Recent content by heverlee

thanks a lot for the infor. Was about to try Laguna Hills and now may go to Costa Mesa then

thank you both for the kind information. appreciate it!

Hi: I need to get a realID and have to go to DMV in person. Searched TI with not much recent information. Just wonder if anyone has any dmv to recommend for walk in? As appointment is 2 months away, I plan to go there early before 8am this week. should I expect to wait until afternoon to get...

this is the thing I don't understand coming from another state. Why the SFR rentals don't include these appliances? When I was trying to rent 2 months ago, 95% homes I see don't include these. In my own state, without fridge/washer/dryer, no one would rent the home.

thanks, just talked to my agent that is what he advised me to do except the impound account. I will talk to him about that possibility

Hello: Looks like my buyer agent rebate + lender credit is more than closing cost. I was told the extra money can't be used to reduce loan amount. what is the best way of get this $ back? thanks

this is true, that is why we decide to move here

fully agree on that, my midwest home is 3600sqft single level inside. I feel embarrassed to tell friends the new home in Irvine sits on a lot of that size. ;-< Given the huge price difference btw states, I have to give up the lot size while getting a home not significantly smaller inside. will...

thanks one thing we also noticed is that there is almost no traffic noise compared to many homes we see in cypress village, pavallion park etc. I think it is due to its remoteness and we are happy about this. Indeed, we liked Richmond home at the beginning and wanted to buy there but figured...

appreciate the infor. I am trying to trade off a bit of driving for more space for now. thanks again!

thank you all for the kind reply. Yes, I am buying that for a long term home as long as I don't have to move because of job. We really like Irvine and hope to stay as long as possible.

I got the impression that local Irvine folks think it is a bit far from highway, shopping, etc.

thanks. coming from a mid west state where home price didn't appreciate as crazy as in Irvine, appreciation wasn't our first goal. We want to buy a home that lives comfortably and we also like the hill drive. It is just that location might be  an issue for local Irvine folks which might affect...

Hello: I am relocating to Irvine and just signed an agreement to buy a home at Elderberry for ~$460/sqft.  Saw this forum yesterday and see quite some negative on Elderberry regarding it's location and slow appreciation. I like the house and driving is ok for us coming from other states but...