Tom Swell

I would try small claims court. No lawyer needed. No lawyer allowed! - Tue May 6 2008, 17:06

Howdy Josh

Each of those areas can be nice, but within them are better parts and worse parts. There are clues you can use. Is the street filled with cars in the evening? You might want to avoid high density areas. Are the cars in good condition or just junkers? Is there graffiti? Are the lawns cared for?

I'm kinda partial to East County including Spring Valley, Lemon Grove, La Mesa and El Cajon. Lemon Grove claims to have the 'Best Climate on Earth' and I tend to agree. I do a blog at Redfin about this area (see link below).

If I was young and single, I would prefer Normal Heights for the coffee houses and bookstores nearby. A young family might prefer certain parts of Clairemont (nice shopping center) or Spring Valley (more of a rural environment). All allow easy access to downtown compared to the horrible commute from North county.

enjoy San Diego
Tom - Sun May 4 2008, 12:43

hi McLovin

Sorry I can't help much, but I'm happy to mention that Roberta has been very helpful here at Trulia Voices and it can't hurt to give her a call.

cheer
Tom - Mon Apr 21 2008, 21:22

Glaiza

Safety is an important consideration and often overlooked. Crime is one factor, but there are others. My blog 'Safety in the time of Fires', below, discusses a number of worthwhile safety topics and includes links to valuable information. - Mon Apr 21 2008, 12:51

hi Ivan

I'd like to mention the Redfin blogger who writes about North Park, Hillcrest and Ocean Beach. Her name is Carol and she keeps her finger on the pulse of these communities. Redfin bloggers are primarily focussed on communities and do not promote particular properties or agents. We try to be unbiased. Nevertheless, we invite you to consider a Redfin.com agent to aid your search. - Mon Apr 21 2008, 12:40