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[quote=ocrenter]guys, take it from someone that lives there, listen to localguy. calabria sucks to the max, every one of those homes are within a few feet away from high voltage lines, something that folks with the means for million dollar homes will simply not consider.

localguy said to look for existing distressed homes instead of going to the builders, I think I know what he meant:

here’s a 5390 sqft “Tiburon” that went for $975,000, or $180/sqft, this one already has the built-in fridge plus flooring and everything else:

http://www.sdlookup.com/MLS-090004189-15066_Almond_Orchard_San_Diego_CA_92131

yet, someone was stupid enough to buy the cheaply built Montoro at 5000 sqft for $966,000.[/quote]

Compared to the “Scripps Preserve” homes “Montoro” is definitely overpriced in my opinion. Also, the location is awful, some of the homes are sitting deep down in the canyon with no view whatsoever and the lots are so big that it will take a fortune to landscape them. I think the builder will have to lower the price significantly before any buyers will come…
As for “Calabria”, the homes are quite nice abut also overpriced and if you consider a resale it will be almost impossible to even break even. We are very glad we didn’t buy here as some other nicer homes in Scripps Ranch have come up for sale with lower MR and location.

[kcal09]

[quote=ocrenter]guys, take it from someone that lives there, listen to localguy. calabria sucks to the max, every one of those homes are within a few feet away from high voltage lines, something that folks with the means for million dollar homes will simply not consider.

localguy said to look for existing distressed homes instead of going to the builders, I think I know what he meant:

here’s a 5390 sqft “Tiburon” that went for $975,000, or $180/sqft, this one already has the built-in fridge plus flooring and everything else:

http://www.sdlookup.com/MLS-090004189-15066_Almond_Orchard_San_Diego_CA_92131

yet, someone was stupid enough to buy the cheaply built Montoro at 5000 sqft for $966,000.[/quote]

Compared to the “Scripps Preserve” homes “Montoro” is definitely overpriced in my opinion. Also, the location is awful, some of the homes are sitting deep down in the canyon with no view whatsoever and the lots are so big that it will take a fortune to landscape them. I think the builder will have to lower the price significantly before any buyers will come…
As for “Calabria”, the homes are quite nice abut also overpriced and if you consider a resale it will be almost impossible to even break even. We are very glad we didn’t buy here as some other nicer homes in Scripps Ranch have come up for sale with lower MR and location.

[kcal09]

[quote=ocrenter]guys, take it from someone that lives there, listen to localguy. calabria sucks to the max, every one of those homes are within a few feet away from high voltage lines, something that folks with the means for million dollar homes will simply not consider.

localguy said to look for existing distressed homes instead of going to the builders, I think I know what he meant:

here’s a 5390 sqft “Tiburon” that went for $975,000, or $180/sqft, this one already has the built-in fridge plus flooring and everything else:

http://www.sdlookup.com/MLS-090004189-15066_Almond_Orchard_San_Diego_CA_92131

yet, someone was stupid enough to buy the cheaply built Montoro at 5000 sqft for $966,000.[/quote]

Compared to the “Scripps Preserve” homes “Montoro” is definitely overpriced in my opinion. Also, the location is awful, some of the homes are sitting deep down in the canyon with no view whatsoever and the lots are so big that it will take a fortune to landscape them. I think the builder will have to lower the price significantly before any buyers will come…
As for “Calabria”, the homes are quite nice abut also overpriced and if you consider a resale it will be almost impossible to even break even. We are very glad we didn’t buy here as some other nicer homes in Scripps Ranch have come up for sale with lower MR and location.

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We tried to bargain and offered 10% less than their asking price but they only came down by about 3% by offering some upgrades for “free”. They stated that the interest was great at that time. We also looked at “Scripps Preserve” which appeared to be a better value but decided against it due to high MR and inconvient location.

[kcal09]

We tried to bargain and offered 10% less than their asking price but they only came down by about 3% by offering some upgrades for “free”. They stated that the interest was great at that time. We also looked at “Scripps Preserve” which appeared to be a better value but decided against it due to high MR and inconvient location.

[kcal09]

We tried to bargain and offered 10% less than their asking price but they only came down by about 3% by offering some upgrades for “free”. They stated that the interest was great at that time. We also looked at “Scripps Preserve” which appeared to be a better value but decided against it due to high MR and inconvient location.

[kcal09]

We tried to bargain and offered 10% less than their asking price but they only came down by about 3% by offering some upgrades for “free”. They stated that the interest was great at that time. We also looked at “Scripps Preserve” which appeared to be a better value but decided against it due to high MR and inconvient location.

[kcal09]

We tried to bargain and offered 10% less than their asking price but they only came down by about 3% by offering some upgrades for “free”. They stated that the interest was great at that time. We also looked at “Scripps Preserve” which appeared to be a better value but decided against it due to high MR and inconvient location.

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[quote=freshman]I saw the model houses in Stonebridge, the house seems to be a million dollar house, but the view is really bad.. for a million dollar house, the view has power line, that’s the big problem. If they sell it cheap, I still won’t buy a house closed to the power line, the power line tower there is not small. The effect from it can spread wider.[/quote]

I have to agree with you. We almost bought a home in the “Calabria” division but weren’t able to find a lot with a decent view. You either look at power lines or warehouses in the distance. Also, the access is difficult and shopping is very inconvenient. We did like the house but eventually backed off due to the high price and MR.

[kcal09]

[quote=freshman]I saw the model houses in Stonebridge, the house seems to be a million dollar house, but the view is really bad.. for a million dollar house, the view has power line, that’s the big problem. If they sell it cheap, I still won’t buy a house closed to the power line, the power line tower there is not small. The effect from it can spread wider.[/quote]

I have to agree with you. We almost bought a home in the “Calabria” division but weren’t able to find a lot with a decent view. You either look at power lines or warehouses in the distance. Also, the access is difficult and shopping is very inconvenient. We did like the house but eventually backed off due to the high price and MR.

[kcal09]

[quote=freshman]I saw the model houses in Stonebridge, the house seems to be a million dollar house, but the view is really bad.. for a million dollar house, the view has power line, that’s the big problem. If they sell it cheap, I still won’t buy a house closed to the power line, the power line tower there is not small. The effect from it can spread wider.[/quote]

I have to agree with you. We almost bought a home in the “Calabria” division but weren’t able to find a lot with a decent view. You either look at power lines or warehouses in the distance. Also, the access is difficult and shopping is very inconvenient. We did like the house but eventually backed off due to the high price and MR.

[kcal09]

[quote=freshman]I saw the model houses in Stonebridge, the house seems to be a million dollar house, but the view is really bad.. for a million dollar house, the view has power line, that’s the big problem. If they sell it cheap, I still won’t buy a house closed to the power line, the power line tower there is not small. The effect from it can spread wider.[/quote]

I have to agree with you. We almost bought a home in the “Calabria” division but weren’t able to find a lot with a decent view. You either look at power lines or warehouses in the distance. Also, the access is difficult and shopping is very inconvenient. We did like the house but eventually backed off due to the high price and MR.

[kcal09]

[quote=freshman]I saw the model houses in Stonebridge, the house seems to be a million dollar house, but the view is really bad.. for a million dollar house, the view has power line, that’s the big problem. If they sell it cheap, I still won’t buy a house closed to the power line, the power line tower there is not small. The effect from it can spread wider.[/quote]

I have to agree with you. We almost bought a home in the “Calabria” division but weren’t able to find a lot with a decent view. You either look at power lines or warehouses in the distance. Also, the access is difficult and shopping is very inconvenient. We did like the house but eventually backed off due to the high price and MR.

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[quote=ocrenter]this one has been on and off the MLS for about a year now, started in the $700s and now asking $575k. it is a short sale, not bank owned. you’ll probably need to bring the property tax up to date as the owner has missed a couple of years of payment at $15k each.[/quote]

Just curious, would the buyer have to assume all outstanding taxes and MR or does the lender swallow it?

[kcal09]

[quote=ocrenter]this one has been on and off the MLS for about a year now, started in the $700s and now asking $575k. it is a short sale, not bank owned. you’ll probably need to bring the property tax up to date as the owner has missed a couple of years of payment at $15k each.[/quote]

Just curious, would the buyer have to assume all outstanding taxes and MR or does the lender swallow it?

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