Due in large part to the shortgage of housing and the subsequent run-up in housing costs, builders have apparently decided to search out new land for homes. When most of the prime land is already built (try finding new oceanfront sites in La Jolla or Del Mar) one needs to conquer new frontiers. It seems as though the industries ultra-progressive have indeed conquered.
When it is time to shop for your new home- the local MLS won't cut it. You'll need somethinng a little further reaching...

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