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Too far away. I don’t want to spend any more than 20-30′ at rush hour commuting to downtown La Jolla. Life – especially with kids – is too short. Poway even is too far away. I’d go as far as Rancho Penasquitos or even Carmel Mtn. Ranch but that’s it – on 56. And it’s way too hot inland – at least in Poway. It was hotter than north Rancho Bernardo where we lived – and hated the commute to LJ. The inventory in PQ is ridiculous, BTW which is why are looking at decent alternatives at ~500K such as Mira Mesa, Clairemont. UC, LJ (townhomes), Carmel Valley (townhomes) – in general too expensive and too small for the price we want to pay. 4S – hot and I don’t like the MRs.

[quote=Russell][quote=Scarlett][quote=Russell]
I see the overall atmosphere in the area as not conducive to what I consider comfortable family living compared to that which can be had on relatively equal terms otherwise….[/quote]

Like where? Keep in mind that a significantly longer commute actually detract from the family life quality and we work in LJ…I am not sure what you mean by relatively equal terms?
Mira Mesa then?[/quote]

I don’t know much about Mira Mesa, Scarlett.Apparently we would be talking about relatively equal terms ,price and housing stock, there though. The other people here can help you weigh that. I understand commutes are a drag, especially if and when the kids are not with family. I didn’t read this entire thread, is Poway out of the question? It is not on the top of my list but I feel it is much less hectic than Clairemont on the street level and you have the schools. Sddddude mentioned Tierrasanta.Could be an option. Not sure that does it as much as maybe San Carlos. Even the lower quality housing stock there comes with a more tranquil overall setting. Mount Helix might work but it may be a fixer/dog . Maybe not though,could be better or a no go. I haven’t comped stuff lately.

I think SDRealtor is pretty up on San Carlos. It’s nice as far as housing tracts go. It has a buffer of decent, quiet areas around it. I think the grocery stores and what not are pretty drab but you don’t see much to be concerned about with people.[/quote]

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[quote=Russell]
I see the overall atmosphere in the area as not conducive to what I consider comfortable family living compared to that which can be had on relatively equal terms otherwise….[/quote]

Like where? Keep in mind that a significantly longer commute actually detracts from the family life quality and we work in LJ…I am not sure what you mean by relatively equal terms?
Mira Mesa then?

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[quote=Russell]
I see the overall atmosphere in the area as not conducive to what I consider comfortable family living compared to that which can be had on relatively equal terms otherwise….[/quote]

Like where? Keep in mind that a significantly longer commute actually detracts from the family life quality and we work in LJ…I am not sure what you mean by relatively equal terms?
Mira Mesa then?

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[quote=Russell]
I see the overall atmosphere in the area as not conducive to what I consider comfortable family living compared to that which can be had on relatively equal terms otherwise….[/quote]

Like where? Keep in mind that a significantly longer commute actually detracts from the family life quality and we work in LJ…I am not sure what you mean by relatively equal terms?
Mira Mesa then?

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[quote=Russell]
I see the overall atmosphere in the area as not conducive to what I consider comfortable family living compared to that which can be had on relatively equal terms otherwise….[/quote]

Like where? Keep in mind that a significantly longer commute actually detracts from the family life quality and we work in LJ…I am not sure what you mean by relatively equal terms?
Mira Mesa then?

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[quote=Russell]
I see the overall atmosphere in the area as not conducive to what I consider comfortable family living compared to that which can be had on relatively equal terms otherwise….[/quote]

Like where? Keep in mind that a significantly longer commute actually detracts from the family life quality and we work in LJ…I am not sure what you mean by relatively equal terms?
Mira Mesa then?

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[quote=svelte]No use worrying about whether you hit absolute bottom, buy something and get on with your life. Also, every year you rent is one year longer you’ll have to pay a mortgage once you eventually do buy (not exact, but close enough).

You can come up with a million reasons to sit on the fence. But at some point, you gotta roll the dice. To me, that point is now.[/quote]

My thoughts exactly. For me, that time is about a year from now – personal reasons.

By definition I am FT buyer, since I haven’t owned in 3 years. But I did, and I barely got out without losing much. Bought in 2004, you see. So I almost got burned. I am thinking twice and thrice now about getting into a huge debt.

I don’t think it’s going to be a steep leg down, more like a ultra-slow decline if any. I have young kids, I can’t keep renting and moving forever. I want a relatively nice, stable home for my family.

[Scarlett]

[quote=svelte]No use worrying about whether you hit absolute bottom, buy something and get on with your life. Also, every year you rent is one year longer you’ll have to pay a mortgage once you eventually do buy (not exact, but close enough).

You can come up with a million reasons to sit on the fence. But at some point, you gotta roll the dice. To me, that point is now.[/quote]

My thoughts exactly. For me, that time is about a year from now – personal reasons.

By definition I am FT buyer, since I haven’t owned in 3 years. But I did, and I barely got out without losing much. Bought in 2004, you see. So I almost got burned. I am thinking twice and thrice now about getting into a huge debt.

I don’t think it’s going to be a steep leg down, more like a ultra-slow decline if any. I have young kids, I can’t keep renting and moving forever. I want a relatively nice, stable home for my family.

[Scarlett]

[quote=svelte]No use worrying about whether you hit absolute bottom, buy something and get on with your life. Also, every year you rent is one year longer you’ll have to pay a mortgage once you eventually do buy (not exact, but close enough).

You can come up with a million reasons to sit on the fence. But at some point, you gotta roll the dice. To me, that point is now.[/quote]

My thoughts exactly. For me, that time is about a year from now – personal reasons.

By definition I am FT buyer, since I haven’t owned in 3 years. But I did, and I barely got out without losing much. Bought in 2004, you see. So I almost got burned. I am thinking twice and thrice now about getting into a huge debt.

I don’t think it’s going to be a steep leg down, more like a ultra-slow decline if any. I have young kids, I can’t keep renting and moving forever. I want a relatively nice, stable home for my family.

[Scarlett]

[quote=svelte]No use worrying about whether you hit absolute bottom, buy something and get on with your life. Also, every year you rent is one year longer you’ll have to pay a mortgage once you eventually do buy (not exact, but close enough).

You can come up with a million reasons to sit on the fence. But at some point, you gotta roll the dice. To me, that point is now.[/quote]

My thoughts exactly. For me, that time is about a year from now – personal reasons.

By definition I am FT buyer, since I haven’t owned in 3 years. But I did, and I barely got out without losing much. Bought in 2004, you see. So I almost got burned. I am thinking twice and thrice now about getting into a huge debt.

I don’t think it’s going to be a steep leg down, more like a ultra-slow decline if any. I have young kids, I can’t keep renting and moving forever. I want a relatively nice, stable home for my family.

[Scarlett]

[quote=svelte]No use worrying about whether you hit absolute bottom, buy something and get on with your life. Also, every year you rent is one year longer you’ll have to pay a mortgage once you eventually do buy (not exact, but close enough).

You can come up with a million reasons to sit on the fence. But at some point, you gotta roll the dice. To me, that point is now.[/quote]

My thoughts exactly. For me, that time is about a year from now – personal reasons.

By definition I am FT buyer, since I haven’t owned in 3 years. But I did, and I barely got out without losing much. Bought in 2004, you see. So I almost got burned. I am thinking twice and thrice now about getting into a huge debt.

I don’t think it’s going to be a steep leg down, more like a ultra-slow decline if any. I have young kids, I can’t keep renting and moving forever. I want a relatively nice, stable home for my family.

[Scarlett]

Has Clairemont bottomed out? or it bounced back already? What about nicer areas of Mira Mesa?

Would it be safer to wait a couple more years to buy to avoid the possible 2nd leg down?

[Scarlett]

Has Clairemont bottomed out? or it bounced back already? What about nicer areas of Mira Mesa?

Would it be safer to wait a couple more years to buy to avoid the possible 2nd leg down?

[Scarlett]

Has Clairemont bottomed out? or it bounced back already? What about nicer areas of Mira Mesa?

Would it be safer to wait a couple more years to buy to avoid the possible 2nd leg down?

[Scarlett]

Has Clairemont bottomed out? or it bounced back already? What about nicer areas of Mira Mesa?

Would it be safer to wait a couple more years to buy to avoid the possible 2nd leg down?

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