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    Have been renting, now considering buying!

    I would pick 152 Firefly from your shortlisted list. You cant go wrong with California Pacific homes. https://www.redfin.com/CA/Irvine/152-Firefly-92618/home/112721717
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    New Listing - Luna Plan 3 detached condo in Portola Springs (152 Firefly)

    One of the best floor plans for a family with school going kids under 850K. Good Luck!!
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    Move Up: Right Time?

    I will disclose the details upon closing. I think we got very sweat deal ;) ;) ;) Inflation is going up, will 2% CDs and/or saving accounts would be wise investment strategy?  
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    Move Up: Right Time?

    Update: We've selected a new place, offer was accepted last week and we are in the escrow with anticipated date of close first week of Aug. This home is not a dream house, but will definitely meet our needs for next 8-10 years and we can afford it. On a positive note we didn't have to sell our...
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    Move Up: Right Time?

    I'm grateful for your valuable insights. Is this the general consensus here? Sell it, get the equity, and buy a new affordable Home without worrying too much about hype and or unforeseen factors
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    Move Up: Right Time?

    We need to be in Irvine due to special circumstances. We put 10% down, I am happy with ROI :). Again this is our primary residence so not too worried about this factor. As long as I don't lose money, I am fine.
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    Move Up: Right Time?

    I am looking for some help, would appreciate your kind thoughts. We bought a 3 bed Cal Pacific homes's condo back in 2015, which has modestly appreciated since then, we have close to 30% equity in this. Our family situation has changed, where we need a bigger place to accommodate family...
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    Babysitter

    Hello everyone needs help, I m looking for some day care in portola springs area, where I can drop my kids for few hours a day. May be 3-5 hours per day . Any recommendations and what would be reasonable dues per hour? Kids r 3 and 5
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    Luna at Portola Springs

    They r not building plan 4 anymore, it's called 4x now. All of their plan 3, 4 and 4x are sold out, only handful of plan 1 and 2 are left According to sales office
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    should I lock the rate now? Your input is greatly appreciated!

    We were in similar situation, we decided not to lock. Rates are not going up so don't worry, lock within 30 days
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    What you think of these Great room design?

    These lay outs are from Jade court and Luna by cal pacific homes. They look ok to me. If someone on this board has visited these in person, they could give you much better opinion. But for the price looks better, I rckon these are selling for 630k+
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    Anyone bought new homes in Irvine with less than 20% downpayment recently?

    We are going to buy new House with 10% downpayment, there is a program called lender paid PMI, they will charge you 0.25% interest rates, and no PMI.
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    Feedback on these new communities Please

    These are all pretty nice with exception of Zinnia. Here is how I would rate them Luna: plan 3 u mentioned below is by far the best and reasonably priced, compared to others. It was in 630k range. Agave: These are attached, we didn't like their style, specially front Patios. orchard Hills. It...
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    Garage Ideas

    Hello everyone, can someone recommend any good companies, thinking about garage organizer cabinets and epoxy. Also any ideas to make 2 car garage more attractive and useable :) Thanks in advance.
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    Portola springs

    Hello there, I know thee have been some old threads on this topic here. Wondering Are there going to be any retails stores in the portola springs area. I heard yesterday from Sales people that there will be retail shopping between new elementary school at Portola springs  and 241?
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    Mortgage rate Lock now or wait

    Are there not risk associated with ARM 5/1? Secondly my guess is rates would be same in NOV/Dec time frame, as that is a low activity period due to Xmas and Holidays seasons.
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    New to this forum: need advice

    Joe61022 : I'm sorry , I couldn't understand your last message. When you buy something so expensive I think it's natural to think about resale.
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    Luna at Portola Springs

    We r going to buy here too, anyone on this forum who have purchased at Luna. Just curious
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    New to this forum: need advice

    I'm new member of this forum need expert advice please. We moved in US three years ago, so pretty new to almost every thing here :) Looking to buy our 1st home, it's at Luna at portola springs. Question , we like the floor plan but backyard/patio is very small it's only 7*22 ( 7 feet wide and...
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