Who are the buyers in San Diego now?

[uncomfortably numb]

Me me me me…money money money money…pathetic Americans.

[Ozzie]

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Wow. This site is so biased it’s scary. One post from someone buying a home and 30 posts shouting her down and telling her how crazy, greedy, stupid, etc. she is. Everyone is so judgemental. Live and let live. Reminds me of propoganda in the 30’s of a certain European country.

[Ozzie]

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Wow. This site is so biased it’s scary. One post from someone buying a home and 30 posts shouting her down and telling her how crazy, greedy, stupid, etc. she is. Everyone is so judgemental. Live and let live. Reminds me of propoganda in the 30’s of a certain European country.

[Anonymous]

Great choices that you’ve made, NCN. I’m positive that your kids will be very grateful (even though they may complain now that the can’t watch “The Simpsons”).

Keep up the good work!

[Anonymous]

Great choices that you’ve made, NCN. I’m positive that your kids will be very grateful (even though they may complain now that the can’t watch “The Simpsons”).

Keep up the good work!

[(former)FormerSanDiegan]

Ozzie – You need to learn how to read and count. There were at least 6 positive responses. How’s that for judgemental.

[(former)FormerSanDiegan]

Ozzie – You need to learn how to read and count. There were at least 6 positive responses. How’s that for judgemental.

[myito]

All,

The responses are overwhelming — obviously I struck a cord. Sorry if my message came across as looking down on “renters” that was not the intent. I merely tried to present an opposing side of the equation.

For my family, owning is best. To the mom above — I can appreciate where you are and wish you the best — being a mom is the toughest job in the world. I stayed home for a year and it was hard. Am I apologetic though for making a different decision than you? No. My parents raised 3 kids in an apartment and we are just fine, as people first and as productive people next.

I am a 35 year old mom of a 2 year old and delayed having a child until I met the right husband. In the meantime, I worked my ass off and went to college, got 3 degrees and worked and worked. I still work not because it’s a mandate but because I choose to and I happen to enjoy the work I do. Point is…we all make choices that work for us and no one choice is better than the other.

The point of my original post was to make others on the board aware of the fact that this negative sentiment (which is very pervasive on this board) about home ownership is way overdone. The market goes up, the market goes down.

I’ve read every post since my post and am convinced more than ever that people who come here, come to have their perspective supported. More power to you — but without opposing views what credence do your points have?

For what it is worth, I think everyone here is very bright and probably much more aware of what is happening than others. I think some of you can use some education in etiquette and taking a chill pill. If you truly believe the market is crashing, sit back and relax and enjoy the ride down while you await your golden oppportunity to jump back in.

Whatever you choose, good luck and remember you can’t take any of it with you.

[myito]

All,

The responses are overwhelming — obviously I struck a cord. Sorry if my message came across as looking down on “renters” that was not the intent. I merely tried to present an opposing side of the equation.

For my family, owning is best. To the mom above — I can appreciate where you are and wish you the best — being a mom is the toughest job in the world. I stayed home for a year and it was hard. Am I apologetic though for making a different decision than you? No. My parents raised 3 kids in an apartment and we are just fine, as people first and as productive people next.

I am a 35 year old mom of a 2 year old and delayed having a child until I met the right husband. In the meantime, I worked my ass off and went to college, got 3 degrees and worked and worked. I still work not because it’s a mandate but because I choose to and I happen to enjoy the work I do. Point is…we all make choices that work for us and no one choice is better than the other.

The point of my original post was to make others on the board aware of the fact that this negative sentiment (which is very pervasive on this board) about home ownership is way overdone. The market goes up, the market goes down.

I’ve read every post since my post and am convinced more than ever that people who come here, come to have their perspective supported. More power to you — but without opposing views what credence do your points have?

For what it is worth, I think everyone here is very bright and probably much more aware of what is happening than others. I think some of you can use some education in etiquette and taking a chill pill. If you truly believe the market is crashing, sit back and relax and enjoy the ride down while you await your golden oppportunity to jump back in.

Whatever you choose, good luck and remember you can’t take any of it with you.

[Anonymous]

…and, unfortunately, myito, if Perry and cyphire ever reach the levers of power, you won’t be able to give it to your kids, either.

[Anonymous]

…and, unfortunately, myito, if Perry and cyphire ever reach the levers of power, you won’t be able to give it to your kids, either.

[lostkitty]

…and, unfortunately, myito, if Perry and cyphire ever reach the levers of power, you won't be able to give it to your kids, either.

Stop the instigating jg.  This topic was not about politics or the estate tax.  Please try to control your fun-loving self.

[lostkitty]

…and, unfortunately, myito, if Perry and cyphire ever reach the levers of power, you won't be able to give it to your kids, either.

Stop the instigating jg.  This topic was not about politics or the estate tax.  Please try to control your fun-loving self.

[lostkitty]

Way to go North County Native… I am doing the same as you – and have made sacrifices to stay home as well, but it pays off in the end. However, I would never criticize a woman who works (not that you did 0 criticize – I dont remember reading anything like that at all) – they know they are making sacrifices in order to do so. I like having female doctors, lawyers, and businesswomen around when I need one. We all make our choices.
That said, for me, staying in San Diego meant an even bigger sacrifice than we were willing to make, renting yet another semi-dumpy home in Coronado (actually our last home there was pretty nice, but all the ones before it were many layers deep in ant spray, flaking leaded paint, and mold).

myito- While it is true that real estate cycles, the thing people are here discussing is that this time the cycle is not ‘normal’ at all, and is not following any ‘normal curve’ (did you read the Professor’s primer?).
So, when someone like you comes here talking about buying now, we share our ‘opinion’ that you not only have paid too much, but will be stuck with the taxes, etc at that level for years. Of course we may be wrong, but that is what this site is all about… why would you expect us NOT to be biased?

[lostkitty]

Way to go North County Native… I am doing the same as you – and have made sacrifices to stay home as well, but it pays off in the end. However, I would never criticize a woman who works (not that you did 0 criticize – I dont remember reading anything like that at all) – they know they are making sacrifices in order to do so. I like having female doctors, lawyers, and businesswomen around when I need one. We all make our choices.
That said, for me, staying in San Diego meant an even bigger sacrifice than we were willing to make, renting yet another semi-dumpy home in Coronado (actually our last home there was pretty nice, but all the ones before it were many layers deep in ant spray, flaking leaded paint, and mold).

myito- While it is true that real estate cycles, the thing people are here discussing is that this time the cycle is not ‘normal’ at all, and is not following any ‘normal curve’ (did you read the Professor’s primer?).
So, when someone like you comes here talking about buying now, we share our ‘opinion’ that you not only have paid too much, but will be stuck with the taxes, etc at that level for years. Of course we may be wrong, but that is what this site is all about… why would you expect us NOT to be biased?

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