Why is Encinitas so expensive?

[waitingpatiently]

Like sdrealtor said, the vibe is like no other. Hopefully if I play my cards right in 15 years I will be sitting on deck looking at the ocean. I am no professional BUT have been watching the Encinitas/So. Carlsbad area for way too long waiting for prices to start drop. I know that there are some that say that these areas are “immune” to big price drops but I think that its only time and will be quicker than most think. This area peaked after Temecula and the outlying areas therefore it would make sense that it would lag in price decreases. Also, living in the area has opened my eyes to how many people cannot afford the lifestyle that they are living.

FWIW- The people that told us that we were crazy to sell our house when we did are the same people that are telling us that this area will never see the decreases that we are anticipating.

[peterb]

Check out what Bruce Norris and Mr Mortgage are saying. They both conclude that much higher dollar mortgages will come under stress in 2009 and 2010. This will be the high-end areas like Encinitas and the coastal communities in general.

[peterb]

Check out what Bruce Norris and Mr Mortgage are saying. They both conclude that much higher dollar mortgages will come under stress in 2009 and 2010. This will be the high-end areas like Encinitas and the coastal communities in general.

[peterb]

Check out what Bruce Norris and Mr Mortgage are saying. They both conclude that much higher dollar mortgages will come under stress in 2009 and 2010. This will be the high-end areas like Encinitas and the coastal communities in general.

[peterb]

Check out what Bruce Norris and Mr Mortgage are saying. They both conclude that much higher dollar mortgages will come under stress in 2009 and 2010. This will be the high-end areas like Encinitas and the coastal communities in general.

[peterb]

Check out what Bruce Norris and Mr Mortgage are saying. They both conclude that much higher dollar mortgages will come under stress in 2009 and 2010. This will be the high-end areas like Encinitas and the coastal communities in general.

[Anonymous]

My thoughts…

Year round temperate weather
Proximity to good beaches
Highly rated schools
A (tough to define) mini-Maui surfer/beach hipness
A somewhat common vibe of citizen’s coolness, without Del Mar pretense
Diversity of housing styles, ages and price-points
Well maintained parks and trails
Spectrum of casual boutiques to high-end stores and restaurant selections
Commutable to two large employment centers (SD and OC)
Access to I-5
Environmentally friendly polices, practices and events
Medium panache

With that said, Encinitas housing prices are not immune to RE cycles and the lending insanity of the last 5 years.

NCN

[Anonymous]

My thoughts…

Year round temperate weather
Proximity to good beaches
Highly rated schools
A (tough to define) mini-Maui surfer/beach hipness
A somewhat common vibe of citizen’s coolness, without Del Mar pretense
Diversity of housing styles, ages and price-points
Well maintained parks and trails
Spectrum of casual boutiques to high-end stores and restaurant selections
Commutable to two large employment centers (SD and OC)
Access to I-5
Environmentally friendly polices, practices and events
Medium panache

With that said, Encinitas housing prices are not immune to RE cycles and the lending insanity of the last 5 years.

NCN

[Anonymous]

My thoughts…

Year round temperate weather
Proximity to good beaches
Highly rated schools
A (tough to define) mini-Maui surfer/beach hipness
A somewhat common vibe of citizen’s coolness, without Del Mar pretense
Diversity of housing styles, ages and price-points
Well maintained parks and trails
Spectrum of casual boutiques to high-end stores and restaurant selections
Commutable to two large employment centers (SD and OC)
Access to I-5
Environmentally friendly polices, practices and events
Medium panache

With that said, Encinitas housing prices are not immune to RE cycles and the lending insanity of the last 5 years.

NCN

[Anonymous]

My thoughts…

Year round temperate weather
Proximity to good beaches
Highly rated schools
A (tough to define) mini-Maui surfer/beach hipness
A somewhat common vibe of citizen’s coolness, without Del Mar pretense
Diversity of housing styles, ages and price-points
Well maintained parks and trails
Spectrum of casual boutiques to high-end stores and restaurant selections
Commutable to two large employment centers (SD and OC)
Access to I-5
Environmentally friendly polices, practices and events
Medium panache

With that said, Encinitas housing prices are not immune to RE cycles and the lending insanity of the last 5 years.

NCN

[Anonymous]

My thoughts…

Year round temperate weather
Proximity to good beaches
Highly rated schools
A (tough to define) mini-Maui surfer/beach hipness
A somewhat common vibe of citizen’s coolness, without Del Mar pretense
Diversity of housing styles, ages and price-points
Well maintained parks and trails
Spectrum of casual boutiques to high-end stores and restaurant selections
Commutable to two large employment centers (SD and OC)
Access to I-5
Environmentally friendly polices, practices and events
Medium panache

With that said, Encinitas housing prices are not immune to RE cycles and the lending insanity of the last 5 years.

NCN

[CA renter]

Encinitas and South CBD are great places to raise a family if you like the suburbs.

As a Los Angeles native, it took a while for me to get used to it (still not there completely) because it’s pretty bland, race-wise. White and brown (both Lat Am and Asian), and that’s about it. Sucks if you like an active night life.

OTOH, it’s quite safe, clean, and shopping is pretty convenient. You have good schools, nice libraries, decent beaches (which can be way too crowded in the summer).

Not bad, but the houses ARE too expensive. Some are definitely coming down, though. These things roll from the outskirts-in, and from the poorer n’hoods to the wealthier ones. The Village Park area has come down rather significantly, and the area around RSF Rd and Melrose (in Carlsbad, with San Marcos schools, I believe) are certainly down from the peak.

Just have to give it time if you want to buy in these areas. We’ve been waiting for over four years (but still live here as renters — yay!), and will probably have to wait another two or more. 🙁

[CA renter]

Encinitas and South CBD are great places to raise a family if you like the suburbs.

As a Los Angeles native, it took a while for me to get used to it (still not there completely) because it’s pretty bland, race-wise. White and brown (both Lat Am and Asian), and that’s about it. Sucks if you like an active night life.

OTOH, it’s quite safe, clean, and shopping is pretty convenient. You have good schools, nice libraries, decent beaches (which can be way too crowded in the summer).

Not bad, but the houses ARE too expensive. Some are definitely coming down, though. These things roll from the outskirts-in, and from the poorer n’hoods to the wealthier ones. The Village Park area has come down rather significantly, and the area around RSF Rd and Melrose (in Carlsbad, with San Marcos schools, I believe) are certainly down from the peak.

Just have to give it time if you want to buy in these areas. We’ve been waiting for over four years (but still live here as renters — yay!), and will probably have to wait another two or more. 🙁

[CA renter]

Encinitas and South CBD are great places to raise a family if you like the suburbs.

As a Los Angeles native, it took a while for me to get used to it (still not there completely) because it’s pretty bland, race-wise. White and brown (both Lat Am and Asian), and that’s about it. Sucks if you like an active night life.

OTOH, it’s quite safe, clean, and shopping is pretty convenient. You have good schools, nice libraries, decent beaches (which can be way too crowded in the summer).

Not bad, but the houses ARE too expensive. Some are definitely coming down, though. These things roll from the outskirts-in, and from the poorer n’hoods to the wealthier ones. The Village Park area has come down rather significantly, and the area around RSF Rd and Melrose (in Carlsbad, with San Marcos schools, I believe) are certainly down from the peak.

Just have to give it time if you want to buy in these areas. We’ve been waiting for over four years (but still live here as renters — yay!), and will probably have to wait another two or more. 🙁

[CA renter]

Encinitas and South CBD are great places to raise a family if you like the suburbs.

As a Los Angeles native, it took a while for me to get used to it (still not there completely) because it’s pretty bland, race-wise. White and brown (both Lat Am and Asian), and that’s about it. Sucks if you like an active night life.

OTOH, it’s quite safe, clean, and shopping is pretty convenient. You have good schools, nice libraries, decent beaches (which can be way too crowded in the summer).

Not bad, but the houses ARE too expensive. Some are definitely coming down, though. These things roll from the outskirts-in, and from the poorer n’hoods to the wealthier ones. The Village Park area has come down rather significantly, and the area around RSF Rd and Melrose (in Carlsbad, with San Marcos schools, I believe) are certainly down from the peak.

Just have to give it time if you want to buy in these areas. We’ve been waiting for over four years (but still live here as renters — yay!), and will probably have to wait another two or more. 🙁

[Author]

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