tiffarew said:University Hills (for University of California employees) looks amazing. The major issues are
-Up to a 2 year waiting list + mostly (granted not all) older homes
-Minimal appreciation
True, little appreciation, but worth it!
You should call the housing office. There are a few custom houses there that are owned by emeritus faculty, who may be looking to move. Or faculty that have moved and are looking for buyers, but have a hard time getting new faculty to buy their more expensive houses than faculty salaries typically allow. They may need updating, but are pretty amazing. And there is no way to know, as these are not generally listed.