Recent content by paperboyNC

Anyone know when we can join the Cielo interest list?

Considering other communities have kept their HOA fees steady for 20 years, a 20% increase is quite unexpected. And as someone who bought his home a long time ago, it was a far cry from a million bucks. Lastly, people don't save up money by ignoring recurring expenses .

True. The extra $27.80/month will cost $1,668.00 over 5yrs and is a lot more significant than the $100 special assessment.

My guess is that the HOA management company (KPPM) and the Irvine Company have their hands taking from the pot. KPPM takes an 11% management fee so a large increase will be a huge windfall to them. They then charge us for most of their services on top of that fee rather than covering their...

Has anyone else heard of special assessments / massive fee increases while a community is still being built out? We were told that we could expect the fees to be lowered upon complete build out. - Irvine Company still controls our board (2 out of 3 seats) - Reason given for this is "Increased...

I'm not a licensed realtor but I did stay at a Holiday Inn Express before Covid-19. Pick me!

Hawaii specifically says you can't do the free CVS test.

Awful, awful for Orchard Hills. No one should buy there.

When I got my first 7yr ARM, it 3% for the ARM and 4% for the fixed.

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Phase 5 Non-view 60 1B $1.955mm (extra 1,000 sqft lot with 18ft bonus setback) 61 3C $2.03mm (extra 1,000 sqft lot with 18ft bonus setback) View - these lots look standard for the view lots 62 3A $2.783mm incl Deck at Master Bedroom 63 2C $2.744mm incl Stacking Sliding, Glass Door and Fixed...

Fake news. It's actually the natural gas plants that have been causing the vast majority of the lost wattage. I know it doesn't fit your narrative. Don't get facts get in the way of a good narrative...

I believe that when selling tract homes that are generally affordable (right now that means under $1.25-1.50 million), your best listing strategy is to list for slightly under comps. Let's say you think you can get $750k+ for your home. List it for $699k! There are probably numerous people with...

No longer 8pm.https://www.reddit.com/r/orangecounty/comments/kyam7z/vaccine_megathread/

You got vaccinated yourself? Are you under 65? How do I get it being under 65?