newhomebuyer2021
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Folks,
I have been renting in Irvine (UCI area) for the past 7 years. Considering the interest rates, I have decided to buy a new home. I just started looking
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[*]My budget range in $700k - $900k.
[*]I am looking for a 3+ Bedroom
[*]Would prefer a bedroom on the 1st floor along with kitchen. (Some plans have kitchen on the 2nd floor)
[*]Small to mid size backyard preferred (not a hard requirement)
[*]Have kids in elementary school
[*]Given my range and requirements, I am willing to compromise on my communte/drive time. Work in Irvine, currently.
[*]I am looking for June/July 2021 time-frame. Can move in earlier or wait, if needed.
[*]From my limited research, looks like the avg HOA is $200-$250. Would want to stay in this range.
[*]Can pay extra for the home in comparison to higher HOA.
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Questions, needing your expert suggestion/recommendation/opinion
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[*]I visited Portola Springs Communities. However, communities that are in my range (Celeste, Montara) seem to be sold out. Would you know if there are additional homes planned around there?
[*]I plan to visit Great Park. However with the Memorial/Cemetery and Chemical issue, not sure if I should consider them? On the website, I see some homes available in Rise Park, Novel Park and Cadence Park.
[*]Are there other new communities that are going to be built in Irvine and any rough time frames?
[*]From your experience, what are other things a first time home buyer should consider in the grand scheme of things.
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Hopefully, your responses help others as well, who are in a similar boat.
Thank you for reading through. Sincere, thanks.
I have been renting in Irvine (UCI area) for the past 7 years. Considering the interest rates, I have decided to buy a new home. I just started looking
[list type=decimal]
[*]My budget range in $700k - $900k.
[*]I am looking for a 3+ Bedroom
[*]Would prefer a bedroom on the 1st floor along with kitchen. (Some plans have kitchen on the 2nd floor)
[*]Small to mid size backyard preferred (not a hard requirement)
[*]Have kids in elementary school
[*]Given my range and requirements, I am willing to compromise on my communte/drive time. Work in Irvine, currently.
[*]I am looking for June/July 2021 time-frame. Can move in earlier or wait, if needed.
[*]From my limited research, looks like the avg HOA is $200-$250. Would want to stay in this range.
[*]Can pay extra for the home in comparison to higher HOA.
[/list]
Questions, needing your expert suggestion/recommendation/opinion
[list type=decimal]
[*]I visited Portola Springs Communities. However, communities that are in my range (Celeste, Montara) seem to be sold out. Would you know if there are additional homes planned around there?
[*]I plan to visit Great Park. However with the Memorial/Cemetery and Chemical issue, not sure if I should consider them? On the website, I see some homes available in Rise Park, Novel Park and Cadence Park.
[*]Are there other new communities that are going to be built in Irvine and any rough time frames?
[*]From your experience, what are other things a first time home buyer should consider in the grand scheme of things.
[/list]
Hopefully, your responses help others as well, who are in a similar boat.
Thank you for reading through. Sincere, thanks.