Recent content by Zenyatta1

Thank you!  I want to say it cost around $2200... because my husband and I were looking to cut the upgrades we went back and forth... we actually were going to just extend the granite up but were then told the extra fee ($500?) for the upgraded granite which annoyed us.  We would have taken it...

With white cabinets, contrast underneath looks sharp, in my opinion.  We were initially going to use the more subtle glass subway tile, but it would have been washed out.  Glad we went with the darker one.

I would definitely do the recessed lighting package now.  It's an opportunity to get easy access now instead of dealing with an invasive mess after the house is all done.  We opted not to get the cabinet over the toilet done because we were also looking to cut some costs and that one made sense...

That is the silver lining to a premium lot, should be easy to sell some day, but I miss the trails in Northwood.  If you like to run or take walks, you will enjoy living in EW.

Well, if only we could trade.  I'll give you my Jasmine home for your Petaluma  ;D. (and I only have 1 neighbor!)

We bought our refrigerator, a Samsung counter-depth, from Costco.  It's not a large fridge, but it's quiet and has been great so far.  Having a smaller fridge doesn't matter to us for these reasons:  We got the under-counter beverage center so most of our drinks are in there, and larger...

I disagree, because the Conservatory is not useless from my point of view.  It's an open space that we'll be using as my child's play area during the day.  It can also be a place to put an air mattress for visitors.  It's a great place to set up a Christmas tree when the time comes.  And my...

And larger master closet, dual sliders downstairs and side-by-side laundry.

We moved in a few weeks ago, and so I wouldn't say "settled" just yet.  We have a lot of work to do.  But, we love the space and how everything is turning out.  It's double the space we're used to and the home gets a lot of light so it's a nice place to be.  Hopefully our neighbors turn out to...

Have you asked to see some pictures of grey walls in their albums of models?  They may not have your current choice, but at least you might get a sense of how the greys look with their interiors.  We went with a beige tone which may not be fashionable anymore, but our palette is warm so grey...

Just as I am closing on my new home, someone I know does the same with an older home.  His story is a nightmare.  After the deal closes, he goes in and finds damage to the home that the sellers clearly covered up.  The inspector didn't catch it, and it's so bad that they cannot move in.  He says...

Was it specific on how much savings you will be benefiting from?  A certain percentage decrease?

It's difficult to answer a question like this for somebody else.  I always thought we would end up buying at OH, but we ended up at Jasmine.  I'm a trees and trail kind of person and always relished the idea of being up in the "hills" rather than in a regular neighborhood.  But, my husband...

Irvine did not lose Allergan, it was absorbed by Actavis and the Irvine location is still open.

Eastwood is in a great location. We're getting a premium corner lot away from the freeway at Jasmine, but I've started feeling a bit of buyers remorse. On thing though, we wouldn't get 3.875% late next year, so there is that in our favor...