Recent content by DrTravel

Maybe, but based on my experience builders make errors and are generally within 3%. But better than most appraisers! The problem is that there is no uniform standard that everyone agrees to. And then what numbers do we use? Those dimensions found on the blueprints or what was actually built? Do...

Martin already told you the price, but for fun I've attached some original builder information. According to the Phase 2 price list, single stories were going for $1,050,000. This house was in Phase 7, Lot 4. So 5 phases increased at $30K each plus maybe $20K lot premium, estimated. Note the...

Revisiting this one. In the mean time this neighbor's house listed at $2,650,000 sold for $2,820,000. $170K over list closing in less than two weeks. $$washer. https://www.redfin.com/CA/Irvine/60-Stetson-92602/home/112718934 Then the 73 Copper Mine went pending. $500K profit in three months...

I chatted with him. Exact words were “F**k!!! I deserve the loss profit for listening to that M**********r LL”

I’ll add my request. The Thermofoil on my kitchen cabinets (primarily doors) is peeling. Figured all they had to do was completely remove the old and add a new Thermofoil covering. Guy said they have a machine that will do it but the company refuses to do so. They only want bigger jobs i. e...

https://www.redfin.com/CA/Irvine/73-Copper-Mine-92602/home/109741082 Sold October 2023 for $2,200,000 Sold again March 2024 for $2,371,600 (+7.8% in 5 months) Listed May 2024 at $2,880,000!! (+21.4% in 2 months) Predicted sales price of $2,500,000 (+5.4% in 2 months) Comes with a fully...

If this were located in Irvine, it would have 15 cash offers for $850K… guaranteed. Are you experiencing the same demand for your Lake Forest listings? If so, this listing could approach Irvine Prices.

An attached condo for $825 per square foot and we get a bidding war! Non-cash buyers need not apply?? Just when I think the level of craziness has peaked, it gets worse. True SFR should be $1,000 per square foot. Good thing I already own a home because I can’t afford it now :( PS Congrats USC

This is what I would do… go down to the city and see if a permit is required (I suspect it is) and the proper filing requirements and fees. Can’t be that expensive. A reputable contractor would likely do all of this. This is the moral and proper thing to do. You sleep better and would never be...

https://www.redfin.com/CA/Irvine/100-Dry-Crk-92602/home/143911438 Originally listed for $8.8m - I waited a month and offered $7.888m but lost out :( Oh well... was really looking forward to paying that non tax deductible $100K+ property tax

Martin, I was expecting to see you pre-announce this listing as yours! https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2023-01-27/albert-pujols-is-listing-his-irvine-mansion-for-9-98-million Listed it for only $7.75 million in 2016 after buying if for $5.55 million in 2012.

Fricking incredible! Posters like LL says market is going to hell and you’re getting multiple offers and possible bidding war. Another example of RE mania brought to you by Martin. 😋

The sad thing is that both Kari Lake and George Santos have more credibility. Best to ignore - don’t feed the troll. Parroted posts just looking for attention.

Your math logic is full of holes but explaining why is useless. True stupidity is believing whatever AVCT (Anti-Vaxx Conspiracy Theorists) are telling you and not being able to comprehend basic facts - AVCT (i.e. Charlie Kirk) has little use for these. The sad thing about the Damar Hamlin...

In today’s current environment what factors should those who are considering EVs deeply analyze about purchasing or leasing? The fact that you can’t purchase a Tesla at lease end, expected technological improvements (particularly battery) during the next three years, expected depreciation of EVs...