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    Recommendation for plumber for RO system

    Ya I've heard about the air gap is an outdated requirement in the code when we sold our old home.  The dishwashers all have their drain lines run a certain way that water will not be backed up. Thanks for the advice, I'll think about doing that.
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    Recommendation for plumber for RO system

    Thanks for the recommendation. The only thing I'm worried about installing the RO is drilling the faucet hole into my new caesar counter. 
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    Recommendation for plumber for RO system

    We have existing hardware for reverse osmosis and water softener.  It seems impossible to find a plumber to come out and make the installation. We've called several asking for quotes but for one reason or another, none has made it out in two weeks!  This baffles me, is business that good for OC...
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    Orchard Hills - Strada by Irvine Pacific

    There's a gentleman from cox going around the neighborhood offering a great deal. 100mb Internet All available cox channels For $120 Catch is you need to have the phone service too.  But it's free anyway. After 12 months it expires but usually if you call them they will extend the deal.
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    Orchard Hills - Strada by Irvine Pacific

    Didn't get the price but looks like 4 homes are sold already from Phase 14
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    Orchard Hills - Strada by Irvine Pacific

    There's a rate difference for detached condos?  How many points typically?
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    Orchard Hills - Strada by Irvine Pacific

    You're right, sorry.  Its 2480sq ft standard and 160 sq ft for conservatory.  Still at $105/sq ft vs $450/sq ft = $345/sq ft discount.
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    Orchard Hills - Strada by Irvine Pacific

    True on the single family home thing...hurts you when you are trying to get a loan.  There is a pretty big price difference between the two IIRC...there was between Saratoga and Mendocinio. What are the key differences for getting a loan for a SFR versus a detached condo?  I am assuming...
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    Orchard Hills - Strada by Irvine Pacific

    The conservatory was the easiest option for us to check.  Now having moved into our plan 2 and being able to compare with & without (model home as well as peeking into still building homes), I cannot imagine not having it.  It opens up the great room so much more. Edit: (Calculation) From a...
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    Orchard Hills - Strada by Irvine Pacific

    Thanks, I will take a look at BB&B.  Picture looks a bit small.  The knobs on these things are huge!
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    Orchard Hills - Strada by Irvine Pacific

    Does anyone have a method to child-proof the kitchenaid stove top they offer as standard appliance? It doesn't appear to have any child lock, and I haven't seen any knob cover that's large enough.  To stove guards also only protects the kids from reaching the range, but does not prevent them...
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    Orchard Hills - Strada by Irvine Pacific

    Typically any homes with a HOA is considered a PUD (Planned Unit Development).  Why AAA would not insure a PUD is beyond me. However you mentioned that they think you "do not own the land", that should have nothing to do with PUD, but rather they are thinking its a Lease-Hold land ownership...
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    Orchard Hills - Strada by Irvine Pacific

    Saw the couple you mentioned... Don't think I want to be near her pool...lol But that's two different 911s they've had parking there.
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    Orchard Hills - Strada by Irvine Pacific

    I recall plan 2s were at $1,068,000 for phase 6 (copper mine single loaded). Noise was a concern for us though.  Wish they've made a small green area like on the corte Bella side.  Would've been a great gathering place for the community during 4th of July and such.
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    Orchard Hills - Strada by Irvine Pacific

    They have a pool?!  ;D I didn't see them, just the cars.  Now I gotta scope it out. I did see some China college looking kids pull up in a Range Rover and 5 series and walked in last night too.  Now I'm confused and worried. We got our stuff in but also still doing some reno, so not living in...
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    Orchard Hills - Strada by Irvine Pacific

    Looks like it's been rented out.  Leasing sign is gone, out front parked a 911 turbo and Macan Turbo. Maybe I can borrow their cars.
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    Orchard Hills - Strada by Irvine Pacific

    Haha would it make you feel any better if I say we are taking the brand new carpet we ripped out and making them into short-term giant area rugs? Tried as we might, IP was not going to make it easy for us.  We even asked if they could just carpet the whole downstairs instead of tiles, but they...
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    Orchard Hills - Strada by Irvine Pacific

    We are planning to paint the whole interior once flooring is done and do touch ups on any damages for sure, but so far nothing more than a couple minor scratches on the island legs (demo is completely done).  For the money we saved vs IPD, it's a no brainier.
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    Orchard Hills - Strada by Irvine Pacific

    Just for reference, our demo of tiles.  Wasn't bad at all.
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