[PatentGuy]

This is excellent info – much appreciated.

One of the links was to a “bungalow” that just sold in Aug for $150K (did I read that right?) Maybe be a flip of a trustee sale purchase? The 2002 price was $200K – Temecula has been hit hard by the bubble pop.

The asking price for the triplex started out at $220K, was dropped down to $190K, then raised back up to $220K. I don’t get the strategy, but they should not be surprised to see an offer for $170K.

“Rina”, I will email you when I get a chance.

[PatentGuy]

This is excellent info – much appreciated.

One of the links was to a “bungalow” that just sold in Aug for $150K (did I read that right?) Maybe be a flip of a trustee sale purchase? The 2002 price was $200K – Temecula has been hit hard by the bubble pop.

The asking price for the triplex started out at $220K, was dropped down to $190K, then raised back up to $220K. I don’t get the strategy, but they should not be surprised to see an offer for $170K.

“Rina”, I will email you when I get a chance.

[PatentGuy]

This is excellent info – much appreciated.

One of the links was to a “bungalow” that just sold in Aug for $150K (did I read that right?) Maybe be a flip of a trustee sale purchase? The 2002 price was $200K – Temecula has been hit hard by the bubble pop.

The asking price for the triplex started out at $220K, was dropped down to $190K, then raised back up to $220K. I don’t get the strategy, but they should not be surprised to see an offer for $170K.

“Rina”, I will email you when I get a chance.

[PatentGuy]

This is excellent info – much appreciated.

One of the links was to a “bungalow” that just sold in Aug for $150K (did I read that right?) Maybe be a flip of a trustee sale purchase? The 2002 price was $200K – Temecula has been hit hard by the bubble pop.

The asking price for the triplex started out at $220K, was dropped down to $190K, then raised back up to $220K. I don’t get the strategy, but they should not be surprised to see an offer for $170K.

“Rina”, I will email you when I get a chance.

[PatentGuy]

This is excellent info – much appreciated.

One of the links was to a “bungalow” that just sold in Aug for $150K (did I read that right?) Maybe be a flip of a trustee sale purchase? The 2002 price was $200K – Temecula has been hit hard by the bubble pop.

The asking price for the triplex started out at $220K, was dropped down to $190K, then raised back up to $220K. I don’t get the strategy, but they should not be surprised to see an offer for $170K.

“Rina”, I will email you when I get a chance.

[PatentGuy]

Thanks bervine and TemekuT.

We are in our mid-late 40s, and want to have a “part-time” place somewhere in SD area. I realize Temecula is Riverside Co. and sort of the middle of nowhere, but I’ve been through there many times through the years (it has really grown), and much of the year it is a very pleasant place to be. I golf (poorly) maybe 6 times a year. One of my concerns is that new, high quality construction in the best locations are all McMansions. Not everyone needs 3500+ square feet house. We would prefer the extra $ go to quality, location and privacy, instead of extra feet. Seriously, 1220-1500 quality “bones” and location is much better than McMansion and/or “good” schools we aren’t using.

We are paying cash. I don’t mind a “fixer”, so long as the price reflects the cash needed to “fix” (plus a premium for the effort). Short sale or foreclosure is OK – we are in no hurry. I also have been watching the discussions on this board regarding whether the RE crash will convert nice neighborhoods into not so nice ones.

I will be down there late next week (at conference at Rancho Bernardo), and plan to take a few hours to drive around. Red Hawk is on the agenda (can I get in without a “host”). We prefer quiet. Not close to any schools. I want to hear birds or the occasional golfer cursing; not traffic. Too much land means too much upkeep. The gated versus non-gated is only an issue because we may not be in town for months at a time.

I hate to say this, but I probably should work with a realtor (I hated saying that), since we are out of the area. Any recommendations? (I already regret saying that, too). I like some of the realtors that post on this site, especially SD REALTOR (Adam), but I don’t think he works up in Temecula. I like Jim the Realtor, too, but again he does not work this turf. Someone of that temperment.

(Yes, I am a patent attorney. Yes, not a very clever moniker).

[PatentGuy]

Thanks bervine and TemekuT.

We are in our mid-late 40s, and want to have a “part-time” place somewhere in SD area. I realize Temecula is Riverside Co. and sort of the middle of nowhere, but I’ve been through there many times through the years (it has really grown), and much of the year it is a very pleasant place to be. I golf (poorly) maybe 6 times a year. One of my concerns is that new, high quality construction in the best locations are all McMansions. Not everyone needs 3500+ square feet house. We would prefer the extra $ go to quality, location and privacy, instead of extra feet. Seriously, 1220-1500 quality “bones” and location is much better than McMansion and/or “good” schools we aren’t using.

We are paying cash. I don’t mind a “fixer”, so long as the price reflects the cash needed to “fix” (plus a premium for the effort). Short sale or foreclosure is OK – we are in no hurry. I also have been watching the discussions on this board regarding whether the RE crash will convert nice neighborhoods into not so nice ones.

I will be down there late next week (at conference at Rancho Bernardo), and plan to take a few hours to drive around. Red Hawk is on the agenda (can I get in without a “host”). We prefer quiet. Not close to any schools. I want to hear birds or the occasional golfer cursing; not traffic. Too much land means too much upkeep. The gated versus non-gated is only an issue because we may not be in town for months at a time.

I hate to say this, but I probably should work with a realtor (I hated saying that), since we are out of the area. Any recommendations? (I already regret saying that, too). I like some of the realtors that post on this site, especially SD REALTOR (Adam), but I don’t think he works up in Temecula. I like Jim the Realtor, too, but again he does not work this turf. Someone of that temperment.

(Yes, I am a patent attorney. Yes, not a very clever moniker).

[PatentGuy]

Thanks bervine and TemekuT.

We are in our mid-late 40s, and want to have a “part-time” place somewhere in SD area. I realize Temecula is Riverside Co. and sort of the middle of nowhere, but I’ve been through there many times through the years (it has really grown), and much of the year it is a very pleasant place to be. I golf (poorly) maybe 6 times a year. One of my concerns is that new, high quality construction in the best locations are all McMansions. Not everyone needs 3500+ square feet house. We would prefer the extra $ go to quality, location and privacy, instead of extra feet. Seriously, 1220-1500 quality “bones” and location is much better than McMansion and/or “good” schools we aren’t using.

We are paying cash. I don’t mind a “fixer”, so long as the price reflects the cash needed to “fix” (plus a premium for the effort). Short sale or foreclosure is OK – we are in no hurry. I also have been watching the discussions on this board regarding whether the RE crash will convert nice neighborhoods into not so nice ones.

I will be down there late next week (at conference at Rancho Bernardo), and plan to take a few hours to drive around. Red Hawk is on the agenda (can I get in without a “host”). We prefer quiet. Not close to any schools. I want to hear birds or the occasional golfer cursing; not traffic. Too much land means too much upkeep. The gated versus non-gated is only an issue because we may not be in town for months at a time.

I hate to say this, but I probably should work with a realtor (I hated saying that), since we are out of the area. Any recommendations? (I already regret saying that, too). I like some of the realtors that post on this site, especially SD REALTOR (Adam), but I don’t think he works up in Temecula. I like Jim the Realtor, too, but again he does not work this turf. Someone of that temperment.

(Yes, I am a patent attorney. Yes, not a very clever moniker).

[PatentGuy]

Thanks bervine and TemekuT.

We are in our mid-late 40s, and want to have a “part-time” place somewhere in SD area. I realize Temecula is Riverside Co. and sort of the middle of nowhere, but I’ve been through there many times through the years (it has really grown), and much of the year it is a very pleasant place to be. I golf (poorly) maybe 6 times a year. One of my concerns is that new, high quality construction in the best locations are all McMansions. Not everyone needs 3500+ square feet house. We would prefer the extra $ go to quality, location and privacy, instead of extra feet. Seriously, 1220-1500 quality “bones” and location is much better than McMansion and/or “good” schools we aren’t using.

We are paying cash. I don’t mind a “fixer”, so long as the price reflects the cash needed to “fix” (plus a premium for the effort). Short sale or foreclosure is OK – we are in no hurry. I also have been watching the discussions on this board regarding whether the RE crash will convert nice neighborhoods into not so nice ones.

I will be down there late next week (at conference at Rancho Bernardo), and plan to take a few hours to drive around. Red Hawk is on the agenda (can I get in without a “host”). We prefer quiet. Not close to any schools. I want to hear birds or the occasional golfer cursing; not traffic. Too much land means too much upkeep. The gated versus non-gated is only an issue because we may not be in town for months at a time.

I hate to say this, but I probably should work with a realtor (I hated saying that), since we are out of the area. Any recommendations? (I already regret saying that, too). I like some of the realtors that post on this site, especially SD REALTOR (Adam), but I don’t think he works up in Temecula. I like Jim the Realtor, too, but again he does not work this turf. Someone of that temperment.

(Yes, I am a patent attorney. Yes, not a very clever moniker).

[PatentGuy]

Thanks bervine and TemekuT.

We are in our mid-late 40s, and want to have a “part-time” place somewhere in SD area. I realize Temecula is Riverside Co. and sort of the middle of nowhere, but I’ve been through there many times through the years (it has really grown), and much of the year it is a very pleasant place to be. I golf (poorly) maybe 6 times a year. One of my concerns is that new, high quality construction in the best locations are all McMansions. Not everyone needs 3500+ square feet house. We would prefer the extra $ go to quality, location and privacy, instead of extra feet. Seriously, 1220-1500 quality “bones” and location is much better than McMansion and/or “good” schools we aren’t using.

We are paying cash. I don’t mind a “fixer”, so long as the price reflects the cash needed to “fix” (plus a premium for the effort). Short sale or foreclosure is OK – we are in no hurry. I also have been watching the discussions on this board regarding whether the RE crash will convert nice neighborhoods into not so nice ones.

I will be down there late next week (at conference at Rancho Bernardo), and plan to take a few hours to drive around. Red Hawk is on the agenda (can I get in without a “host”). We prefer quiet. Not close to any schools. I want to hear birds or the occasional golfer cursing; not traffic. Too much land means too much upkeep. The gated versus non-gated is only an issue because we may not be in town for months at a time.

I hate to say this, but I probably should work with a realtor (I hated saying that), since we are out of the area. Any recommendations? (I already regret saying that, too). I like some of the realtors that post on this site, especially SD REALTOR (Adam), but I don’t think he works up in Temecula. I like Jim the Realtor, too, but again he does not work this turf. Someone of that temperment.

(Yes, I am a patent attorney. Yes, not a very clever moniker).

[PatentGuy]

Bearvine, TG and any other Temecula experts:

If you had $400 cash to plunk down for a home in Temecula – where would you buy? Which development, which model?

We may look there with an eye for a part-time home (3-6 months a year). Our kids are grown, but would be occasional visitors, so at least 2, preferably 3 bedrooms, but we do not need/want a mcmansion. Ideally, 2000-2500 sq ft is about right. Quality construction matters more than an extra 500-100 sq ft, as does location, lot size, privacy, security (we would be away from the home for extended periods of time).

We like a true “Spanish” design – but not essential. Don’t care about schools.

I look forward to your input – thanks!

[PatentGuy]

Bearvine, TG and any other Temecula experts:

If you had $400 cash to plunk down for a home in Temecula – where would you buy? Which development, which model?

We may look there with an eye for a part-time home (3-6 months a year). Our kids are grown, but would be occasional visitors, so at least 2, preferably 3 bedrooms, but we do not need/want a mcmansion. Ideally, 2000-2500 sq ft is about right. Quality construction matters more than an extra 500-100 sq ft, as does location, lot size, privacy, security (we would be away from the home for extended periods of time).

We like a true “Spanish” design – but not essential. Don’t care about schools.

I look forward to your input – thanks!

[PatentGuy]

Bearvine, TG and any other Temecula experts:

If you had $400 cash to plunk down for a home in Temecula – where would you buy? Which development, which model?

We may look there with an eye for a part-time home (3-6 months a year). Our kids are grown, but would be occasional visitors, so at least 2, preferably 3 bedrooms, but we do not need/want a mcmansion. Ideally, 2000-2500 sq ft is about right. Quality construction matters more than an extra 500-100 sq ft, as does location, lot size, privacy, security (we would be away from the home for extended periods of time).

We like a true “Spanish” design – but not essential. Don’t care about schools.

I look forward to your input – thanks!

[PatentGuy]

Bearvine, TG and any other Temecula experts:

If you had $400 cash to plunk down for a home in Temecula – where would you buy? Which development, which model?

We may look there with an eye for a part-time home (3-6 months a year). Our kids are grown, but would be occasional visitors, so at least 2, preferably 3 bedrooms, but we do not need/want a mcmansion. Ideally, 2000-2500 sq ft is about right. Quality construction matters more than an extra 500-100 sq ft, as does location, lot size, privacy, security (we would be away from the home for extended periods of time).

We like a true “Spanish” design – but not essential. Don’t care about schools.

I look forward to your input – thanks!

[PatentGuy]

Bearvine, TG and any other Temecula experts:

If you had $400 cash to plunk down for a home in Temecula – where would you buy? Which development, which model?

We may look there with an eye for a part-time home (3-6 months a year). Our kids are grown, but would be occasional visitors, so at least 2, preferably 3 bedrooms, but we do not need/want a mcmansion. Ideally, 2000-2500 sq ft is about right. Quality construction matters more than an extra 500-100 sq ft, as does location, lot size, privacy, security (we would be away from the home for extended periods of time).

We like a true “Spanish” design – but not essential. Don’t care about schools.

I look forward to your input – thanks!

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