Recent content by mogul

When should someone start home shopping? I don't want to make a hasty decision so looking early and defining your tastes would make sense. But I don't necessarily want to move NOW if I find something.  Do you start looking 2, 3, 6, 12, ... months before you think you are ready to move or...

This is very valuable information. Thanks. As my wife was pointing out, we have access to so many shopping centers where we live (in between District and Market Palce). I don't know how easy it is to access a Costco, Wholefoods, Target, BestBuy, Home Depot, etc. within 1 mile of where you...

Thanks guys. Great STOP sign in the first listing provided. I like to be brought down to earth.  I'll see how I feel this weekend, but time is starting to tick.  Downpayment has been set aside and all we're waiting for is the right opportunity!

IHO, Would you have a few examples of homes in the area that you would consider having a better "value".  Value being, the home itself, the lot size, view, neighborhood, etc.  I'm open to all ideas!

IAC, I coudn't agree more!  I wish this was available in Irvine at a reasonable price point. At some point, I want to become more realistic and see what are the options for South county...not optimal as we work in Newport/Irvine, but getting more house/yard can offset the commute (in fact...

I'm interested in Vista Vallarta and Birch River in Glenwood.  Planning on visiting the sales office this weekend, but I would like to gather some information beforehand. Anything you can share would be welcomed! I saw this...

Looking for opinions on this project. Looks to be a project build in the early 2000s.  Pretty nice homes, nice size, smallish lots, great views if on right side of the street. Shea Homes is the builder of this particular...

@Talyssa: Exactly, have you seen Entourage?

I'd retire in Crystal Cove or Shady Canyon. I'm not sure I want to retiree in the home I'll buy when I'm mid-30...too much upswing coming in later years so I hope to move up one more time before I'd retire. Moving up doesn't necessarily mean bigger, but nicer.  No need for 5 bedrooms when kids...

I lived next to Irvine Blvd for 3 years and it didn't bother us at first, but after a while I got REALLY tired of it. The most annoying thing is the bearking/starting late at night. You may tolerate it, but it will get annoying after a while, mainly in the summer when you'd rather have your...

Link back to IHB: http://www.irvinehousingblog.com/forums/viewthread/6458/ 685 in 1.5 years would be about 400 in one year, not 200. Anyhow, 200 in 1 month is a very healthy number. I like it as future projects might get started earlier.

Why not move up to Mariposa or the Summit?

graceomalley, people can do whatever they want with their money.

YES YES YES! Let's add other cities, all of OC! I'm not volunteering either!

4/5 of center not leased...is that Orchad Hills?