[CanalTownMary]

While I agree "each to his own", I recently purchased a resale in Hacienda East and agree completly with the writers assessment of the older neighborhoods...especially this one. I have always thought you get soooo much more for your money with a resale! Most older homes have been well maintaned and everything has been done, leaving me to just enjoy a glass of wine on the birdcage. Two things I love most about resale...mature lush landscapeing and in my case...NO bond. Big savings all around. All that being said, its wonderful living here, whatever you choose. Come on down.