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To: Wyätt Gwyön who wrote (57843)7/17/2006 2:28:32 AM
From: Elroy JetsonRead Replies (2) | Respond to of 306849
 
Condos in the downtown "gaslamp" area of San Diego could easily see 50% declines in valuation.

At alleged current valuations, you're talking about a monthly cost of ownership for these condos at current interest rates of perhaps $3,500 per month.

This certainly doesn't compare favorably with the rents on offer for these units.

4rentinla.com

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To: Wyätt Gwyön who wrote (57843)7/19/2006 10:51:00 PM
From: ildRespond to of 306849
 
<<<what happens if the neighbors stop paying the fees?>>>

Association will sell neighbor's condo.



To: Wyätt Gwyön who wrote (57843)7/20/2006 7:21:37 AM
From: Logain AblarRespond to of 306849
 
Association puts lien on condo so when relative sells the amount in arrears gets paid, provided there are any funds after primary liens.



To: Wyätt Gwyön who wrote (57843)7/23/2006 2:21:37 AM
From: Amark$pRead Replies (2) | Respond to of 306849
 
Great comment:

"I also question whether all these car-centric Southwestern cities, like Dallas, SoCal, Austin, etc., without traditional urban living can really achieve sustainable downtowns when downtown living primarily consists of high-end condos and the only "mixed use" is bars and Starbucks, not a very organic type of downtown living to my mind."

Being in Dallas, I too wonder how sustainable downtown Dallas really is...