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jmrrobbie1
ParticipantJMR
To be honest – “pretty darn nice” fits well for family and what I am looking for. Temecula was not in my original search but after hearing folks talk from Piggs it is on the short list – maybe on the outskirts of town as others have suggested. What effect of the city being part of the County of Riverside play … infrastructure, city services (fire, police, waste), taxes comapred to San Diego County?
James
jmrrobbie1
ParticipantJMR
To be honest – “pretty darn nice” fits well for family and what I am looking for. Temecula was not in my original search but after hearing folks talk from Piggs it is on the short list – maybe on the outskirts of town as others have suggested. What effect of the city being part of the County of Riverside play … infrastructure, city services (fire, police, waste), taxes comapred to San Diego County?
James
jmrrobbie1
ParticipantJMR
To those posting – Again great insight … perfect scoop for the process in my search on where my family will put down roots! Thanks for all that posted (Dharmagirl, SD Realtor, Bubblesitter, Dizzle, Kirsten, Meadandle, Temeculaguy, Greekfire)- your input is valued. I appreciate the postings that not only show the positives of each area but the things you do not like or would change given the opportunity – applause to the soccer moms of Temecula Valley in the grass root/community effort to stop the Quarry and to those in Carlsbad to protest the Wal-Mart.
At this point the next step will be to visit the area and do a little “leg work” and get a personal feel, to keep digging via the internet, and watch in amazement the bubble burst, and then to shrink our search down to 3-4 (coastal vs. inland)regions. Again, I am in the market for a “home” for my family – not so much an investment. Hopefully by the summer of 2010 the blunt of this market fallout will show some sign of stability. As I review my initial post and your feedback it helps to solidify what I am really seeking and refine a priority ranking:
1. Schools (private is always an option although I am a strong proponent of public education during the formative years & private later), I would disfavor a commute to the elementary grades
2. Community – family feel, infrastructure, safety (maybe gated – although we have never lived in this type before), a little space for daily outdoor events (can the kids ride their bikes down the street), community center & events
3. House itself: 5 bedroom – large enough for family but maintainable for the parents (3200-4600 sq ft), construction & functionality, level lot & cul-de-sac type placement, does not need to be the highest in our price range nor does it need to be the newest but efficient for our overall needs, a place we will live for the next 15 yrs
4. Region/area: taxes, ownership fees, proactive city government, proximity to services (restaurants, shopping), roads & traffic, commute to Pendleton (Naval Hospital – either front or back gate), weather – compared to where we have lived in the past anywhere in N County will be enjoyable!
5. The remaining few: does not really matter as the first four will decideBefore finding Piggs my I was looking at San Elijo Hills (purely from my internet search) but have an uneasy sense for this area now after reading some of the post here and related sights … appears some issues with quality of construction. We will continue to look at Carlsbad, Encinitas, San Marcos, Fallbrook, Deluz, Temecula, and possible up to Murrieta.
I agree with others here homes with five acres may be too much for a “family feel” … and yes Temecula guy – your post of http://www.redfin.com/CA/Temecula/42000-Via-Del-Monte-92592/home/1251295… is a beautiful & impressive house but I think your first is more the type to fit our needs http://www.redfin.com/CA/Temecula/34003-Arietta-92592/home/12506768. (it fits our priority list nicely). If we did have 2.8 M for a house such as this I would use 1M for the house then use 800k for a 3bdrm turnkey condo in Mammoth, and invest the remaining (a large portion into our 529 plans). Family has a way of making priorities well defined – but I would appreciate a home such as this… incredible.
Specific houses are next after the area is locked down, although looking at specific houses does help get a feel for things. Again, thanks for the input & insight … we will research more then return to this post in a few months. Any additional thoughts are appreciated… a lingering question from afar – what of these developments in N County started at the end of the bubble with houses built but not finished, yet still listed for sell (Malabar Ranch in N Temecula, Reserve in Temecula, San Elijo Hills, Deluz? They are no longer listed by the builder but instead by individual realtor agencies even though construction is not completed?
jmrrobbie1
ParticipantJMR
To those posting – Again great insight … perfect scoop for the process in my search on where my family will put down roots! Thanks for all that posted (Dharmagirl, SD Realtor, Bubblesitter, Dizzle, Kirsten, Meadandle, Temeculaguy, Greekfire)- your input is valued. I appreciate the postings that not only show the positives of each area but the things you do not like or would change given the opportunity – applause to the soccer moms of Temecula Valley in the grass root/community effort to stop the Quarry and to those in Carlsbad to protest the Wal-Mart.
At this point the next step will be to visit the area and do a little “leg work” and get a personal feel, to keep digging via the internet, and watch in amazement the bubble burst, and then to shrink our search down to 3-4 (coastal vs. inland)regions. Again, I am in the market for a “home” for my family – not so much an investment. Hopefully by the summer of 2010 the blunt of this market fallout will show some sign of stability. As I review my initial post and your feedback it helps to solidify what I am really seeking and refine a priority ranking:
1. Schools (private is always an option although I am a strong proponent of public education during the formative years & private later), I would disfavor a commute to the elementary grades
2. Community – family feel, infrastructure, safety (maybe gated – although we have never lived in this type before), a little space for daily outdoor events (can the kids ride their bikes down the street), community center & events
3. House itself: 5 bedroom – large enough for family but maintainable for the parents (3200-4600 sq ft), construction & functionality, level lot & cul-de-sac type placement, does not need to be the highest in our price range nor does it need to be the newest but efficient for our overall needs, a place we will live for the next 15 yrs
4. Region/area: taxes, ownership fees, proactive city government, proximity to services (restaurants, shopping), roads & traffic, commute to Pendleton (Naval Hospital – either front or back gate), weather – compared to where we have lived in the past anywhere in N County will be enjoyable!
5. The remaining few: does not really matter as the first four will decideBefore finding Piggs my I was looking at San Elijo Hills (purely from my internet search) but have an uneasy sense for this area now after reading some of the post here and related sights … appears some issues with quality of construction. We will continue to look at Carlsbad, Encinitas, San Marcos, Fallbrook, Deluz, Temecula, and possible up to Murrieta.
I agree with others here homes with five acres may be too much for a “family feel” … and yes Temecula guy – your post of http://www.redfin.com/CA/Temecula/42000-Via-Del-Monte-92592/home/1251295… is a beautiful & impressive house but I think your first is more the type to fit our needs http://www.redfin.com/CA/Temecula/34003-Arietta-92592/home/12506768. (it fits our priority list nicely). If we did have 2.8 M for a house such as this I would use 1M for the house then use 800k for a 3bdrm turnkey condo in Mammoth, and invest the remaining (a large portion into our 529 plans). Family has a way of making priorities well defined – but I would appreciate a home such as this… incredible.
Specific houses are next after the area is locked down, although looking at specific houses does help get a feel for things. Again, thanks for the input & insight … we will research more then return to this post in a few months. Any additional thoughts are appreciated… a lingering question from afar – what of these developments in N County started at the end of the bubble with houses built but not finished, yet still listed for sell (Malabar Ranch in N Temecula, Reserve in Temecula, San Elijo Hills, Deluz? They are no longer listed by the builder but instead by individual realtor agencies even though construction is not completed?
jmrrobbie1
ParticipantJMR
To those posting – Again great insight … perfect scoop for the process in my search on where my family will put down roots! Thanks for all that posted (Dharmagirl, SD Realtor, Bubblesitter, Dizzle, Kirsten, Meadandle, Temeculaguy, Greekfire)- your input is valued. I appreciate the postings that not only show the positives of each area but the things you do not like or would change given the opportunity – applause to the soccer moms of Temecula Valley in the grass root/community effort to stop the Quarry and to those in Carlsbad to protest the Wal-Mart.
At this point the next step will be to visit the area and do a little “leg work” and get a personal feel, to keep digging via the internet, and watch in amazement the bubble burst, and then to shrink our search down to 3-4 (coastal vs. inland)regions. Again, I am in the market for a “home” for my family – not so much an investment. Hopefully by the summer of 2010 the blunt of this market fallout will show some sign of stability. As I review my initial post and your feedback it helps to solidify what I am really seeking and refine a priority ranking:
1. Schools (private is always an option although I am a strong proponent of public education during the formative years & private later), I would disfavor a commute to the elementary grades
2. Community – family feel, infrastructure, safety (maybe gated – although we have never lived in this type before), a little space for daily outdoor events (can the kids ride their bikes down the street), community center & events
3. House itself: 5 bedroom – large enough for family but maintainable for the parents (3200-4600 sq ft), construction & functionality, level lot & cul-de-sac type placement, does not need to be the highest in our price range nor does it need to be the newest but efficient for our overall needs, a place we will live for the next 15 yrs
4. Region/area: taxes, ownership fees, proactive city government, proximity to services (restaurants, shopping), roads & traffic, commute to Pendleton (Naval Hospital – either front or back gate), weather – compared to where we have lived in the past anywhere in N County will be enjoyable!
5. The remaining few: does not really matter as the first four will decideBefore finding Piggs my I was looking at San Elijo Hills (purely from my internet search) but have an uneasy sense for this area now after reading some of the post here and related sights … appears some issues with quality of construction. We will continue to look at Carlsbad, Encinitas, San Marcos, Fallbrook, Deluz, Temecula, and possible up to Murrieta.
I agree with others here homes with five acres may be too much for a “family feel” … and yes Temecula guy – your post of http://www.redfin.com/CA/Temecula/42000-Via-Del-Monte-92592/home/1251295… is a beautiful & impressive house but I think your first is more the type to fit our needs http://www.redfin.com/CA/Temecula/34003-Arietta-92592/home/12506768. (it fits our priority list nicely). If we did have 2.8 M for a house such as this I would use 1M for the house then use 800k for a 3bdrm turnkey condo in Mammoth, and invest the remaining (a large portion into our 529 plans). Family has a way of making priorities well defined – but I would appreciate a home such as this… incredible.
Specific houses are next after the area is locked down, although looking at specific houses does help get a feel for things. Again, thanks for the input & insight … we will research more then return to this post in a few months. Any additional thoughts are appreciated… a lingering question from afar – what of these developments in N County started at the end of the bubble with houses built but not finished, yet still listed for sell (Malabar Ranch in N Temecula, Reserve in Temecula, San Elijo Hills, Deluz? They are no longer listed by the builder but instead by individual realtor agencies even though construction is not completed?
jmrrobbie1
ParticipantJMR
To those posting – Again great insight … perfect scoop for the process in my search on where my family will put down roots! Thanks for all that posted (Dharmagirl, SD Realtor, Bubblesitter, Dizzle, Kirsten, Meadandle, Temeculaguy, Greekfire)- your input is valued. I appreciate the postings that not only show the positives of each area but the things you do not like or would change given the opportunity – applause to the soccer moms of Temecula Valley in the grass root/community effort to stop the Quarry and to those in Carlsbad to protest the Wal-Mart.
At this point the next step will be to visit the area and do a little “leg work” and get a personal feel, to keep digging via the internet, and watch in amazement the bubble burst, and then to shrink our search down to 3-4 (coastal vs. inland)regions. Again, I am in the market for a “home” for my family – not so much an investment. Hopefully by the summer of 2010 the blunt of this market fallout will show some sign of stability. As I review my initial post and your feedback it helps to solidify what I am really seeking and refine a priority ranking:
1. Schools (private is always an option although I am a strong proponent of public education during the formative years & private later), I would disfavor a commute to the elementary grades
2. Community – family feel, infrastructure, safety (maybe gated – although we have never lived in this type before), a little space for daily outdoor events (can the kids ride their bikes down the street), community center & events
3. House itself: 5 bedroom – large enough for family but maintainable for the parents (3200-4600 sq ft), construction & functionality, level lot & cul-de-sac type placement, does not need to be the highest in our price range nor does it need to be the newest but efficient for our overall needs, a place we will live for the next 15 yrs
4. Region/area: taxes, ownership fees, proactive city government, proximity to services (restaurants, shopping), roads & traffic, commute to Pendleton (Naval Hospital – either front or back gate), weather – compared to where we have lived in the past anywhere in N County will be enjoyable!
5. The remaining few: does not really matter as the first four will decideBefore finding Piggs my I was looking at San Elijo Hills (purely from my internet search) but have an uneasy sense for this area now after reading some of the post here and related sights … appears some issues with quality of construction. We will continue to look at Carlsbad, Encinitas, San Marcos, Fallbrook, Deluz, Temecula, and possible up to Murrieta.
I agree with others here homes with five acres may be too much for a “family feel” … and yes Temecula guy – your post of http://www.redfin.com/CA/Temecula/42000-Via-Del-Monte-92592/home/1251295… is a beautiful & impressive house but I think your first is more the type to fit our needs http://www.redfin.com/CA/Temecula/34003-Arietta-92592/home/12506768. (it fits our priority list nicely). If we did have 2.8 M for a house such as this I would use 1M for the house then use 800k for a 3bdrm turnkey condo in Mammoth, and invest the remaining (a large portion into our 529 plans). Family has a way of making priorities well defined – but I would appreciate a home such as this… incredible.
Specific houses are next after the area is locked down, although looking at specific houses does help get a feel for things. Again, thanks for the input & insight … we will research more then return to this post in a few months. Any additional thoughts are appreciated… a lingering question from afar – what of these developments in N County started at the end of the bubble with houses built but not finished, yet still listed for sell (Malabar Ranch in N Temecula, Reserve in Temecula, San Elijo Hills, Deluz? They are no longer listed by the builder but instead by individual realtor agencies even though construction is not completed?
jmrrobbie1
ParticipantJMR
To those posting – Again great insight … perfect scoop for the process in my search on where my family will put down roots! Thanks for all that posted (Dharmagirl, SD Realtor, Bubblesitter, Dizzle, Kirsten, Meadandle, Temeculaguy, Greekfire)- your input is valued. I appreciate the postings that not only show the positives of each area but the things you do not like or would change given the opportunity – applause to the soccer moms of Temecula Valley in the grass root/community effort to stop the Quarry and to those in Carlsbad to protest the Wal-Mart.
At this point the next step will be to visit the area and do a little “leg work” and get a personal feel, to keep digging via the internet, and watch in amazement the bubble burst, and then to shrink our search down to 3-4 (coastal vs. inland)regions. Again, I am in the market for a “home” for my family – not so much an investment. Hopefully by the summer of 2010 the blunt of this market fallout will show some sign of stability. As I review my initial post and your feedback it helps to solidify what I am really seeking and refine a priority ranking:
1. Schools (private is always an option although I am a strong proponent of public education during the formative years & private later), I would disfavor a commute to the elementary grades
2. Community – family feel, infrastructure, safety (maybe gated – although we have never lived in this type before), a little space for daily outdoor events (can the kids ride their bikes down the street), community center & events
3. House itself: 5 bedroom – large enough for family but maintainable for the parents (3200-4600 sq ft), construction & functionality, level lot & cul-de-sac type placement, does not need to be the highest in our price range nor does it need to be the newest but efficient for our overall needs, a place we will live for the next 15 yrs
4. Region/area: taxes, ownership fees, proactive city government, proximity to services (restaurants, shopping), roads & traffic, commute to Pendleton (Naval Hospital – either front or back gate), weather – compared to where we have lived in the past anywhere in N County will be enjoyable!
5. The remaining few: does not really matter as the first four will decideBefore finding Piggs my I was looking at San Elijo Hills (purely from my internet search) but have an uneasy sense for this area now after reading some of the post here and related sights … appears some issues with quality of construction. We will continue to look at Carlsbad, Encinitas, San Marcos, Fallbrook, Deluz, Temecula, and possible up to Murrieta.
I agree with others here homes with five acres may be too much for a “family feel” … and yes Temecula guy – your post of http://www.redfin.com/CA/Temecula/42000-Via-Del-Monte-92592/home/1251295… is a beautiful & impressive house but I think your first is more the type to fit our needs http://www.redfin.com/CA/Temecula/34003-Arietta-92592/home/12506768. (it fits our priority list nicely). If we did have 2.8 M for a house such as this I would use 1M for the house then use 800k for a 3bdrm turnkey condo in Mammoth, and invest the remaining (a large portion into our 529 plans). Family has a way of making priorities well defined – but I would appreciate a home such as this… incredible.
Specific houses are next after the area is locked down, although looking at specific houses does help get a feel for things. Again, thanks for the input & insight … we will research more then return to this post in a few months. Any additional thoughts are appreciated… a lingering question from afar – what of these developments in N County started at the end of the bubble with houses built but not finished, yet still listed for sell (Malabar Ranch in N Temecula, Reserve in Temecula, San Elijo Hills, Deluz? They are no longer listed by the builder but instead by individual realtor agencies even though construction is not completed?
jmrrobbie1
ParticipantJMR
What of the San Elijo Hills “planned community”? My digging indicates numerous ownership complaints with poor building & construction problems – obviously these built during the boom. Is this micro-area of San Marcos holding its own; this section started in the late bubble era and the next two phases yet to start?
What of this community in general – if the price drops enough in the next two years this location seems ideal – proximity to ocean, high enough on hillside to give a sense of uniqueness, access to freeways, infrastructure & shopping, new schools? Several pricey homes on Schoolhouse Way (#1400 & 1405) – with ocean views but now listing in this bubble burst ($990K)… although Westcliffe is the higher end for this community? Is $775K too much of a stretch in the future for these two – but worth the risk of a poorly built home (Ocean view, 9000+ sq ft lot, $189/sq ft).
jmrrobbie1
ParticipantJMR
What of the San Elijo Hills “planned community”? My digging indicates numerous ownership complaints with poor building & construction problems – obviously these built during the boom. Is this micro-area of San Marcos holding its own; this section started in the late bubble era and the next two phases yet to start?
What of this community in general – if the price drops enough in the next two years this location seems ideal – proximity to ocean, high enough on hillside to give a sense of uniqueness, access to freeways, infrastructure & shopping, new schools? Several pricey homes on Schoolhouse Way (#1400 & 1405) – with ocean views but now listing in this bubble burst ($990K)… although Westcliffe is the higher end for this community? Is $775K too much of a stretch in the future for these two – but worth the risk of a poorly built home (Ocean view, 9000+ sq ft lot, $189/sq ft).
jmrrobbie1
ParticipantJMR
What of the San Elijo Hills “planned community”? My digging indicates numerous ownership complaints with poor building & construction problems – obviously these built during the boom. Is this micro-area of San Marcos holding its own; this section started in the late bubble era and the next two phases yet to start?
What of this community in general – if the price drops enough in the next two years this location seems ideal – proximity to ocean, high enough on hillside to give a sense of uniqueness, access to freeways, infrastructure & shopping, new schools? Several pricey homes on Schoolhouse Way (#1400 & 1405) – with ocean views but now listing in this bubble burst ($990K)… although Westcliffe is the higher end for this community? Is $775K too much of a stretch in the future for these two – but worth the risk of a poorly built home (Ocean view, 9000+ sq ft lot, $189/sq ft).
jmrrobbie1
ParticipantJMR
What of the San Elijo Hills “planned community”? My digging indicates numerous ownership complaints with poor building & construction problems – obviously these built during the boom. Is this micro-area of San Marcos holding its own; this section started in the late bubble era and the next two phases yet to start?
What of this community in general – if the price drops enough in the next two years this location seems ideal – proximity to ocean, high enough on hillside to give a sense of uniqueness, access to freeways, infrastructure & shopping, new schools? Several pricey homes on Schoolhouse Way (#1400 & 1405) – with ocean views but now listing in this bubble burst ($990K)… although Westcliffe is the higher end for this community? Is $775K too much of a stretch in the future for these two – but worth the risk of a poorly built home (Ocean view, 9000+ sq ft lot, $189/sq ft).
jmrrobbie1
ParticipantJMR
What of the San Elijo Hills “planned community”? My digging indicates numerous ownership complaints with poor building & construction problems – obviously these built during the boom. Is this micro-area of San Marcos holding its own; this section started in the late bubble era and the next two phases yet to start?
What of this community in general – if the price drops enough in the next two years this location seems ideal – proximity to ocean, high enough on hillside to give a sense of uniqueness, access to freeways, infrastructure & shopping, new schools? Several pricey homes on Schoolhouse Way (#1400 & 1405) – with ocean views but now listing in this bubble burst ($990K)… although Westcliffe is the higher end for this community? Is $775K too much of a stretch in the future for these two – but worth the risk of a poorly built home (Ocean view, 9000+ sq ft lot, $189/sq ft).
jmrrobbie1
ParticipantJMR
If you want a purely analytical & factual based “view” on this look at Bernstein’s site …
http://www.efficientfrontier.com/
A self taught finance guy who really cuts to core analysis. Take at look at his March synopsis … if you have read any of his books you will quickly understand the dire possibilities of our current market environment after reading his March note – “The Dark Side of the Moon”. By the way – his review & history of “bubbles” is great reading too.
My applause too for Pigg’s site … one of the only other sites I follow on a regular basis.
jmrrobbie1
ParticipantJMR
If you want a purely analytical & factual based “view” on this look at Bernstein’s site …
http://www.efficientfrontier.com/
A self taught finance guy who really cuts to core analysis. Take at look at his March synopsis … if you have read any of his books you will quickly understand the dire possibilities of our current market environment after reading his March note – “The Dark Side of the Moon”. By the way – his review & history of “bubbles” is great reading too.
My applause too for Pigg’s site … one of the only other sites I follow on a regular basis.
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