Californians that moved to Texas.......... (San Antonio, Anton: foreclosure, condos, appliances)

[EdgarAllanPogi]

Now that the prices of homes in CA have dropped tremendously, have you considered moving back?

[dweej]

From someone who lives in a way-out-there suburb in CA (60 miles from metro city center, 45 miles from hubby's work): decent homes are still about $120 per sq/ft for a foreclosure with no appliances and a 6000 sq. ft lot that needs a little "tlc". Home prices have definitely dropped a lot compared to a few years ago here, but it's still not what a person would consider "affordable". And the nearest airport takes over an hour to get to. And we have CA public schools. Just trying to help put things in perspective!

[EdgarAllanPogi]

Originally Posted by dweej

From someone who lives in a way-out-there suburb in CA (60 miles from metro city center, 45 miles from hubby's work): decent homes are still about $120 per sq/ft for a foreclosure with no appliances and a 6000 sq. ft lot that needs a little "tlc". Home prices have definitely dropped a lot compared to a few years ago here, but it's still not what a person would consider "affordable". And the nearest airport takes over an hour to get to. And we have CA public schools. Just trying to help put things in perspective!

You are speaking of the Temecula area correct? If so, there are lots of foreclosure homes in the $75-80 sq ft. range in and around that area.

[dweej]

Originally Posted by EdgarAllanPogi

You are speaking of the Temecula area correct? If so, there are lots of foreclosure homes in the $75-80 sq ft. range in and around that area.

I live in Temecula and perhaps you're looking at condos....or homes near the casino? Neither of those fit the bill. I'm talking about something I would really want to own, not something that I'm "settling" for just because I can finally afford it . Minimum (very reasonable!) requirements: 1500 sq. ft or more, 7000 sq ft lot or more, mature trees, nothing south of 79S (casino traffic and wildfire danger)or off Winchester rd. (too much mall traffic), and not zoned for Temecula Elementary school. This would be something I'd be willing to pay for....but we'd still be over an hour from the airport, and still have CA public schools, and hubby would still have a 90 mile round trip commute every day. Soooooooo....still doesn't seem very "affordable" especially in terms of location! But if one is willing to do anything to live in SoCal, including settling for a mostly compromised house, then yes, now's the time to do it!!!

[EdgarAllanPogi]

Originally Posted by dweej

I live in Temecula and perhaps you're looking at condos....or homes near the casino? Neither of those fit the bill. I'm talking about something I would really want to own, not something that I'm "settling" for just because I can finally afford it . Minimum requirements: 1500 sq. ft or more, 7000 sq ft or more, mature trees, nothing south of 79S (casino traffic and wildfire danger)or off Winchester rd. (too much mall traffic), not zoned for Temecula Elementary school. This would be something I'd be willing to pay for....but we'd still be over an hour from the airport, and still have CA public schools, and hubby would still have a 90 mile round trip commute every day. Soooooooo....still doesn't seem very "affordable"! If one is willing to do anything to live in SoCal, including settling for a mostly compromised house, then yes, now's the time to do it!!!

None to the above regarding houses. I'm seeing homes that are are only a couple of years old, 3000sq ft plus at $75-80 range. BTW, are you saying Temecula school district and the Poway unified are bad??

[dweej]

Originally Posted by EdgarAllanPogi

None to the above regarding houses. I'm seeing homes that are are only a couple of years old, 3000sq ft plus at $75-80 range. BTW, are you saying Temecula school district and the Poway unified are bad??

Yes, the new homes have tiny lots and no trees. Not my thing And one that large is gonna be a bear to cool in the summer. Also not my thing . Plus, check for Mello Roos on newer neighborhoods. Sneaky not-taxes that work just like taxes will sneak up on a home buyer!

No, by CA standards, Poway and Temecula have great schools. It's just that CA standards aren't so high, ya know? Great schools in CA still don't have PE, music, art, or computer classes. Booooo . My reference to Temec. elementary was to the specific school called Temecula Elementary...poorly rated even by CA standards .

[jules07]

Sorry dweej, you'll never "win" this argument with Pogi. He HATES San Antonio and only posts here to stir up fights and diss SA as much as possible. Joy.

And now my inbox will be FILLED with "hate mail" from him since I dared to speak out.

[dweej]

Originally Posted by jules07

Sorry dweej, you'll never "win" this argument with Pogi. He HATES San Antonio and only posts here to stir up fights and diss SA as much as possible. Joy.

And now my inbox will be FILLED with "hate mail" from him since I dared to speak out.

Hahaha! You know, there is a certain type of house and neighborhood that he might like that might be a "good deal".....but those huge boxes on small lots are totally not my style .

[jules07]

Originally Posted by dweej

Hahaha! You know, there is a certain type of house and neighborhood that he might like that might be a "good deal".....but those huge boxes on small lots are totally not my style .

True Dat!!!!

[EdgarAllanPogi]

Originally Posted by dweej

Hahaha! You know, there is a certain type of house and neighborhood that he might like that might be a "good deal".....but those huge boxes on small lots are totally not my style .

Interesting how on the Riverside forum you talk highly of where you live, but then you come to the Texas forum and it's the complete opposite.....