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Answers (7)
- ms.gran
- Contributions:7
Thanks for everyone's response...it's been really helpful! We'll probably continue to rent for now and search for more homes in San Diego County and hopefully end up purchasing here instead.
- Terri Linnell, "DebtsNMesses"
- Contributions:6728
Poway is the #1 school district and it's close. It has mostly white collar workers. The pluses to the school district is that they work hard to make their kids excel in school. If you are willing to work with your kids daily doing homework, etc., that is the place for you. They do it by adding pressure to the kids to learn about a year ahead on concepts, so the basics need to be picked up by you. (My sister's kids still go there, it is a good area) If one of your kids are high strung, etc, think before buying in a #1 school district. They weed out kids that don't excel. Poway kids are entitled and don't rush across the street if you are waiting on them. Tierra Bonita Elementary has NO apartments feeding into the school, so a lot of active parents are in the classrooms volunteering. The small houses at the end of Midland on the left has great starter homes and long term neighbors. Billy Lane, and streets parallel on that side of the hill on the map are great for kids, because they can play outside. Johnathon Park has some newer, larger homes nestled in there you may like. I would definitely focus on those neighborhoods. Higher on the hill are bigger, older homes, and even higher are bigger, newer homes. If you check realtytrac.com you will see it's currently in the crosshairs for a price drop, so a little patience will serve you well.
My cousin moved to Temecula and hated the commute to Escondido. She got a closer job after commuting for 2 years, but jobs stink at the moment, so expect to do this for a long time.
** If you don't like Poway's profile, Temecula is about the same. I can name other places that are different. (Can you tell I've lived in Poway for 30 years?) lol We moved from there because we didn't want to buy in suburbia. We 'fit' better here since it's more blue collar and country. :-)
My cousin moved to Temecula and hated the commute to Escondido. She got a closer job after commuting for 2 years, but jobs stink at the moment, so expect to do this for a long time.
** If you don't like Poway's profile, Temecula is about the same. I can name other places that are different. (Can you tell I've lived in Poway for 30 years?) lol We moved from there because we didn't want to buy in suburbia. We 'fit' better here since it's more blue collar and country. :-)
- SoCal_Engr
- Contributions:5659
I concur with White Picture. The cost of the commute is not only measured in hours, but also dollars spent on travel (unless you vanpool, which then has it's own set of issues to deal with).
There are many areas in "San Diego" that are not as expensive yet have much better commutes. An area to consider is Rancho Penasquitos or Poway. Poway Unified is considered one of the better school districts, and some of the communities in these areas are more affordable.
Those I know who live in Temecula and commute into San Diego really pay the price.
There are many areas in "San Diego" that are not as expensive yet have much better commutes. An area to consider is Rancho Penasquitos or Poway. Poway Unified is considered one of the better school districts, and some of the communities in these areas are more affordable.
Those I know who live in Temecula and commute into San Diego really pay the price.
- HomeSand.net, "White Picture"
- Contributions:4389
Better rents in San Diego then buys in Temecula, I used to work at the company that 50 miles far from home, on the normal day I drive 2 hours go to work and go home, 2 and half hours on Friday and 3 and half hours on the holiday season, I expend $800 a month just for the car, gas, and car maintenance and less time to play with my children and had no time for the other things.
- ms.gran
- Contributions:7
I am thinking long-term for the family. If my husband was to relocate jobs, he would probably be assigned in Los Alamitos or worse case scenario, Stockton, but hopefully not. I realize there is a sacrifice to everything and every detail of our lives will not be perfect, so we just have to adapt to it.
Purchasing a home in San Diego was initially our first choice, but the areas that we are considering are a bit out of our price range. On the other hand, if we wait 2-3 yrs., we may be able to purchase in San Diego...hoping the market don't increase within the next few years or so. That's what I'm worried about...missing the opportunity to purchase at a buyer's market. I guess we'll have to wait and see...
Thanks for your respond!
- wetdawgs
- Contributions:26764
My humble opinion is that housing prices have not hit the bottom in either Temecula or San Diego. Therefore, if you are interested in living in Temecula, perhaps renting for a year would be a good way to "test commute" the community.
Be prepared to be a commuting widow, not literally, but your husband will have many hours on the road, will not be able to stop to see the kids sports matches, or parent/teacher conferences. He'll have no interest in getting in the car to go anywhere on weekends. You'll spend a lot of time understanding the challenges of being a single parent. He'll be tired when he gets home, and will need "personal space" to heal almost daily. (I guess you've figured out my bias!).
Perhaps an less expensive way to make the decision would be to rent a hotel room in Temecula for your husband and have him make the commute for two weeks and then come up with a decision.
Be prepared to be a commuting widow, not literally, but your husband will have many hours on the road, will not be able to stop to see the kids sports matches, or parent/teacher conferences. He'll have no interest in getting in the car to go anywhere on weekends. You'll spend a lot of time understanding the challenges of being a single parent. He'll be tired when he gets home, and will need "personal space" to heal almost daily. (I guess you've figured out my bias!).
Perhaps an less expensive way to make the decision would be to rent a hotel room in Temecula for your husband and have him make the commute for two weeks and then come up with a decision.
- Dustin Smiley, "dustinsmiley"
- Contributions:23
I think you're on the right track with weighing the advantages and disadvantages of living in Temecula in your own home or renting in San Diego. It's a positive sign as well that you are concerned about your husband's commute. If you make the decision together to live in Temecula and you appreciate the sacrifice your husband makes to withstand a long daily commute to work, it may be the right decision. Think of your long-term plan as well. Is it possible your husband could eventually work closer to Temecula? Would you want to live in San Diego in a few years if you saved up until then to afford buying a home?
Rent in San Diego or purchase a home in Temecula?
To purchase a home in San Diego is not within our budget and if we continue to rent, it will cost us the same as mortgage. So, Temecula is on our top list because it is more within our budget, it is very family oriented, schools, shops, etc., are all there.
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