Comments on: SEH

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Fri, 31 Jul 2009 00:32:47 +0000

I love SEH – have been here since 2001 and plan to stay here long term. The fact that the bubble hit us hard is a result of the timing our neighborhood was developed and not because it’s a bad place with bad schools. For those of us who live here and enjoy the cool ocean breezes, numerous nature trails, beautiful sunset views, etc, you would be hard pressed to find a resident that complains of anything other than a long commute downtown. This is a nice community that will eventually stabilize and prove profitable for long term owners.

I have noticed that Jim has something against this neighborhood in past posts as well. I’m not sure why. Maybe you should spend more time here, Jim. It’s really nice.

Thanks!

By: Hope to live in SD someday

Hope to live in SD someday — Fri, 31 Jul 2009 00:16:10 +0000

At the high school level, don’t look at API scores alone. SAT scores and the percent of students taking the SAT’s can show big differences between high schools with comparable API scores. This can help explain why San Marcos does not have a better school reputation compared to some of the nearby higher scoring SAT (and higher SAT participation rates) school districts.

By: Jim the Realtor

Jim the Realtor — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 04:43:06 +0000

I stand by what I publish.

disparage it and my school district

I didn’t do either, but when a guy accuses me of that, he is trying to pick a fight.

I’m not looking for a fight, I’m going to let it go, and drop it every time.

The sensitive part in the video was mentioning that a dozen-plus people are over-encumbered on one street. Hearing that makes people cringe, but if you live there it should cause you to jump into action. About half of those people are going to do the midnight move and leave the rest of the neighbors hanging.

By: John

John — Tue, 28 Jul 2009 07:19:02 +0000

This video was picked up by San Elijo Life with some blurb about delivering stuff unfiltered and then an invitation to comment. Several comments were made but now the link and comments have been scrubbed clean. Why the coverup? Was there some arm-twisting going on behind the scenes? Whatever happened to standing behind what you publish? That the video blurb and comments were scrubbed from San Elijo Life does not surprise me- I think most of us recognise their stuff as fluff.For THIS blog to pull something without explanation IS surprising. Care to comment Jim?

By: Jason

Jason — Mon, 27 Jul 2009 17:39:15 +0000

Can you send me the video of San Elijo Hills? I want to see what all the comments are about. Am looking to buy in the downtown area, but want to have all the information possible. thanks.

By: Adam

Adam — Sun, 26 Jul 2009 23:11:28 +0000

Jim,

I do appreciate your website, however the tone of the video and the comments do give the impression that you are “dissing” SEH. If you would stick to the facts that- “yes, there are lots of distressed homes and likeley to be more in SEH.”, then I think Randy would not be so upset. In my opinion, Randy is correct in countering your observations with facts, just as you are correct for pointing out facts about SEH. I purchased a home here 8 months ago and, although I miss living at the beach, SEH is a really unique and cool place to live.

Oh yeah, we need a place to drink some beer in SEH!!!!

Just my thoughts.

Adam

By: Randy

Randy — Sun, 26 Jul 2009 22:12:58 +0000

Jim says, “I will take the rath of the commotion you are trying to stir up.”

That’s ironic. You drive in my neighborhood, disparage it and my school district (without justification) and I am the one stir “the rath of the commotion” – whatever that means.

As I said earlier, there are a lot of people who prefer this community over Carlsbad. (Mike the Buyer, I’d be happy to tell you all the reasons why).

But I suggest you do this, Jim. Repost your video, and I will personally circulate it around San Elijo Hills. I have many friends up here, and have been very active in this community since its beginning. I will make sure that your video it is widely viewed, which I am certain will drive traffic to your website and blog, and no doubt increase your profile in this community. It might even cause Mike to use your services for his home purchase.

Finally, I hope you don’t think I am bullying. That is not my goal. You expressed some strong opinions about SEH, and I responded (with data no less). If this blog is truly about “truth and transparency” then you should welcome the dialog.

By: Mike the buyer

Mike the buyer — Sun, 26 Jul 2009 21:09:25 +0000

Jim is there anyway for those of us that missed the video to see it now??? Very interested in SEH and your opinions of it.

By: SEH Buyer

SEH Buyer — Sun, 26 Jul 2009 16:07:22 +0000

Jim,

Thanks for the great work! We are actively shopping SEH (and Bressi, among other developments about which you have commented) and much appreciate your candor.

Thanks for not letting these guys get under your skin. Anyone who is looking for a home appreciates your helpful posts and enlightening, rather than bullying, comments from your readership.

By: Jim the Realtor

Jim the Realtor — Sat, 25 Jul 2009 16:27:38 +0000

Ginger,

Because Randy has taken it upon himself to be the spokesperson and watchdog for San Elijo Hills, he thinks he has the right to come in here and be a smart-aleck.

I deleted the video.

Randy, I know you’re probably new to the site here, but it’s been built on the truth in transparency.

Consumers learn how to make smarter decisions as a result of what they see here, and that is my intention.

If you take it personal, and go running around SEH crying wolf, then so be it. I will take the rath of the commotion you are trying to stir up.

But it won’t change my feeling that transparency is a good thing.