[PKMAN]

Just saw this today:

http://www.signonsandiego.com/news/2010/jun/14/san-diego-county-home-prices-highest-august-2008/

There’s a PDF file that has even more details.

I noticed 3 things in particular:

1. As a region, East County is 2nd only to North County Costal in property value increases, 10% higher than North County Inland.

2. Per zip code, Santee is 3rd only to Downtown and Rancho Bernardo East in the most homes sold in May.

3. Santee’s median home price in May is roughly comparable to Mira Mesa, San Marcos and Chula Vista, higher than the average of Oceansides; all areas traditionally perceived as more desirable place to live.

I’m not here to sell people on Santee or my community, I’m just saying that while the old perceptions certainly die hard, more and more home buyers are now seeing Santee in different lights (whereas in the past it may have been overlooked by many simply due to old perceptions) and realizing the benefits/amenities that this town has to offer.

I’ve met many new neighbors who told me that they never thought they’d buy in Santee. Just like most of us (myself included), they started their house-hunting in North County Inland (SEH, 4S, Del Sur, etc.) but eventually realized that Santee is just as nice and the dollar stretches further here.

[PKMAN]

Just saw this today:

http://www.signonsandiego.com/news/2010/jun/14/san-diego-county-home-prices-highest-august-2008/

There’s a PDF file that has even more details.

I noticed 3 things in particular:

1. As a region, East County is 2nd only to North County Costal in property value increases, 10% higher than North County Inland.

2. Per zip code, Santee is 3rd only to Downtown and Rancho Bernardo East in the most homes sold in May.

3. Santee’s median home price in May is roughly comparable to Mira Mesa, San Marcos and Chula Vista, higher than the average of Oceansides; all areas traditionally perceived as more desirable place to live.

I’m not here to sell people on Santee or my community, I’m just saying that while the old perceptions certainly die hard, more and more home buyers are now seeing Santee in different lights (whereas in the past it may have been overlooked by many simply due to old perceptions) and realizing the benefits/amenities that this town has to offer.

I’ve met many new neighbors who told me that they never thought they’d buy in Santee. Just like most of us (myself included), they started their house-hunting in North County Inland (SEH, 4S, Del Sur, etc.) but eventually realized that Santee is just as nice and the dollar stretches further here.

[PKMAN]

Just saw this today:

http://www.signonsandiego.com/news/2010/jun/14/san-diego-county-home-prices-highest-august-2008/

There’s a PDF file that has even more details.

I noticed 3 things in particular:

1. As a region, East County is 2nd only to North County Costal in property value increases, 10% higher than North County Inland.

2. Per zip code, Santee is 3rd only to Downtown and Rancho Bernardo East in the most homes sold in May.

3. Santee’s median home price in May is roughly comparable to Mira Mesa, San Marcos and Chula Vista, higher than the average of Oceansides; all areas traditionally perceived as more desirable place to live.

I’m not here to sell people on Santee or my community, I’m just saying that while the old perceptions certainly die hard, more and more home buyers are now seeing Santee in different lights (whereas in the past it may have been overlooked by many simply due to old perceptions) and realizing the benefits/amenities that this town has to offer.

I’ve met many new neighbors who told me that they never thought they’d buy in Santee. Just like most of us (myself included), they started their house-hunting in North County Inland (SEH, 4S, Del Sur, etc.) but eventually realized that Santee is just as nice and the dollar stretches further here.

[PKMAN]

Just saw this today:

http://www.signonsandiego.com/news/2010/jun/14/san-diego-county-home-prices-highest-august-2008/

There’s a PDF file that has even more details.

I noticed 3 things in particular:

1. As a region, East County is 2nd only to North County Costal in property value increases, 10% higher than North County Inland.

2. Per zip code, Santee is 3rd only to Downtown and Rancho Bernardo East in the most homes sold in May.

3. Santee’s median home price in May is roughly comparable to Mira Mesa, San Marcos and Chula Vista, higher than the average of Oceansides; all areas traditionally perceived as more desirable place to live.

I’m not here to sell people on Santee or my community, I’m just saying that while the old perceptions certainly die hard, more and more home buyers are now seeing Santee in different lights (whereas in the past it may have been overlooked by many simply due to old perceptions) and realizing the benefits/amenities that this town has to offer.

I’ve met many new neighbors who told me that they never thought they’d buy in Santee. Just like most of us (myself included), they started their house-hunting in North County Inland (SEH, 4S, Del Sur, etc.) but eventually realized that Santee is just as nice and the dollar stretches further here.

[PKMAN]

Just saw this today:

http://www.signonsandiego.com/news/2010/jun/14/san-diego-county-home-prices-highest-august-2008/

There’s a PDF file that has even more details.

I noticed 3 things in particular:

1. As a region, East County is 2nd only to North County Costal in property value increases, 10% higher than North County Inland.

2. Per zip code, Santee is 3rd only to Downtown and Rancho Bernardo East in the most homes sold in May.

3. Santee’s median home price in May is roughly comparable to Mira Mesa, San Marcos and Chula Vista, higher than the average of Oceansides; all areas traditionally perceived as more desirable place to live.

I’m not here to sell people on Santee or my community, I’m just saying that while the old perceptions certainly die hard, more and more home buyers are now seeing Santee in different lights (whereas in the past it may have been overlooked by many simply due to old perceptions) and realizing the benefits/amenities that this town has to offer.

I’ve met many new neighbors who told me that they never thought they’d buy in Santee. Just like most of us (myself included), they started their house-hunting in North County Inland (SEH, 4S, Del Sur, etc.) but eventually realized that Santee is just as nice and the dollar stretches further here.

[PKMAN]

Basement is necessary only for cold-weather places. Here in SoCal, the first-floor of some tri-level homes with living/dining/kitchen on the 2nd floor (front entrance is immediately split into upper and lowever levels) may be considered a basement.

[PKMAN]

Basement is necessary only for cold-weather places. Here in SoCal, the first-floor of some tri-level homes with living/dining/kitchen on the 2nd floor (front entrance is immediately split into upper and lowever levels) may be considered a basement.

[PKMAN]

Basement is necessary only for cold-weather places. Here in SoCal, the first-floor of some tri-level homes with living/dining/kitchen on the 2nd floor (front entrance is immediately split into upper and lowever levels) may be considered a basement.

[PKMAN]

Basement is necessary only for cold-weather places. Here in SoCal, the first-floor of some tri-level homes with living/dining/kitchen on the 2nd floor (front entrance is immediately split into upper and lowever levels) may be considered a basement.

[PKMAN]

Basement is necessary only for cold-weather places. Here in SoCal, the first-floor of some tri-level homes with living/dining/kitchen on the 2nd floor (front entrance is immediately split into upper and lowever levels) may be considered a basement.

[PKMAN]

[quote=sunny88]We ended up staying in our old condo in Mira Mesa after realizing that it was a bad time to sell our condo there. We really liked the Canopy Park townhomes though and were considering them seriously for a while. How has that neighborhood been lately? Any sales activity?[/quote]
Canopy Park is still selling, but prices have gone up. Back in late ’09, it was at low as $350K with 6% credit on options & closing costs. Now it starts at about $390K and no credit. Lots of young families with or without children. I meet new neighbors all the time when walking the dog.

Due to the influx of new townhouses, the HOA has gone from $120 to $108 per month. My wife and I both work in the Serra Mesa area and many of our colleagues live in RB. While they often gripe about the rush hour traffic and taking up to 1 hour to get to work / go home, we almost never taken longer than 30 minutes; 20 minutes is the average one-way commute.

The only negative thing I can think about Santee living is weather. It’s very hot here in summer time, much more so than where I used to live (San Marcos). New home’s dual-pane low-e glass and Energy Star certified A/C keep the electricity cost to reasonably low but once you step outside, it’s HOT. It’s also hard to keep the lawn green without violating city’s regulation on watering usage.

[PKMAN]

[quote=sunny88]We ended up staying in our old condo in Mira Mesa after realizing that it was a bad time to sell our condo there. We really liked the Canopy Park townhomes though and were considering them seriously for a while. How has that neighborhood been lately? Any sales activity?[/quote]
Canopy Park is still selling, but prices have gone up. Back in late ’09, it was at low as $350K with 6% credit on options & closing costs. Now it starts at about $390K and no credit. Lots of young families with or without children. I meet new neighbors all the time when walking the dog.

Due to the influx of new townhouses, the HOA has gone from $120 to $108 per month. My wife and I both work in the Serra Mesa area and many of our colleagues live in RB. While they often gripe about the rush hour traffic and taking up to 1 hour to get to work / go home, we almost never taken longer than 30 minutes; 20 minutes is the average one-way commute.

The only negative thing I can think about Santee living is weather. It’s very hot here in summer time, much more so than where I used to live (San Marcos). New home’s dual-pane low-e glass and Energy Star certified A/C keep the electricity cost to reasonably low but once you step outside, it’s HOT. It’s also hard to keep the lawn green without violating city’s regulation on watering usage.

[PKMAN]

[quote=sunny88]We ended up staying in our old condo in Mira Mesa after realizing that it was a bad time to sell our condo there. We really liked the Canopy Park townhomes though and were considering them seriously for a while. How has that neighborhood been lately? Any sales activity?[/quote]
Canopy Park is still selling, but prices have gone up. Back in late ’09, it was at low as $350K with 6% credit on options & closing costs. Now it starts at about $390K and no credit. Lots of young families with or without children. I meet new neighbors all the time when walking the dog.

Due to the influx of new townhouses, the HOA has gone from $120 to $108 per month. My wife and I both work in the Serra Mesa area and many of our colleagues live in RB. While they often gripe about the rush hour traffic and taking up to 1 hour to get to work / go home, we almost never taken longer than 30 minutes; 20 minutes is the average one-way commute.

The only negative thing I can think about Santee living is weather. It’s very hot here in summer time, much more so than where I used to live (San Marcos). New home’s dual-pane low-e glass and Energy Star certified A/C keep the electricity cost to reasonably low but once you step outside, it’s HOT. It’s also hard to keep the lawn green without violating city’s regulation on watering usage.

[PKMAN]

[quote=sunny88]We ended up staying in our old condo in Mira Mesa after realizing that it was a bad time to sell our condo there. We really liked the Canopy Park townhomes though and were considering them seriously for a while. How has that neighborhood been lately? Any sales activity?[/quote]
Canopy Park is still selling, but prices have gone up. Back in late ’09, it was at low as $350K with 6% credit on options & closing costs. Now it starts at about $390K and no credit. Lots of young families with or without children. I meet new neighbors all the time when walking the dog.

Due to the influx of new townhouses, the HOA has gone from $120 to $108 per month. My wife and I both work in the Serra Mesa area and many of our colleagues live in RB. While they often gripe about the rush hour traffic and taking up to 1 hour to get to work / go home, we almost never taken longer than 30 minutes; 20 minutes is the average one-way commute.

The only negative thing I can think about Santee living is weather. It’s very hot here in summer time, much more so than where I used to live (San Marcos). New home’s dual-pane low-e glass and Energy Star certified A/C keep the electricity cost to reasonably low but once you step outside, it’s HOT. It’s also hard to keep the lawn green without violating city’s regulation on watering usage.

[PKMAN]

[quote=sunny88]We ended up staying in our old condo in Mira Mesa after realizing that it was a bad time to sell our condo there. We really liked the Canopy Park townhomes though and were considering them seriously for a while. How has that neighborhood been lately? Any sales activity?[/quote]
Canopy Park is still selling, but prices have gone up. Back in late ’09, it was at low as $350K with 6% credit on options & closing costs. Now it starts at about $390K and no credit. Lots of young families with or without children. I meet new neighbors all the time when walking the dog.

Due to the influx of new townhouses, the HOA has gone from $120 to $108 per month. My wife and I both work in the Serra Mesa area and many of our colleagues live in RB. While they often gripe about the rush hour traffic and taking up to 1 hour to get to work / go home, we almost never taken longer than 30 minutes; 20 minutes is the average one-way commute.

The only negative thing I can think about Santee living is weather. It’s very hot here in summer time, much more so than where I used to live (San Marcos). New home’s dual-pane low-e glass and Energy Star certified A/C keep the electricity cost to reasonably low but once you step outside, it’s HOT. It’s also hard to keep the lawn green without violating city’s regulation on watering usage.

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