[jimmyle]

Yes, rent for an apartment like this in Mira Mesa is around $1050 to $1100. I was looking to rent in this area but then decided to pay $200 more to live in Carmel Valley to be closer to the 5 freeway. My sister in law (a part-time realtor) told me to buy an apartment like this instead of renting. She said with 20% down, my mortgage payment would be much lower than my rent and then later I can buy a house and rent the apartment out.

Let say an apartment is selling for $130K, and you put down $26K (20%), then the principal is $104K
with interest rate around 5.7%, monthly payment is $603

$603
$200 HOA
$140 Tax
—-
$943

It makes sense but I thought prices might still come down lower.

[jimmyle]

Yes, rent for an apartment like this in Mira Mesa is around $1050 to $1100. I was looking to rent in this area but then decided to pay $200 more to live in Carmel Valley to be closer to the 5 freeway. My sister in law (a part-time realtor) told me to buy an apartment like this instead of renting. She said with 20% down, my mortgage payment would be much lower than my rent and then later I can buy a house and rent the apartment out.

Let say an apartment is selling for $130K, and you put down $26K (20%), then the principal is $104K
with interest rate around 5.7%, monthly payment is $603

$603
$200 HOA
$140 Tax
—-
$943

It makes sense but I thought prices might still come down lower.

[jimmyle]

sd2oc,

I have been commuting for 6 months. The Prius seats can be uncofortable so I use a car cush which makes it comfy. I enjoy listening to music, books on tape or just a quiet time driving. I just got married last year, no baby yet. Yeah, I am in for the long haul. Maybe 5 years. I love my company and my work so I probably will be there for a while. One of my coworker drives from Temecula to OC for the last 18 years. He finally got a new car last year after his old car passed the 400K mark.

When did you get your Prius? Do you have the carpool stickers? What are your husband work hours? I don’t really need the stickers because I go home early(except on Thursday when traffic is heavy I take the 73 toll road to save 25 minutes).

[jimmyle]

sd2oc,

I have been commuting for 6 months. The Prius seats can be uncofortable so I use a car cush which makes it comfy. I enjoy listening to music, books on tape or just a quiet time driving. I just got married last year, no baby yet. Yeah, I am in for the long haul. Maybe 5 years. I love my company and my work so I probably will be there for a while. One of my coworker drives from Temecula to OC for the last 18 years. He finally got a new car last year after his old car passed the 400K mark.

When did you get your Prius? Do you have the carpool stickers? What are your husband work hours? I don’t really need the stickers because I go home early(except on Thursday when traffic is heavy I take the 73 toll road to save 25 minutes).

[jimmyle]

sd2oc,

I have been commuting for 6 months. The Prius seats can be uncofortable so I use a car cush which makes it comfy. I enjoy listening to music, books on tape or just a quiet time driving. I just got married last year, no baby yet. Yeah, I am in for the long haul. Maybe 5 years. I love my company and my work so I probably will be there for a while. One of my coworker drives from Temecula to OC for the last 18 years. He finally got a new car last year after his old car passed the 400K mark.

When did you get your Prius? Do you have the carpool stickers? What are your husband work hours? I don’t really need the stickers because I go home early(except on Thursday when traffic is heavy I take the 73 toll road to save 25 minutes).

[jimmyle]

sd2oc,

I have been commuting for 6 months. The Prius seats can be uncofortable so I use a car cush which makes it comfy. I enjoy listening to music, books on tape or just a quiet time driving. I just got married last year, no baby yet. Yeah, I am in for the long haul. Maybe 5 years. I love my company and my work so I probably will be there for a while. One of my coworker drives from Temecula to OC for the last 18 years. He finally got a new car last year after his old car passed the 400K mark.

When did you get your Prius? Do you have the carpool stickers? What are your husband work hours? I don’t really need the stickers because I go home early(except on Thursday when traffic is heavy I take the 73 toll road to save 25 minutes).

[jimmyle]

sd2oc,

I have been commuting for 6 months. The Prius seats can be uncofortable so I use a car cush which makes it comfy. I enjoy listening to music, books on tape or just a quiet time driving. I just got married last year, no baby yet. Yeah, I am in for the long haul. Maybe 5 years. I love my company and my work so I probably will be there for a while. One of my coworker drives from Temecula to OC for the last 18 years. He finally got a new car last year after his old car passed the 400K mark.

When did you get your Prius? Do you have the carpool stickers? What are your husband work hours? I don’t really need the stickers because I go home early(except on Thursday when traffic is heavy I take the 73 toll road to save 25 minutes).

[jimmyle]

4) stay in SD and commute to OC for the time being (and if so, for how long?).

I think I am the most qualified to answer this question.

I am commuting from Carmel Valley (Carmel Vista Rd. and Carmel Center Dr.) to Orange County (Garden Grove)to work. The drive is 80 miles one way. Shorter if your husband works in South Orange County. My work schedule is 6:30AM to 3:30PM. I leave my apartment at 5:10AM and get home at 5-5:15PM. My boss allows me this special work schedule because they need me. I drive 3 days a week. Staying at my sister’s house in OC on Wednesday nights and work from home on Fridays.

If your husband has to drive 5 days a week, then I don’t recommend it. But if he can negotiate for one or two days telecommuting then it is worth it.

I don’t mind driving 3 days a week and working from home on Fridays. Actually I enjoy the drive after getting Prius (a must) and getting 55 MPG.

People don’t believe I get 55+ MPG (9 MPG better than EPA) but here is the proof:

http://priuschat.com/forums/fuel-economy/43476-over-60-mpg-san-diego-anaheim-back.html

[jimmyle]

4) stay in SD and commute to OC for the time being (and if so, for how long?).

I think I am the most qualified to answer this question.

I am commuting from Carmel Valley (Carmel Vista Rd. and Carmel Center Dr.) to Orange County (Garden Grove)to work. The drive is 80 miles one way. Shorter if your husband works in South Orange County. My work schedule is 6:30AM to 3:30PM. I leave my apartment at 5:10AM and get home at 5-5:15PM. My boss allows me this special work schedule because they need me. I drive 3 days a week. Staying at my sister’s house in OC on Wednesday nights and work from home on Fridays.

If your husband has to drive 5 days a week, then I don’t recommend it. But if he can negotiate for one or two days telecommuting then it is worth it.

I don’t mind driving 3 days a week and working from home on Fridays. Actually I enjoy the drive after getting Prius (a must) and getting 55 MPG.

People don’t believe I get 55+ MPG (9 MPG better than EPA) but here is the proof:

http://priuschat.com/forums/fuel-economy/43476-over-60-mpg-san-diego-anaheim-back.html

[jimmyle]

4) stay in SD and commute to OC for the time being (and if so, for how long?).

I think I am the most qualified to answer this question.

I am commuting from Carmel Valley (Carmel Vista Rd. and Carmel Center Dr.) to Orange County (Garden Grove)to work. The drive is 80 miles one way. Shorter if your husband works in South Orange County. My work schedule is 6:30AM to 3:30PM. I leave my apartment at 5:10AM and get home at 5-5:15PM. My boss allows me this special work schedule because they need me. I drive 3 days a week. Staying at my sister’s house in OC on Wednesday nights and work from home on Fridays.

If your husband has to drive 5 days a week, then I don’t recommend it. But if he can negotiate for one or two days telecommuting then it is worth it.

I don’t mind driving 3 days a week and working from home on Fridays. Actually I enjoy the drive after getting Prius (a must) and getting 55 MPG.

People don’t believe I get 55+ MPG (9 MPG better than EPA) but here is the proof:

http://priuschat.com/forums/fuel-economy/43476-over-60-mpg-san-diego-anaheim-back.html

[jimmyle]

4) stay in SD and commute to OC for the time being (and if so, for how long?).

I think I am the most qualified to answer this question.

I am commuting from Carmel Valley (Carmel Vista Rd. and Carmel Center Dr.) to Orange County (Garden Grove)to work. The drive is 80 miles one way. Shorter if your husband works in South Orange County. My work schedule is 6:30AM to 3:30PM. I leave my apartment at 5:10AM and get home at 5-5:15PM. My boss allows me this special work schedule because they need me. I drive 3 days a week. Staying at my sister’s house in OC on Wednesday nights and work from home on Fridays.

If your husband has to drive 5 days a week, then I don’t recommend it. But if he can negotiate for one or two days telecommuting then it is worth it.

I don’t mind driving 3 days a week and working from home on Fridays. Actually I enjoy the drive after getting Prius (a must) and getting 55 MPG.

People don’t believe I get 55+ MPG (9 MPG better than EPA) but here is the proof:

http://priuschat.com/forums/fuel-economy/43476-over-60-mpg-san-diego-anaheim-back.html

[jimmyle]

4) stay in SD and commute to OC for the time being (and if so, for how long?).

I think I am the most qualified to answer this question.

I am commuting from Carmel Valley (Carmel Vista Rd. and Carmel Center Dr.) to Orange County (Garden Grove)to work. The drive is 80 miles one way. Shorter if your husband works in South Orange County. My work schedule is 6:30AM to 3:30PM. I leave my apartment at 5:10AM and get home at 5-5:15PM. My boss allows me this special work schedule because they need me. I drive 3 days a week. Staying at my sister’s house in OC on Wednesday nights and work from home on Fridays.

If your husband has to drive 5 days a week, then I don’t recommend it. But if he can negotiate for one or two days telecommuting then it is worth it.

I don’t mind driving 3 days a week and working from home on Fridays. Actually I enjoy the drive after getting Prius (a must) and getting 55 MPG.

People don’t believe I get 55+ MPG (9 MPG better than EPA) but here is the proof:

http://priuschat.com/forums/fuel-economy/43476-over-60-mpg-san-diego-anaheim-back.html

[jimmyle]

Anyone notices the first 50% loss for a condo in Mira Mesa? I have been following MM for a year and I believe this is the first. http://www.sdlookup.com/Property-CF039C48-9729_Mesa_Springs_Way_190_San_Diego_CA_92126

[jimmyle]

Anyone notices the first 50% loss for a condo in Mira Mesa? I have been following MM for a year and I believe this is the first. http://www.sdlookup.com/Property-CF039C48-9729_Mesa_Springs_Way_190_San_Diego_CA_92126

[jimmyle]

Anyone notices the first 50% loss for a condo in Mira Mesa? I have been following MM for a year and I believe this is the first. http://www.sdlookup.com/Property-CF039C48-9729_Mesa_Springs_Way_190_San_Diego_CA_92126

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