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    Where do most you non-FCBs go grocery shopping?

    Need more details, what exactly are you trying to buy? For fruits and meats and veges, it'll be hard to beat the Zion market prices.  Yes it's Asian.  Yes it's crowded, but the prices are really good.  Just smile and nod, there's other non Asians there as well. For regular items (non fruits...
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    2017 BMW X3 - good deal?

    Minimum 12-15% off msrp Shoot me a pm if you are looking for new instead. I know a few auto brokers
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    Need serious opinions on this woodbridge condo please.

    Your situation is exactly like mine. I was loosing $500 a month to break even on my cypress village home. It's almost impossible to break even on those new developments with high MR.  I ended up swapping it on my baker ranch sfr with no MR so I could finally break even. I did it with a 1031 so...
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    Stonegate vs Eastwood

    I live in stone gate now, I've been in Eastwood. I would say the biggest advantages stonegate has over Eastwood now is the location. Around stonegate it's stonegate east, woodbury, Woodbury town center (lots of people like having Ralph's chipotle la fitness ) etc. around Eastwood .. one side is...
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    Baker ranch lake forest vs older home irvine

    I love it here at Baker Ranch.  You've seen it in person.  It's very similar in Irvine in many ways, better in some worse in others.  Much more amenities I think for the price.  Better pools, more parks, lots of playgrounds, and the clubhouse is a nice touch.  Negatives are definitely the lack...
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    Altair - new Irvine luxury housing by Lennar/Toll Bros - not Great Park, not TIC

    How does the developer prepay the MR work? I know with Baker Ranch, Shea/Toll Brothers just paid it, but we are dwellers in Lake forest  :'( At these price points, the MR is probably $5k/year minimum 1000 homes? It's a large area $5 million a year.  30 year bonds? $150 million total or $150k...
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    Baker Ranch in Lake Forest / Foothill Ranch

    I've learned a woman's instincts are usually correct so I assume you're on to something...your thoughts definitely make sense in providing a means of transportation.  But few tibits at least from the chinese part I read before, the owner isn't there in the house so the airbnb people would have...
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    Baker Ranch in Lake Forest / Foothill Ranch

    Roger that. Good to know! Not a fan of short term rentals either.  Let me know if I can help in any way.  I can translate to try to pinpoint which location it is etc
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    Baker Ranch in Lake Forest / Foothill Ranch

    I was reading about your Foothill Ranch experience at Fish Grill I'm pretty sure that is more the Camden Square folks than the Baker ranch.  From Camden Square, you can literally see Fish Grill outside your windows, so it's a 15 second walk.  They are building out and I think on their final...
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    Baker Ranch in Lake Forest / Foothill Ranch

    Yeah I can speak and read Chinese.  Essentially clean and comfortable house. Good upgrades within home.  Can see the sunrise and sunset.  Many shopping centers and restaurants two minute drive Seems you get the place to yourself as the owner has their own house It's a white neighborhood, they...
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    Halves in Foothill Ranch

    tell us more about these coupons and you received them can they be shared?
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    Need serious opinions on this woodbridge condo please.

    Is living in Irvine a necessity too? Have you considered any other areas besides Irvine?  For what you are looking for, you can probably get larger homes and lower HOA in different cities that can fit a growing family.  Look at Lake Forest, Tustin, Costa Mesa, Foothill Ranch, Laguna Niguel...
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    Need serious opinions on this woodbridge condo please.

    1121 is really small for a 3 bedroom Can you stretch to $600k?https://www.redfin.com/CA/Irvine/20-Wintergreen-92604/unit-8/home/5420322https://www.redfin.com/CA/Irvine/52-Concierto-92620/home/7216772 Both these have 1500 sq ft plus and more suitable for growing families $435,000 they bought...
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    Irvine to vote on proposed interim amphitheater near Great Park

    x 1000!  Like LA traffic, it's usually not because of some accident but just too many cars that creates traffic.  Sand Canyon is going to be nasty.  Still waiting for others to offer other alternatives but I think the 133 is the only way to mitigate some of the traffic.  Yellowfever's list...
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    Parasol Park

    I only have experience with stonegate, but I don't think any of the Irvine new home builds come with refrigerators, unless someone can chime in I will definitely say.  From my experience with Irvine pacific (SG) and shea homes (baker ranch) Lennar is definitely one of the best at giving good...
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    Why China is So Uncool

    On the contrary, I think China is actually on a tier by itself in terms of recent reality TV shows and different types of drama.  They seem like they have a limitless amount of money/resources/crew to create really good products.  I honestly think they've surpassed the Koreans.  Taiwan can't do...
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    Petaluma or Marin ?

    Yes assuming you don't hit a certain income point, almost everything is tax savings with rental properties.  Mortgage interest, HOA fees, taxes, repairs, upgrades, some closing costs (when buying/selling), and I assume property management fees as well.  Though will all things you can ask more...
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    Baker Ranch in Lake Forest / Foothill Ranch

    Woo! Congrats bud!  Upload pics if you have a chance
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    Open Wall Orientation

    Is the open wall the one you do right before you get keys?  If so, make sure you check the outside of the home for any small cracks/scratches.  Check for mold anywhere as it rained pretty hard a few weeks back.  If you did electrical and any upgrades make sure they work.  Check your tubs and...
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    New Listing - Coronado Plan 1 home in Woodbury East (85 Splendor)

    Congrats on the listing Is this home court yard style like Woodbury? Or more like a Petaluma? Just curious
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