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    Cox vs Uverse internet service 2019

    This question is for people who previously had cox but switched to AT&T.  Did AT&T have to run their own cables or they can can use existing cables? If they have to run their cables, do they a good job in hiding them?  Thanks
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    Irvine to consider committing $40 million toward veterans cemetery at Great Park

    Gov. Brown to revisit Irvine?s Great Park for tour of proposed veterans cemetery sites http://www.ocregister.com/2017/04/27/gov-brown-to-revisit-irvines-great-park-for-tour-of-proposed-veterans-cemetery-sites/
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    Northwood High School in Irvine on Lockdown Due to Phoned Threat

    Northwood High School in Irvine is on lockdown Thursday afternoon due to an anonymous threat, according to the school district. Posts on social media just before 3 p.m. indicated the school ? at 4515 Portola Parkway ? was locked down. An Irvine Unified School District official confirmed that to...
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    Anyone have any suggestions for a water softener and reverse osmosis?

    Does SoCal Waters's quote include the whole house filter i.e. Big Blue Carbon Filter (http://www.socalwater.com/whole-house-filtration/)? I am also looking to get the water softener and RO system installed and was quoted similar price. It seems that some people also got the carbon filter...
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    Which credit card do you use the most?

    I believe discover does not charge international fee and there is no annual fee. However, it is not accepted widely outside United States.
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    Builder Upgrades- what did you choose /how to get these done ?

    You can also use builder's plumbing company to reinstall the toilets after flooring is complete.  It will cost you extra but will keep your warranty intact.
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    Dwelling coverage in homeowner's insurance

    My question was more about the dwelling coverage (replacements cost if I understand correctly). Hence what should the replacement cost for a 2900 square for home in Irvine? With my quotes, GEICO was the cheapest ($775 with 2500 deductible) but then their dwelling coverage was also lowest...
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    Dwelling coverage in homeowner's insurance

    I have been shopping around for home owner's insurance and gotten a few quotes.  Dwelling coverage on those quotes varies from $140 - $200 per square foot.  Obviously cost is lower for lower dwelling coverage.  What would be a reasonable dwelling coverage for an Irvine home? Thanks for your...
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    Orchard Hills - Pesticides

    Let me warn you that the tests (skin or blood tests) to check for environmental allergies are not very accurate in toddlers or young children. Test can be negative despite the presence of allergies. Other possibility is that some of the symptoms could be due to irritation and may not be due to...
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    Google fiber coming to Irvine

    The company?s Google Fiber division announced Thursday that it has tapped Irvine, a city known for its tech industry and educated and affluent residents, for its list of possible expansion cities. The so-called gigabit network offers blazing-fast broadband speeds about 100 times that of...
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    Price drop after signing purchase contract

    Have you talked to the builder yet? We had a similar situation but we talked to builder who agreed to drop the price.  If their sales are slow (which is likely the case here), they will be more likely to listen to you.
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    new home upgrades

    Here you go! Not sure if it is the latest.
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    Silvermist by K.Hovnanian Homes at Beacon Park

    Price sheet from last weekend!
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    What's hot housing in Orange County?

    Interesting reading: "Here?s the July MOCHA results of who?s hottest - decidedly inland communities - and who?s not - largely by the sea: Top-ranked by my MOCHA index was Irvine 92602 with a median selling price of $936,500 in July. It had a 25 percent year-over-year gain in its median selling...
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    Recommendations for landscaping companies

    Is that work recent (with in last year)? His work has deteriorated a lot as he has gotten busier. If you are interested in knowing more, search this forum for recent comments about him.
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