san francisco area touist

[yoonoit]

Just got back from CA and saw all the regular sites, but the best by far was the U.S.S. Hornet tour at Alameda. Well worth the $12 since its operated on donations. Check it out if you go to San Fran.

Also, Sonoma Valley was way better than Napa Valley.

dave......

[420-13]

Sonoma Valley is far better, Napa is for the tourist. I live in this area and love it, housing is damn expensive though. The average home here is 350K, But property values rise so fast its easy to make a killin. Even when the economy took a shit this area never dropped, I wish it did so I could actually BUY a house. Beatufil scenery too, its all rolling hills green as can be.....most of the time.

Dave...was this your first trip to the area?

[jessicaq]

You must have your averages wrong. The average home price is the Bay Area is far more. San Diego's median home price is running almost half-a-mil., so it must be more up there. The cheapest home you'll get down here (SD) is a small condo and you will end up paying $300K for it. Although, you are right about the property values. We see about 15-17% a year in equity. Of course, you could buy a mansion in North Carolina (where is that?) for a measily 175K.

[nifennob]

Yes, 300k is pretty much what small condos are going for in the bay area. want something nice? Better cough up some SERIOUS cash.

[rambosballs]

like a house on pebble beach!