Recent content by aeneid_IHB

I agree with BK's view. I think he is talking about diminishing returns. I used to view Irvine as THE place to be. Thanks God it was just a phase. I don't make any judgement about those who love Irvine. More power to them. To me, Irvine is Plasantville. Life is more interesting when there are a...

One has to pay so much money for this kind of headache. Sounds like a dream place to live.

BK, I just noticed that you want photos of homes in other countries. I have quite a few to contribute. How do I put them up as a link?

Thanks BK. That is alots to digest. I would love to live in one of these "older" homes. They are expensive, of course. Seems like these "newer" houses violate lots of asthetic principles.

There are a few beautiful neighborhoods in San Diego as well. Mission Hills, Talmage, Coronado are some examples.

These "older" homes often look great and don't look "cheap". Why are these newer homes always look so "cheap"?

Even today's apts in Paris or London can have those wood floors. What about those herringbone patterns?

I am curious to know why most of the hardwood flooring options are always/almost always glossy. What about natural finish/color like in Europe? Herringbone pattern?

I think most people who live in OC and esp in Irvine are not ready for urban living for reasons cited by BK.

That was 13 years ago. With inflation and appreciation in mind, ppsf is definitely higher than in 1996. Graphix (or anyone), what do you think is the "realistic" or "rational" ppfs?

Was it ever $200 psf? $400 is definitely alots for a condo. I think it is the location that commands such price.

I searched the forum for this complex but nothing turns up. What do you guys think of this complex? ppsf? http://www.redfin.com/CA/Newport-Coast/37-Chandon-92657/home/5529838is one of the current homes on the market.

Bk, You have everything down to the science. I left the country when I was 12. My parents took lots of risk and gave up alots for us kids. It would be difficult not to have any filial sentiment. Not all of us are MDs, Pharm.Ds, JDs, or successful business owners. I think there are many wannabe...

Bk, Yes if it weren't for my parents, I would be living either in Paris or Bangkok.

I guess I am not one of those weathy Vietnamese people. :) Bk, do you see instrinsic value of this project? I like Fountain Valley and it is a nice place. But 1 million dollars?