1. Chula Vista 2. El Cajon 3. Lemon Grove 4. Imperial Beach 5. San Marcos 6. N. Park
@DanPBestLifeSD3 жыл бұрын
For anyone not interested in watching here it is!
@daisylopez9167 Жыл бұрын
Chula Vista is an amazing place to live! We just moved here less than a year ago and there is so much to do here. We live in old Chula Vista, near downtown and there is so much growth happening here. So many new businesses opening up, such a great place. You don’t have to leave Chula Vista unless you work outside of here.
@DanPBestLifeSD Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the insight Daisy!
@sandieserrano2425 Жыл бұрын
I grew up in Chula Vista in the 70s through the 90s..so I've seen how much it has grown
@heejungPetriSDrealtor Жыл бұрын
I think the future development of the convention center and the 4-year university will increase Chula Vista home value.
@vdsilva68062 жыл бұрын
My Wife and I moved to CV a year and a half ago and appreciate the 30 minute commute to SD… coming from 1.5 hours to San Francisco. Thanks for letting us know that we did good and for doing such a great job on your channel!
@brad65232 жыл бұрын
I live in west side Chula Vista right off the 5 and my commute time is shorter to pretty much everywhere then when I lived in ocean beach. Not sure what he is talking about here. Maybe he means from Far East/inland CV? I live it here, very cheap, working class blue collar neighbors, just over all down to earth people
@vdsilva68062 жыл бұрын
@@brad6523 UPDATE: We ended up moving back up North to a suburban city with a "small town" feeling. We sold our home just in time to make 200k in 2 years. Although we miss Chula Vista, we were amazed how we adapted to "big city life". In your later years, consider living in a smaller town. You will enjoy it much better.
@christinaeager4418 Жыл бұрын
Eastlake Chula Vista is so beautiful. Most homes are pretty new and they are still building here. Community pools for every group of homes. Lovely landscaping everywhere.
@gregoryvierra61142 жыл бұрын
My home was built in 1955 and I’d choose it any day over the majority of the homes built in the last 20 years. The quality of work and materials used is severely lacking.
@jondstewart2 жыл бұрын
I’m not positive, but I think almost every single home in San Diego is not less than 50 years old unless it’s in one of those ritzy neighborhoods like El Cajon on the hills. And I know what you mean, I live in a tract home condo in Alaska and it’s very cheaply built. It’s out of convenience
@norwegianblue20172 жыл бұрын
@@jondstewart There were over 1 million people in the San Diego metro area in 1965, so there are quite a few homes older than 50 years. But yeah, probably the majority are 1980s and newer.
@norwegianblue20172 жыл бұрын
I agree. My house was built in 1958 and I think it is way more sturdy than my previous place that was built in 1990. The wood is all thick redwood (never have termite issues) and the walls feel like concrete. No doubt, the WORST quality homes in SD were built in the late 70s through late 80s. Absolute garbage unless it was an expensive, custom-built home.
@williebowen10433 жыл бұрын
Imperial Beach, Point Loma, Mission Beach, Coronado, Ocean Beach and Pacific Beach. ALSO LAJOLLA SHORES/COVE ARE THE PLACES THAT I WOULD LOVE TO RESIDE IN.
@louiszimmerman74253 жыл бұрын
Pros about Chula Vista Shop per shop we have the best taco shops Food trucks Coast weather ppl forget how close to the bay old chula is Houses for all budgets
@alvinchou23403 жыл бұрын
Definitely agree with you on the traffic issue when living in Chula. It's like the city doesn't factor in the traffic issues when doing their city planning. They just keep building homes and converting commercial zones into residential zones. How the heck are people gonna go to work when almost all jobs are located in the north of CV and the traffic sucksssss during rush hours. They should really attract more businesses and offices to the south to levigate the traffic issues.
@user-hd8ej8yx9p2 жыл бұрын
thank you for using levigate... it's a nice word
@jellydonutsrule3 жыл бұрын
Living in San Diego is the dream, but sadly not the reality. Great video Dan.
@jondstewart2 жыл бұрын
It can be a reality that is comfortable and come true if you’re earning at least 300,000 a year, know how to flip homes, a millionaire, or lived in the same house for at least 30 years. It seems like a wonderful place to live, but I would get real tired of having 70 to 75° weather every day for most of the year and no rain
@LilGranted Жыл бұрын
It’s an amazing city but expensive 5 bucks for a drink and a mill or two for a 2 bed house
@damianalvarado5122 жыл бұрын
Great input. One more negative to north park is all the apartments right next to the single family homes. Makes parking a nightmare. I
@IrisP9893 жыл бұрын
I bought my new construction single family home 5 years ago in the community right next to The Village of Escaya. My property tax with Mello Roos is 1.56%. HOA is only $68. I think that I was just lucky to buy our house at the right time for $448K (now its' estimated worth is around $690K). New construction these days for single family homes in Otay Ranch is over $600K and in the mid $400K for new townhomes. It is a nice area even though it is not central.
@LMays-cu2hp3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your advice. I have friends and family there in Bankers Hill area. Yes, I hear you about the way things cost more inside San Diego County. I hear you but I do love San Diego on general.
@hudsonjamesc3 жыл бұрын
I live in Eastlake Greens and love. East Chula Vista is such a great place to cycle, run and live.
@DanPBestLifeSD3 жыл бұрын
Love it! Thanks for the input
@ricolovesjosephine2 жыл бұрын
Is east chula vista a safe place to live?
@hudsonjamesc2 жыл бұрын
@@ricolovesjosephine definitely
@mandoc32922 жыл бұрын
Love Eastlake new stores on other side of mall... Walmart!! Lol👍👍
@PrestigeWorldWide7773 жыл бұрын
I always find it humorous hearing people say a 30 minute drive will wear you down. I’ve been driving an hour and a half + for over 12 years now.
@DanPBestLifeSD3 жыл бұрын
I wouldn't be able to do it!
@PrestigeWorldWide7773 жыл бұрын
@@DanPBestLifeSD I don’t blame you. If I had the option to change my career, I would. It’s hard to leave a large income with a family that depends on you.
@scasey19603 жыл бұрын
Three hours per day commuting is a waste.
@jondstewart2 жыл бұрын
I lived in San Antonio Texas for 11 years and commuted 25 miles one way to work and people thought I was insane and that city is huge space wise!
@williamschoemann42093 жыл бұрын
You mention the age of homes as a negative, because of potential need of repair, in North Park. That's just part of living in a desireable neighborhood of older homes. Consider Banker's Hill, Hillcrest, Mission Hills. The reason to discount North Park is that it is currently overpriced because of people who want the afore-mentioned areas but can't afford them. Regarding El Cajon the worst things, besides the commute, are the heat and the smog. When I lived in Mission Hills, on a pleasant summer day when it was eighty degrees at home, I would visit friends in El Cajon where it was one hundred and five degrees.
@DanPBestLifeSD2 жыл бұрын
Good points!
@CarlosRamirez-xe1ms2 жыл бұрын
Sorry Dan. I don't think you speak for SD very well. Sounds like you really don't know the areas.
@duthegee3 жыл бұрын
I was waiting for you to say City Heights and National City. I have been a renter and a homeowner now in City Heights but just because I live by myself. I will move out for sure if I ever have a family. I think it's on par with downtown for crime rate and infested with underperforming schools and it's a shame because the proximity to downtown and to costal area is so amazing.
@hellisgood6662 жыл бұрын
Definitely a good future outlook and nice location for rental / airbnb investing
@sissycarolina48632 жыл бұрын
And he forgot Logan Heights too. All three of these should of been at the top of the list for bad neighborhoods esp. for families.
@kschoeck2 жыл бұрын
I can confirm that everything you said is true and I live here. I like how you mention the different pockets in these areas that are worthwhile.
@irishcubs016 ай бұрын
Have a 110 yr old house one block from bird Park/morley field Love it love it love it. Use Balboa Park everyday. Super awesome. Homeless is nothing compared to Hillcrest, downtown
@johnpham67803 жыл бұрын
I was born and raised in the Southbay and you left the best parts out of Chula Vista portion. Try taking a look at Rancho Del Rey (Milagrosa/Belmont), Bonita, Sunbow, Eastlake, and Rolling Hills. Those other areas you mentioned don’t do Chula Vista justice.
@DanPBestLifeSD3 жыл бұрын
I appreciate the feedback John! And happy your favorite areas are here in this thread for people to see
@maxmeier532 Жыл бұрын
and if you had a european mind, the walkability is decent in Chula Vista. Americans look at you like you're a crazy person, but you could get a lot of places if you're willing to walk anywhere between 2-10 miles.
@calling_4_all_angels5062 жыл бұрын
Thank you for addressing the sewage issues in Imperial Beach, it is a nightmare to deal with and in 2020 the beach wa closed for almost 10 months. Regardless what the do to fix it there has always someone out there to sabotage the equipment… the crime rate is much higher than reported. Even with the sewage issues, ten years ago Imperial Beach was okay. Today not do much as it is just not a safe place to reside. .
@DanPBestLifeSD2 жыл бұрын
Crime rate under-reported in TJ is an understatement! Although I'm staying positive that one day it will be all fixed up. One day...
@legitpatriot75253 жыл бұрын
Dang I’m closing in IB in 3days. This place gave me good vibes! I didn’t know about the runoff..
@DanPBestLifeSD3 жыл бұрын
There are a LOT of reasons why I love IB, and I'm sure you will too! Congrats on the purchase!
@evanm90263 жыл бұрын
Yeah the run off is a major problem that will never stop
@DiogenesOfCa2 жыл бұрын
I lived in IB in the 80's and the ocean was polluted back then.
@cindylewis3325 Жыл бұрын
Live in VT. Love older homes, character, etc. We have homes here that are 150 - 200 years old they are the homes people want. Thanks for your informative video.
@DC-wq4do3 жыл бұрын
IMO, I felt like the video is predominantly based on driving distance. When you said "avoid" I thought your going to name cities like Kearny Mesa, San Ysidro, National city, etc. Due to crime rates. Also, I might've missed it but I don't think you mention homelessness in downtown and balboa park. Chula Vista east of the highway was underwhemingly unappreciated. I mean no disrespect maybe change the title of the upload, still informative, still enjoyed it and thank you.
@DanPBestLifeSD3 жыл бұрын
I appreciate the honest feedback DC. I put a lot of time into making an accurate and informative video here, but unfortunately due to fair housing laws I am restricted from discussing crime rates in specific areas.
@DC-wq4do3 жыл бұрын
@@DanPBestLifeSDThank you for your response. My apologies, I was unaware of the laws and regulations. Again, I appreciate your videos and I look forward to more.
@DanPBestLifeSD3 жыл бұрын
It’s all good! I’m thankful you watch and appreciate the videos
@brucelee49963 жыл бұрын
@@DanPBestLifeSD You did a great job. Don't change anything.
@joesnuffy15603 жыл бұрын
I was expecting to see Encanto in the list. I guess because it's so close to Naval Station and Downtown SD that it's still a highly desirable area. I've been in Emerald Hills since 2013 and love it, never had a problem.
@Kaylamnm3 жыл бұрын
I grew up in emerald hills. such a nice place
@donraymundo53362 жыл бұрын
I love this area and wouldn’t live anywhere else in SD. So funny these real estate know-it-all’s are basically catering to a very specific group (who are a very low percentage here).
@hellisgood6662 жыл бұрын
Beautiful area with bigger lots and central.
@christopherng56492 жыл бұрын
@@donraymundo5336 Jews?
@luingalls3 жыл бұрын
We just bought a 2200 sq ft log cabin on 2.25 acres in Santa Ysabel with a lake view and only 1 neighbor. I couldn't be happier, even with my 1 hour commute to Kearny Mesa (I love my job!). I drive uncongested mountain roads for the majority. I've lived in a lot of the places you mentioned, I think you're right and appreciate your perspective. It's all relative, it's whatever is worth it to you and your family. Btw schools are a very important consideration in SD, thank God for High Tech - but apply early because that wait list is as long as the TJ border wait. Signed - SD native.
@Rawrlene91 Жыл бұрын
I love your positive attitude.
@JohnnyGuitaristOfficial3 жыл бұрын
Awesome Video Brother, 😁🙌🏻 Love La Mesa, alot of music shops also 🎸
@DanPBestLifeSD3 жыл бұрын
Rock on!
@JohnnyGuitaristOfficial3 жыл бұрын
@@DanPBestLifeSD 👋🏻😀🎸
@angieescalera19892 жыл бұрын
The lemon grove "older the home. The more the costs." Is soooo true. My old home was really old and my parent's window needed to be kept held up with a wooden block and the land lord didn't even bother fixing ANYTHING. We still live in lemon grove but more in a modern/newer (but smaller and a slightly bigger rent price) home!
@DanPBestLifeSD2 жыл бұрын
Yes it's something most people overlook!
@Nightscream4522 жыл бұрын
Sounds like your parents needed a simple balance replacement in the window. If they were renting & the landlord refused to do the repair, they could have just done it paid for it, and then took the cost of repair out of the rent & provided a copy of proof of repair.
@helenfowler6172 жыл бұрын
I live in normal heights and the neighbors home just sold for 890,000 its tiny and only 2 bedrooms it does have a separate thing uncould turn into a granny flat or studio but u would need to add plumbing
@DanPBestLifeSD2 жыл бұрын
And it is probably a 100 year old house!
@erniegutierrez22883 жыл бұрын
Ownership rate in El Cajon is less than 40%!?!?! Im not surprised. There are a ton of apartments here. El Cajon has a lot of history and potential, but when you have so many renters, you often get people who dont care as much as an owner would. With Gillespie Field expanding its uncommon to have helicopters flying low. Theyre louder than the TV!
@rahzob2 жыл бұрын
fax
@heavenlycrowned3 жыл бұрын
Depending on where you live in Chula Vista it’s not as far as it seems. I live off the 5 and it takes me 12-15 minutes to get to the airport all the way inside to the parking lot where I work and it used to take me 15-20 minutes to get to San Diego state taking the 5 then the 15 when I used to go to school. I’m 10 minutes away from downtown and 15 min away from Coronado and mission valley. About 20-25 minutes to get to anything above old town. I absolutely love Chula Vista, I hate the negative stereotype it gets because it’s so close to the border. It’s an incredibly safe neighborhood to live in and I love the community in Chula Vista. I grew up here and lived out of the state of California for 8 years and I came back because I missed it too much. I really appreciate everything that Chula Vista is. I just wish San Diego overall had more stores in other cities like Whole Foods and total wine just to name a few. I love it here though.
@DanPBestLifeSD3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the insight!
@DiogenesOfCa2 жыл бұрын
I grew up in west CV and it was and is a bad area. The city of CV only cares about the Eastside now.
@greencarpetgrowing45392 жыл бұрын
Agreed
@jondstewart2 жыл бұрын
I haven’t been to Chula Vista except in passing. My brother in law took us to a home of friends of his in Imperial Beach on 4th of July 2019 and weather there even better than San Diego. For years I thought San Diego itself was right on the Mexico border. Glad you love it. I would love to live in or around the San Diego area, but still annoyed at the cost of living and taxes. About 40 or 50 years ago and before, it was no more expensive living in San Diego than it was in most of the rest of the United States.
@DiogenesOfCa2 жыл бұрын
@@jondstewart San Ysidro neighborhood is part of San Diego and it is right on the border, so technically you are correct.
@adampollard513 Жыл бұрын
Imperial beach is getting better.... thanks for mentioning the nasty ocean water in imperial beach! Its definitely a problem. I don't touch the ocean water in Imperial Beach.
@sixtyonenine Жыл бұрын
All of these areas have negatives and positives you don’t mention besides the traffic and ownership rates. Being a native from San Diego and being a parent of four children some people or a family coming from out of town will definitely have more questions please feel free to ask 👍
@Nightscream4522 жыл бұрын
I grew up in North Park/Hillcrest area and you couldn't ask for a better neighborhood to rip around in unsupervised as a kid (80's & 90's) unfortunately in my 30's I was priced out of living there as rental costs keep climbing, I'm stuck in El Cajon now...and only cause I've lived in our current place for so long the yearly increase on our rent is manageable. The other units have been fully renovated & cost around $1800 a month while my roommate and I only pay $1300, and remain unrenovated. The new units have new kitchens & dishwashers, etc...
@timgutierrez22113 жыл бұрын
I am a native of Sd and you nailed it perfectly in this video. Good job.
@DanPBestLifeSD2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Tim!!
@yarianlopez2 жыл бұрын
Agreed
@chuckmaddison2924 Жыл бұрын
Nothing wrong with 20 - 30 minutes away from the city . I live 25 it's clean ,quite and i can still get what i need. The other benefit is i don't have to suffer the Latte lot .
@DanPBestLifeSD Жыл бұрын
Just depends on what you are looking for!
@marlenajones65413 жыл бұрын
North Park has some charm but not $800k worth. And it's pretty congested with traffic. Definitely in agreement with you on that one.
@myothercarisadelorean89573 жыл бұрын
Homeless has also become a problem in NP. I saw a nice condo on 30th for sale for about $700k but it's right next to a church that houses all the bums and riff raf. A few days ago I walked by it and this homeless lady was outside on a crack cocaine and shouting obscenities. I know that can happen in any part of the city but if I'm paying $700k for a condo I dont want bullshit outside my house.
@troydgwyn6146 Жыл бұрын
The Tiajuana River Estuary is in SW Imperial Beach. Sometimes the pollutants from Tijuana come straight down the river, during the rainy season.
@ALLworldCONSTRUCTIONLLC Жыл бұрын
Maintenance in these areas neglected too for some reason. seems like bids are less likely to get approved in these places too
@jaybe38813 жыл бұрын
Born and raised all around SD. Bought a house on 4th and j st in Chula Vista for 300 in 2010, sold for 445 in 2017 , left the state and never looked back except for the memories. Glad I got to see it before it went crazy.
@user-hd8ej8yx9p2 жыл бұрын
yet, here you are, looking back... byeeee
@jaybe38812 жыл бұрын
@@user-hd8ej8yx9p looking back indeed and gathering dumb replies from the peanut gallery with every post I write…. Byeeeeee
@yarianlopez2 жыл бұрын
As a San Diego citizen born and raised here this is all true !
@DanPBestLifeSD2 жыл бұрын
Alright so it's not just me! Haha
@modelhometourswithkimandst73023 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the great video. Lots of solid advice 👍
@DanPBestLifeSD3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Kim and Steve!
@MYWINEEXPERIENCE Жыл бұрын
You forgot to mention Chula Vista’s future skyline
@DanPBestLifeSD Жыл бұрын
Ya I don’t think the bayfront project was approved back then. I’ve definitely brought it up a few times since then
@alykat90892 жыл бұрын
IB doesn't have a need to go to Downtown, we have plenty of stores in South San Diego and 4 large malls :)
@DanPBestLifeSD2 жыл бұрын
Lots to like about IB!
@stannylou16362 жыл бұрын
I appreciate the info. I want to know are you filming this on an iPad and if so are used in the front or rear facing camera?
@DanPBestLifeSD2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Stanny! I recorded this on a Sony A7400
@davids90892 жыл бұрын
love my area encanto, hood but still perfect location
@ukelilly Жыл бұрын
Do you have a video on the best place to rent in San Diego ? Eg safe neighborhoods, less expensive neighborhoods, traffic ( working in the 92127,28 zip codes). I heard living close to a fwy can be a crime issue . Is that about right ? I like how you break down home ownership by the factors you point out. You mentioned that traffic is usally heavy on north, south direction where east, west direction fwy are better. That's good for me to consider. Thx
@muhammadalkafari37433 жыл бұрын
Hoa, melorose in Chula Vista
@JeremyAKnight3 жыл бұрын
Bro! The Melaroose was stupid high there! I lived next to the Olympic Center.
@DanPBestLifeSD3 жыл бұрын
It's one of the highest I've seen in SD!
@JeremyAKnight3 жыл бұрын
@@DanPBestLifeSD it was $4400 a year and $4400 a year in property tax. But I spend $10k a year in Austin 🤖
@youarehere12512 жыл бұрын
New construction means traffic and never ending freeway expansion, which will lead to even worst traffic.
@olgalopez6197 Жыл бұрын
Love your videos very informative , do you think it’s a good idea to bay now or wit for the “ economy to be better
@DanPBestLifeSD Жыл бұрын
I can tell you I have enough confidence in our housing market here that my wife and I just put a competitive offer on a personal home for us. If you want more insights check out out livestream tonight
@_Jake.From.Statefarm_2 жыл бұрын
I dunno why San Maros made this list. It's one of if not the best city in North County.
@DanPBestLifeSD2 жыл бұрын
I like San Marcos a lot, but best city in North County.... I strongly disagree.
@dazepresident3 жыл бұрын
What are the best areas to live with the best return on my investment?
@theone40423 жыл бұрын
Leucadia!!!!!!!!!
@TopBossBot6 ай бұрын
What about bonsall?
@derekjaxworld3 жыл бұрын
ACTUAL FACTUAL,JOURNALIST:YOUR INFORMATIVE CHANNEL IS ABSOLUTELY A GODSEND! BRAVO ZULU,BRUH.. I JUST FOUND YOUR FEED+I WILL REMAIN FOR TOPSHELF INTEL. SEMPER FIDELIS.
@DanPBestLifeSD3 жыл бұрын
Well the all caps makes me a little uncomfortable, but I appreciate you nonetheless!
@MrShutterButter3 жыл бұрын
great video Dan! would love to hear your thoughts on Vista
@DanPBestLifeSD2 жыл бұрын
There are good and bad parts of Vista, but I love the area! They also have a nice new downtown area you can walk around in. A lot of older homes with character, and less cookie-cutter than a lot of neighborhoods.
@GaryHardin2 жыл бұрын
I no longer live in San Diego area, moved to NC, but I love Imperial Beach, I wish I had purchased there years ago, had I, I'd probably still be in San Diego County,
@TheThemattyo1 Жыл бұрын
This is for people that are thinking about moving to san diego or are not from san diego , those of us that are from here have no problem with living here. We don't own a dollar on our homes.
@isajthereable3 жыл бұрын
Awesome video! Thank you!
@ankurpatel88562 жыл бұрын
Hi Parker, I see this video you posted almost a year ago. In a year, so much changed in the market. Its hard to find perfect 3bd Townhome in Mira mesa or near by 20miles radius. More trouble for first time buyers. What area do you suggest other than these?
@DanPBestLifeSD2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for your question and for watching! Yes, there's no doubt the market has changed a LOT in the last 12 months, and I'll continue to put out content that can help answer those questions for you. Depending on your budget, what you are looking for, and where you are at, you might want to try Escondido, San Marcos, Santee, or El Cajon for more value. Reach out for more detailed info based on your situation.
@tm46042 жыл бұрын
What's your opinion on the mount hope area?
@briansieve2 жыл бұрын
I really appreciate that you don't bash Mexico but instead speak sensitively and realistically about it.
@Wirechoke Жыл бұрын
It’s a shithole
@inaferando10192 жыл бұрын
I love Chula VIsta.
@betsyross16213 жыл бұрын
Chula vista doesnt sound negative at all.
@JeremyAKnight3 жыл бұрын
IB! Yeah, have to agree 👎
@rcarloz2 жыл бұрын
Its January 2022. I would say avoid buying a house ANYWARE IN SAN DIEGO. This is a SELLERS MARKET! Interest going up and house prices increasing at this rate is unsustainable. Wait if you can.
@DanPBestLifeSD2 жыл бұрын
What do you believe will be the catalyst for the market to go down? Just saying prices have been going up for too long isn't a reason for prices to come down. People still have money to afford these homes.
@maxmeier532 Жыл бұрын
@@DanPBestLifeSD just like last time. We saw the same exact thing 15 years ago with the only possible exception that people with the worst credit arent as easiliy able to get loans today, but that's not clear. When financing your real estate is based on increasing values, and this is the way it is, then the second the market plateaus or even falls, it starts a domino effect with people trying to sell off. A game of musical chairs.
@leiracines83853 жыл бұрын
You discussed both positive & negative for these neighborhoods. Isn't this video about where NOT to buy?
@lesliefranklin18703 жыл бұрын
If you're into public transportation, downtown is very accessible from Chula Vista and IB.
@rose4153 жыл бұрын
Great video ty
@g.t.83042 жыл бұрын
I own a condo in North Park and I don't. agree with you. It is a wonderful neighborhood. There are lots of opportunities. Yes, it is expensive, but if you can afford it, there are lots of updated condos and single family homes. Everything is so close. You can walk to stores, restaurants, bars, coffee shops etc. Balboa Park, downtown, Mission Bay, Mission and Fashion Valley are accessible in 10 minutes if you drive. This is spending less money on gas. And if you want to buy a property for investment, it is one of the best neighborhoods. The price of my condo almost doubled in 5 years. If you do not want to live in suburbs and be close to everything, North Park is the place to be.
@DanPBestLifeSD2 жыл бұрын
That's a fair point. Condos/townhomes in this area I think are a great value. Looking back I was mostly referring to single family homes.
@juanvalenzuela963 жыл бұрын
Dan, where do you place National City on your list with the criteria from this video? Juan
@Darksagan3 жыл бұрын
Nasty City
@christopherwallace4082 жыл бұрын
Do not buy! The don’t call nasty city for nothing.
@maxmeier532 Жыл бұрын
National city was probably so bad it didnt even make this list, because nobody is looking at it without knowing what it is.
@LeshaAnn3 жыл бұрын
Why would anyone agree to live under an HOA agreement? Yuck.
@DanPBestLifeSD3 жыл бұрын
To each their own! A lot of times people that have had bad experiences with neighbors not taking care of their homes, or people that just don't want to have to manage anything on the exterior of the home, are excited about HOA's.
@SethInSD Жыл бұрын
Why isn't crime mentioned? This is a major, major factor when deciding where to live.
@DanPBestLifeSD Жыл бұрын
Because due to fair housing laws I am prohibited from discussing my thoughts on safety and crime. Check out sites like niche.com or search for each city's government website crime stats
@SethInSD Жыл бұрын
@@DanPBestLifeSD Dang, that's insane. What a weird law.
@castrohouse69862 жыл бұрын
Why do people say verse now instead of versus? VS = versus.
@8Jah3 жыл бұрын
But there's really nothing in downtown SD. Just growing homeless.
@DanPBestLifeSD3 жыл бұрын
Yes downtown is an interesting place to analyze. But the truth is I still have clients buying and selling down there no problem.
@patr703 жыл бұрын
Nothing lasts Downtown.. it's extremely transient and everybody hates each other. Terrible energy in Downtown.
@JohnnyGuitaristOfficial3 жыл бұрын
Yeah downtown is not the same, like it used to be.
@maxmeier532 Жыл бұрын
@@JohnnyGuitaristOfficial wym. nobody went to downtown 20 years ago either other than shopping in a mall.
@alexwallace61203 жыл бұрын
Hi there! I wonder if you can help me ,about 7 months ago I saw one of your videos and I think you mentioned a nice Mexican restaurant in the Hillcrest neighborhood, where you had a date with your wife .Could you reply about it? Thanks, I would appreciate it.I enjoy your videos.
@DanPBestLifeSD3 жыл бұрын
Ortegas!! They also have a fantastic brunch, and a late night happy hour :)
@alexwallace61203 жыл бұрын
@@DanPBestLifeSD Thanks,I hope to try it when I visit.
@jondstewart2 жыл бұрын
Is there a single neighborhood or middle-class home in San Diego proper that is less than 50 years old? I know Chula Vista was mentioned and assume you have to go out to El Cajon or Escondido to have something like that. Imperial Beach was the same and nothing but 1950’s homes.
@DanPBestLifeSD2 жыл бұрын
Hey Jon, that's a good question. I would say most of the "affordable" neighborhoods in San Diego are around 50-70 years old. Some of the "newer" neighborhoods (30 years or less) you may want to check out are are in Carlsbad, 4S Ranch, Escondido, Santee, San Carlos, Vista, Oceanside, and maybe some townhomes in Mission Valley.
@littlesiddha3 жыл бұрын
Some folks are not going to like your honest opinion about the neighborhoods mentioned but that's precisely why I liked it, because you were giving your honest opinion based on your extensive knowledge of the housing market in San Diego. I do have a question, when I was looking at homes near IB, I remember smelling a bad odor in some areas. Is that due to the sewage problem or to the algae which all beaches get from time to time?
@DanPBestLifeSD3 жыл бұрын
Mr. Parker! My brother. Thanks, I really appreciate your comment. The smell you mention is probably associated with the wetlands/wildlife refuge area, or even could be some local runoff going into the ocean. So more of an algae smell. I don’t think you are going to smell anything associated with the sewage problem I mentioned in the video
@Angelina_Rose3 жыл бұрын
I wouldn’t move to Mira Mesa. We live there for a long time, then bought a condo in UTC, sold it recently since the density in that area is madness.
@davidr91133 жыл бұрын
How do I get your info so you can be my realtor
@DanPBestLifeSD3 жыл бұрын
You can shoot me an email at dan@bestlifesandiego.com
@yournamehere63653 жыл бұрын
What about bario Santee?
@JMVideos76762 жыл бұрын
They used to call it South East San Diego, but that was declared to be racist when used as a descriptor of where crimes were occurring.
@davidr91133 жыл бұрын
Do work with va loans
@DanPBestLifeSD3 жыл бұрын
I work with lots of VA clients
@LowerDerek3 жыл бұрын
What is everyone's take on La Mesa?
@Angelina_Rose3 жыл бұрын
La Mesa is highly desirable but because now it has a liberal city council not sure. They want to turn the Holiday Inn across Costco into a homeless camp. Not sure if those decisions are good for the city. BTW the homeless pop is imported from other neighborhoods. Having said that, home and rentals have skyrocketed and there is little inventory in the market.
@greencarpetgrowing45392 жыл бұрын
@@Angelina_Rose pffffffff
@greencarpetgrowing45392 жыл бұрын
A very nice viable area!
@iamthelaw822 жыл бұрын
They rioted there last year, burned a bunch of buildings down so yeah….
@JeremyAKnight3 жыл бұрын
North Park is pretty cool.
@greencarpetgrowing45392 жыл бұрын
Parking is the worst there. Crime in North Park and Hillcrest is also popping.
@scruffy74433 жыл бұрын
stay out of nasty national city, it's cut off from Chula Vista, city of San Diego, and Bonita, look on the map of San Diego, it's cut off with no more expansion, no more home building, only condos and apartments are being built, it's a car jacking-with lots of break-ins of San Diego, County
@brucelee49963 жыл бұрын
National City is Naturally Sh***y
@kenword74473 жыл бұрын
Honestly wish you'd mention the crime and schools b/c that's more important than downtown lol
@Angelina_Rose3 жыл бұрын
Chula Vista Schools are very good, not that much in San Marcos or Escondido. Lemon Grove schools are good too. La Mesa-Spring Valley not great. San Diego unified overall is okay. El Cajon has a good school district.
@Angelina_Rose3 жыл бұрын
Crime it depends. Close to the city gets higher. East county not that much believe it or not, everybody has guns.
@JeremyAKnight3 жыл бұрын
Bro! I lived in Chula! Well, Otay Ranch... don’t trash my hood 🤪
@fabianavalos13863 жыл бұрын
Chula?
@seasidewalktosand65673 жыл бұрын
Would you recommend Chula Vista - Escaya with the landfill still open?
@IrisP9893 жыл бұрын
Yes. I live in the community right next to it. Escaya looks nice. Some stores are going to be built there in the future.
@mikedat2762 жыл бұрын
Personally, I bought an older home in CV away from the landfill. Escaya is nice but the stink from the landfill was evident during the times I viewed the homes. Also was a bit concerned with what absorbs into the land by the home. Minus that, it's a beautiful area.
@ffeely89503 жыл бұрын
Hi Dan, is there any areas in San Diego where there's no lizards? :( we just moved to SD locating in la mesa now & I was terribly shocked by the amount of lizards outdoors! We looking to buy a home soon, looking for lizards-free area wherever that would be lol 😁
@LeshaAnn3 жыл бұрын
Lizards are completely harmless.
@greencarpetgrowing45392 жыл бұрын
What, no issues with the rattlesnakes, tarantulas and giant cockroaches?
@tpolerex72822 жыл бұрын
What’s wrong with lizards?
@ffeely89502 жыл бұрын
@@greencarpetgrowing4539 actually, no 😊🤭 just lizards 😔🙄
@ffeely89502 жыл бұрын
@@tpolerex7282 😲 EVERYTHING is wrong with them! I wish I had your opinion lol
@mine16853 жыл бұрын
Hello Dan, is buying a house in Lemon Grove (Sherwood Drive) good or not good? Would it have a good resale profit opportunity in the future?
@DanPBestLifeSD3 жыл бұрын
The answer is it depends! I'd need to know more about your specific situation and the home you are looking for. Shoot me a message and I'm happy to help
@CarlosRamirez-xe1ms2 жыл бұрын
Trust me brotha. Lemon grove is ghetto as hell
@kristofthibaud84912 жыл бұрын
what's best neighborhood for nuclear war?
@DanPBestLifeSD2 жыл бұрын
Probably somewhere other than San Diego :P
@zeric_2 жыл бұрын
Mt Vernon 👍
@JeremyAKnight3 жыл бұрын
I do like IB tho. Some good food.
@robertpaul62572 жыл бұрын
RIP CALIFORNIA!!!
@irishb99933 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this info! Which part of SD has a lot of homeless people?
@CharChar8273 жыл бұрын
Downtown has it the worst.
@irishb99933 жыл бұрын
@@CharChar827 thank you!
@CharChar8273 жыл бұрын
@@irishb9993 sure, no problem! The further you go from downtown, like the outskirts and central San Diego the less homeless you'll see.
@greencarpetgrowing45392 жыл бұрын
Mostly downtown, some in Bankers Hill, Hillcrest, City Heights, North Park…
@happygoluckydogs3 жыл бұрын
What about investing in Carlsbad? Solano beach? Encinates? Pros/Cons?
@judyfabion88493 жыл бұрын
All great areas but Solana Beach and all areas of Encinitas are expensive. Carlsbad has many areas which are office/retail/commercial in addition to residential.
@bbooth12293 жыл бұрын
Pros= they are great in every way. Cons= pricey AF.
@Angelina_Rose3 жыл бұрын
Pros highly desirable, cons you need a big capital to invest in Solana Beach, Del Mar and Encinitas. As well as Carlsbad who was accessible not that long ago.
@DJ-pn9te3 жыл бұрын
Everything I need is in Chula Vista and is the best place to live. San Diego is no good . Te amo Mexico tambien. Chula Vista is the best city in the USA.
@globaltrader8409 Жыл бұрын
I’m surprised he didn’t mention any places not to live in because of the homeless problem. It’s politically correct to not address but there’s a safety aspect that all homebuyers will factor in.
@DanPBestLifeSD Жыл бұрын
It has nothing to do with being politically correct, as a real estate agent I MUST abide by fair housing laws, which means I am prohibited from mentioning my opinion on safety of one neighborhood vs another.
@axfordra Жыл бұрын
This guy is a realtor?
@DanPBestLifeSD Жыл бұрын
Fact
@jthomasiii25673 жыл бұрын
I think lemon grove is the best deal in all of San Diego!
@luingalls3 жыл бұрын
The upper level schools tho... My kids grew up there (shared custody with dad), elementary was fine but we enrolled them in High Tech for middle and HS. They did well but I was super nervous for the short time we thought they might end up in a school in LG.
@CarlosRamirez-xe1ms2 жыл бұрын
This dude cruised by my place in NP. These places never go down in value. Went from 200k in 2000. Now close to 1 million. This dude is lost
@DanPBestLifeSD2 жыл бұрын
NP is a very interesting area in the fact that it used to not be a good place to live. It came around a LOT in the early 2000's and had some of the highest appreciation in SD. I would argue at this point there are simply other areas that will see greater than average appreciation than NP
@maxmeier532 Жыл бұрын
it can go back to 200k any day, during the next bubble crash.