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Thanks :) - a good idea but our kids' grannies are the nannies so we don't need to hire one. Looking for a more structured program.

Thanks! Any experience with either one of these programs?

What about Lambert Ranch? or Laguna Altura? Can you walk in there? Some of the guard-gated communities are also not guard-gated all day, right?

extra bonus: no need to have that nagging feeling in the back of your mind about living on a toxic site it's also nice to cruise into foothill ranch Target or Ralphs and get in and out of the store in under 5 minutes  :)

Does anyone have recommendations for Spanish language class (after school/weekends) in Irvine/nearby areas for kids in grade school? Thanks.

High schools don't matter as much, since they don't have the name-recognition of colleges. But the college you go to does matter. The degree to which it matters depends on what type of career you're seeking. In the business world things are very much about connections and who you know, so for...

We've been looking at Irvine new construction for some time but as prices have become "irrationally exuberant," :)we started looking elsewhere. No mello roos is a big deal when you think of what you can do with an extra $3500-6000, etc. a year. You also get a lot more bang for your buck in other...

That's really not bad, then! I had thought Tustin tax rate was much higher than Irvine. But 1.6-1.7% is about the same.

These look like a good value compared to Irvine. Any idea what the lot sizes are? What would the expected prop tax rate be? I've been looking around Irvine and haven't paid much attn to other cities so don't know much about the mello roos/taxes elsewhere.

When you hear about people doing the flooring after close of escrow, does that mean they actually rip out the tile that the builder insists on putting down in the wet areas? Is it much of a hassle/extra expense to knock out the tiles? Was also thinking of knocking down the ugly granite full...

Does anyone have latest price sheet/pricing for Strada? Thanks!

Thanks! I'll have to look into the water system.

Am wondering if TI members have any recommendations for home water filtration system.

But per "akimyai"'s post, there are "overhead electrical lines emitting EMF throughout the community," implying it's not just Village IV that has the problem. I don't remember seeing any overhead electrical lines in OH, though...I too would appreciate any further info about this. Since we speak...