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bsrsharma,

You bring up a couple of good points, but I disagree with you about your last point ” Who cares about the tallest building, largest mall/casino/….?”

I’d say WE ( the US) did care for many years (except the last few – since we’re falling behind on infrastracture projects due to local governments deep in debt). In other words – there is nothing to brag about. In fact, that’s what we were known for around the world (everything big – “a la Trump style”)…that’s fading big time… In my mind we are neither perceived as “what power we used to be” or “what the US stood for”…..). This was part of the big marketing/PR campaign that won wars….and buying into capitalism, democracy, freedom of any kind…. “The land of the free”…….now we’re more like “The land of the debters”.

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bsrsharma,

You bring up a couple of good points, but I disagree with you about your last point ” Who cares about the tallest building, largest mall/casino/….?”

I’d say WE ( the US) did care for many years (except the last few – since we’re falling behind on infrastracture projects due to local governments deep in debt). In other words – there is nothing to brag about. In fact, that’s what we were known for around the world (everything big – “a la Trump style”)…that’s fading big time… In my mind we are neither perceived as “what power we used to be” or “what the US stood for”…..). This was part of the big marketing/PR campaign that won wars….and buying into capitalism, democracy, freedom of any kind…. “The land of the free”…….now we’re more like “The land of the debters”.

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bsrsharma,

You bring up a couple of good points, but I disagree with you about your last point ” Who cares about the tallest building, largest mall/casino/….?”

I’d say WE ( the US) did care for many years (except the last few – since we’re falling behind on infrastracture projects due to local governments deep in debt). In other words – there is nothing to brag about. In fact, that’s what we were known for around the world (everything big – “a la Trump style”)…that’s fading big time… In my mind we are neither perceived as “what power we used to be” or “what the US stood for”…..). This was part of the big marketing/PR campaign that won wars….and buying into capitalism, democracy, freedom of any kind…. “The land of the free”…….now we’re more like “The land of the debters”.

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bsrsharma,

You bring up a couple of good points, but I disagree with you about your last point ” Who cares about the tallest building, largest mall/casino/….?”

I’d say WE ( the US) did care for many years (except the last few – since we’re falling behind on infrastracture projects due to local governments deep in debt). In other words – there is nothing to brag about. In fact, that’s what we were known for around the world (everything big – “a la Trump style”)…that’s fading big time… In my mind we are neither perceived as “what power we used to be” or “what the US stood for”…..). This was part of the big marketing/PR campaign that won wars….and buying into capitalism, democracy, freedom of any kind…. “The land of the free”…….now we’re more like “The land of the debters”.

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FM,

You bring up a great/logical point. However, logic and the housing market don’t go hand-in-hand. It might be plenty of pressure for the Mira Mesa to get down to reality because the local income don’t support/reflect current pricing. I do hope to a decent GRM or 3x income in the area. I’ve found a site that provides some interesting Demographics/stats for the area issued in 2005.

Demographics for Zip Code 92126

Full report here:
http://homes.point2.com/Neighborhood/US/California/San-Diego-County/San-Diego/Mira-Mesa-Demographics.aspx

Income / Financial (Zip: 92126)
Average Household Income $79,268
Median Household Income $67,466
Median Income Under 25 $48,045
Median Income 25-34 $66,129
Median Income 35-44 $72,227
Median Income 45-54 $71,409
Median Income 55-64 $70,012
Median Income 65-74 $60,383
Median Income Over 75 $55,775
Percent increase/decrease in income since 1990 56.0 %
Percent increase/decrease in income since 2000 10.0 %
Average Household Net Worth $141,401
Median Household Net Worth $43,638
Average Home Sale Price $447,588
Median Total Debts $34,967
Sales Tax Rate 7.7500 %
Sales Tax Type PL
Average Total Household Expenditure $60,010

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FM,

You bring up a great/logical point. However, logic and the housing market don’t go hand-in-hand. It might be plenty of pressure for the Mira Mesa to get down to reality because the local income don’t support/reflect current pricing. I do hope to a decent GRM or 3x income in the area. I’ve found a site that provides some interesting Demographics/stats for the area issued in 2005.

Demographics for Zip Code 92126

Full report here:
http://homes.point2.com/Neighborhood/US/California/San-Diego-County/San-Diego/Mira-Mesa-Demographics.aspx

Income / Financial (Zip: 92126)
Average Household Income $79,268
Median Household Income $67,466
Median Income Under 25 $48,045
Median Income 25-34 $66,129
Median Income 35-44 $72,227
Median Income 45-54 $71,409
Median Income 55-64 $70,012
Median Income 65-74 $60,383
Median Income Over 75 $55,775
Percent increase/decrease in income since 1990 56.0 %
Percent increase/decrease in income since 2000 10.0 %
Average Household Net Worth $141,401
Median Household Net Worth $43,638
Average Home Sale Price $447,588
Median Total Debts $34,967
Sales Tax Rate 7.7500 %
Sales Tax Type PL
Average Total Household Expenditure $60,010

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FM,

You bring up a great/logical point. However, logic and the housing market don’t go hand-in-hand. It might be plenty of pressure for the Mira Mesa to get down to reality because the local income don’t support/reflect current pricing. I do hope to a decent GRM or 3x income in the area. I’ve found a site that provides some interesting Demographics/stats for the area issued in 2005.

Demographics for Zip Code 92126

Full report here:
http://homes.point2.com/Neighborhood/US/California/San-Diego-County/San-Diego/Mira-Mesa-Demographics.aspx

Income / Financial (Zip: 92126)
Average Household Income $79,268
Median Household Income $67,466
Median Income Under 25 $48,045
Median Income 25-34 $66,129
Median Income 35-44 $72,227
Median Income 45-54 $71,409
Median Income 55-64 $70,012
Median Income 65-74 $60,383
Median Income Over 75 $55,775
Percent increase/decrease in income since 1990 56.0 %
Percent increase/decrease in income since 2000 10.0 %
Average Household Net Worth $141,401
Median Household Net Worth $43,638
Average Home Sale Price $447,588
Median Total Debts $34,967
Sales Tax Rate 7.7500 %
Sales Tax Type PL
Average Total Household Expenditure $60,010

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FM,

You bring up a great/logical point. However, logic and the housing market don’t go hand-in-hand. It might be plenty of pressure for the Mira Mesa to get down to reality because the local income don’t support/reflect current pricing. I do hope to a decent GRM or 3x income in the area. I’ve found a site that provides some interesting Demographics/stats for the area issued in 2005.

Demographics for Zip Code 92126

Full report here:
http://homes.point2.com/Neighborhood/US/California/San-Diego-County/San-Diego/Mira-Mesa-Demographics.aspx

Income / Financial (Zip: 92126)
Average Household Income $79,268
Median Household Income $67,466
Median Income Under 25 $48,045
Median Income 25-34 $66,129
Median Income 35-44 $72,227
Median Income 45-54 $71,409
Median Income 55-64 $70,012
Median Income 65-74 $60,383
Median Income Over 75 $55,775
Percent increase/decrease in income since 1990 56.0 %
Percent increase/decrease in income since 2000 10.0 %
Average Household Net Worth $141,401
Median Household Net Worth $43,638
Average Home Sale Price $447,588
Median Total Debts $34,967
Sales Tax Rate 7.7500 %
Sales Tax Type PL
Average Total Household Expenditure $60,010

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FM,

You bring up a great/logical point. However, logic and the housing market don’t go hand-in-hand. It might be plenty of pressure for the Mira Mesa to get down to reality because the local income don’t support/reflect current pricing. I do hope to a decent GRM or 3x income in the area. I’ve found a site that provides some interesting Demographics/stats for the area issued in 2005.

Demographics for Zip Code 92126

Full report here:
http://homes.point2.com/Neighborhood/US/California/San-Diego-County/San-Diego/Mira-Mesa-Demographics.aspx

Income / Financial (Zip: 92126)
Average Household Income $79,268
Median Household Income $67,466
Median Income Under 25 $48,045
Median Income 25-34 $66,129
Median Income 35-44 $72,227
Median Income 45-54 $71,409
Median Income 55-64 $70,012
Median Income 65-74 $60,383
Median Income Over 75 $55,775
Percent increase/decrease in income since 1990 56.0 %
Percent increase/decrease in income since 2000 10.0 %
Average Household Net Worth $141,401
Median Household Net Worth $43,638
Average Home Sale Price $447,588
Median Total Debts $34,967
Sales Tax Rate 7.7500 %
Sales Tax Type PL
Average Total Household Expenditure $60,010

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Tugg49,

I’d like to be your best friend :)…….. We already have plenty of things in common: fishing boat & San Diego.

And yes, I would second that Craig’s list has been increasing its boat adds lately…….

All these extra-curricular activities/hobbies are getting costlier….

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Tugg49,

I’d like to be your best friend :)…….. We already have plenty of things in common: fishing boat & San Diego.

And yes, I would second that Craig’s list has been increasing its boat adds lately…….

All these extra-curricular activities/hobbies are getting costlier….

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Tugg49,

I’d like to be your best friend :)…….. We already have plenty of things in common: fishing boat & San Diego.

And yes, I would second that Craig’s list has been increasing its boat adds lately…….

All these extra-curricular activities/hobbies are getting costlier….

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Tugg49,

I’d like to be your best friend :)…….. We already have plenty of things in common: fishing boat & San Diego.

And yes, I would second that Craig’s list has been increasing its boat adds lately…….

All these extra-curricular activities/hobbies are getting costlier….

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Tugg49,

I’d like to be your best friend :)…….. We already have plenty of things in common: fishing boat & San Diego.

And yes, I would second that Craig’s list has been increasing its boat adds lately…….

All these extra-curricular activities/hobbies are getting costlier….

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Piggs,

Let’s not kid ourselves, there is only 1 rich person here…..”RICH TOSCANO” that is 🙂

I digress, but for some of us the concept of rich/wealthy is unique. For me, I feel content with my life every time I make it down to Yosemite National Park, Grand Canyon…. or I’m out in nature (fishing, hunting, camping)…Yes, I do it often. If I make enough to live a decent life style, go out on a vacation, get out as much w/ my familiy I’m greatful. I get as many utils out of the experience as a wife of a CEO shopping in Paris, New York, or Beverly Hills.

Hence, a little amount of greed/want is good,yet I would not sell/trade quality of life for $ alone.

P.S. I do have some wealthy friends….and I second that they are constantly: miserable, worrying about their $, and have less time to enjoy life.

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