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What are some good hiking and running trails in Irvine? I like jogging and hiking but have mainly just run around my neighborhood. I been to Jeffrey Trail already and have checked out Letsgooutside.org but it seems like most of the hikes that they offer are mainly guided by someone and I would...

I plan to get my garage done with epoxy. I read a previous thread and it appears that most off the of the shelf stuff from home Depot and Lowe's is not the same quality as some used by professional installers. Plus, I don't want to take on this as a diy project. How much should I expect to pay...

I just moved in and have a gated patio in the front. The patio is about 20 feet long and 10 feet wide. About 1/6 of the patio is dirt. I want something low maintenance so I was just planning to put mulch over the dirt and call it a day. Is this something I can do and the HOA will be okay with...

I plan to move to Portola Springs in the next month or so and was wondering what my options are. I only need internet and don't plan to bundle internet/tv/phone. I care about speed and reliability since I work from home sometimes. On a somewhat related note, the new home will have CAT 5E plugs...

I've seen some pictures of people in their new homes and some seem to have a gift. Was just wondering if that is the case? What did you receive from the builder/sales team?

Getting wood tile done and plan on sealing the grout lines with 511 porous plus. However, I was wondering if I need to seal the wood tile as well or just do the grout lines?  Also, how much sealer do I need to get? Home is about 1,400 sq feet and wood tile is in most of the house except the...

All, Builder just called and scheduled an appointment for an "open wall orientation". I'm assuming that they are just showing us the completed frame/structure but wanted to know if anyone on here knows what else is included. Should I be on the lookout for anything while I am going through the...

Sorry if this has been talked about before but will there be or is there any kind of shopping/fast food/restaurants in Portola Springs? The closest shopping center I can think of is on Irvine blvd. and Sand Canyon. If I take a right onto Portola from Sand Canyon, I don't recall seeing any kind...

I was wondering what effect the rain we had in the last month as well as the large storm expected this weekend will have on the homes currently in construction. For example, is the wood for the frame treated to handle a constant rain What about the constant rain on exposed foundations? I'm sure...

For those on the waiting list at Avalon at Eastwood Village, I just wanted to provide some info. As of yesterday, they had 1 plan 1(phase 15) available at $520,000 but it is along Irvine blvd. Also, they mentioned that phases 16 and 17 will be released soon. It appears that Phase 16 will also be...

I was just thinking that most contracts have the financing contingency where if the buyer cannot obtain financing, the agreement is usually terminated and deposit is refunded back to buyer. But what if the appraisal comes in low? Say the home takes a few months to build and the real estate...

Hi all, I was looking at options and was wondering if the upgrade, which cost about $950 for all standard cabinets/drawers, is worth it.  I know it is something that my wife would like to have but was wondering what everyone else's opinion is. Thanks in advance.

Was chatting with my wife today and we were comparing tandem vs. 2-car side-by-side and we were wondering what kind of adjustment an appraiser (in the Irvine marketplace) would give to the tandem garage. I would think $5-10k but could be way off. For example, if an appraiser were to compare two...

I am looking for new communities or communities that are planning to be built in the $500-$600k range. I have checked out The Vine at Portola Springs and the plan that we like has a waiting list. I have checked out Willow but the 3-story set up does not work for us. I have also checked out...

Is it better to purchase a base model home (standard carpet, flooring, no window covering) and wait a few years (5 years) to update those items later or just pay for the upgraded tile/carpet, etc. now and enjoy? I understand upgrading other items (optional tub, den/office etc.) but flooring...

I went to check out the Vine at Portola Springs and it looked interesting. I noticed that the plan 1 that is currently selling is in phase 2 while the other units are on phase 3 or 4. Is it normal that builders move on to other phases even though a particular plan has not sold? Would they let it...