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Participant[quote=bearishgurl][quote=sdduuuude]I spent the first 21 years of my life in Tucson. I’m 1/2 lizard and visit Phoenix regularly. Would rather have a house like this on a 13,000 sq. ft. lot for $325K in Awatukee than anything for $325K in Poway.
I have also lived in Poway for a year.
http://www.zillow.com/homedetails/2106-E-Taxidea-Way-Phoenix-AZ-85048/8160340_zpid/
[/quote]WOW, sdduuuude! There are actually GREEN lawns and trees around there … and several one-story models! I’ve driven thru there on I-10/I-17 several times but never really got very far off the fwy. These houses are MUCH bigger than a typical SD house, ESP in the $300-$400K range!
How much is a typical SFR water bill in Phoenix from April to October….for those with landscaping to water? Just wondering …. I have no plans to retire there but can kind of see why lots of people do.[/quote]
Ya. If you spend the $800K that you would spend in Carmel Valley south or south/southeast of South Mountain in Phoenix, it’ll be an honest-to-goodness mansion with a wide-open nature preserve behind you.
http://www.zillow.com/homedetails/13835-S-Canyon-Dr-Phoenix-AZ-85048/8161205_zpid/
As Shovler says, it is truly a “to each his own” kind of thing, that’s for sure. And I appreciate that. Just giving the OP some alternative viewpoints.
I see the comparative benefits of living in San Diego vs. other parts of the country when I look at neighborhoods along the I-5 corridor. I just don’t see them along the 15.
May 17, 2012 at 12:24 PM in reply to: WSJ article – first time in U.S. history white newborns less than 50% of total #743981Participant[quote=squat250]I’ve been doing my part to increase the percentage of American mexi-Jews.[/quote]
I once saw a Jewish Mexican comedian. His opening joke had to do with driving his BMW up to the valet and telling the guy not to scratch the primer.
ParticipantJust for fun, do a search in Redfin with a min house size of 3000 sq. ft and a min lot size of 1/2 acre and a max price of $325.
Participant[quote=The-Shoveler]Seriously
There is no comparison between anywhere within 50 miles of the city of SD and phoenix,
Once you wake up to 100 degrees cool of the morning for the 30th time that month in phoenix you will be really happy to move to TV even. You will have to trust me on that one.
sdduuud please mark your calendar and spend a few days in September in Phoenix.
It will be unforgettable I promise.[/quote]I spent the first 21 years of my life in Tucson.
I’m 1/2 lizard and visit Phoenix regularly. Would rather have a house like this on a 13,000 sq. ft. lot for $325K in Awatukee than anything for $325K in Poway.I have also lived in Poway for a year.
http://www.zillow.com/homedetails/2106-E-Taxidea-Way-Phoenix-AZ-85048/8160340_zpid/
May 17, 2012 at 10:52 AM in reply to: WSJ article – first time in U.S. history white newborns less than 50% of total #743958Participant[quote=flu]Cool. So if I change my kid’s last name to “Smith”, in 10 years, maybe she can apply for affirmative action…
(….Thank you. thank you.. Please come again tomorrow…)[/quote]
… and don’t forget to tip your waiters and waitresses.
Participantmoscin,
I think the keeping up with the Joneses mentality exists a bit pretty much everywhere and it really only affects you if you buy into it. I find that the people who tend not to care about keeping up find each other and have a great time.
Poway has a bit of a country feel to it, which I don’t really like. If you have some cowboy in you, then it may appeal to you. It doesn’t appeal to me and it is frigging hot out there. Seriously, I would rather get more home for my money and live in Phoenix than in Poway. Not kidding. Not an exaggeration.
I don’t know much about Rancho Bernardo. I have always thought of it as a community of older folks who’s kids have moved out. Too far from anything interesting. Very boring. I could be wrong.
I think you could be very happy in Carmel Valley. I have alot of friends up there and the range of classes is surprisingly wide. There are families living in 2 BR condos just so they can get into the district, and there are $5M homes. Given that, you have all kinds of folks with money who don’t flaunt it, people with money who do flaunt it and middle class folks – some who try to keep up and others who are just there for the schools. It is a bit stale, from an architecture standpoint, and you probably get more for your money in Poway but it is, overall, a pretty nice environment for families. Plus, it’s close enough to the coast that it isn’t hot.
Some parts of Rancho Penasquitos are pretty interesting.
Between Rancho Penasquitos and Carmel Valley lies Santaluz, which is a very new development that I’m not a fan of.
ParticipantMaybe you should change your name to Dr. Phil now.
ParticipantDepends on how long you will be in the house.
I just went through this. Refi’ed my current home as an owner-occupied property but may move soon.
The verbiage basically said if I moved out before 60 days, then it would constitute default and the entire balance of the loan would be due immediately.
Also said that by moving within the first 12 months, it makes the loan worth less on the open market and I would have to indemnify them against any such losses if I moved in the first 12 months.
That’s my contract. Yours may be different.
And, would anything happen if you move in 6 months ? I don’t know.
Participant[quote=bearishgurl][quote=Hobie]Note to self, pre retirement, buy out of state RE attractive to California tastes. Honey, pass the brochure on Reno land. ;)[/quote]
Stateline, NV is breathtaking, Hobie … with the CA you know and love right next door (literally across the street,) LOL! It consists of nearly all condo-timeshares but the further away one gets from the actual “state line,” more SFR’s prevail. A couple of miles makes all the difference!
I’m seriously considering buying a nice, older 3 bdrm “retirement” house situated on or near the free bus line in South Lake Tahoe, CA for $175K to $250K and turn into a “part-time ski bum.” Of course, my own annual state tax obligation is fairly minimal :)[/quote]
Not a bad plan. Not bad at all.
May 10, 2012 at 12:32 PM in reply to: OT: best place to buy appliances, don’t send me to Worst Buy #743475Participant+ 1 on Sears Outlet. Love that place.
If you can find a contractor, architect, or interior designer who is willing to let you purchase at Standards of Excellence using their wholesale discount, it’s the best pricing there is.
There is a dude at the Sears in UTC that is like the “Rainman” of dishwashers. Most of the time, those sales guys don’t know crap about the product. This guy was awesome. Knew everything. Explained it all in terms an engineer can appreciate. Pulled together all the pricing/features etc. Forgot his name. Sorry.
Participant[quote=profhoff]I think cooking classes are too much of a commitment unless you are CERTAIN she would like it. Otherwise, it could be seen as a chore – she’d have to go so as not to offend you and that would be annoying. If it’s one time only, that’s not too bad.
In general, gift certificates to do things are annoying unless they are something the person has always wanted to do. They introduce a sense of obligation to redeem that detracts from the gift.
What’s your budget? And I might have missed this, but is this your Mom or your wife?[/quote]
It isn’t like it is a college course. It’s one night. It’s like going out to dinner except you watch them cook and take home the recipes.
ParticipantReally, you sit there and eat while they talk and cook.
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ParticipantCooking classes at Great News Cooking school. Fun. Interesting. Good food. It’s a good date night if you are into cooking at all.
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