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4S Ranch has really nice models and we like the landscape of the surrounding hills, but the distance and the feeling of being so tucked away coupled with the higher price make us feel, again that selling what we have would not be the right move.
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Funny, that’s how I felt about SEH. I live in 4S and one thing that I like that does not get mentioned is the proximity to Carmel Mountain/Rancho Bernardo. Scrips clinic, Costco, Target, never-busy movie theater, RB High tennis courts, etc are less than 10 minutes away and still not in your backyard.[/quote]

Yeah, it may be just a perception thing as we’re 10 minutes from SEH now. Also, the view of the ocean rather than being located between surrounding hillsides helps. And some people prefer that “tucked away” feeling. I guess my “center” in North County is Del Mar to Encinitas.

[pjwal]

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4S Ranch has really nice models and we like the landscape of the surrounding hills, but the distance and the feeling of being so tucked away coupled with the higher price make us feel, again that selling what we have would not be the right move.
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Funny, that’s how I felt about SEH. I live in 4S and one thing that I like that does not get mentioned is the proximity to Carmel Mountain/Rancho Bernardo. Scrips clinic, Costco, Target, never-busy movie theater, RB High tennis courts, etc are less than 10 minutes away and still not in your backyard.[/quote]

Yeah, it may be just a perception thing as we’re 10 minutes from SEH now. Also, the view of the ocean rather than being located between surrounding hillsides helps. And some people prefer that “tucked away” feeling. I guess my “center” in North County is Del Mar to Encinitas.

[pjwal]

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4S Ranch has really nice models and we like the landscape of the surrounding hills, but the distance and the feeling of being so tucked away coupled with the higher price make us feel, again that selling what we have would not be the right move.
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Funny, that’s how I felt about SEH. I live in 4S and one thing that I like that does not get mentioned is the proximity to Carmel Mountain/Rancho Bernardo. Scrips clinic, Costco, Target, never-busy movie theater, RB High tennis courts, etc are less than 10 minutes away and still not in your backyard.[/quote]

Yeah, it may be just a perception thing as we’re 10 minutes from SEH now. Also, the view of the ocean rather than being located between surrounding hillsides helps. And some people prefer that “tucked away” feeling. I guess my “center” in North County is Del Mar to Encinitas.

[pjwal]

Plan three is actually our first choice. Plan four is a maybe and we’re only interested in the remaining lots that would be bordering the (yet to be built) Kristen Glen park coming a few phases from now.

[pjwal]

Plan three is actually our first choice. Plan four is a maybe and we’re only interested in the remaining lots that would be bordering the (yet to be built) Kristen Glen park coming a few phases from now.

[pjwal]

Plan three is actually our first choice. Plan four is a maybe and we’re only interested in the remaining lots that would be bordering the (yet to be built) Kristen Glen park coming a few phases from now.

[pjwal]

Plan three is actually our first choice. Plan four is a maybe and we’re only interested in the remaining lots that would be bordering the (yet to be built) Kristen Glen park coming a few phases from now.

[pjwal]

Plan three is actually our first choice. Plan four is a maybe and we’re only interested in the remaining lots that would be bordering the (yet to be built) Kristen Glen park coming a few phases from now.

[pjwal]

You’re right in every way about the community and I take it to heart. I absolutely see your point about the inherent turnover of a new community versus an established one. Our neighborhood was a new community at one point though no? Also, we are well established in SD with our family and friends…so it’s not quite like we are looking out for a new neighborhood for us…but more for our future kids, of which, I have no doubt they would find here now as well.

We’ve looked at just about every new community in the north county area in the last few months and, again, the only one that attracts us is Del Sur right now.

We did attend the phase release of Madiera last weekend of six homes, with only one that we wanted, which four others higher on the list wanted as well. It was an interesting experience…I kinda wanted to open up a dialogue with everyone there, the waiting list “black box” thing is very annoying. Three of the six openings were actually taken, while everyone else (ourselves included) deferred. I have a feeling that everyone is waiting for the phase that open with the row of homes that will literally sit in front of a park, with no street driveway in front of the home. But with 3 of their homes on the market right now, who knows when that will happen.

Now, my challenge is keeping the wifey patient and not settling for Bridgewalk or Pasado…as well as keeping our options open overall. It’s looking like six months at least before I say OK to a home right now.

So, that gives us much more time to chat :-).

~paul

[pjwal]

You’re right in every way about the community and I take it to heart. I absolutely see your point about the inherent turnover of a new community versus an established one. Our neighborhood was a new community at one point though no? Also, we are well established in SD with our family and friends…so it’s not quite like we are looking out for a new neighborhood for us…but more for our future kids, of which, I have no doubt they would find here now as well.

We’ve looked at just about every new community in the north county area in the last few months and, again, the only one that attracts us is Del Sur right now.

We did attend the phase release of Madiera last weekend of six homes, with only one that we wanted, which four others higher on the list wanted as well. It was an interesting experience…I kinda wanted to open up a dialogue with everyone there, the waiting list “black box” thing is very annoying. Three of the six openings were actually taken, while everyone else (ourselves included) deferred. I have a feeling that everyone is waiting for the phase that open with the row of homes that will literally sit in front of a park, with no street driveway in front of the home. But with 3 of their homes on the market right now, who knows when that will happen.

Now, my challenge is keeping the wifey patient and not settling for Bridgewalk or Pasado…as well as keeping our options open overall. It’s looking like six months at least before I say OK to a home right now.

So, that gives us much more time to chat :-).

~paul

[pjwal]

You’re right in every way about the community and I take it to heart. I absolutely see your point about the inherent turnover of a new community versus an established one. Our neighborhood was a new community at one point though no? Also, we are well established in SD with our family and friends…so it’s not quite like we are looking out for a new neighborhood for us…but more for our future kids, of which, I have no doubt they would find here now as well.

We’ve looked at just about every new community in the north county area in the last few months and, again, the only one that attracts us is Del Sur right now.

We did attend the phase release of Madiera last weekend of six homes, with only one that we wanted, which four others higher on the list wanted as well. It was an interesting experience…I kinda wanted to open up a dialogue with everyone there, the waiting list “black box” thing is very annoying. Three of the six openings were actually taken, while everyone else (ourselves included) deferred. I have a feeling that everyone is waiting for the phase that open with the row of homes that will literally sit in front of a park, with no street driveway in front of the home. But with 3 of their homes on the market right now, who knows when that will happen.

Now, my challenge is keeping the wifey patient and not settling for Bridgewalk or Pasado…as well as keeping our options open overall. It’s looking like six months at least before I say OK to a home right now.

So, that gives us much more time to chat :-).

~paul

[pjwal]

You’re right in every way about the community and I take it to heart. I absolutely see your point about the inherent turnover of a new community versus an established one. Our neighborhood was a new community at one point though no? Also, we are well established in SD with our family and friends…so it’s not quite like we are looking out for a new neighborhood for us…but more for our future kids, of which, I have no doubt they would find here now as well.

We’ve looked at just about every new community in the north county area in the last few months and, again, the only one that attracts us is Del Sur right now.

We did attend the phase release of Madiera last weekend of six homes, with only one that we wanted, which four others higher on the list wanted as well. It was an interesting experience…I kinda wanted to open up a dialogue with everyone there, the waiting list “black box” thing is very annoying. Three of the six openings were actually taken, while everyone else (ourselves included) deferred. I have a feeling that everyone is waiting for the phase that open with the row of homes that will literally sit in front of a park, with no street driveway in front of the home. But with 3 of their homes on the market right now, who knows when that will happen.

Now, my challenge is keeping the wifey patient and not settling for Bridgewalk or Pasado…as well as keeping our options open overall. It’s looking like six months at least before I say OK to a home right now.

So, that gives us much more time to chat :-).

~paul

[pjwal]

You’re right in every way about the community and I take it to heart. I absolutely see your point about the inherent turnover of a new community versus an established one. Our neighborhood was a new community at one point though no? Also, we are well established in SD with our family and friends…so it’s not quite like we are looking out for a new neighborhood for us…but more for our future kids, of which, I have no doubt they would find here now as well.

We’ve looked at just about every new community in the north county area in the last few months and, again, the only one that attracts us is Del Sur right now.

We did attend the phase release of Madiera last weekend of six homes, with only one that we wanted, which four others higher on the list wanted as well. It was an interesting experience…I kinda wanted to open up a dialogue with everyone there, the waiting list “black box” thing is very annoying. Three of the six openings were actually taken, while everyone else (ourselves included) deferred. I have a feeling that everyone is waiting for the phase that open with the row of homes that will literally sit in front of a park, with no street driveway in front of the home. But with 3 of their homes on the market right now, who knows when that will happen.

Now, my challenge is keeping the wifey patient and not settling for Bridgewalk or Pasado…as well as keeping our options open overall. It’s looking like six months at least before I say OK to a home right now.

So, that gives us much more time to chat :-).

~paul

[pjwal]

[quote=sdrealtor]It sounds like you found what you want. If not, the new homes next to Copperwood should be much less and the kids will be able to walk or bike to pool. Of course that will likely be at least 12 years in the future for you. For me the icing would be family close by and my wife’s family business close by also. One last thing to consider about Del Sur is that it is the kind of community that will attract mobile young families who will move in and out with startling regularity. I live in one of the most stable communities around and have seen my son lose multiple friends to relocation. I would expect more of that in Del Sur. While your neighbors will come and go, your family is forever. Dont minimize that consideration.[/quote]

While we found something that attracts us to buy, the availability gives us time to consider as well as my priggish/piggeshness (not my wife so much).

As any discriminating buyer, we are concerned with turnover of neighbors, but you seem to say that even though you have lived in a stable neighborhood (indeed in my backyard right?), you have seen your children go through this? I think it’s important to instill stability in the early years and prepare children for change upon teenage years (as we force them into private school). We think Del Sur can provide that early foundation.

To be honest sdr, we didn’t have a clear plan before and are still trying to formulate one. A year ago, I never thought I would actually want a home east of Rancho Santa Fe rather than actually in Rancho Santa Fe (if I could afford it). But the reality comes down to, “what is the best neighborhood for my children?” (yet to be born) and I am still looking for someone to tell me that anywhere in San Diego offers this better than this little nook of Del Sur we are looking at.

Simply put, someone tell me a better place for toddlers and elementary school kids than Del Sur? Where they can walk outside, play together, and walk to school?

[quote=sdrealtor]While your neighbors will come and go, your family is forever. Don’t minimize that consideration.[/quote] I love this quote :-).

We’re not losing family here though, we’re ready to make one. We both work on the coast (Del Mar/Encinitas)…the drive through Rancho San Dieguito is quite nice.

C’mon guys, if I can talk y’all down, it sounds like we should buy? No? ;-).

[pjwal]

[quote=sdrealtor]It sounds like you found what you want. If not, the new homes next to Copperwood should be much less and the kids will be able to walk or bike to pool. Of course that will likely be at least 12 years in the future for you. For me the icing would be family close by and my wife’s family business close by also. One last thing to consider about Del Sur is that it is the kind of community that will attract mobile young families who will move in and out with startling regularity. I live in one of the most stable communities around and have seen my son lose multiple friends to relocation. I would expect more of that in Del Sur. While your neighbors will come and go, your family is forever. Dont minimize that consideration.[/quote]

While we found something that attracts us to buy, the availability gives us time to consider as well as my priggish/piggeshness (not my wife so much).

As any discriminating buyer, we are concerned with turnover of neighbors, but you seem to say that even though you have lived in a stable neighborhood (indeed in my backyard right?), you have seen your children go through this? I think it’s important to instill stability in the early years and prepare children for change upon teenage years (as we force them into private school). We think Del Sur can provide that early foundation.

To be honest sdr, we didn’t have a clear plan before and are still trying to formulate one. A year ago, I never thought I would actually want a home east of Rancho Santa Fe rather than actually in Rancho Santa Fe (if I could afford it). But the reality comes down to, “what is the best neighborhood for my children?” (yet to be born) and I am still looking for someone to tell me that anywhere in San Diego offers this better than this little nook of Del Sur we are looking at.

Simply put, someone tell me a better place for toddlers and elementary school kids than Del Sur? Where they can walk outside, play together, and walk to school?

[quote=sdrealtor]While your neighbors will come and go, your family is forever. Don’t minimize that consideration.[/quote] I love this quote :-).

We’re not losing family here though, we’re ready to make one. We both work on the coast (Del Mar/Encinitas)…the drive through Rancho San Dieguito is quite nice.

C’mon guys, if I can talk y’all down, it sounds like we should buy? No? ;-).

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