Recent content by SamsonSimson

Definitely agree on the Umami Burger. Really not much different than standard "gourmet" food truck sliders that's so popular these days.

Is this Ayame part IV? Gotta admire the proprietor's determination to create something that works. It seems like they faced setback after setback, so hopefully it'll succeed this time.

I went a little later in the afternoon, but the same experience - deserted. There were more people at Rancho Mission Viejo, for the similarly priced but definitively better product also being sold by Ryland. Perhaps it's because there are more models to look at down there, but both properties...

By law, the developer/sales agent must provide a copy of the Bureau of Real Estate report to any prospective purchaser before any earnest money deposit is received or a contract is signed. That this step was taken by the developer must be documented with a receipt. Also, anyone requesting it is...

Seems like all roads lead to bash FCB land.

Can an advertisement get any stuffier? I guess I'm not Beautiful People(R) so I don't deserve to live in this glorified tract house.  What's more, the quality of the design is rather lacking; it almost looks like a bad joke/parody.

When things like "If you are average joe, then that's your own problem.  Maybe you should work harder...." are said, it can generally be interpreted in one of two ways: 1. as a remark of condescension, that somehow additional work and skill was the only distinguishing factor over another who is...

If it were a pure meritocracy, I would have no problem with this statement. I have some business dealings over there, and let's just say that some animals are more equal than others. Don't mistake a little bit of luck and fortuitousness for skill and ability - that you would make such a comment...

This Time article from last year hits the major points of conflict between Hong Kong and mainland China: http://world.time.com/2012/01/24/trouble-down-south-why-hong-kong-and-mainland-chinese-arent-getting-along/ Substitute "Irvine" for "Hong Kong," and aside from the obvious Beijing control v...

Not exactly the same situation, but your story reminded me of this GIF:

Out of curiosity, what is their reputation as a builder? For that matter, how is everyone else coming onto the market now? On the admittedly low level of research I've done on various builders, it seems to be a regional thing - some regions for the same company may be higher regarded because an...

Yes, the downstairs is way too small, especially for something at this price point. In my view, being directly downwind from the landfill, and being right up against the fire zone were already strikes against it. Six to a motorcourt doesn't seem very nice, either. The plan needed to be darn...

Sorry to hear about your son - it was probably a combination of the really greasy food and the high temperatures and humidity outside, and the stuffiness and elevated temperatures inside the house (goes to show, maybe their AC isn't working so well). I hope he recovered from the bodily stress...

I wonder who the target market for these houses are?  ::)

If they're feeling confident in raising prices this much, it must mean folks are buying. Or, as you said, getting the last few suckers in before a whole bunch of new inventory comes online in the next several months. $875,000 to $888,000 to those who can afford this level of house probably...