tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8548832815603141151.post805426499535350346..comments2023-06-28T02:56:00.473-07:00Comments on It's Lovely! I'll Take It!: "The lot needs geological work."Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8548832815603141151.post-65306444963813461292009-06-09T12:52:42.519-07:002009-06-09T12:52:42.519-07:00It's not so much a house as it is a toboggan. ...It's not so much a house as it is a toboggan. Hop on and we'll all go for a ride down the hill- wheee!Ninabinoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8548832815603141151.post-70581414136833797562009-06-08T12:11:39.276-07:002009-06-08T12:11:39.276-07:00"I know just where to put the pool!""I know just where to put the pool!"rcxchttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03900018855915754882noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8548832815603141151.post-18172199910737805322009-06-07T23:09:23.823-07:002009-06-07T23:09:23.823-07:00How is it legal to sell that deathtrap?! I don...How is it legal to sell that deathtrap?! I don't think there's any way "geological work" can rebuild a hillside that's collapsed on that scale. Certainly it wouldn't be possible without millions of dollars and an extensive retaining wall system that would probably have to extend far beyond the property line. <br /><br />And it's not even safe to bring prospective buyers to, yet they think someone wants to live there?! Wow. The owners just need to cut their losses, NOBODY is ever going to buy a house that is visibly in the process of collapsing into a giant sinkhole.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05784632706287120491noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8548832815603141151.post-91057993290899391702009-06-06T21:12:43.085-07:002009-06-06T21:12:43.085-07:00it sold less than one year ago for $729,482 (July ...it sold less than one year ago for $729,482 (July 2008). Wow.Carlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07595452272222717964noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8548832815603141151.post-80234762226304490412009-06-06T15:09:28.759-07:002009-06-06T15:09:28.759-07:00Thank you for posting this listing. It made me fee...Thank you for posting this listing. It made me feel a lot better about the two less-than-perfect homes I'm in the precarious position of having to sell (one inherited, one mine). Now I know, it could be a whole lot worse, and I'm counting my blessings!Jeannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01052659387592324948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8548832815603141151.post-26296903449759310782009-06-06T14:46:08.384-07:002009-06-06T14:46:08.384-07:00A friend's family's home a few exits up in...A friend's family's home a few exits up in San Clemente had a similar problem. A developer grading lots down in the canyon caused a slide that took out most of their street. I don't recall anything noteworthy about the cause of this slide though. Now I'm curious...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8548832815603141151.post-91402829368864319352009-06-06T11:06:45.016-07:002009-06-06T11:06:45.016-07:00What sort of geological work does the land need? I...What sort of geological work does the land need? Is this actually a repairable condition? It looks like a 30'+ drop into a sink hole in in the backyard. What in the world could possibily be done to "fix" that problem. <br /><br />And wowie - look at that sales history.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8548832815603141151.post-93285960718311592009-06-06T05:36:11.763-07:002009-06-06T05:36:11.763-07:00"Property Information: Detached"
...as ..."Property Information: Detached"<br /><br />...as in, the patio is detached from the house... the land is detached from the foundations ...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8548832815603141151.post-17377058867507470382009-06-05T18:41:13.659-07:002009-06-05T18:41:13.659-07:00You could have your very own dig site!You could have your very own dig site!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8548832815603141151.post-19579055410231740082009-06-05T17:24:27.303-07:002009-06-05T17:24:27.303-07:00The hills in San Clemente are basically made of sa...The hills in San Clemente are basically made of sand and are notoriously slippery. Houses have been falling into the canyons forever. A few streets over an entire cul-de-sac of homes fell into the canyon in the '80's (the geologist was right). People are willing to risk it for the views and the lifestyle.Kimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15025858403029304133noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8548832815603141151.post-9948772799637541232009-06-05T17:10:43.511-07:002009-06-05T17:10:43.511-07:00These pictures just never cease to amaze me. I...These pictures just never cease to amaze me. I've been on an internet diet, but I thought, maaaybeeee I'll just buzz the lovely site on my highly limited minutes... This listing alone makes the splurge all worth it! You'ze a mahvel; thanks!Ashhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00842384198276727258noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8548832815603141151.post-14161194939788411852009-06-05T16:45:28.409-07:002009-06-05T16:45:28.409-07:00At least the toilet was clean.At least the toilet was clean.Annnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8548832815603141151.post-52995416878330484052009-06-05T16:17:53.538-07:002009-06-05T16:17:53.538-07:00Reduced price due to reduced lot size. Patio may n...Reduced price due to reduced lot size. Patio may need some leveling. <br /><br />Neighbors wont be a problem.<br /><br />But the fence line is going to hell.Chazyahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00742177194806364181noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8548832815603141151.post-18015896466643440352009-06-05T16:12:35.832-07:002009-06-05T16:12:35.832-07:00Several years ago, three luxury homes in my city l...Several years ago, three luxury homes in my city literally fell into the river valley. People insisted on building there, probably because the views were so lovely. But with years of watering grass and erosion and whatnot, the ground just gave out, and pooof... no more house.<br /><br />http://www.cbc.ca/canada/edmonton/story/2008/01/03/slide-homes.html?ref=rssUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04561805685473475290noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8548832815603141151.post-45974305494571539352009-06-05T15:43:00.738-07:002009-06-05T15:43:00.738-07:00I keep picturing Amy Poehler falling in "the ...I keep picturing Amy Poehler falling in "the pit" from 'Parks and Recreation'.<br /><br />I feel kinda bad for the landowners. It's one thing to have to replace plumbing or fix a wall, but it's got to be rough to deal with half of your property collapsing.blakenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8548832815603141151.post-27394180181704290892009-06-05T15:08:22.277-07:002009-06-05T15:08:22.277-07:00I feel the earth move under my feet, I feel the sk...I feel the earth move under my feet, I feel the sky tumblin' down, tumblin' down, tumblin' downnnah!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8548832815603141151.post-51606939423525024492009-06-05T14:58:25.596-07:002009-06-05T14:58:25.596-07:00Huh. Here's an article from 1979 where a geolo...Huh. Here's an article from 1979 where a geologist is warning about landslides in that area (I think). I'm too cheap to pay for the article, but I bet it's related.<br /><br />http://tinyurl.com/qwrt46<br /><br /><i>GEOLOGIST FEARS SLIDE IN AREA OF 1-5 PROJECT<br />Los Angeles Times<br />Oct 11, 1979</i>Sarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03734796585949871910noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8548832815603141151.post-31645448653560536802009-06-05T14:52:52.680-07:002009-06-05T14:52:52.680-07:00Christopher Busta-Peck: I presumed it was earthqua...Christopher Busta-Peck: I presumed it was earthquake damage. What do you think the neighbors did?Sarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03734796585949871910noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8548832815603141151.post-77144040380683233242009-06-05T14:41:01.643-07:002009-06-05T14:41:01.643-07:00This is what happens when nature has other plans.....This is what happens when nature has other plans... <i>"Oh... you think you're going to build here? I don't thiiiiinnnk so..."</i>Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04561805685473475290noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8548832815603141151.post-12477682768968572432009-06-05T14:17:45.419-07:002009-06-05T14:17:45.419-07:00I really appreciate the honesty of the listing. I ...I really appreciate the honesty of the listing. I can just imagine the same house, photographed so as to just avoid putting the major cracks in the images. At least you'd know what you're getting in to. <br /><br />In all seriousness, the issues seem to have been caused by the land and house next door. Any chance one could make a claim on that homeowner's insurance? Oh, wait. They didn't have insurance.Christopher Busta-Peckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15428701548572867797noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8548832815603141151.post-66881106046246485022009-06-05T13:00:17.672-07:002009-06-05T13:00:17.672-07:00Somebody knew this was happening!!! See the epoxy...Somebody knew this was happening!!! See the epoxy job on an older crack under the kitchen floor:)Jillyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09724619970066134747noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8548832815603141151.post-39418822235595638732009-06-05T12:50:14.437-07:002009-06-05T12:50:14.437-07:00I'm speechless. Of all the entries you've ...I'm speechless. Of all the entries you've included on the blog this one is, is . . . . .Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8548832815603141151.post-6563028295096695902009-06-05T12:41:09.390-07:002009-06-05T12:41:09.390-07:00Your blog makes me laugh every day - thank you so ...Your blog makes me laugh every day - thank you so much!<br /><br />I think the realtor may have missed something here. "Split level, can be used as inside or outside space".<br /><br />At least they didn't do too much Photoshop work!leftantlernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8548832815603141151.post-57652861032418859382009-06-05T12:09:34.426-07:002009-06-05T12:09:34.426-07:00Reminds me of the Doobie Brothers album....."...Reminds me of the Doobie Brothers album....."Livin on the Fault Line"!drjimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05647484115197408897noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8548832815603141151.post-33609604054807737002009-06-05T12:00:27.826-07:002009-06-05T12:00:27.826-07:00It does have some awesome views. Looks like a pre...It does have some awesome views. Looks like a pretty nice house, too, aside from the part where it's about to fall down the hill. <br /><br />"Must use extreme caution when showing"...does that include putting safety lines on the potential buyers, you think?dissimilitudenoreply@blogger.com