Recent content by John Shaw_IHB

<p>Yes.... There are tons of places for sale in this community. Its a bloodbath!!!</p>

<p>Can you please do an update #3 on the Ashton Green Community in Turtle Ridge?</p> <p>Thanks</p>

<p>I am new to this.....does the last sales price on Redfin represent what the Sellers paid for their home? Why do some homes on the market have this information and some dont? If it really is the sellers purchase price, it can provide good insight as to how low they will actually go.</p>...

<p>Can anyone who knows about this community please let me know your thoughts?</p> <p>I am not sure how low prices will drop in this community and I really want to move closer to the beach, but stay in Irvine.</p> <p>Thanks</p>

<p>What do you all think about Ashton Green in Turtle Ridge? A lot of sellers have reduced their prices. I am looking at some 2 bed/2 bath units between $580K - $595K.</p> <p>This community is really nice and close to Crystal Cove Beach (10 Min drive).</p> <p>I also checked out Quail Hill...

<p>How come I always see terrible MLS listing pictures? Isn't it the Agent's job to take and post professional/good looking pictures of their propertys? Wouldn't it be to their benefit? It seems like most homes are requested to view based on the MLS pics.</p>

<p>Do Open Houses sell homes??? Or are they just an avenue for neighbors to check out a place?</p>

<p>Please allow me to pick your brain. The idea of purchasing a home makes me nervous!</p> <p>I am trying to see what I can afford... I am thinking net MO salary (including 401K cont.) - MO mortgage payment - MO prop tax accrual - MO expenses (including misc. accruals) = $500 or $700 Savings...

" I don't recommend buying a home without several months of emergency cash stowed away. I would rather just get a traditional 30 year fixed and pull from an emergency fund if there is a bad month. " What if you want to throw your savings in as a down payment?

<p>"What is the rate on this type of loan and how does it compare to regular fixed 30 year loan? "</p> <p>~6.5%ish 10/30 (varies from a traditional 30 year fixed by about 1/4%)</p> <p> </p>

<p>What do you think of this loan?</p> <p>The i-rate is fixed for 30 years. You have the option to pay just interest for the 1st 10 years. In year 11, the principle balance is re-amortized for 20 years. Obviously, paying just interest for the 1st 10 years will cause the monthly payments to...

<p>"that way you get to read the juicy private realtor comments"</p> <p>Do you need some sort of special access to see these comments? Is it like a blog for RE agents to talk about homes?</p> <p>My agent sends me MLS listings in the area I like, but I dont see any juicy comments.</p>...

<p>"It isn't the desirability, it is the financing."</p> <p>What does that exactly mean.</p> <p>Sorry, I am a little slow.</p> <p>Thanks</p>

<p> </p> <p> </p> <p>I cant see that area going down much more. Its practically Newport Coast.</p> Do you really think that town home prices in TR will go down to the mid 400K range?

<p>Hello </p> <p>I have been looking at 2/2 town homes in Turtle Ridge or HB at the $600K price range.</p> <p>Which of these two areas do you guys think is better? I am having trouble deciding. Both areas are fantastic and close to the beach.</p> <p>Thanks</p>