unseen issues like foundation) – and if we love something we are very likely to jump on it and be a bit impulsive – and compromise more on price/commute probably. We’ll start looking very soon. Thanks!

[Scarlett]

[quote=joec] (…)finding a place you actually want to live in is incredibly hard.

I’ll just add that this issue will probably be the biggest problem so if you are lucky enough to find that place, I’d jump on it (…)
I’m sure after looking at a ton of homes, you sorta know within 1-3 minutes of walking into a place if you can even consider a place home so if you’re ready, start looking now and just find a place you really like for the long term.

Good luck.[/quote]

Thanks, that is so true – that is hard to find something we like, and that after a while you know right away if the house is something you will be happy with (in itself, barring unseen issues like foundation) – and if we love something we are very likely to jump on it and be a bit impulsive – and compromise more on price/commute probably. We’ll start looking very soon. Thanks!

[Scarlett]

[quote=joec] (…)finding a place you actually want to live in is incredibly hard.

I’ll just add that this issue will probably be the biggest problem so if you are lucky enough to find that place, I’d jump on it (…)
I’m sure after looking at a ton of homes, you sorta know within 1-3 minutes of walking into a place if you can even consider a place home so if you’re ready, start looking now and just find a place you really like for the long term.

Good luck.[/quote]

Thanks, that is so true – that is hard to find something we like, and that after a while you know right away if the house is something you will be happy with (in itself, barring unseen issues like foundation) – and if we love something we are very likely to jump on it and be a bit impulsive – and compromise more on price/commute probably. We’ll start looking very soon. Thanks!

[Scarlett]

[quote=joec] (…)finding a place you actually want to live in is incredibly hard.

I’ll just add that this issue will probably be the biggest problem so if you are lucky enough to find that place, I’d jump on it (…)
I’m sure after looking at a ton of homes, you sorta know within 1-3 minutes of walking into a place if you can even consider a place home so if you’re ready, start looking now and just find a place you really like for the long term.

Good luck.[/quote]

Thanks, that is so true – that is hard to find something we like, and that after a while you know right away if the house is something you will be happy with (in itself, barring unseen issues like foundation) – and if we love something we are very likely to jump on it and be a bit impulsive – and compromise more on price/commute probably. We’ll start looking very soon. Thanks!

[Scarlett]

[quote=joec] (…)finding a place you actually want to live in is incredibly hard.

I’ll just add that this issue will probably be the biggest problem so if you are lucky enough to find that place, I’d jump on it (…)
I’m sure after looking at a ton of homes, you sorta know within 1-3 minutes of walking into a place if you can even consider a place home so if you’re ready, start looking now and just find a place you really like for the long term.

Good luck.[/quote]

Thanks, that is so true – that is hard to find something we like, and that after a while you know right away if the house is something you will be happy with (in itself, barring unseen issues like foundation) – and if we love something we are very likely to jump on it and be a bit impulsive – and compromise more on price/commute probably. We’ll start looking very soon. Thanks!

[CA renter]

[quote=SD Realtor]One last thing Scarlett… I know there are alot of well intentioned posts about living here and living there. I would strongly advise you to get to know the neighborhood first. While places in San Carlos may seem like a screaming deal I know first hand that those neighborhoods vary. San Carlos neighborhoods are NOT the same as Scripps and those are NOT the same as UC. The variance in price is there for good reasons.[/quote]

Out of curiosity, I’m not overly familiar with any of these areas, but absolutely love some of the neighborhoods and houses in San Carlos. If not for the commute, we’d buy there today. Is there anything wrong with the area that isn’t readily apparent?

[CA renter]

[quote=SD Realtor]One last thing Scarlett… I know there are alot of well intentioned posts about living here and living there. I would strongly advise you to get to know the neighborhood first. While places in San Carlos may seem like a screaming deal I know first hand that those neighborhoods vary. San Carlos neighborhoods are NOT the same as Scripps and those are NOT the same as UC. The variance in price is there for good reasons.[/quote]

Out of curiosity, I’m not overly familiar with any of these areas, but absolutely love some of the neighborhoods and houses in San Carlos. If not for the commute, we’d buy there today. Is there anything wrong with the area that isn’t readily apparent?

[CA renter]

[quote=SD Realtor]One last thing Scarlett… I know there are alot of well intentioned posts about living here and living there. I would strongly advise you to get to know the neighborhood first. While places in San Carlos may seem like a screaming deal I know first hand that those neighborhoods vary. San Carlos neighborhoods are NOT the same as Scripps and those are NOT the same as UC. The variance in price is there for good reasons.[/quote]

Out of curiosity, I’m not overly familiar with any of these areas, but absolutely love some of the neighborhoods and houses in San Carlos. If not for the commute, we’d buy there today. Is there anything wrong with the area that isn’t readily apparent?

[CA renter]

[quote=SD Realtor]One last thing Scarlett… I know there are alot of well intentioned posts about living here and living there. I would strongly advise you to get to know the neighborhood first. While places in San Carlos may seem like a screaming deal I know first hand that those neighborhoods vary. San Carlos neighborhoods are NOT the same as Scripps and those are NOT the same as UC. The variance in price is there for good reasons.[/quote]

Out of curiosity, I’m not overly familiar with any of these areas, but absolutely love some of the neighborhoods and houses in San Carlos. If not for the commute, we’d buy there today. Is there anything wrong with the area that isn’t readily apparent?

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