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I've driven around Orange County a lot lately - Garden Grove, Stanton, Westminster, Fountain Valley, Huntington Beach, Costa Mesa, Newport Beach, Irvine, Tustin, Orange, Villa Park, and Anaheim Hills. And I have to say, Irvine is a beautiful. And I think all the new homes add to its allure...

If I'm a parent with the means, I will definitely stick to schools in Irvine, Newport, Fountain Valley, or Huntington Beach. I would stay away from Tustin, Santa Ana, Costa Mesa, Garden Grove, and Orange. As for Westminster, the Garden Grove/Huntington borders have crappy schools. The...

Values of living in a new condo versus renting: 1. The garage is new. You never have to worry about dealing with the previous resident's oil or dirt. It's so new you can sleep in it - I wouldn't though. 2. The laundry is new. You don't have to wash your clothes in machines that have...

acpme... How often do you go to The District? I go there on a weekly basis... either to Target, Petsmart, Office Depot, Costco, or to use the ATM. When I'm heading south on Jamboree, I just exit Warner and it's so easy to enter. When I head north on Jamboree, I just make a left on Barranca...

Traffic and development lowers property value? So there goes Hong Kong, Tokyo, Paris, Manhattan, San Francisco, Los Angeles, and any other major metropolitans. So all these developers building homes along Jamboree must be crazy? With their millions of dollars in research, they couldn't figure...

I know someone who lives at Columbus Square. Has he ever heard the traffic from Redhill or Jamboree - that is half a mile away? Never. Has he ever heard any traffic noise from Edinger... possibly one of the least traveled-on road in the vicinity? Never. He however, has heard the trains...

I'm not denying that the soil is contaminated. I just wonder if the risk is significant and will result in actual medical harm. Just don't drink the water or eat the soil. Personally, I believe assessing risks based on statistics and probability. There are no statistics showing the harmful...

How about someone provide some concrete facts about the consequences of toxic soil rather than mere speculations. I hate to say it, but this whole discussion substantiates Irvine's reputation for being anal and uptight. Whereas the majority of the people are concerned with work, family, and...

bk, unless you have an advanced degree in soil science, i really have to disagree with you. Columbus Square is built on the perimeter of the old base - same as The District. I doubt the soil can be that toxic so far out. Maybe I'm naive, but I have never experienced any toxicity issues in my...

I go for location. I think that's more important. I prefer a smaller, older home in a more convenient or desired location. The newer home has an appeal when you first live there, but after a year or two, it loses its luster.

You know, for a young couple living in a 1000 s.f. one bedroom condo, it's very comfortable. It beats living in a 700 s.f. apartment.

Just look at LA - some of the most expensive homes are only blocks away from the ghetto. Asides, Village of Hope is only temporary housing - I don't think that kids will end up growing up there. Another good example is Foothill High. It's a good school in a good neighborhood although...

I think that 1 bedroom condos can work for anyone without children. With the way things are, that's most adults under 30. Actually, there's probably a lot of adults under 40 without children either.

I was thinking at least 1000 s.f. one bedroom. I don't think you can get anything in Irvine for 100K. For 200K, you can get a 20 year old apartment-like unit. But for 300K, you can get a 1000 s.f. newly built one in the near term. As for rent, $1500 for a one bedroom sounds very normal...

One bedroom condos are fine for singles. They would even work for young couples. But I have to admit, you can never really live in one for more than 5 years. With the cost of living being so high in the OC, I can see how popular the one bedroom residence can be. I think a new one bedroom...

You work in San Clemente? That's as far south as it gets. Personally, if I worked down there, I would never live beyond Irvine.

If you want hills, go inland. Check out Orange Hill, Anaheim Hills, North Tustin, & Tustin Foothills.

10 years is a long time. For some, time is as precious as money. Just buy the home that you will enjoy more during the next ten years.