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    APAAS - worth it?

    IHO makes fair points, depends on what you want for child, and what child wants Almost everyone in the APAAS class is also GATE qualified, so no difference in terms of AP class qualification etc (Im not sure I know a single child who wasnt, at TR) yes, MS is a bit of a backward step, several...
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    APAAS - worth it?

    Definitely worth it at Turtle Rock Elementary.  Not sure about other schools have heard mixed reviews. The 4 and 6 grade teachers in particular at TR are outstanding, life changing educators.  Critical thinking and writing skills transformed.  Love of learning, curiosity nurtured. The...
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    Why do these two homes sell so fast?

    Newer SFH, zoned to Turtle Rock elementary/Uni High, excellent neighborhood, 3CWG? https://www.talkirvine.com/index.php/topic,16787.0.html
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    School for 145IQ 1st Grader in Irvine/Surrounding Cities?

    :-)
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    School for 145IQ 1st Grader in Irvine/Surrounding Cities?

    We were where you are about a decade  and half ago.  Kid with 155 IQ. looked at all options, some mentioned in this thread, including moving to LA for Mirman Finally stayed in IRV, kid was fine at Turtle Rock elementary, attended AAPAS program. In retrospect: Until 9th grade, its kinda...
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    Which neighborhood is the best to raise a family with 1.5+ budget

    Ladera ranch, if you are ok with location, is definitely family friendly and a great place to live! In Irvine, I like Turtle Rock (in particular Highlands / Broadmoor / Concordia East ).  Turtle Rock Hills seems to be in a bit of a revival too - more young kids.
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    Concordia East Neighborhood

    IMO, this neighborhood is one of the hidden gems in Turtle Rock.  Concordia-East (not speaking for West), is very quiet, with mostly long term owners, and safe / away from the noise or hassle of the university.  As USCTrojan said, mostly middle/high school kids though some families with younger...
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    Looking for realtor to rebate commision on new home purchase

    Thank you all. I found someone
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    Looking for realtor to rebate commision on new home purchase

    Please Pm me if you have a real estate license, are willing to register as my agent in a new home community in IRV and can rebate me most of the commission (happy to pay you 2K for your help) Thanks
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    Private K-8 schools near Irvine?

    https://www.smes.org/page may be a little far for you, but worth the drive, IMO
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    Thanks again Soylent Green Is People

    +1 for SGIP He recently helped me with the first mortgage on our home.  It took just 3 weeks from my first phone call to him to closing (15 business days), even though I have a fairly complicated financial life (he had to get a policy exception).  Fairly competitive rate, very professional to...
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    Turtle Rock Teardowns

    Per Marquand, who I called for a different project: min is $200-250/sq ft for new build..depends on finishes, sq footage, # of baths and whether you want pool/landscape
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    Remodel costs

    If you have a referral to an architect / designer, I would be very grateful
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    Remodel costs

    I am considering purchasing a 2 story ~2300 sq ft home built in the 60's on a 10000 sq ft lot.  The plan is to add about 500-700 sq ft to the home..a bedroom/bath downstairs, and one upstairs...maybe expand a living area I don't need the finishes to be high-end. I am hoping to get an...
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    What do you guys think?

    23 hawkcreek in the same tract, smaller floorplan, was asking ~600k and is in escrow for less, i believe
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