[Scarlett]

Excellent link, AN!

[Scarlett]

[[quote=bearishgurl][quote=Scarlett]. . . But it’s highly unlikely that in a neighborhood (not just 1 block) more than half of the adult professionals with kids will move out in short time span – AND that no people with kids will move in.[/quote]

Scarlett, I think a neighborhood is more likely to change if most of its residents are worker-families. It changes because workers lose their jobs (and eventually, house). It changes because workers change jobs and sell. It changes because a family grows and needs a bigger place, so sells. In a neighborhood of mostly retirees, the population is more stable. [/quote]

Yes, but they also sell – die, move to nursing homes or with their kids, etc. or worse, rent it out. What about retirees who have to sell their homes to have money to live – equity is all they have. And as I said, other people move in. Workers/professionals come and go – jobs change quickly. But still many of them will flock to those areas with good schools – e.g. PQ, RB.

[quote=bearishgurl]You seem to have been waiting a long time already, Scarlett. (…) except that the interest rates may not be as favorable, making your price-range less. Yes, some of the aforementioned areas on your “list” could fall in value more as distressed property is sold off in those areas creating lower sales comps. But don’t expect to see UC take a nosedive. I just looked at SD Transplant’s site showing a map of distressed properties he/she posted today. According to it, there are three 4/2/2 SFRs currently situated in UC where a Notice of Sale has been filed and two SFRs where a Notice of Default has been filed.

see: http://piggington.com/google039s_new_way_to_track_foreclosures

Compare these numbers to PQ, CMR or SR and MM.[/quote]

I am actually counting on the distressed sales to bring the prices down more in those areas. And thanks for pointing that out about UC so I shouldn’t waste too much time waiting for it.

I am interested much more in the sales price not in the rate. And I don’t see the rates increasing dramtatically over the next couple of years, even though I am HOPING for it.

[quote=bearishgurl]No, they are not “inferior locations” in and of themselves but are “inferior locations to UC,” especially in your case, since you work near UC. That’s why UC is more expensive. Location is the most important factor in determining value of RE in CA coastal counties. There’s nothing anyone can do about this. [/quote]
I disagree they are inferior to UC. They are farther away by 5-10 miles from our current workplaces, yes, but like you said it’s a trade off for more modern/newer houses and other amenities. Each area has their good points and bad points.

[Scarlett]

[[quote=bearishgurl][quote=Scarlett]. . . But it’s highly unlikely that in a neighborhood (not just 1 block) more than half of the adult professionals with kids will move out in short time span – AND that no people with kids will move in.[/quote]

Scarlett, I think a neighborhood is more likely to change if most of its residents are worker-families. It changes because workers lose their jobs (and eventually, house). It changes because workers change jobs and sell. It changes because a family grows and needs a bigger place, so sells. In a neighborhood of mostly retirees, the population is more stable. [/quote]

Yes, but they also sell – die, move to nursing homes or with their kids, etc. or worse, rent it out. What about retirees who have to sell their homes to have money to live – equity is all they have. And as I said, other people move in. Workers/professionals come and go – jobs change quickly. But still many of them will flock to those areas with good schools – e.g. PQ, RB.

[quote=bearishgurl]You seem to have been waiting a long time already, Scarlett. (…) except that the interest rates may not be as favorable, making your price-range less. Yes, some of the aforementioned areas on your “list” could fall in value more as distressed property is sold off in those areas creating lower sales comps. But don’t expect to see UC take a nosedive. I just looked at SD Transplant’s site showing a map of distressed properties he/she posted today. According to it, there are three 4/2/2 SFRs currently situated in UC where a Notice of Sale has been filed and two SFRs where a Notice of Default has been filed.

see: http://piggington.com/google039s_new_way_to_track_foreclosures

Compare these numbers to PQ, CMR or SR and MM.[/quote]

I am actually counting on the distressed sales to bring the prices down more in those areas. And thanks for pointing that out about UC so I shouldn’t waste too much time waiting for it.

I am interested much more in the sales price not in the rate. And I don’t see the rates increasing dramtatically over the next couple of years, even though I am HOPING for it.

[quote=bearishgurl]No, they are not “inferior locations” in and of themselves but are “inferior locations to UC,” especially in your case, since you work near UC. That’s why UC is more expensive. Location is the most important factor in determining value of RE in CA coastal counties. There’s nothing anyone can do about this. [/quote]
I disagree they are inferior to UC. They are farther away by 5-10 miles from our current workplaces, yes, but like you said it’s a trade off for more modern/newer houses and other amenities. Each area has their good points and bad points.

[Scarlett]

[[quote=bearishgurl][quote=Scarlett]. . . But it’s highly unlikely that in a neighborhood (not just 1 block) more than half of the adult professionals with kids will move out in short time span – AND that no people with kids will move in.[/quote]

Scarlett, I think a neighborhood is more likely to change if most of its residents are worker-families. It changes because workers lose their jobs (and eventually, house). It changes because workers change jobs and sell. It changes because a family grows and needs a bigger place, so sells. In a neighborhood of mostly retirees, the population is more stable. [/quote]

Yes, but they also sell – die, move to nursing homes or with their kids, etc. or worse, rent it out. What about retirees who have to sell their homes to have money to live – equity is all they have. And as I said, other people move in. Workers/professionals come and go – jobs change quickly. But still many of them will flock to those areas with good schools – e.g. PQ, RB.

[quote=bearishgurl]You seem to have been waiting a long time already, Scarlett. (…) except that the interest rates may not be as favorable, making your price-range less. Yes, some of the aforementioned areas on your “list” could fall in value more as distressed property is sold off in those areas creating lower sales comps. But don’t expect to see UC take a nosedive. I just looked at SD Transplant’s site showing a map of distressed properties he/she posted today. According to it, there are three 4/2/2 SFRs currently situated in UC where a Notice of Sale has been filed and two SFRs where a Notice of Default has been filed.

see: http://piggington.com/google039s_new_way_to_track_foreclosures

Compare these numbers to PQ, CMR or SR and MM.[/quote]

I am actually counting on the distressed sales to bring the prices down more in those areas. And thanks for pointing that out about UC so I shouldn’t waste too much time waiting for it.

I am interested much more in the sales price not in the rate. And I don’t see the rates increasing dramtatically over the next couple of years, even though I am HOPING for it.

[quote=bearishgurl]No, they are not “inferior locations” in and of themselves but are “inferior locations to UC,” especially in your case, since you work near UC. That’s why UC is more expensive. Location is the most important factor in determining value of RE in CA coastal counties. There’s nothing anyone can do about this. [/quote]
I disagree they are inferior to UC. They are farther away by 5-10 miles from our current workplaces, yes, but like you said it’s a trade off for more modern/newer houses and other amenities. Each area has their good points and bad points.

[Scarlett]

[[quote=bearishgurl][quote=Scarlett]. . . But it’s highly unlikely that in a neighborhood (not just 1 block) more than half of the adult professionals with kids will move out in short time span – AND that no people with kids will move in.[/quote]

Scarlett, I think a neighborhood is more likely to change if most of its residents are worker-families. It changes because workers lose their jobs (and eventually, house). It changes because workers change jobs and sell. It changes because a family grows and needs a bigger place, so sells. In a neighborhood of mostly retirees, the population is more stable. [/quote]

Yes, but they also sell – die, move to nursing homes or with their kids, etc. or worse, rent it out. What about retirees who have to sell their homes to have money to live – equity is all they have. And as I said, other people move in. Workers/professionals come and go – jobs change quickly. But still many of them will flock to those areas with good schools – e.g. PQ, RB.

[quote=bearishgurl]You seem to have been waiting a long time already, Scarlett. (…) except that the interest rates may not be as favorable, making your price-range less. Yes, some of the aforementioned areas on your “list” could fall in value more as distressed property is sold off in those areas creating lower sales comps. But don’t expect to see UC take a nosedive. I just looked at SD Transplant’s site showing a map of distressed properties he/she posted today. According to it, there are three 4/2/2 SFRs currently situated in UC where a Notice of Sale has been filed and two SFRs where a Notice of Default has been filed.

see: http://piggington.com/google039s_new_way_to_track_foreclosures

Compare these numbers to PQ, CMR or SR and MM.[/quote]

I am actually counting on the distressed sales to bring the prices down more in those areas. And thanks for pointing that out about UC so I shouldn’t waste too much time waiting for it.

I am interested much more in the sales price not in the rate. And I don’t see the rates increasing dramtatically over the next couple of years, even though I am HOPING for it.

[quote=bearishgurl]No, they are not “inferior locations” in and of themselves but are “inferior locations to UC,” especially in your case, since you work near UC. That’s why UC is more expensive. Location is the most important factor in determining value of RE in CA coastal counties. There’s nothing anyone can do about this. [/quote]
I disagree they are inferior to UC. They are farther away by 5-10 miles from our current workplaces, yes, but like you said it’s a trade off for more modern/newer houses and other amenities. Each area has their good points and bad points.

[Scarlett]

[[quote=bearishgurl][quote=Scarlett]. . . But it’s highly unlikely that in a neighborhood (not just 1 block) more than half of the adult professionals with kids will move out in short time span – AND that no people with kids will move in.[/quote]

Scarlett, I think a neighborhood is more likely to change if most of its residents are worker-families. It changes because workers lose their jobs (and eventually, house). It changes because workers change jobs and sell. It changes because a family grows and needs a bigger place, so sells. In a neighborhood of mostly retirees, the population is more stable. [/quote]

Yes, but they also sell – die, move to nursing homes or with their kids, etc. or worse, rent it out. What about retirees who have to sell their homes to have money to live – equity is all they have. And as I said, other people move in. Workers/professionals come and go – jobs change quickly. But still many of them will flock to those areas with good schools – e.g. PQ, RB.

[quote=bearishgurl]You seem to have been waiting a long time already, Scarlett. (…) except that the interest rates may not be as favorable, making your price-range less. Yes, some of the aforementioned areas on your “list” could fall in value more as distressed property is sold off in those areas creating lower sales comps. But don’t expect to see UC take a nosedive. I just looked at SD Transplant’s site showing a map of distressed properties he/she posted today. According to it, there are three 4/2/2 SFRs currently situated in UC where a Notice of Sale has been filed and two SFRs where a Notice of Default has been filed.

see: http://piggington.com/google039s_new_way_to_track_foreclosures

Compare these numbers to PQ, CMR or SR and MM.[/quote]

I am actually counting on the distressed sales to bring the prices down more in those areas. And thanks for pointing that out about UC so I shouldn’t waste too much time waiting for it.

I am interested much more in the sales price not in the rate. And I don’t see the rates increasing dramtatically over the next couple of years, even though I am HOPING for it.

[quote=bearishgurl]No, they are not “inferior locations” in and of themselves but are “inferior locations to UC,” especially in your case, since you work near UC. That’s why UC is more expensive. Location is the most important factor in determining value of RE in CA coastal counties. There’s nothing anyone can do about this. [/quote]
I disagree they are inferior to UC. They are farther away by 5-10 miles from our current workplaces, yes, but like you said it’s a trade off for more modern/newer houses and other amenities. Each area has their good points and bad points.

[Scarlett]

[quote=bearishgurl][quote=sdrealtor]What you are missing is that it is not just about finding the best schools for your kids. Equally as important is moving somewhere that the neighbors are likemided/care about the schools as much as you do and you find yourselves living among your peers. People want the best for their kids and themselves. The buyers willing and able to move into one of the trophy school districts find themselves hanging out with people more like them. That is what Scarlet was getting at in the other thread that seems to have slipped by you.[/quote][/quote]
Exactly. That’s exactly what I was trying to convey to BG. Granted, life is dynamic. So some people with kids may move out, but if we have good schools other people, more or less similar with kids will move in. People move out and people move in. But it’s highly unlikely that in a neighborhood (not just 1 block) more than half of the adult professionals with kids will move out in short time span – AND that no people with kids will move in.

[quote=bearishgurl] One can’t really buy property based upon a “perception” of who the neighbors are today and who they might be tomorrow. They’re not joining a country club. They’re purchasing a suitable residence for their family.[/quote]
One wouldn’t buy in a ghetto/gang area just because it’s cheap and close to work, even if it’s a very decent house, now would they? On the same token, those gang people may simply decide to move away,no?

[quote=bearishgurl]She stated she had been discounting it without considering it. Her “perception” was that UC was “too expensive.” Yet, she had been looking at comparably-priced properties in recent months that were >=16 mi away navigating 2-3 fwys. I’m not saying that Scarlett is “dumb,” far from it. But she is a “typical” parent-buyer. Without realizing it, this category of buyers has been known to purchase properties in inferior locations without truly considering what is actually on offer in an excellent location for them. It’s a pervasive buying mistake here and again, this preference seems to be generational. It did not exist before urban sprawl took a stronghold in this county.[/quote]

First of all, I have NOT ever discounted UC. I had co-workers in UC and loved their places and commute. However when I pull SDL listing of homes of 500K – maybe one or two come up every few months. And usually they are not that great, i.e. quite a few of the desirable features are missing, or it’s a lot of work (which we can’t afford). That IS still expensive FOR ME. In the mean time I can pull out many more listings like that in PQ, CMR or SR. You are saying it’s UC where I should buy. Yes I know I am buying only ONE house – which is why I keep my eye on MM and UC even with the very slim inventory in my price range. But I want to be happy with the house and if I really settle ONLY on UC I may have to wait a LOOOONG time before getting one I like.
PQ, SR, CMR, and west MM are not, by any means, inferior locations.

Also, another important factor – WORKPLACES CAN change, commutes can change. Why buy a house strictly on this one job’s location? I’d buy somewhere with good access to freeways and pretty central. I am not saying UC doesn’t fit that description, but others like PQ, MM, SR do too.

[Scarlett]

[quote=bearishgurl][quote=sdrealtor]What you are missing is that it is not just about finding the best schools for your kids. Equally as important is moving somewhere that the neighbors are likemided/care about the schools as much as you do and you find yourselves living among your peers. People want the best for their kids and themselves. The buyers willing and able to move into one of the trophy school districts find themselves hanging out with people more like them. That is what Scarlet was getting at in the other thread that seems to have slipped by you.[/quote][/quote]
Exactly. That’s exactly what I was trying to convey to BG. Granted, life is dynamic. So some people with kids may move out, but if we have good schools other people, more or less similar with kids will move in. People move out and people move in. But it’s highly unlikely that in a neighborhood (not just 1 block) more than half of the adult professionals with kids will move out in short time span – AND that no people with kids will move in.

[quote=bearishgurl] One can’t really buy property based upon a “perception” of who the neighbors are today and who they might be tomorrow. They’re not joining a country club. They’re purchasing a suitable residence for their family.[/quote]
One wouldn’t buy in a ghetto/gang area just because it’s cheap and close to work, even if it’s a very decent house, now would they? On the same token, those gang people may simply decide to move away,no?

[quote=bearishgurl]She stated she had been discounting it without considering it. Her “perception” was that UC was “too expensive.” Yet, she had been looking at comparably-priced properties in recent months that were >=16 mi away navigating 2-3 fwys. I’m not saying that Scarlett is “dumb,” far from it. But she is a “typical” parent-buyer. Without realizing it, this category of buyers has been known to purchase properties in inferior locations without truly considering what is actually on offer in an excellent location for them. It’s a pervasive buying mistake here and again, this preference seems to be generational. It did not exist before urban sprawl took a stronghold in this county.[/quote]

First of all, I have NOT ever discounted UC. I had co-workers in UC and loved their places and commute. However when I pull SDL listing of homes of 500K – maybe one or two come up every few months. And usually they are not that great, i.e. quite a few of the desirable features are missing, or it’s a lot of work (which we can’t afford). That IS still expensive FOR ME. In the mean time I can pull out many more listings like that in PQ, CMR or SR. You are saying it’s UC where I should buy. Yes I know I am buying only ONE house – which is why I keep my eye on MM and UC even with the very slim inventory in my price range. But I want to be happy with the house and if I really settle ONLY on UC I may have to wait a LOOOONG time before getting one I like.
PQ, SR, CMR, and west MM are not, by any means, inferior locations.

Also, another important factor – WORKPLACES CAN change, commutes can change. Why buy a house strictly on this one job’s location? I’d buy somewhere with good access to freeways and pretty central. I am not saying UC doesn’t fit that description, but others like PQ, MM, SR do too.

[Scarlett]

[quote=bearishgurl][quote=sdrealtor]What you are missing is that it is not just about finding the best schools for your kids. Equally as important is moving somewhere that the neighbors are likemided/care about the schools as much as you do and you find yourselves living among your peers. People want the best for their kids and themselves. The buyers willing and able to move into one of the trophy school districts find themselves hanging out with people more like them. That is what Scarlet was getting at in the other thread that seems to have slipped by you.[/quote][/quote]
Exactly. That’s exactly what I was trying to convey to BG. Granted, life is dynamic. So some people with kids may move out, but if we have good schools other people, more or less similar with kids will move in. People move out and people move in. But it’s highly unlikely that in a neighborhood (not just 1 block) more than half of the adult professionals with kids will move out in short time span – AND that no people with kids will move in.

[quote=bearishgurl] One can’t really buy property based upon a “perception” of who the neighbors are today and who they might be tomorrow. They’re not joining a country club. They’re purchasing a suitable residence for their family.[/quote]
One wouldn’t buy in a ghetto/gang area just because it’s cheap and close to work, even if it’s a very decent house, now would they? On the same token, those gang people may simply decide to move away,no?

[quote=bearishgurl]She stated she had been discounting it without considering it. Her “perception” was that UC was “too expensive.” Yet, she had been looking at comparably-priced properties in recent months that were >=16 mi away navigating 2-3 fwys. I’m not saying that Scarlett is “dumb,” far from it. But she is a “typical” parent-buyer. Without realizing it, this category of buyers has been known to purchase properties in inferior locations without truly considering what is actually on offer in an excellent location for them. It’s a pervasive buying mistake here and again, this preference seems to be generational. It did not exist before urban sprawl took a stronghold in this county.[/quote]

First of all, I have NOT ever discounted UC. I had co-workers in UC and loved their places and commute. However when I pull SDL listing of homes of 500K – maybe one or two come up every few months. And usually they are not that great, i.e. quite a few of the desirable features are missing, or it’s a lot of work (which we can’t afford). That IS still expensive FOR ME. In the mean time I can pull out many more listings like that in PQ, CMR or SR. You are saying it’s UC where I should buy. Yes I know I am buying only ONE house – which is why I keep my eye on MM and UC even with the very slim inventory in my price range. But I want to be happy with the house and if I really settle ONLY on UC I may have to wait a LOOOONG time before getting one I like.
PQ, SR, CMR, and west MM are not, by any means, inferior locations.

Also, another important factor – WORKPLACES CAN change, commutes can change. Why buy a house strictly on this one job’s location? I’d buy somewhere with good access to freeways and pretty central. I am not saying UC doesn’t fit that description, but others like PQ, MM, SR do too.

[Scarlett]

[quote=bearishgurl][quote=sdrealtor]What you are missing is that it is not just about finding the best schools for your kids. Equally as important is moving somewhere that the neighbors are likemided/care about the schools as much as you do and you find yourselves living among your peers. People want the best for their kids and themselves. The buyers willing and able to move into one of the trophy school districts find themselves hanging out with people more like them. That is what Scarlet was getting at in the other thread that seems to have slipped by you.[/quote][/quote]
Exactly. That’s exactly what I was trying to convey to BG. Granted, life is dynamic. So some people with kids may move out, but if we have good schools other people, more or less similar with kids will move in. People move out and people move in. But it’s highly unlikely that in a neighborhood (not just 1 block) more than half of the adult professionals with kids will move out in short time span – AND that no people with kids will move in.

[quote=bearishgurl] One can’t really buy property based upon a “perception” of who the neighbors are today and who they might be tomorrow. They’re not joining a country club. They’re purchasing a suitable residence for their family.[/quote]
One wouldn’t buy in a ghetto/gang area just because it’s cheap and close to work, even if it’s a very decent house, now would they? On the same token, those gang people may simply decide to move away,no?

[quote=bearishgurl]She stated she had been discounting it without considering it. Her “perception” was that UC was “too expensive.” Yet, she had been looking at comparably-priced properties in recent months that were >=16 mi away navigating 2-3 fwys. I’m not saying that Scarlett is “dumb,” far from it. But she is a “typical” parent-buyer. Without realizing it, this category of buyers has been known to purchase properties in inferior locations without truly considering what is actually on offer in an excellent location for them. It’s a pervasive buying mistake here and again, this preference seems to be generational. It did not exist before urban sprawl took a stronghold in this county.[/quote]

First of all, I have NOT ever discounted UC. I had co-workers in UC and loved their places and commute. However when I pull SDL listing of homes of 500K – maybe one or two come up every few months. And usually they are not that great, i.e. quite a few of the desirable features are missing, or it’s a lot of work (which we can’t afford). That IS still expensive FOR ME. In the mean time I can pull out many more listings like that in PQ, CMR or SR. You are saying it’s UC where I should buy. Yes I know I am buying only ONE house – which is why I keep my eye on MM and UC even with the very slim inventory in my price range. But I want to be happy with the house and if I really settle ONLY on UC I may have to wait a LOOOONG time before getting one I like.
PQ, SR, CMR, and west MM are not, by any means, inferior locations.

Also, another important factor – WORKPLACES CAN change, commutes can change. Why buy a house strictly on this one job’s location? I’d buy somewhere with good access to freeways and pretty central. I am not saying UC doesn’t fit that description, but others like PQ, MM, SR do too.

[Scarlett]

[quote=bearishgurl][quote=sdrealtor]What you are missing is that it is not just about finding the best schools for your kids. Equally as important is moving somewhere that the neighbors are likemided/care about the schools as much as you do and you find yourselves living among your peers. People want the best for their kids and themselves. The buyers willing and able to move into one of the trophy school districts find themselves hanging out with people more like them. That is what Scarlet was getting at in the other thread that seems to have slipped by you.[/quote][/quote]
Exactly. That’s exactly what I was trying to convey to BG. Granted, life is dynamic. So some people with kids may move out, but if we have good schools other people, more or less similar with kids will move in. People move out and people move in. But it’s highly unlikely that in a neighborhood (not just 1 block) more than half of the adult professionals with kids will move out in short time span – AND that no people with kids will move in.

[quote=bearishgurl] One can’t really buy property based upon a “perception” of who the neighbors are today and who they might be tomorrow. They’re not joining a country club. They’re purchasing a suitable residence for their family.[/quote]
One wouldn’t buy in a ghetto/gang area just because it’s cheap and close to work, even if it’s a very decent house, now would they? On the same token, those gang people may simply decide to move away,no?

[quote=bearishgurl]She stated she had been discounting it without considering it. Her “perception” was that UC was “too expensive.” Yet, she had been looking at comparably-priced properties in recent months that were >=16 mi away navigating 2-3 fwys. I’m not saying that Scarlett is “dumb,” far from it. But she is a “typical” parent-buyer. Without realizing it, this category of buyers has been known to purchase properties in inferior locations without truly considering what is actually on offer in an excellent location for them. It’s a pervasive buying mistake here and again, this preference seems to be generational. It did not exist before urban sprawl took a stronghold in this county.[/quote]

First of all, I have NOT ever discounted UC. I had co-workers in UC and loved their places and commute. However when I pull SDL listing of homes of 500K – maybe one or two come up every few months. And usually they are not that great, i.e. quite a few of the desirable features are missing, or it’s a lot of work (which we can’t afford). That IS still expensive FOR ME. In the mean time I can pull out many more listings like that in PQ, CMR or SR. You are saying it’s UC where I should buy. Yes I know I am buying only ONE house – which is why I keep my eye on MM and UC even with the very slim inventory in my price range. But I want to be happy with the house and if I really settle ONLY on UC I may have to wait a LOOOONG time before getting one I like.
PQ, SR, CMR, and west MM are not, by any means, inferior locations.

Also, another important factor – WORKPLACES CAN change, commutes can change. Why buy a house strictly on this one job’s location? I’d buy somewhere with good access to freeways and pretty central. I am not saying UC doesn’t fit that description, but others like PQ, MM, SR do too.

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[quote=UCGal]The neighborhood over on Ramsey is actually pretty nice – I have good friends who lived on Finsen until very recently – they regret leaving their neighbors behind. Said it was the best neighborhood and set of neighbors they’ve ever had.

The power line showing in the last picture of the Ramsey house is just normal distribution lines. It’s an older neighborhood that still has above ground lines. They’ve been converting South UC to underground lines – but there are pockets (including my street) that still have above ground lines.

CDMA Eng – I scoop poop and my dog is friendly… No worries there. LOL.

AN – not sure why UC high doesn’t score as well. The 3 elementary schools all score ok – Spreckels is a little lower… probably because it’s a magnet school for spanish language – so a lot more english language learners from lower socio economic background. I’m actually concerned about the performance of Standley Middles school and UCHS. May have to choice into Mira Mesa HS.[/quote]

Thank you UCGal for your comments about the neighborhood.

About the schools. It seems that one may be able to get better schools, better price and newer homes in MM than in UC. The only tradeoff is a commute time, but not bad (if in West MM) – we are NOT talking Carlsbad commute!

The lower scores – could it be because many people retire there so not much fresh population with kids moves in – therefore they’d bus a lot more kids in, many English-second-language?

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[quote=UCGal]The neighborhood over on Ramsey is actually pretty nice – I have good friends who lived on Finsen until very recently – they regret leaving their neighbors behind. Said it was the best neighborhood and set of neighbors they’ve ever had.

The power line showing in the last picture of the Ramsey house is just normal distribution lines. It’s an older neighborhood that still has above ground lines. They’ve been converting South UC to underground lines – but there are pockets (including my street) that still have above ground lines.

CDMA Eng – I scoop poop and my dog is friendly… No worries there. LOL.

AN – not sure why UC high doesn’t score as well. The 3 elementary schools all score ok – Spreckels is a little lower… probably because it’s a magnet school for spanish language – so a lot more english language learners from lower socio economic background. I’m actually concerned about the performance of Standley Middles school and UCHS. May have to choice into Mira Mesa HS.[/quote]

Thank you UCGal for your comments about the neighborhood.

About the schools. It seems that one may be able to get better schools, better price and newer homes in MM than in UC. The only tradeoff is a commute time, but not bad (if in West MM) – we are NOT talking Carlsbad commute!

The lower scores – could it be because many people retire there so not much fresh population with kids moves in – therefore they’d bus a lot more kids in, many English-second-language?

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[quote=UCGal]The neighborhood over on Ramsey is actually pretty nice – I have good friends who lived on Finsen until very recently – they regret leaving their neighbors behind. Said it was the best neighborhood and set of neighbors they’ve ever had.

The power line showing in the last picture of the Ramsey house is just normal distribution lines. It’s an older neighborhood that still has above ground lines. They’ve been converting South UC to underground lines – but there are pockets (including my street) that still have above ground lines.

CDMA Eng – I scoop poop and my dog is friendly… No worries there. LOL.

AN – not sure why UC high doesn’t score as well. The 3 elementary schools all score ok – Spreckels is a little lower… probably because it’s a magnet school for spanish language – so a lot more english language learners from lower socio economic background. I’m actually concerned about the performance of Standley Middles school and UCHS. May have to choice into Mira Mesa HS.[/quote]

Thank you UCGal for your comments about the neighborhood.

About the schools. It seems that one may be able to get better schools, better price and newer homes in MM than in UC. The only tradeoff is a commute time, but not bad (if in West MM) – we are NOT talking Carlsbad commute!

The lower scores – could it be because many people retire there so not much fresh population with kids moves in – therefore they’d bus a lot more kids in, many English-second-language?

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[quote=UCGal]The neighborhood over on Ramsey is actually pretty nice – I have good friends who lived on Finsen until very recently – they regret leaving their neighbors behind. Said it was the best neighborhood and set of neighbors they’ve ever had.

The power line showing in the last picture of the Ramsey house is just normal distribution lines. It’s an older neighborhood that still has above ground lines. They’ve been converting South UC to underground lines – but there are pockets (including my street) that still have above ground lines.

CDMA Eng – I scoop poop and my dog is friendly… No worries there. LOL.

AN – not sure why UC high doesn’t score as well. The 3 elementary schools all score ok – Spreckels is a little lower… probably because it’s a magnet school for spanish language – so a lot more english language learners from lower socio economic background. I’m actually concerned about the performance of Standley Middles school and UCHS. May have to choice into Mira Mesa HS.[/quote]

Thank you UCGal for your comments about the neighborhood.

About the schools. It seems that one may be able to get better schools, better price and newer homes in MM than in UC. The only tradeoff is a commute time, but not bad (if in West MM) – we are NOT talking Carlsbad commute!

The lower scores – could it be because many people retire there so not much fresh population with kids moves in – therefore they’d bus a lot more kids in, many English-second-language?

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