[lepetitangel]

Hi All,
Really appreciate your opinions. I’d like to say I probably misread that San Dieguito School District is not so good as I googled it and Torrey Pines High School falls wihtin this distruct. So I’m sure it’s got good schools.
I again like CV area cuz of convenience. Husband and I are not the typical young couples who have to go out clubbing/drinking and me having lived in CV in my parents house for a few years before we got married made me realize it’s close to where we like to go. We like to occasionally go to Downtown La Jolla or Solana Beach/Del Mar for nice dinner out, and to parks or hiking trails near-by. It’s an easy commute for me (biotech job) as most jobs are either in Carlsbad or in La Jolla/UTC area. I agree with SDrealtor that as long as there’re engineering and biotech jobs in Golden Triangle, CV price will hold up. But again in a catastrophic event, all housing price will tank again in SD County. The question is just when that will come and how soon it’ll happen. We plan to call San diego home and that’s why I thought even if housing market doesn’t go up in 10 years, I’ll just stay in the townhome for 15~20-years. I know that having kids is different and it seems like you do need a yard when you have kids. But we can only do our best. In CV, there’s no way to buy a detached SFHs for $600K. All the ones I’ve looked at are at least $650K or more. Carriage run starts at $700K as well.
If market double-dips (which it should) by the end of this year, do you think Pardee will adjust its pricing for highlands village? Flu said Pardee is very good at controlling the price. Does that mean even if I wait for another 6-month, I still won’t be able to get these new townhomes for good deals?

Lastly, we’re considering plan 4 which is 2050-sqft (4-bedroom/2.5-bath) that’s about $590K~$610K. I think it’s not bad for the squarefootage ($292/sqft) cuz most CV homes are at least $350~$450/sqft. The HOA is about $290 (mid~high in CV/Del Mar area) but it does cover many things. We have a couple friend that just moved into the complex and hubby checked out their amenities. They got a good size pool, jacuzzi, BBQ area, media center, pool table, ping-pong, a full workout gym, etc. It’s better than what we’re paying right now in 4S Ranch.

Also can any of you comment on what you think of us buying a SFH in 4S Ranch instead? A lot of SFHs (not necessary have a drive-way) in 4S area are not going for $480K~$520K for squarefootage of 1800~2000-sqft. I def. get more bang for my buck. But what do you think of 4S area in general? Do you think the SFHs in 4S will have a better potential to appreciate than a townhome in CV? 4S prices have dropped way more than CV in the past two years…is it a good time to buy?

[lepetitangel]

Hi All,
Really appreciate your opinions. I’d like to say I probably misread that San Dieguito School District is not so good as I googled it and Torrey Pines High School falls wihtin this distruct. So I’m sure it’s got good schools.
I again like CV area cuz of convenience. Husband and I are not the typical young couples who have to go out clubbing/drinking and me having lived in CV in my parents house for a few years before we got married made me realize it’s close to where we like to go. We like to occasionally go to Downtown La Jolla or Solana Beach/Del Mar for nice dinner out, and to parks or hiking trails near-by. It’s an easy commute for me (biotech job) as most jobs are either in Carlsbad or in La Jolla/UTC area. I agree with SDrealtor that as long as there’re engineering and biotech jobs in Golden Triangle, CV price will hold up. But again in a catastrophic event, all housing price will tank again in SD County. The question is just when that will come and how soon it’ll happen. We plan to call San diego home and that’s why I thought even if housing market doesn’t go up in 10 years, I’ll just stay in the townhome for 15~20-years. I know that having kids is different and it seems like you do need a yard when you have kids. But we can only do our best. In CV, there’s no way to buy a detached SFHs for $600K. All the ones I’ve looked at are at least $650K or more. Carriage run starts at $700K as well.
If market double-dips (which it should) by the end of this year, do you think Pardee will adjust its pricing for highlands village? Flu said Pardee is very good at controlling the price. Does that mean even if I wait for another 6-month, I still won’t be able to get these new townhomes for good deals?

Lastly, we’re considering plan 4 which is 2050-sqft (4-bedroom/2.5-bath) that’s about $590K~$610K. I think it’s not bad for the squarefootage ($292/sqft) cuz most CV homes are at least $350~$450/sqft. The HOA is about $290 (mid~high in CV/Del Mar area) but it does cover many things. We have a couple friend that just moved into the complex and hubby checked out their amenities. They got a good size pool, jacuzzi, BBQ area, media center, pool table, ping-pong, a full workout gym, etc. It’s better than what we’re paying right now in 4S Ranch.

Also can any of you comment on what you think of us buying a SFH in 4S Ranch instead? A lot of SFHs (not necessary have a drive-way) in 4S area are not going for $480K~$520K for squarefootage of 1800~2000-sqft. I def. get more bang for my buck. But what do you think of 4S area in general? Do you think the SFHs in 4S will have a better potential to appreciate than a townhome in CV? 4S prices have dropped way more than CV in the past two years…is it a good time to buy?

[lepetitangel]

Hi All,
Really appreciate your opinions. I’d like to say I probably misread that San Dieguito School District is not so good as I googled it and Torrey Pines High School falls wihtin this distruct. So I’m sure it’s got good schools.
I again like CV area cuz of convenience. Husband and I are not the typical young couples who have to go out clubbing/drinking and me having lived in CV in my parents house for a few years before we got married made me realize it’s close to where we like to go. We like to occasionally go to Downtown La Jolla or Solana Beach/Del Mar for nice dinner out, and to parks or hiking trails near-by. It’s an easy commute for me (biotech job) as most jobs are either in Carlsbad or in La Jolla/UTC area. I agree with SDrealtor that as long as there’re engineering and biotech jobs in Golden Triangle, CV price will hold up. But again in a catastrophic event, all housing price will tank again in SD County. The question is just when that will come and how soon it’ll happen. We plan to call San diego home and that’s why I thought even if housing market doesn’t go up in 10 years, I’ll just stay in the townhome for 15~20-years. I know that having kids is different and it seems like you do need a yard when you have kids. But we can only do our best. In CV, there’s no way to buy a detached SFHs for $600K. All the ones I’ve looked at are at least $650K or more. Carriage run starts at $700K as well.
If market double-dips (which it should) by the end of this year, do you think Pardee will adjust its pricing for highlands village? Flu said Pardee is very good at controlling the price. Does that mean even if I wait for another 6-month, I still won’t be able to get these new townhomes for good deals?

Lastly, we’re considering plan 4 which is 2050-sqft (4-bedroom/2.5-bath) that’s about $590K~$610K. I think it’s not bad for the squarefootage ($292/sqft) cuz most CV homes are at least $350~$450/sqft. The HOA is about $290 (mid~high in CV/Del Mar area) but it does cover many things. We have a couple friend that just moved into the complex and hubby checked out their amenities. They got a good size pool, jacuzzi, BBQ area, media center, pool table, ping-pong, a full workout gym, etc. It’s better than what we’re paying right now in 4S Ranch.

Also can any of you comment on what you think of us buying a SFH in 4S Ranch instead? A lot of SFHs (not necessary have a drive-way) in 4S area are not going for $480K~$520K for squarefootage of 1800~2000-sqft. I def. get more bang for my buck. But what do you think of 4S area in general? Do you think the SFHs in 4S will have a better potential to appreciate than a townhome in CV? 4S prices have dropped way more than CV in the past two years…is it a good time to buy?

[lepetitangel]

Hi All,
Really appreciate your opinions. I’d like to say I probably misread that San Dieguito School District is not so good as I googled it and Torrey Pines High School falls wihtin this distruct. So I’m sure it’s got good schools.
I again like CV area cuz of convenience. Husband and I are not the typical young couples who have to go out clubbing/drinking and me having lived in CV in my parents house for a few years before we got married made me realize it’s close to where we like to go. We like to occasionally go to Downtown La Jolla or Solana Beach/Del Mar for nice dinner out, and to parks or hiking trails near-by. It’s an easy commute for me (biotech job) as most jobs are either in Carlsbad or in La Jolla/UTC area. I agree with SDrealtor that as long as there’re engineering and biotech jobs in Golden Triangle, CV price will hold up. But again in a catastrophic event, all housing price will tank again in SD County. The question is just when that will come and how soon it’ll happen. We plan to call San diego home and that’s why I thought even if housing market doesn’t go up in 10 years, I’ll just stay in the townhome for 15~20-years. I know that having kids is different and it seems like you do need a yard when you have kids. But we can only do our best. In CV, there’s no way to buy a detached SFHs for $600K. All the ones I’ve looked at are at least $650K or more. Carriage run starts at $700K as well.
If market double-dips (which it should) by the end of this year, do you think Pardee will adjust its pricing for highlands village? Flu said Pardee is very good at controlling the price. Does that mean even if I wait for another 6-month, I still won’t be able to get these new townhomes for good deals?

Lastly, we’re considering plan 4 which is 2050-sqft (4-bedroom/2.5-bath) that’s about $590K~$610K. I think it’s not bad for the squarefootage ($292/sqft) cuz most CV homes are at least $350~$450/sqft. The HOA is about $290 (mid~high in CV/Del Mar area) but it does cover many things. We have a couple friend that just moved into the complex and hubby checked out their amenities. They got a good size pool, jacuzzi, BBQ area, media center, pool table, ping-pong, a full workout gym, etc. It’s better than what we’re paying right now in 4S Ranch.

Also can any of you comment on what you think of us buying a SFH in 4S Ranch instead? A lot of SFHs (not necessary have a drive-way) in 4S area are not going for $480K~$520K for squarefootage of 1800~2000-sqft. I def. get more bang for my buck. But what do you think of 4S area in general? Do you think the SFHs in 4S will have a better potential to appreciate than a townhome in CV? 4S prices have dropped way more than CV in the past two years…is it a good time to buy?

[lepetitangel]

Hi All,
Really appreciate your opinions. I’d like to say I probably misread that San Dieguito School District is not so good as I googled it and Torrey Pines High School falls wihtin this distruct. So I’m sure it’s got good schools.
I again like CV area cuz of convenience. Husband and I are not the typical young couples who have to go out clubbing/drinking and me having lived in CV in my parents house for a few years before we got married made me realize it’s close to where we like to go. We like to occasionally go to Downtown La Jolla or Solana Beach/Del Mar for nice dinner out, and to parks or hiking trails near-by. It’s an easy commute for me (biotech job) as most jobs are either in Carlsbad or in La Jolla/UTC area. I agree with SDrealtor that as long as there’re engineering and biotech jobs in Golden Triangle, CV price will hold up. But again in a catastrophic event, all housing price will tank again in SD County. The question is just when that will come and how soon it’ll happen. We plan to call San diego home and that’s why I thought even if housing market doesn’t go up in 10 years, I’ll just stay in the townhome for 15~20-years. I know that having kids is different and it seems like you do need a yard when you have kids. But we can only do our best. In CV, there’s no way to buy a detached SFHs for $600K. All the ones I’ve looked at are at least $650K or more. Carriage run starts at $700K as well.
If market double-dips (which it should) by the end of this year, do you think Pardee will adjust its pricing for highlands village? Flu said Pardee is very good at controlling the price. Does that mean even if I wait for another 6-month, I still won’t be able to get these new townhomes for good deals?

Lastly, we’re considering plan 4 which is 2050-sqft (4-bedroom/2.5-bath) that’s about $590K~$610K. I think it’s not bad for the squarefootage ($292/sqft) cuz most CV homes are at least $350~$450/sqft. The HOA is about $290 (mid~high in CV/Del Mar area) but it does cover many things. We have a couple friend that just moved into the complex and hubby checked out their amenities. They got a good size pool, jacuzzi, BBQ area, media center, pool table, ping-pong, a full workout gym, etc. It’s better than what we’re paying right now in 4S Ranch.

Also can any of you comment on what you think of us buying a SFH in 4S Ranch instead? A lot of SFHs (not necessary have a drive-way) in 4S area are not going for $480K~$520K for squarefootage of 1800~2000-sqft. I def. get more bang for my buck. But what do you think of 4S area in general? Do you think the SFHs in 4S will have a better potential to appreciate than a townhome in CV? 4S prices have dropped way more than CV in the past two years…is it a good time to buy?

[lepetitangel]

Hi Flu,
Thanks for your advice. I’ve seen your posts on various topics and I really respect your opinions.

I agree that 500s~600s are still pretty expensive. However, for supply and demand, it’s hard for the CV housing price to drop?? I like CV cuz my parents have a SFH here since 2004, and I realize in terms of commuting convenience, it’s probably one of the best locations in San Diego. It doesn’t get too hot in the summer, and it’s pretty centralized. I hope the price do come down in the next 6 months although you also said Pardee controls the releases and pricing very well. Sigh…

I checked the school district for Highland Village. K1~6 it’s Del Mar School district while K6~12 it’s San Diequito school district. I read on other forums that San Diequito is not so good. Is that true?

We just got married last year and don’t anticipate to have kids for another 2 years. Basically we’ll be looking at 8+ years from now when we have to send kids to elementary school. I have thought that maybe by then we would sell the townhome we buy now, and buy another SFH. This is based on the assumption that the townhome we purchase for $600K now would go to $650K in 10 years with inflation (how housing traditionally rises in prices). How do you think about that idea in terms of concerns for kids education?

Again your advice is very appreciated.

p.s Do you think the housing double-dip can impact pricing in the CV area this year? I’ve been watching CV and 4S Ranch. If you compare the inventory on sdlookup, both areas have been rising 30~40% in inventory since January.

[lepetitangel]

Hi Flu,
Thanks for your advice. I’ve seen your posts on various topics and I really respect your opinions.

I agree that 500s~600s are still pretty expensive. However, for supply and demand, it’s hard for the CV housing price to drop?? I like CV cuz my parents have a SFH here since 2004, and I realize in terms of commuting convenience, it’s probably one of the best locations in San Diego. It doesn’t get too hot in the summer, and it’s pretty centralized. I hope the price do come down in the next 6 months although you also said Pardee controls the releases and pricing very well. Sigh…

I checked the school district for Highland Village. K1~6 it’s Del Mar School district while K6~12 it’s San Diequito school district. I read on other forums that San Diequito is not so good. Is that true?

We just got married last year and don’t anticipate to have kids for another 2 years. Basically we’ll be looking at 8+ years from now when we have to send kids to elementary school. I have thought that maybe by then we would sell the townhome we buy now, and buy another SFH. This is based on the assumption that the townhome we purchase for $600K now would go to $650K in 10 years with inflation (how housing traditionally rises in prices). How do you think about that idea in terms of concerns for kids education?

Again your advice is very appreciated.

p.s Do you think the housing double-dip can impact pricing in the CV area this year? I’ve been watching CV and 4S Ranch. If you compare the inventory on sdlookup, both areas have been rising 30~40% in inventory since January.

[lepetitangel]

Hi Flu,
Thanks for your advice. I’ve seen your posts on various topics and I really respect your opinions.

I agree that 500s~600s are still pretty expensive. However, for supply and demand, it’s hard for the CV housing price to drop?? I like CV cuz my parents have a SFH here since 2004, and I realize in terms of commuting convenience, it’s probably one of the best locations in San Diego. It doesn’t get too hot in the summer, and it’s pretty centralized. I hope the price do come down in the next 6 months although you also said Pardee controls the releases and pricing very well. Sigh…

I checked the school district for Highland Village. K1~6 it’s Del Mar School district while K6~12 it’s San Diequito school district. I read on other forums that San Diequito is not so good. Is that true?

We just got married last year and don’t anticipate to have kids for another 2 years. Basically we’ll be looking at 8+ years from now when we have to send kids to elementary school. I have thought that maybe by then we would sell the townhome we buy now, and buy another SFH. This is based on the assumption that the townhome we purchase for $600K now would go to $650K in 10 years with inflation (how housing traditionally rises in prices). How do you think about that idea in terms of concerns for kids education?

Again your advice is very appreciated.

p.s Do you think the housing double-dip can impact pricing in the CV area this year? I’ve been watching CV and 4S Ranch. If you compare the inventory on sdlookup, both areas have been rising 30~40% in inventory since January.

[lepetitangel]

Hi Flu,
Thanks for your advice. I’ve seen your posts on various topics and I really respect your opinions.

I agree that 500s~600s are still pretty expensive. However, for supply and demand, it’s hard for the CV housing price to drop?? I like CV cuz my parents have a SFH here since 2004, and I realize in terms of commuting convenience, it’s probably one of the best locations in San Diego. It doesn’t get too hot in the summer, and it’s pretty centralized. I hope the price do come down in the next 6 months although you also said Pardee controls the releases and pricing very well. Sigh…

I checked the school district for Highland Village. K1~6 it’s Del Mar School district while K6~12 it’s San Diequito school district. I read on other forums that San Diequito is not so good. Is that true?

We just got married last year and don’t anticipate to have kids for another 2 years. Basically we’ll be looking at 8+ years from now when we have to send kids to elementary school. I have thought that maybe by then we would sell the townhome we buy now, and buy another SFH. This is based on the assumption that the townhome we purchase for $600K now would go to $650K in 10 years with inflation (how housing traditionally rises in prices). How do you think about that idea in terms of concerns for kids education?

Again your advice is very appreciated.

p.s Do you think the housing double-dip can impact pricing in the CV area this year? I’ve been watching CV and 4S Ranch. If you compare the inventory on sdlookup, both areas have been rising 30~40% in inventory since January.

[lepetitangel]

Hi Flu,
Thanks for your advice. I’ve seen your posts on various topics and I really respect your opinions.

I agree that 500s~600s are still pretty expensive. However, for supply and demand, it’s hard for the CV housing price to drop?? I like CV cuz my parents have a SFH here since 2004, and I realize in terms of commuting convenience, it’s probably one of the best locations in San Diego. It doesn’t get too hot in the summer, and it’s pretty centralized. I hope the price do come down in the next 6 months although you also said Pardee controls the releases and pricing very well. Sigh…

I checked the school district for Highland Village. K1~6 it’s Del Mar School district while K6~12 it’s San Diequito school district. I read on other forums that San Diequito is not so good. Is that true?

We just got married last year and don’t anticipate to have kids for another 2 years. Basically we’ll be looking at 8+ years from now when we have to send kids to elementary school. I have thought that maybe by then we would sell the townhome we buy now, and buy another SFH. This is based on the assumption that the townhome we purchase for $600K now would go to $650K in 10 years with inflation (how housing traditionally rises in prices). How do you think about that idea in terms of concerns for kids education?

Again your advice is very appreciated.

p.s Do you think the housing double-dip can impact pricing in the CV area this year? I’ve been watching CV and 4S Ranch. If you compare the inventory on sdlookup, both areas have been rising 30~40% in inventory since January.

[lepetitangel]

We just went there this past weekend to check it out. The land is in deed small…but at least you get your own driveway and lot…compared to highland village in CV.

[lepetitangel]

We just went there this past weekend to check it out. The land is in deed small…but at least you get your own driveway and lot…compared to highland village in CV.

[lepetitangel]

We just went there this past weekend to check it out. The land is in deed small…but at least you get your own driveway and lot…compared to highland village in CV.

[lepetitangel]

We just went there this past weekend to check it out. The land is in deed small…but at least you get your own driveway and lot…compared to highland village in CV.

[lepetitangel]

We just went there this past weekend to check it out. The land is in deed small…but at least you get your own driveway and lot…compared to highland village in CV.

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