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    Contractor thread

    You can start from here.  The list is old but most of contractors on the list still legit. https://www.talkirvine.com/index.php/topic,11117.0.html
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    How much cash vs. investment?

    Yes, timing the market is hard and that?s why I only do that on small portions of my portfolio and hold majority long term.  And we all human, really hard not to sold some of high flying stock at when it went up significantly to realize some profit and buy some at the dip.  I consider this...
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    How much cash vs. investment?

    Keep $100k in cash is not stupid.  One need some cash cushions for emergency, opportunity to invest when stock market crashed, or just make one feel financial secure and sleep better at night. In order to keep at least 6 months worth of expenses as emergency fund cushions, that can easily...
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    Fresco @ Eastwood Village

    Beside the ongoing new tracts in the Portola Springs, OH1(Groves), OH3(Reserve) and GP, there are GP District 5 (over 3000 homes) and OH4, just north of EW with less than 300 homes proposed.  The GP District 5 will be the last major neighborhood but southern half will be zone to Lake Forest's...
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    Thoughts about this stonegate SFR

    I regret I didn?t bought your Mendocino home. :)  That house has one of the best location within Mendocino tract.
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    Question for parents with kids on the autism spectrum

    IUSD indeed has very good special ed program.  I'm not too familiar with the IUSD's special ed in the kindergarten nor the elementary school but I do know that most of the schools have some level of special ed program and it really depends on the child's condition.  High function students...
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    New Construction - Highland at Portola Springs vs Landing at Tustin Legacy

    Tustin Legacy might have MR that can go up to 2% every year.  Many new build within TUSD have MR like that. 
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    coronavirus

    "Lockdown" states like California did better economically than "looser" states like Florida, new COVID data shows https://news.yahoo.com/lockdown-states-like-california-did-better-economically-than-looser-states-like-florida-new-covid-data-shows-153025163.html
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    Built-in fish tank

    Have you seen that TV series Tanked?  Fun show to watch if you like aquarium. The reason not many will do a build-in probably due to cost and space constrain.  For salt water tank, besides the main large build-in display tank, you will need the space for the plumbing, filter pump, and may be...
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    Where the market is - Buyer Offers

    The dreaded 4 in the address number?
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    Irvine Crime Wave

    Link https://abc7.com/oc-man-fraudulently-obtained-$5m-in-ppp-loans-officials-allege/10594776/
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    Own rental property? Your thoughts on how this could impact you:

    Oh wow!  ?Any remaining balance after 25 years will be forgiven!? I wish I knew this,  I could have save tons money.
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    Own rental property? Your thoughts on how this could impact you:

    How that happened? The tuition they charged at UCLA Dental School are about the same as for undergraduates,  it is expensive nowadays,  about $19k (for all 4 quarters) per year,  but cheap compares to other schools.  So the tuition is only around $80k for all 4 years of dental school, where did...
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    irvine pacific - thoughts on the design center selection/service?

    For these specific items you mentioned, I would recommend just go with builder. For master primary bathroom and kitchen counter tops, builder already give you a decent priced material as standard.  All optional counter top upgrades are just paying a upgrade price.  Usually its about the same or...
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    irvine pacific - thoughts on the design center selection/service?

    OP, you are not alone on this, IP design center experience is usually hit-or miss, sorry to hear OP's experience with IP design center. I had a good experience dealing with the design center but that was probably due to reading all the tips, complains here on TI that I'm fully prepared and had...
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    coronavirus

    That kind of thinking is just inconsiderate and selfish.  Sure if you are young, fit and healthy, catch COVID-19 is no big deal.  However,  these people will carry the virus and spread to those that are vulnerable. Vaccine is not meant to protect healthy douche like that, it meant to prevent...
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    How many houses will be left to built in Orchard Hills Groves?

    Not sure if Irvine Pacific will build these home at tract 19005.  What TIC does beside design and develop the lots, sometimes TIC will also get architecture firm to the design the home for those lots and get floor plan approved by the city planning office.  TIC than will offer the complete...
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    COVID-19 Vaccine Questions

    Yeah watch out for the 2nd shot. My first was none eventful, only a little sore at the injection site.  However after receiving the 2nd shot in the morning, got fever of 102, mild body ache and chills that night.  Didn?t fully recover until the afternoon of next day.  Also when I got the 2nd...
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    Let's invent a new commission structure

    One change I would like to see....  Buyer pay for buyer agent?s commission not pay the seller. It?s fine if buyer uses an agent of their own, but don?t force the seller to paid for their commission. 
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    New Listing - Mendocino @ Terraces home in Baker Ranch (63 Berna)

    Gorgeous home especially the interior, really nicely done.  No MR correct?
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