[XBoxBoy]

Got a similar problem. Our built in runs all the time. I have to keep the top panel off or it won’t cool all the way. Got a repair guy out a couple weeks ago and he suggested rebuilding it. For a couple grand. Which seems really steep until you realize that to replace it would be 8-10 grand. We decided to rebuild it mostly because we didn’t want to do a remodel. If I was considering a remodel, then I think buying a new one would be justified. But if I rebuild it and get another 10 years out of it, it’s worth it.

[XBoxBoy]

Not sure where you live, but in La Jolla, all the brokers have an agreement to not put signs up. (Ostensibly because signs make the neighborhood look trashy, but I’ve always suspected it has to do with keeping the listings in their own circle.)

Given that a sign is a fairly cheap advertising, I’m always surprised that agents don’t put up signs whenever they get the chance.

[XBoxBoy]

Hi JP,

I’ve used a father son team, Dennis and Jay Burchell for several projects and I highly recommend them. Give Dennis a call at 619-265-7491.

XBoxBoy

[XBoxBoy]

cvmom, sent you a private message with a recommendation. Be sure you see that.

[XBoxBoy]

While reading The Economist last week I ran across this statistic:

[quote=The Economist]Last year authorities in the Houston metropolitan area, with a population of 6.2m, issued permits to build 64,000 homes. The entire state of California, with a population of 39m, issued just 83,000.[/quote]

Now I don’t know what everyone else makes of that but my sense is that we simply aren’t building enough new housing in California, and thus housing prices are gonna go up. Plain and simple.

XboxBoy

[XBoxBoy]

You don’t say too much about the job you would be moving for and from my experience that’s the critical thing. If you think you will learn new skills which will lead to opportunities in the future, move. If on the other hand the job is just a small step up, or worse, sideways, then I don’t see a compelling reason to move.

Just my 2cents.

XboxBoy

[XBoxBoy]

How about a variation of Option 3&4. Go to the local community college auto body shop and see if they won’t do it for cheap. The teachers are often looking for projects like this so the students get hands on experience. I know Palomar College has a good auto body program. Might cost you a small “donation” but would be cheap and probably decent quality.

[XBoxBoy]

The situation is pretty complex, and full of people trying to right wrongs with more wrongs. An interesting book that looks at this from the point of view of a Palestinian man who was dispossessed from his home and an Israeli woman who grew up in the home after the Palestinians were driven out is, The Lemon Tree by Sandy Tolen. From what I can make of the situation, there is no good side or bad side, just multiple sides that can’t work out a peace between themselves.

[XBoxBoy]

Really good chairs are expensive. If you want to step up from the office supply store chair get ready for sticker shock. Having said that, I have and Aeron chair and really like it. They even come in a large size.

[XBoxBoy]

My suggestion is to walk the neighborhood. First you’ll be surprised how nice it is to actually meet neighbors. This will go a long way in the future. Second best option is to mail people letters.

[XBoxBoy]

[quote=EconProf]For five years economists, and politicians, have said real growth would return, and thus inflation, and thus higher interest rates. We are now giving up on that scenario.[/quote]

What about the fed? Do you see signs that they are giving up on this too? From what I’m hearing the fed is still very much on track with their belief that growth will pick up, QE will be stopped and after a while interest rates will be raised. Are you saying you think the fed is also giving up on this scenario? If so, can you cite some evidence to confirm this?

[XBoxBoy]

[quote=EconProf]We economists are largely in agreement about raising the minimum wage: it will kill jobs.[/quote]

Keeping in mind how great a track record the consensus of economists has… The fact that economists agree on something sounds to me like a pretty good indicator that the idea is completely wrong. Just sayin…

[XBoxBoy]

[quote=spdrun] You might as well shake your fist at people driving down the street in front of your house.[/quote]

I believe that happens on a regular basis on our street.

[XBoxBoy]

[quote=joec]
Seems that if there are already CC&R’s, maybe see what the recourse is and follow those rules.
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We’ve had other fights in the neighborhood about CC&R’s being violated, and from that experience I’ve kinda come to believe that CC&R’s are hard to enforce short of getting an attorney and suing. And then you’re likely to just get thrown out of court. I suppose it matters how your CC&R’s are worded.

[quote=joec]
Most likely, some of the neighbors are being affected and that’s why they are upset. Normally, people can care less unless it affects them. If there are 3 more cars parking right in front of my house, I’d be annoyed too.
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Well, without getting into specifics, let’s just say this neighbor has managed to repeatedly piss off most the other neighbors for a whole variety of things. This is just the next chapter in an ongoing feud.

[quote=joec]
I just hate when people park in front of my house for some reason…not sure why…

After 3 days, I think they can also call the cops and state the car is abandoned and get it ticketed/towed…[/quote]

Yup, that’s happened already. It takes more than three days, but yup, some of the neighbors have done this already.

[XBoxBoy]

Hi All,

Thanks for the comments. Sorry I didn’t get a chance to get back yesterday. I should mention that I have no intent of doing anything about this, nor am I upset about the situation. I asked because several of my other neighbors on the other hand are starting to object, and I was curious as to what legal if any grounds they would have. I can see how you might jump to the conclusion that I was planning a legal battle here, but that isn’t the case at all.

This is really a case of me just asking if anyone knew anything about the law of this situation. (ie anyone know anything about those mini-dorm restrictions?) We do have CC&R’s in the neighborhood, which do prohibit renting out rooms, but I’m pretty sure they are unenforcable if push comes to shove. (No HOA, just CC&R’s)

So, if anyone has knowledge about how this plays out if some of my other neighbors decide to wage war over this I’m curious as to what you might know. But don’t worry about me. I will stay well clear of the fighting. (There’s been plenty of fighting in our neighborhood about other issues so it’s nothing new)

Thanks again,
XBoxBoy

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