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12/30/2007
My husband and I have lived here for 14 years and in So. Calif for all our lives. We are 4 miles from the beach and are near vast open spaces for hiking and exploring. Hopefully we can do more of that as we wind down our working careers! Now that home values are declining and we have plenty of inventory, there will be more chances for retirees to live here. We have a 3 bed, 3 bath single family home, 1450 sq.ft that we bought in 1999 for $262,000. The most recent sale of our model closed for $620,000 (Dec 2007). I have been a Realtor since 1980 and I see prices declining more due to over supply of new homes. It may take 2 years to absorb the new home inventory. Other than that I guess the worst thing about living in California is getting stuck on the freeways when they are busy, but you learn the best times and shorcuts very fast! If you can live close to work or work at home...you've got it made! We are looking to buy a second home for retirement...any suggestions? Thank you kindly, Michelle
Michelle | Aliso Viejo, CA