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Originally posted by red-beard
When I left San Diego, if you wanted a 2200 sq ft house on 4000 sq ft lot for $500K, you were buying in El Cajon. I would far far rather live in Houston for $350K than El Cajon for $500K. That same House in El Cajon is probably $700-750K now. It makes no sense. El Cajon gets just as hot as here and it is not a nice area!
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When did you leave the area? As early as 2.5 years ago $500K would buy a 3800 sq/ft house on a 10-14K sq/ft lot in San Marcos. Nine miles to the beach, late afternoon ocean breezes, low crime, small town feel.
That said I was reading USA Today on the plane home this week and it said the top most bubblicious area in the nation is Carlsbad/San Marcos CA. Homes are sitting on the market here as folks are still asking last years prices. I see the prices dropping very soon.
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Originally posted by red-beard
...The commute is a bit tough (30 miles), but certainly not as bad as I-8 or I-15 or I-5 or I-805 in San Diego.
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But can you lane split in TX? You're gas is probably $1.50/gal cheaper than ours though.