13 Comments

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   Daniel on March 15, 2012 at 2:57 pm

   20% off indeed, but it’s 6 years later (say 15% total inflation over that period) and with far lower mortgage rates… comes pretty close to an effective 50% haircut in carrying costs compared to incomes. Nominal prices can’t fall a lot further, I would guess.

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   lgs on March 15, 2012 at 3:10 pm

   That actually seems like it’s up a bit from the bottom. I almost bought a model match with the exact same view and similar add-ons a few doors down on Anchor in the mid-500s in 2007 at auction, but got cold feet when it went to $550k, I believe. I suppose I’m glad I didn’t buy since it’s gone nowhere in nearly 5 years, but it sure feels like the bottom.

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   Equityvaporator on March 15, 2012 at 3:34 pm

   There are listings in San Marcos for over 50% off 2006 price, just not in SEH. The biggest discount I see in the current listings is 40% nominal (I believe Jim was referring to nominal rather than real terms). This one supports the “superior property” theory I’ve seen posted here; nice, clean houses with ocean views still command a premium.

   $600k is approaching what I think is a fair price for that house, and I’m pretty damn bearish.

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   Jay the Realtor wannabe on March 15, 2012 at 3:39 pm

   Nice house, love the view!

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   Marlo Turner on March 15, 2012 at 5:52 pm

   10% premium for that view, SURE, in SAN MARCOS, maybe 20% or more in Carlsbad – I’m sorry but the stigma of SEH just isn’t worth it, I don’t care what you see from your rear windows. Sory for being such a negative Nelly, but travertine tile in the baths is SOOOOO early 2000’s and frankly, it cost nothing nowadays!

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   Tom Stone on March 15, 2012 at 5:55 pm

   EquityVaporator, I am in Sonoma County and the genuinely superior properties do bring a premium. There are never a lot of them, I get real tired of Lowe’s on steroids houses dropped on not very usable acreage.

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   GettinReady on March 15, 2012 at 6:57 pm

   Decent layout and nice price. Should go quick.

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   Ocrenter on March 15, 2012 at 7:23 pm

   The SEH stigma? It is quite a nice master planned community if you ask me.

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   GameAgent on March 15, 2012 at 8:41 pm

   Grass… a couple of grand? Are we talking landscaping or smoking?

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    john on March 16, 2012 at 8:11 am

    Anchor isn’t the most prestigious street in SEH, just sayin’.

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    Ray Ong on March 16, 2012 at 3:59 pm

    Seems like a nice house. Sunset views may add sizzle to the sale, but it usually mean those rooms are uncomfortably warm or lots of glare. I have had two homes like that: no more. A southerly view is better. Travertine comes and goes out of fashion. I like it personally.

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    REB on March 16, 2012 at 7:08 pm

    Regarding travertine being sooooo 2000. What then,is “in” right now for bathrooms?

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    Jeeman on March 26, 2012 at 5:54 pm

    “Regarding travertine being sooooo 2000. What then,is “in” right now for bathrooms?

    REB | March 16th, 2012 at 7:08 pm”

    My question exactly. I’d like to know the current trend, and why JtR is considered stuck in the 2000s? 🙂