[dharmagirl]

Hey HipMatt,

Maybe you were like me this weekend and spent too much time at the Fair. I love the SD County Fair, but DESPISE the stroller mafia (having a stroller is not a Cut-someone-off-in-line-for-free card, nor does it make it OK to roll over feet and be generally rude and thoughtless), the idiots walking around, not paying attention and yakking on their cells, etc.

Or, like me, maybe you were trying to drive 60 mph on I-15 with rude motorists honking at you and flipping the bird. I just start clapping or laugh at them when they do this. Does anyone else look at the idiots doing 90 mph on 15 and feel as amazed as I do?

Well, whatever it was, you did sound a wee bit crabby, Matt.

Based upon my observations, what I see in Temecula is a group of educated and informed people working hard to steer the city in the right direction. As I’ve said before, I’ve met countless people who are committed to the area, involved and proud of this area. Some of my friends down south poke fun of Temecula, but much of housing in popular areas of San Diego is just as densely packed as some areas of Temecula.

So, I prefer to say that in 20 years Temecula may be the next Pt Loma. Have you ever driven down Sports Arena Blvd or Rosencranz? Areas within the beach communities look just as bad – if not worse – than Esco, have just as much “diversity”, dated architecture, dense rentals, strip clubs, tacky retail, bars and crime.

Whenever I stay at my best friend’s house on Sunset Cliffs (Pt Loma), I cant help but admire the sweeping ocean views, architecture, etc. However, I RARELY get a good’s night sleep when I stay with her because of the rowdiness on the cliffs, partying South American neighbors nearby (they celebrate something every, single weekend), and rumbling street traffic. She’s also had two major thefts from her garage, which was left open for less than 5 minutes. Cops said it was probably meth addicts who comb the neighborhood for ‘easy targets.’

She’s also been assaulted by a homeless person while on an early morning walk.

I can happily say that none of this has happened to me or anyone else I know in Temecula. Pt Loma was once a quiet, laid back little beach community. It changed. Everything changes. It’s still lovely, but it’s not perfect. As much a I love the beach, I dont know if I could live there because of the noise.

The only thing you can really count on is change, dude. Temecula will continue to change and evolve just as San CV, SV and Cbad, etc. have changed. You either have to embrace change or move to Warner Springs. Or stop complaining and do something to make a difference in your community.

[dharmagirl]

Hey HipMatt,

Maybe you were like me this weekend and spent too much time at the Fair. I love the SD County Fair, but DESPISE the stroller mafia (having a stroller is not a Cut-someone-off-in-line-for-free card, nor does it make it OK to roll over feet and be generally rude and thoughtless), the idiots walking around, not paying attention and yakking on their cells, etc.

Or, like me, maybe you were trying to drive 60 mph on I-15 with rude motorists honking at you and flipping the bird. I just start clapping or laugh at them when they do this. Does anyone else look at the idiots doing 90 mph on 15 and feel as amazed as I do?

Well, whatever it was, you did sound a wee bit crabby, Matt.

Based upon my observations, what I see in Temecula is a group of educated and informed people working hard to steer the city in the right direction. As I’ve said before, I’ve met countless people who are committed to the area, involved and proud of this area. Some of my friends down south poke fun of Temecula, but much of housing in popular areas of San Diego is just as densely packed as some areas of Temecula.

So, I prefer to say that in 20 years Temecula may be the next Pt Loma. Have you ever driven down Sports Arena Blvd or Rosencranz? Areas within the beach communities look just as bad – if not worse – than Esco, have just as much “diversity”, dated architecture, dense rentals, strip clubs, tacky retail, bars and crime.

Whenever I stay at my best friend’s house on Sunset Cliffs (Pt Loma), I cant help but admire the sweeping ocean views, architecture, etc. However, I RARELY get a good’s night sleep when I stay with her because of the rowdiness on the cliffs, partying South American neighbors nearby (they celebrate something every, single weekend), and rumbling street traffic. She’s also had two major thefts from her garage, which was left open for less than 5 minutes. Cops said it was probably meth addicts who comb the neighborhood for ‘easy targets.’

She’s also been assaulted by a homeless person while on an early morning walk.

I can happily say that none of this has happened to me or anyone else I know in Temecula. Pt Loma was once a quiet, laid back little beach community. It changed. Everything changes. It’s still lovely, but it’s not perfect. As much a I love the beach, I dont know if I could live there because of the noise.

The only thing you can really count on is change, dude. Temecula will continue to change and evolve just as San CV, SV and Cbad, etc. have changed. You either have to embrace change or move to Warner Springs. Or stop complaining and do something to make a difference in your community.

[dharmagirl]

Hey HipMatt,

Maybe you were like me this weekend and spent too much time at the Fair. I love the SD County Fair, but DESPISE the stroller mafia (having a stroller is not a Cut-someone-off-in-line-for-free card, nor does it make it OK to roll over feet and be generally rude and thoughtless), the idiots walking around, not paying attention and yakking on their cells, etc.

Or, like me, maybe you were trying to drive 60 mph on I-15 with rude motorists honking at you and flipping the bird. I just start clapping or laugh at them when they do this. Does anyone else look at the idiots doing 90 mph on 15 and feel as amazed as I do?

Well, whatever it was, you did sound a wee bit crabby, Matt.

Based upon my observations, what I see in Temecula is a group of educated and informed people working hard to steer the city in the right direction. As I’ve said before, I’ve met countless people who are committed to the area, involved and proud of this area. Some of my friends down south poke fun of Temecula, but much of housing in popular areas of San Diego is just as densely packed as some areas of Temecula.

So, I prefer to say that in 20 years Temecula may be the next Pt Loma. Have you ever driven down Sports Arena Blvd or Rosencranz? Areas within the beach communities look just as bad – if not worse – than Esco, have just as much “diversity”, dated architecture, dense rentals, strip clubs, tacky retail, bars and crime.

Whenever I stay at my best friend’s house on Sunset Cliffs (Pt Loma), I cant help but admire the sweeping ocean views, architecture, etc. However, I RARELY get a good’s night sleep when I stay with her because of the rowdiness on the cliffs, partying South American neighbors nearby (they celebrate something every, single weekend), and rumbling street traffic. She’s also had two major thefts from her garage, which was left open for less than 5 minutes. Cops said it was probably meth addicts who comb the neighborhood for ‘easy targets.’

She’s also been assaulted by a homeless person while on an early morning walk.

I can happily say that none of this has happened to me or anyone else I know in Temecula. Pt Loma was once a quiet, laid back little beach community. It changed. Everything changes. It’s still lovely, but it’s not perfect. As much a I love the beach, I dont know if I could live there because of the noise.

The only thing you can really count on is change, dude. Temecula will continue to change and evolve just as San CV, SV and Cbad, etc. have changed. You either have to embrace change or move to Warner Springs. Or stop complaining and do something to make a difference in your community.

[dharmagirl]

Hey HipMatt,

Maybe you were like me this weekend and spent too much time at the Fair. I love the SD County Fair, but DESPISE the stroller mafia (having a stroller is not a Cut-someone-off-in-line-for-free card, nor does it make it OK to roll over feet and be generally rude and thoughtless), the idiots walking around, not paying attention and yakking on their cells, etc.

Or, like me, maybe you were trying to drive 60 mph on I-15 with rude motorists honking at you and flipping the bird. I just start clapping or laugh at them when they do this. Does anyone else look at the idiots doing 90 mph on 15 and feel as amazed as I do?

Well, whatever it was, you did sound a wee bit crabby, Matt.

Based upon my observations, what I see in Temecula is a group of educated and informed people working hard to steer the city in the right direction. As I’ve said before, I’ve met countless people who are committed to the area, involved and proud of this area. Some of my friends down south poke fun of Temecula, but much of housing in popular areas of San Diego is just as densely packed as some areas of Temecula.

So, I prefer to say that in 20 years Temecula may be the next Pt Loma. Have you ever driven down Sports Arena Blvd or Rosencranz? Areas within the beach communities look just as bad – if not worse – than Esco, have just as much “diversity”, dated architecture, dense rentals, strip clubs, tacky retail, bars and crime.

Whenever I stay at my best friend’s house on Sunset Cliffs (Pt Loma), I cant help but admire the sweeping ocean views, architecture, etc. However, I RARELY get a good’s night sleep when I stay with her because of the rowdiness on the cliffs, partying South American neighbors nearby (they celebrate something every, single weekend), and rumbling street traffic. She’s also had two major thefts from her garage, which was left open for less than 5 minutes. Cops said it was probably meth addicts who comb the neighborhood for ‘easy targets.’

She’s also been assaulted by a homeless person while on an early morning walk.

I can happily say that none of this has happened to me or anyone else I know in Temecula. Pt Loma was once a quiet, laid back little beach community. It changed. Everything changes. It’s still lovely, but it’s not perfect. As much a I love the beach, I dont know if I could live there because of the noise.

The only thing you can really count on is change, dude. Temecula will continue to change and evolve just as San CV, SV and Cbad, etc. have changed. You either have to embrace change or move to Warner Springs. Or stop complaining and do something to make a difference in your community.

[dharmagirl]

Hey HipMatt,

Maybe you were like me this weekend and spent too much time at the Fair. I love the SD County Fair, but DESPISE the stroller mafia (having a stroller is not a Cut-someone-off-in-line-for-free card, nor does it make it OK to roll over feet and be generally rude and thoughtless), the idiots walking around, not paying attention and yakking on their cells, etc.

Or, like me, maybe you were trying to drive 60 mph on I-15 with rude motorists honking at you and flipping the bird. I just start clapping or laugh at them when they do this. Does anyone else look at the idiots doing 90 mph on 15 and feel as amazed as I do?

Well, whatever it was, you did sound a wee bit crabby, Matt.

Based upon my observations, what I see in Temecula is a group of educated and informed people working hard to steer the city in the right direction. As I’ve said before, I’ve met countless people who are committed to the area, involved and proud of this area. Some of my friends down south poke fun of Temecula, but much of housing in popular areas of San Diego is just as densely packed as some areas of Temecula.

So, I prefer to say that in 20 years Temecula may be the next Pt Loma. Have you ever driven down Sports Arena Blvd or Rosencranz? Areas within the beach communities look just as bad – if not worse – than Esco, have just as much “diversity”, dated architecture, dense rentals, strip clubs, tacky retail, bars and crime.

Whenever I stay at my best friend’s house on Sunset Cliffs (Pt Loma), I cant help but admire the sweeping ocean views, architecture, etc. However, I RARELY get a good’s night sleep when I stay with her because of the rowdiness on the cliffs, partying South American neighbors nearby (they celebrate something every, single weekend), and rumbling street traffic. She’s also had two major thefts from her garage, which was left open for less than 5 minutes. Cops said it was probably meth addicts who comb the neighborhood for ‘easy targets.’

She’s also been assaulted by a homeless person while on an early morning walk.

I can happily say that none of this has happened to me or anyone else I know in Temecula. Pt Loma was once a quiet, laid back little beach community. It changed. Everything changes. It’s still lovely, but it’s not perfect. As much a I love the beach, I dont know if I could live there because of the noise.

The only thing you can really count on is change, dude. Temecula will continue to change and evolve just as San CV, SV and Cbad, etc. have changed. You either have to embrace change or move to Warner Springs. Or stop complaining and do something to make a difference in your community.

[dharmagirl]

Hi James,

Nice to hear from you again. That IS a lovely home and it looks like it’s in a good location.

I think you’ll be in good shape by 2010. I’ll be curious to see how much more places like this fall.

The OP who lumped Vegas or Phoenix in with Temecula is waaaaaay off base. I think Temecula is much, much nicer.

It sounds like you’re looking for a nice area for your family, James, and Temecula has a lot to offer. I’ve got a friend who is involved in both Rotary Club and the Arts Council and she tells me that her fellow Rotarians are fantastic and uber-committed to this city and its success, and the city is very committed to developing the arts scene here (hopefully they’ll be committed to building the hospital, too – the nearest one is in Murrieta).

For example, in two weeks the city and the Arts Council are parterning to put on a Plein Air painting competition (artists will be painting on the streets of Old Town) and Street Painting Festival:
http://www.temeculacalifornia.com/Street_Painting_Festival/street_painting_festival.html

And there are loads of festivals and events like this. We went to the Balloon and Wine Festival last weekend and it was wonderful.

Still….my husband and I are worried about the effect that falling prices will have on the area, but we’re forging ahead. We hope to stay here for the next 7-10 years and are hoping that we’ll be OK.

We are fully aware that we’ve probably paid $30-40K more for our house than we should have, but decided that rent would cost another $30K. I will admit that much of our decision is based on emotion. The house we’re buying was listed at $679K in January 2007, and we are getting it for about $402K. It’s on a 24,000 sf lot, with peekaboo views of wine country and a very nice floor plan – it doesnt look like the typical tract home. Our new neighbors also seem to be extremely nice.

OK. I’ll stop rambling now. James, have a good weekend. As you get more serious about your home explorations, I will be happy to help you to any extent I can since I’m already “on the ground” here. If you’d like me to take more detailed photos and send, etc. just let me know. I’ll give you my email address.

Happy Friday!

[dharmagirl]

Hi James,

Nice to hear from you again. That IS a lovely home and it looks like it’s in a good location.

I think you’ll be in good shape by 2010. I’ll be curious to see how much more places like this fall.

The OP who lumped Vegas or Phoenix in with Temecula is waaaaaay off base. I think Temecula is much, much nicer.

It sounds like you’re looking for a nice area for your family, James, and Temecula has a lot to offer. I’ve got a friend who is involved in both Rotary Club and the Arts Council and she tells me that her fellow Rotarians are fantastic and uber-committed to this city and its success, and the city is very committed to developing the arts scene here (hopefully they’ll be committed to building the hospital, too – the nearest one is in Murrieta).

For example, in two weeks the city and the Arts Council are parterning to put on a Plein Air painting competition (artists will be painting on the streets of Old Town) and Street Painting Festival:
http://www.temeculacalifornia.com/Street_Painting_Festival/street_painting_festival.html

And there are loads of festivals and events like this. We went to the Balloon and Wine Festival last weekend and it was wonderful.

Still….my husband and I are worried about the effect that falling prices will have on the area, but we’re forging ahead. We hope to stay here for the next 7-10 years and are hoping that we’ll be OK.

We are fully aware that we’ve probably paid $30-40K more for our house than we should have, but decided that rent would cost another $30K. I will admit that much of our decision is based on emotion. The house we’re buying was listed at $679K in January 2007, and we are getting it for about $402K. It’s on a 24,000 sf lot, with peekaboo views of wine country and a very nice floor plan – it doesnt look like the typical tract home. Our new neighbors also seem to be extremely nice.

OK. I’ll stop rambling now. James, have a good weekend. As you get more serious about your home explorations, I will be happy to help you to any extent I can since I’m already “on the ground” here. If you’d like me to take more detailed photos and send, etc. just let me know. I’ll give you my email address.

Happy Friday!

[dharmagirl]

Hi James,

Nice to hear from you again. That IS a lovely home and it looks like it’s in a good location.

I think you’ll be in good shape by 2010. I’ll be curious to see how much more places like this fall.

The OP who lumped Vegas or Phoenix in with Temecula is waaaaaay off base. I think Temecula is much, much nicer.

It sounds like you’re looking for a nice area for your family, James, and Temecula has a lot to offer. I’ve got a friend who is involved in both Rotary Club and the Arts Council and she tells me that her fellow Rotarians are fantastic and uber-committed to this city and its success, and the city is very committed to developing the arts scene here (hopefully they’ll be committed to building the hospital, too – the nearest one is in Murrieta).

For example, in two weeks the city and the Arts Council are parterning to put on a Plein Air painting competition (artists will be painting on the streets of Old Town) and Street Painting Festival:
http://www.temeculacalifornia.com/Street_Painting_Festival/street_painting_festival.html

And there are loads of festivals and events like this. We went to the Balloon and Wine Festival last weekend and it was wonderful.

Still….my husband and I are worried about the effect that falling prices will have on the area, but we’re forging ahead. We hope to stay here for the next 7-10 years and are hoping that we’ll be OK.

We are fully aware that we’ve probably paid $30-40K more for our house than we should have, but decided that rent would cost another $30K. I will admit that much of our decision is based on emotion. The house we’re buying was listed at $679K in January 2007, and we are getting it for about $402K. It’s on a 24,000 sf lot, with peekaboo views of wine country and a very nice floor plan – it doesnt look like the typical tract home. Our new neighbors also seem to be extremely nice.

OK. I’ll stop rambling now. James, have a good weekend. As you get more serious about your home explorations, I will be happy to help you to any extent I can since I’m already “on the ground” here. If you’d like me to take more detailed photos and send, etc. just let me know. I’ll give you my email address.

Happy Friday!

[dharmagirl]

Hi James,

Nice to hear from you again. That IS a lovely home and it looks like it’s in a good location.

I think you’ll be in good shape by 2010. I’ll be curious to see how much more places like this fall.

The OP who lumped Vegas or Phoenix in with Temecula is waaaaaay off base. I think Temecula is much, much nicer.

It sounds like you’re looking for a nice area for your family, James, and Temecula has a lot to offer. I’ve got a friend who is involved in both Rotary Club and the Arts Council and she tells me that her fellow Rotarians are fantastic and uber-committed to this city and its success, and the city is very committed to developing the arts scene here (hopefully they’ll be committed to building the hospital, too – the nearest one is in Murrieta).

For example, in two weeks the city and the Arts Council are parterning to put on a Plein Air painting competition (artists will be painting on the streets of Old Town) and Street Painting Festival:
http://www.temeculacalifornia.com/Street_Painting_Festival/street_painting_festival.html

And there are loads of festivals and events like this. We went to the Balloon and Wine Festival last weekend and it was wonderful.

Still….my husband and I are worried about the effect that falling prices will have on the area, but we’re forging ahead. We hope to stay here for the next 7-10 years and are hoping that we’ll be OK.

We are fully aware that we’ve probably paid $30-40K more for our house than we should have, but decided that rent would cost another $30K. I will admit that much of our decision is based on emotion. The house we’re buying was listed at $679K in January 2007, and we are getting it for about $402K. It’s on a 24,000 sf lot, with peekaboo views of wine country and a very nice floor plan – it doesnt look like the typical tract home. Our new neighbors also seem to be extremely nice.

OK. I’ll stop rambling now. James, have a good weekend. As you get more serious about your home explorations, I will be happy to help you to any extent I can since I’m already “on the ground” here. If you’d like me to take more detailed photos and send, etc. just let me know. I’ll give you my email address.

Happy Friday!

[dharmagirl]

Hi James,

Nice to hear from you again. That IS a lovely home and it looks like it’s in a good location.

I think you’ll be in good shape by 2010. I’ll be curious to see how much more places like this fall.

The OP who lumped Vegas or Phoenix in with Temecula is waaaaaay off base. I think Temecula is much, much nicer.

It sounds like you’re looking for a nice area for your family, James, and Temecula has a lot to offer. I’ve got a friend who is involved in both Rotary Club and the Arts Council and she tells me that her fellow Rotarians are fantastic and uber-committed to this city and its success, and the city is very committed to developing the arts scene here (hopefully they’ll be committed to building the hospital, too – the nearest one is in Murrieta).

For example, in two weeks the city and the Arts Council are parterning to put on a Plein Air painting competition (artists will be painting on the streets of Old Town) and Street Painting Festival:
http://www.temeculacalifornia.com/Street_Painting_Festival/street_painting_festival.html

And there are loads of festivals and events like this. We went to the Balloon and Wine Festival last weekend and it was wonderful.

Still….my husband and I are worried about the effect that falling prices will have on the area, but we’re forging ahead. We hope to stay here for the next 7-10 years and are hoping that we’ll be OK.

We are fully aware that we’ve probably paid $30-40K more for our house than we should have, but decided that rent would cost another $30K. I will admit that much of our decision is based on emotion. The house we’re buying was listed at $679K in January 2007, and we are getting it for about $402K. It’s on a 24,000 sf lot, with peekaboo views of wine country and a very nice floor plan – it doesnt look like the typical tract home. Our new neighbors also seem to be extremely nice.

OK. I’ll stop rambling now. James, have a good weekend. As you get more serious about your home explorations, I will be happy to help you to any extent I can since I’m already “on the ground” here. If you’d like me to take more detailed photos and send, etc. just let me know. I’ll give you my email address.

Happy Friday!

[dharmagirl]

Yup. It looks like someone actually paid $745K for the place in 2004.

When we were in the neighborhood a few months ago, I think this was a short sale. We bumped into a realtor who was doing an open at another house and she REFUSED to show us this one (I think it was this one) because she said she “will not handle any shorts.”

[dharmagirl]

Yup. It looks like someone actually paid $745K for the place in 2004.

When we were in the neighborhood a few months ago, I think this was a short sale. We bumped into a realtor who was doing an open at another house and she REFUSED to show us this one (I think it was this one) because she said she “will not handle any shorts.”

[dharmagirl]

Yup. It looks like someone actually paid $745K for the place in 2004.

When we were in the neighborhood a few months ago, I think this was a short sale. We bumped into a realtor who was doing an open at another house and she REFUSED to show us this one (I think it was this one) because she said she “will not handle any shorts.”

[dharmagirl]

Yup. It looks like someone actually paid $745K for the place in 2004.

When we were in the neighborhood a few months ago, I think this was a short sale. We bumped into a realtor who was doing an open at another house and she REFUSED to show us this one (I think it was this one) because she said she “will not handle any shorts.”

[dharmagirl]

Yup. It looks like someone actually paid $745K for the place in 2004.

When we were in the neighborhood a few months ago, I think this was a short sale. We bumped into a realtor who was doing an open at another house and she REFUSED to show us this one (I think it was this one) because she said she “will not handle any shorts.”

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