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    Water Filtration System

    At first they were concerned that the psi levels aren?t the same for the reverse osmosis which is 10 psi and the fridge which is 30 psi.  But after asking the technician, it?s ok to pipe the RO to the fridge, the result will be a slower ice maker. A lot of these water companies sell an extra...
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    Water Filtration System

    Do you guys know if for reverse osmosis system, they can install a faucet that gives both hot and cold water?  Or is it usually just room temperature water?
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    2017-2018 Property Tax Bills are out!

    MR is not suppose to go up unless you are in areas like GP which can increase by 2%.  23% is strange.
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    Orchard Hills Neighborhood 3

    Did someone confirm that both gates will have guards or only one of the gates?
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    Opinions on index universal life (IUL)

    I have both Vanguard and Fidelity.  Any recommendations on low cost index funds you all invest in?  What have the returns been?  Is there a minimum required monthly minimum?
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    Opinions on index universal life (IUL)

    From recent research, I've now read a lot of negativity around these whole life products. Mainly around high costs and the possibility of increasing premiums. The sales agents would say that the interest that you've accumulated would cover your increasing premiums in the future, so you would not...
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    Opinions on index universal life (IUL)

    My friend was sold this product from someone.  He was saving up in a 529.  The problem with the 529 is that if your kid decides not to go to college or receives a scholarship, you are penalized when you withdraw from it.  This IUL product has a $500k death benefit so it's basically a whole life...
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    Father and Two sons panhandling at Heritage Plaza

    Cops won't do anything about this since it's not against the law to beg.  Making Irvine more "ghetto"
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    Auburn at Stonegate by Richmond American

    Altair with a 1.8% tax.  Pass.
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    Padova at OH

    These homes were nice. 4 bed plus a useable office downstairs in model 4 plus a useable sized loft that can be converted to a fifth bedroom.  Priced under $1.5m is not bad.  But a little close to the toll, even in the lasted phases on the plot of land after phase 8. Not sure if that's good...
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    Orchard Hills Neighborhood 3

    So who all on the forum is seriously considering buying one of these homes in OH3? 
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    Received a special invitation to attend a free Ruth Chris' dinner event

    Oracle was trying to sell you enterprise software?  Are you an IT professional?
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    Padova at OH

    On the information sheet, it says that the base property tax is less than 1%.  I thought Irvine property tax were always 1% then plus your melloroos?
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    Irvine Optometrist

    Does anyone have any experience with Family Optometry of Irvine or Northpark Optometry? https://www.yelp.com/biz/family-optometry-of-irvine-irvine-2 https://www.yelp.com/biz/northpark-optometry-irvine
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    New vs Resale Prices

    I have to agree with USC here.  It's nice living in a new community, until tax season comes.  Then I wished I purchased in an older neighborhood like NP or NWP. It's just not worth it.
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    Looking Back

    It shouldn't matter whether or not they were desperate sellers.  If something is underpriced, the market will adjust itself and the home should sell for higher.  Both of these Capella homes sold lower price per sq ft than the Strada resales.  It's got to be the proximity to the tolls that's...
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    Looking Back

    A couple of years ago, we had the opportunity to be in the first phases of both Strada and Capella.  Wife wanted Strada because of the cul-de-sacs.  I thought Capella would be a better investment because of guard gates.  Flash forward two years and looking at the resales, I should have listened...
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    Orchard Hills - Strada by Irvine Pacific

    I looked at what the homes originally sold at 60 Quarter Horse is only 2200 sq ft but sold at $1.188m 51 Quarter Horse is 2700 sq ft but sold cheaper at $1.085m, $100k cheaper for 500 sq ft bigger ? Doesn't make sense to me.  Unless owners of 60 Quarter Horse paid a premium price for a...
  19. J

    Irvine Optometrist

    Looking for an eye doctor in Irvine.  Anyone have recommendations?  Good customer service and experienced doctor please.
  20. J

    Alta Vista and Bella Vista at Orchard Hills

    I don't think there is a typical buyer profile. It just depends on your propensity to spend on a home.  I met someone living in the smaller homes in OH who makes over $1m annually.  I was surprised that they only lived in the smaller homes.  No nice cars either.  You'd never know.
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