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I long considered Mt. Helix because of the big lots and country feeling but after living in Del Cerro, I think Mt. Helix is way too far out. The 8 Freeway is a nightmare during rush hour. Mt. Helix is also REALLY hot in the summer. Unless you don’t have to commute west and don’t mind spending big bucks to keep cool in the summer, I wouldn’t recommend Mt. Helix.

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I long considered Mt. Helix because of the big lots and country feeling but after living in Del Cerro, I think Mt. Helix is way too far out. The 8 Freeway is a nightmare during rush hour. Mt. Helix is also REALLY hot in the summer. Unless you don’t have to commute west and don’t mind spending big bucks to keep cool in the summer, I wouldn’t recommend Mt. Helix.

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I long considered Mt. Helix because of the big lots and country feeling but after living in Del Cerro, I think Mt. Helix is way too far out. The 8 Freeway is a nightmare during rush hour. Mt. Helix is also REALLY hot in the summer. Unless you don’t have to commute west and don’t mind spending big bucks to keep cool in the summer, I wouldn’t recommend Mt. Helix.

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I think the Del Cerro Heights are a relatively undiscovered area that has some great view homes. The home you write about doesn’t have a city skyline view or sunset view which is what people want most up there. The house also has a lot of trees that block the view that there is (Tijuana). These trees are owned by the neighbor below so you can’t cut them down. The house itself has potential. It is owned by the original owners that built it themselves. There has been no updating but there is a lot of space and potential. It is overpriced for it’s current condition. There is also an ackward, ugly workshop built on one side and a “maid’s room” that was added on and is only accessible from the outside. The stairwell needs re-working – it is very claustrophobic. It has a nice sized, flat back yard. All that said, the house has some potential but would never earn the really “big bucks” because it doesn’t have the premium view that the rest of the street has. My idea of a fair price for this house is $725. I have owned a house in Del Cerro Heights and have been intensely watching this market for years. It has been extremely volatile in this market downturn. There have been at least two foreclosures (on Madra) in the last year. I would estimate that downturn to be 20-25% and I’m starting to think about investing again.

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I think the Del Cerro Heights are a relatively undiscovered area that has some great view homes. The home you write about doesn’t have a city skyline view or sunset view which is what people want most up there. The house also has a lot of trees that block the view that there is (Tijuana). These trees are owned by the neighbor below so you can’t cut them down. The house itself has potential. It is owned by the original owners that built it themselves. There has been no updating but there is a lot of space and potential. It is overpriced for it’s current condition. There is also an ackward, ugly workshop built on one side and a “maid’s room” that was added on and is only accessible from the outside. The stairwell needs re-working – it is very claustrophobic. It has a nice sized, flat back yard. All that said, the house has some potential but would never earn the really “big bucks” because it doesn’t have the premium view that the rest of the street has. My idea of a fair price for this house is $725. I have owned a house in Del Cerro Heights and have been intensely watching this market for years. It has been extremely volatile in this market downturn. There have been at least two foreclosures (on Madra) in the last year. I would estimate that downturn to be 20-25% and I’m starting to think about investing again.

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I think the Del Cerro Heights are a relatively undiscovered area that has some great view homes. The home you write about doesn’t have a city skyline view or sunset view which is what people want most up there. The house also has a lot of trees that block the view that there is (Tijuana). These trees are owned by the neighbor below so you can’t cut them down. The house itself has potential. It is owned by the original owners that built it themselves. There has been no updating but there is a lot of space and potential. It is overpriced for it’s current condition. There is also an ackward, ugly workshop built on one side and a “maid’s room” that was added on and is only accessible from the outside. The stairwell needs re-working – it is very claustrophobic. It has a nice sized, flat back yard. All that said, the house has some potential but would never earn the really “big bucks” because it doesn’t have the premium view that the rest of the street has. My idea of a fair price for this house is $725. I have owned a house in Del Cerro Heights and have been intensely watching this market for years. It has been extremely volatile in this market downturn. There have been at least two foreclosures (on Madra) in the last year. I would estimate that downturn to be 20-25% and I’m starting to think about investing again.

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I think the Del Cerro Heights are a relatively undiscovered area that has some great view homes. The home you write about doesn’t have a city skyline view or sunset view which is what people want most up there. The house also has a lot of trees that block the view that there is (Tijuana). These trees are owned by the neighbor below so you can’t cut them down. The house itself has potential. It is owned by the original owners that built it themselves. There has been no updating but there is a lot of space and potential. It is overpriced for it’s current condition. There is also an ackward, ugly workshop built on one side and a “maid’s room” that was added on and is only accessible from the outside. The stairwell needs re-working – it is very claustrophobic. It has a nice sized, flat back yard. All that said, the house has some potential but would never earn the really “big bucks” because it doesn’t have the premium view that the rest of the street has. My idea of a fair price for this house is $725. I have owned a house in Del Cerro Heights and have been intensely watching this market for years. It has been extremely volatile in this market downturn. There have been at least two foreclosures (on Madra) in the last year. I would estimate that downturn to be 20-25% and I’m starting to think about investing again.

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I think the Del Cerro Heights are a relatively undiscovered area that has some great view homes. The home you write about doesn’t have a city skyline view or sunset view which is what people want most up there. The house also has a lot of trees that block the view that there is (Tijuana). These trees are owned by the neighbor below so you can’t cut them down. The house itself has potential. It is owned by the original owners that built it themselves. There has been no updating but there is a lot of space and potential. It is overpriced for it’s current condition. There is also an ackward, ugly workshop built on one side and a “maid’s room” that was added on and is only accessible from the outside. The stairwell needs re-working – it is very claustrophobic. It has a nice sized, flat back yard. All that said, the house has some potential but would never earn the really “big bucks” because it doesn’t have the premium view that the rest of the street has. My idea of a fair price for this house is $725. I have owned a house in Del Cerro Heights and have been intensely watching this market for years. It has been extremely volatile in this market downturn. There have been at least two foreclosures (on Madra) in the last year. I would estimate that downturn to be 20-25% and I’m starting to think about investing again.

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Derby Hill had a new release for about 5 homes on Saturday (12/8). Has anyone heard if they sold them? These are the most expensive lots yet.

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Derby Hill had a new release for about 5 homes on Saturday (12/8). Has anyone heard if they sold them? These are the most expensive lots yet.

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Derby Hill had a new release for about 5 homes on Saturday (12/8). Has anyone heard if they sold them? These are the most expensive lots yet.

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Derby Hill had a new release for about 5 homes on Saturday (12/8). Has anyone heard if they sold them? These are the most expensive lots yet.

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Derby Hill had a new release for about 5 homes on Saturday (12/8). Has anyone heard if they sold them? These are the most expensive lots yet.

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A FSBO just came up in Saratoga. It’s a 3 bedroom Plan 3 (the largest) for $1.175. It’s on a 10,000 sq ft lot but it does back up to Carmel Mountain. It would be a nice comp for the neighborhood if it sells for that.

I think Saratoga and Derby Hill have a big edge over Belmont and Lexington because of their newness. I’ve seen a lot of open houses in Belmont and Lexington and most of them looked tired already – even a few years makes a house dated compared to the new. I think newer sells for a higher premium than most people realize.

Derby Hill continues to sell and sell. There are only three houses available right now with 7/08 completion dates. The Plan 3 I was considering last week sold before I could make up my mind.

Anybody know if the house on Harvest Run closed and what price it closed for?

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A FSBO just came up in Saratoga. It’s a 3 bedroom Plan 3 (the largest) for $1.175. It’s on a 10,000 sq ft lot but it does back up to Carmel Mountain. It would be a nice comp for the neighborhood if it sells for that.

I think Saratoga and Derby Hill have a big edge over Belmont and Lexington because of their newness. I’ve seen a lot of open houses in Belmont and Lexington and most of them looked tired already – even a few years makes a house dated compared to the new. I think newer sells for a higher premium than most people realize.

Derby Hill continues to sell and sell. There are only three houses available right now with 7/08 completion dates. The Plan 3 I was considering last week sold before I could make up my mind.

Anybody know if the house on Harvest Run closed and what price it closed for?

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