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January 3, 2011 at 9:14 AM #648485January 3, 2011 at 9:36 AM #647387
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Participant[quote=sdrealtor]Its not that hard you just have to spend the time. Go to the target neighborhoods after school hours during the week and see what is going on (its tough this time of year as it gets dark at 5). Head over on a weekend late morning/early afternoon with your family, park your car and walk around. Talk to people you see on the streets (if there are any). If you see people out and about that is a good sign. If you dont see anyone out and about you’ll know people keep more to themselves. Even though neighbors change the general population of a neighborhood is more consistent.[/quote]
true, one can get that vibe when visting open houses in the weekends – early afternoons. We’ll pay more attention in the future and try to talk to people. Thanks!
January 3, 2011 at 9:36 AM #647459Participant[quote=sdrealtor]Its not that hard you just have to spend the time. Go to the target neighborhoods after school hours during the week and see what is going on (its tough this time of year as it gets dark at 5). Head over on a weekend late morning/early afternoon with your family, park your car and walk around. Talk to people you see on the streets (if there are any). If you see people out and about that is a good sign. If you dont see anyone out and about you’ll know people keep more to themselves. Even though neighbors change the general population of a neighborhood is more consistent.[/quote]
true, one can get that vibe when visting open houses in the weekends – early afternoons. We’ll pay more attention in the future and try to talk to people. Thanks!
January 3, 2011 at 9:36 AM #648043Participant[quote=sdrealtor]Its not that hard you just have to spend the time. Go to the target neighborhoods after school hours during the week and see what is going on (its tough this time of year as it gets dark at 5). Head over on a weekend late morning/early afternoon with your family, park your car and walk around. Talk to people you see on the streets (if there are any). If you see people out and about that is a good sign. If you dont see anyone out and about you’ll know people keep more to themselves. Even though neighbors change the general population of a neighborhood is more consistent.[/quote]
true, one can get that vibe when visting open houses in the weekends – early afternoons. We’ll pay more attention in the future and try to talk to people. Thanks!
January 3, 2011 at 9:36 AM #648181Participant[quote=sdrealtor]Its not that hard you just have to spend the time. Go to the target neighborhoods after school hours during the week and see what is going on (its tough this time of year as it gets dark at 5). Head over on a weekend late morning/early afternoon with your family, park your car and walk around. Talk to people you see on the streets (if there are any). If you see people out and about that is a good sign. If you dont see anyone out and about you’ll know people keep more to themselves. Even though neighbors change the general population of a neighborhood is more consistent.[/quote]
true, one can get that vibe when visting open houses in the weekends – early afternoons. We’ll pay more attention in the future and try to talk to people. Thanks!
January 3, 2011 at 9:36 AM #648505Participant[quote=sdrealtor]Its not that hard you just have to spend the time. Go to the target neighborhoods after school hours during the week and see what is going on (its tough this time of year as it gets dark at 5). Head over on a weekend late morning/early afternoon with your family, park your car and walk around. Talk to people you see on the streets (if there are any). If you see people out and about that is a good sign. If you dont see anyone out and about you’ll know people keep more to themselves. Even though neighbors change the general population of a neighborhood is more consistent.[/quote]
true, one can get that vibe when visting open houses in the weekends – early afternoons. We’ll pay more attention in the future and try to talk to people. Thanks!
January 3, 2011 at 9:39 AM #647392SD Realtor
Participantsdr nailed it. You can never get the feel for anything online. This requires more legwork but not from your realtor, from you guys. Before we went to rent in Scripps we hung out at Jerabak and Cypress as well. We pretty much did the things he said but that was all for just renting and not even buying! We did the same for UC because my brother lives there and he really likes it. We found that to many of the neighbors had kids in high school rather then our kids age. Overall the neighborhood was a bit aged compared to what we wanted. Great location though. In the end a commute does not bother either of us compared to living where we think it is best. Now to bad we can’t find the home we really want to buy. I am okay there but my wife wants a more rural setting like some places out in Poway. Again, okay by me, longer commute but we can eventually get a bigger lot which is what we want for the kids and we can have alot of animals and stuff. Our needs and requirements are way different from the norm. Yours, from what I gather do not seem to be. Just use your instincts and trust your judgement and do the legwork. Your earlier post about knowing that a particular home is it, when you walk in, rings very true. If the neighborhood matches, then bingo you are done.
Don’t rush and don’t get to frustrated.
January 3, 2011 at 9:39 AM #647464Participantsdr nailed it. You can never get the feel for anything online. This requires more legwork but not from your realtor, from you guys. Before we went to rent in Scripps we hung out at Jerabak and Cypress as well. We pretty much did the things he said but that was all for just renting and not even buying! We did the same for UC because my brother lives there and he really likes it. We found that to many of the neighbors had kids in high school rather then our kids age. Overall the neighborhood was a bit aged compared to what we wanted. Great location though. In the end a commute does not bother either of us compared to living where we think it is best. Now to bad we can’t find the home we really want to buy. I am okay there but my wife wants a more rural setting like some places out in Poway. Again, okay by me, longer commute but we can eventually get a bigger lot which is what we want for the kids and we can have alot of animals and stuff. Our needs and requirements are way different from the norm. Yours, from what I gather do not seem to be. Just use your instincts and trust your judgement and do the legwork. Your earlier post about knowing that a particular home is it, when you walk in, rings very true. If the neighborhood matches, then bingo you are done.
Don’t rush and don’t get to frustrated.
January 3, 2011 at 9:39 AM #648049Participantsdr nailed it. You can never get the feel for anything online. This requires more legwork but not from your realtor, from you guys. Before we went to rent in Scripps we hung out at Jerabak and Cypress as well. We pretty much did the things he said but that was all for just renting and not even buying! We did the same for UC because my brother lives there and he really likes it. We found that to many of the neighbors had kids in high school rather then our kids age. Overall the neighborhood was a bit aged compared to what we wanted. Great location though. In the end a commute does not bother either of us compared to living where we think it is best. Now to bad we can’t find the home we really want to buy. I am okay there but my wife wants a more rural setting like some places out in Poway. Again, okay by me, longer commute but we can eventually get a bigger lot which is what we want for the kids and we can have alot of animals and stuff. Our needs and requirements are way different from the norm. Yours, from what I gather do not seem to be. Just use your instincts and trust your judgement and do the legwork. Your earlier post about knowing that a particular home is it, when you walk in, rings very true. If the neighborhood matches, then bingo you are done.
Don’t rush and don’t get to frustrated.
January 3, 2011 at 9:39 AM #648186Participantsdr nailed it. You can never get the feel for anything online. This requires more legwork but not from your realtor, from you guys. Before we went to rent in Scripps we hung out at Jerabak and Cypress as well. We pretty much did the things he said but that was all for just renting and not even buying! We did the same for UC because my brother lives there and he really likes it. We found that to many of the neighbors had kids in high school rather then our kids age. Overall the neighborhood was a bit aged compared to what we wanted. Great location though. In the end a commute does not bother either of us compared to living where we think it is best. Now to bad we can’t find the home we really want to buy. I am okay there but my wife wants a more rural setting like some places out in Poway. Again, okay by me, longer commute but we can eventually get a bigger lot which is what we want for the kids and we can have alot of animals and stuff. Our needs and requirements are way different from the norm. Yours, from what I gather do not seem to be. Just use your instincts and trust your judgement and do the legwork. Your earlier post about knowing that a particular home is it, when you walk in, rings very true. If the neighborhood matches, then bingo you are done.
Don’t rush and don’t get to frustrated.
January 3, 2011 at 9:39 AM #648510Participantsdr nailed it. You can never get the feel for anything online. This requires more legwork but not from your realtor, from you guys. Before we went to rent in Scripps we hung out at Jerabak and Cypress as well. We pretty much did the things he said but that was all for just renting and not even buying! We did the same for UC because my brother lives there and he really likes it. We found that to many of the neighbors had kids in high school rather then our kids age. Overall the neighborhood was a bit aged compared to what we wanted. Great location though. In the end a commute does not bother either of us compared to living where we think it is best. Now to bad we can’t find the home we really want to buy. I am okay there but my wife wants a more rural setting like some places out in Poway. Again, okay by me, longer commute but we can eventually get a bigger lot which is what we want for the kids and we can have alot of animals and stuff. Our needs and requirements are way different from the norm. Yours, from what I gather do not seem to be. Just use your instincts and trust your judgement and do the legwork. Your earlier post about knowing that a particular home is it, when you walk in, rings very true. If the neighborhood matches, then bingo you are done.
Don’t rush and don’t get to frustrated.
January 3, 2011 at 10:46 AM #647427bearishgurl
Participant[quote=CA renter]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?[/quote]
Actually, no, CAR. I know its out of your commuting range, but I believe the home-style/lots on Cowles Mtn would suit you to a “T.”
In addition, Cowles Mtn and Lake Murray have hiking, running and dog-walking groups that have been in place for many years :=]
Even Allied Gardens has a lot of rec activities in place for kids.
The low-income properties in 92119 are primarily assisted living and board & care facilities. The “Section 8” units/complexes blend in with the market-rate rentals.
They’re both very good places to raise a family (AG being less expensive).
January 3, 2011 at 10:46 AM #647499Participant[quote=CA renter]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?[/quote]
Actually, no, CAR. I know its out of your commuting range, but I believe the home-style/lots on Cowles Mtn would suit you to a “T.”
In addition, Cowles Mtn and Lake Murray have hiking, running and dog-walking groups that have been in place for many years :=]
Even Allied Gardens has a lot of rec activities in place for kids.
The low-income properties in 92119 are primarily assisted living and board & care facilities. The “Section 8” units/complexes blend in with the market-rate rentals.
They’re both very good places to raise a family (AG being less expensive).
January 3, 2011 at 10:46 AM #648083Participant[quote=CA renter]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?[/quote]
Actually, no, CAR. I know its out of your commuting range, but I believe the home-style/lots on Cowles Mtn would suit you to a “T.”
In addition, Cowles Mtn and Lake Murray have hiking, running and dog-walking groups that have been in place for many years :=]
Even Allied Gardens has a lot of rec activities in place for kids.
The low-income properties in 92119 are primarily assisted living and board & care facilities. The “Section 8” units/complexes blend in with the market-rate rentals.
They’re both very good places to raise a family (AG being less expensive).
January 3, 2011 at 10:46 AM #648221Participant[quote=CA renter]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?[/quote]
Actually, no, CAR. I know its out of your commuting range, but I believe the home-style/lots on Cowles Mtn would suit you to a “T.”
In addition, Cowles Mtn and Lake Murray have hiking, running and dog-walking groups that have been in place for many years :=]
Even Allied Gardens has a lot of rec activities in place for kids.
The low-income properties in 92119 are primarily assisted living and board & care facilities. The “Section 8” units/complexes blend in with the market-rate rentals.
They’re both very good places to raise a family (AG being less expensive).
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