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    The History of Irvine

    While the discussions of Irvine new homes and resales homes are on-going on this board, I want to share the history and visions for what it took to get here. It did not happened by accident, it took several generations of careful planning and leadership to what we all enjoy today in Irvine.
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    Omomo New location

    Omomo having another location coming to Culver Plaza next to Trader Joe Market. Now the parking will be even more fun.
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    350K consider middle class here!

    https://www.cnbc.com/2019/09/11/you-need-to-make-350000-a-year-to-live-a-middle-class-lifestyle-today-heres-why.html Yup, the cost raising kids these days, ain?t no jokes. Oh, how about the Janitor in the story making 235k plus 36k bonus. Well, I am in the wrong field then for having to go to...
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    Trump?s Assault on Financial Reform

    What?s left of the Dodd Frank Act is being dismantled, leaving the economy vulnerable to grotesque financial concentration, excessive risk?and a repeat of the 2008 collapse. Our economy is not working for most Americans. Despite low unemployment rates, we are still suffering from the effects of...
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    Plane crashed in Yorba Linda

    Freak accident and it killed the pilot and 4 people yesterday watching SB at home. Too close to home, and you would think that it is safe in your own house.
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    Kevin O?Leary comes to town

    Ok, so there Drew Levin, and Danny Perkins Co sponsor with Mr. Wonderful, comes to surf city to pitch about ?How to Flip and making money, unique flipping strategies.? The event held at Grand Ball Room at Hyatt Regency in HB. It has at least thousands plus attendees. So they talk about supply...
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    Cul-de-sac Homes.

    How many of you on here either live in one or use to live in one or know someone that owned one, what is the real benefits and what is the con? Less traffic, but that also mean people can know everything about you, is that true good/bad? I lived in Irvine for along time but I have never...
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    Amazon Prime

    I had Amazon Prime for the last 7 years. This month my renewal is up and I decided 20 % increase in the prime membership is not worth anymore. I can still get the same items elsewhere now with two days free shipping. The competitors really stepping up with delivery services. Streams contents is...
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    Financial Crisis 2020

    What about FINANCIAL CRISIS 2020? What are you doing NOW to protect your families and assets when the next ones comes? https://www.marketwatch.com/story/roubini-10-reasons-why-conditions-will-be-ripe-for-a-financial-crisis-by-2020-2018-09-13 10 - Good and clear reasons that will lead up to it...
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    Contractor and Landscapers Lessons Learned

    This has comes up over and over again. The last thing that new homeowners need is a ripped off after signing your escrow to your new house. The only leverage that you have after you checked and vetted the chosen landscapers is MONEY that they YET to pocket. And work out a schedule payment...
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    Debts And Assets

    Americans hold $8.88 trillion of mortgage debt, according to a February report from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York. It's the largest type of household debt in the country, and it increased "substantially" during the fourth quarter of 2017 ? up $139 billion, according to the report. If...
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    Eastwood build out

    Anyone know the approximate time when Eastwood is build out approximately, and the total dwelling units for the entire village include SFH, attached condo and detached condos together?
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    Rental Leasing Increase

    My rentals for the past several years, each year when tenants renew a lease term I've always increase the rent rate by 3 to 4 percents. This year with the strong job market and tight inventory I am contemplating raising the rate about 10 percents. What would you do if you are a leasing your...
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    How to get that fresh smell from high end model home.

    If you visit some of the model home especially in Parasol park, as soon as you step into the front door the fresh scented smell is profound. All of my business trips at a higher end hotels, it remind me almost that I am on the road again traveling for work. I often find that it is normal to...
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    War is imminent with Syria and North Korea

    What would that do to housing and overall economy? I think it would be great for housing, interest rate will drop and housing will continue to boom....Even faster than previous war.
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    Room Addition

    What is the average cost of room addition per square feet, including pulling permit and plan submission to HOA? I am contemplating on extend my great room and kitchen area. This option was not available for our new home when we moved in. I assume it would be better to do with a license...
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    Hitting the slopes.

    Planning to take my kids up to the slopes to play in the snow with this weekend storms. Should have an abundant of fresh powder from the upcoming storm this Saturday. For little kids to just play with the snow tube and sled where have you taken your kids that you would recommend.
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    'Shadow banks' are setting up the next housing euphoria

    Creative financing setup the last housing collapse. Pricing has risen steadily since it bottomed in late 2011 which lead to very high prices result in Shadow Banks. The tight financing of traditional banks created and funnel a new method of getting loans for the sky high home prices...
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    Is your HOA worth the money that you pay every month?

    By all mean, this is no small amount of money. What is the pro's and con's of having an HOA at your community and do you think they are doing a decent job for the residents where you are at?
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    3rd Park in the Great Park

    The third park which is in Parasol Park suppose to have a SPA like amenities, which includes multiples sauna spas like the ones that Korean Health Spa you would find that cost $ 50 dollars per entry. This was confirmed by one of Great Park HOA representative. If this is true, I expect long wait...
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