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[quote=mp7444][quote=bearishgurl]… And if a typical lot in this price range is only, say, 3800 sf, …[/quote]

The original post is quite old… I guess in that time some of the lots may be about that size. But I know that many of the new homes in the $700-$800’s are in the lot size about 7000sf.

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We ended up buying in Santaluz. It was more expensive at around $1 million vs. 4S Ranch but the quality was so much better, low density, homes were gorgeous, lot and grounds meticulously maintained, etc. ….[/quote]
ER, I am glad you enjoy living in SantaLuz. I probably would as well if I had the money. I don’t think it’s a fair comparison as 4S and SantaLuz are not in the same type of homes anyway. Unless you’re talking about the Ivy Gate, or the Salviati, or the Mission Ranch (to be built in 2012)[/quote]

mp7444,
Well, that’s not exactly a fair comparison either. Price-wise – yes. House-wise -no. In Santa Luz, a million buck will probably get you one of those 2,000 sqft “casitas”. The density might be lower in Santa Luz comparing to 4S as a whole. However, individually, these casitas themselves are built on lots that are not much bigger than the house itself.

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[quote=ocrenter]4S and SEH is perfect for middle class families that put good schools on top of their list. $400-$600K range is what 4S/SEH homes should be at.[/quote]

Absolutely, that’s exactly what I was thinking. Wouldn’t it be great they would roll back prices so that homes Carmel Valley would be in the range of $500-700K, 4S $400-600K and Stonebridge Estates $300-500K.

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You couldn’t go wrong with either one. All these homes are big and situated on large lots.

The Santa Valey homes (Bel Etage/Savenna/Salviati) all share similar floor plans (built by the same builder – Colrich). The real difference is that the Salviati homes tend to have bigger lots than the other two.

As far as traffic noise is concerned, I can’t speak for either Bel Etage or Savenna, but it’s not an issue with Salviati.

Personally, if I had a choice between Ivy Gate and Santa Fe Valley I would pick Ivy Gate. The planned transit station and church across from the fire station is a concern.

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sdrealtor,
Thanks for all the sagely advice. I will let you guys know in a few weeks how this thing turned out. Thanks and best regards.

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sdrealtor,
Thanks for all the sagely advice. I will let you guys know in a few weeks how this thing turned out. Thanks and best regards.

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sdrealtor,
Thanks for all the sagely advice. I will let you guys know in a few weeks how this thing turned out. Thanks and best regards.

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sdrealtor,
Thanks for all the sagely advice. I will let you guys know in a few weeks how this thing turned out. Thanks and best regards.

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sdrealtor,
Thanks for all the sagely advice. I will let you guys know in a few weeks how this thing turned out. Thanks and best regards.

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urbanrealtor,
Interesting that you brought the contingency thing up. We’re more than a week past that 10-day “remove contingencies” period. What exactly is the ramification for that? (No, my agent didn’t provide any firm response to this question). I am moving forward with this transaction because it’s been a long and arduous struggle to get to this point (and, of course, because I think I’m getting a reasonably good deal). Otherwise, I would have walked.

Regards.

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urbanrealtor,
Interesting that you brought the contingency thing up. We’re more than a week past that 10-day “remove contingencies” period. What exactly is the ramification for that? (No, my agent didn’t provide any firm response to this question). I am moving forward with this transaction because it’s been a long and arduous struggle to get to this point (and, of course, because I think I’m getting a reasonably good deal). Otherwise, I would have walked.

Regards.

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urbanrealtor,
Interesting that you brought the contingency thing up. We’re more than a week past that 10-day “remove contingencies” period. What exactly is the ramification for that? (No, my agent didn’t provide any firm response to this question). I am moving forward with this transaction because it’s been a long and arduous struggle to get to this point (and, of course, because I think I’m getting a reasonably good deal). Otherwise, I would have walked.

Regards.

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urbanrealtor,
Interesting that you brought the contingency thing up. We’re more than a week past that 10-day “remove contingencies” period. What exactly is the ramification for that? (No, my agent didn’t provide any firm response to this question). I am moving forward with this transaction because it’s been a long and arduous struggle to get to this point (and, of course, because I think I’m getting a reasonably good deal). Otherwise, I would have walked.

Regards.

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urbanrealtor,
Interesting that you brought the contingency thing up. We’re more than a week past that 10-day “remove contingencies” period. What exactly is the ramification for that? (No, my agent didn’t provide any firm response to this question). I am moving forward with this transaction because it’s been a long and arduous struggle to get to this point (and, of course, because I think I’m getting a reasonably good deal). Otherwise, I would have walked.

Regards.

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sdrealtor,
Thanks for the response. It’s just how the whole thing has been progressing (or the lack thereof) that got me to a point where I now become a little cynical. Our agent notified us of the acceptance of our offer and asked for our lender contact info and that was it. Almost a week went by and no further guidance or whatsoever from the agent as to what we should do or expect to see next. We only get answers when we asked (shouldn’t we have a home inspection scheduled by now? Where’s the paperwork (proof that the seller accepted the offer)?, etc…)

Needless to say, this agent is off of our speed dial after this transaction – regardless, whether it went through or not.

Regards.

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sdrealtor,
Thanks for the response. It’s just how the whole thing has been progressing (or the lack thereof) that got me to a point where I now become a little cynical. Our agent notified us of the acceptance of our offer and asked for our lender contact info and that was it. Almost a week went by and no further guidance or whatsoever from the agent as to what we should do or expect to see next. We only get answers when we asked (shouldn’t we have a home inspection scheduled by now? Where’s the paperwork (proof that the seller accepted the offer)?, etc…)

Needless to say, this agent is off of our speed dial after this transaction – regardless, whether it went through or not.

Regards.

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