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$700k is our sweet spot - we haven't found anything detached in Irvine and there's very little that's a 3 bedroom. Fortunately we are those crazy young people who are willing to live in 3 level town homes, which is basically the only thing we can afford in Irvine. Here's a quick screen grab...

Right now we have an estimated closing of Mid-October, so we were thinking having a lease run six months (Mid-May through Mid-November).

We currently rent a 2 bdrm apartment from the Irvine Company, our lease ends in mid-May of this year. We are considering signing a purchase agreement on a new construction home, which has an estimated closing date of Mid-October. To give a little buffer we would be looking to sign a six month...

What the hell. Also that double island thing in the kitchen is weird and bad and the carpet in the bedrooms doesn't look great either. This is insane.

No I totally agree and don't think we will. The only reason we might is shear curiosity on how the hell they try to spin that.

Oh dear. Martin are you sure about the HOA and MR? We were intrigued by the price and size of Copperleaf and thinking about going to the grand opening this weekend. But - if it has MRs and that high of an HOA I'm not so sure.

I will try to remember this silver lining someday *IF*I ever have a budget of over $1 million  ;D In my mind though I just feel like if I'm at that point and can spend that kind of money on a house I would want some basic upgrades like a back splash.

I'm not a parent but this program looks great. If you just look at the table of contents for what is covered, wow that's important stuff for kids to talk about and learn. Abstinence, STIs, body image and the media, communication, relationships, sexual violence prevention. That is all stuff I...

That kitchen is too sad. They didn't even opt for a basic back splash. And yeah basic tile in the kitchen and bathrooms...jeez.

Hi All! Hoping for some recommendations for reputable places/people for renos: flooring, counter tops and cabinet built-ins (entertainment center and closets, not garage storage). Flooring will likely just be carpet and laminate/vinyl, I don't think we're going to do the bathrooms. Thanks in...

Also just to give numbers... We pay $2700 (ish) per month for a 2 bed/2bath apartment currently. Irvine Company apartment complex. There aren't any 3 beds in our complex to compare to - but in other complexes it looks like $2800-$3500 is the range for a 3 bedroom. We are looking at 3 bedroom...

We do include mello roos, taxes and HOA in addition to P&I when we are running the numbers. But - we are not directly comparing the cost of renting right now (2 bed/2 bath apartment) with owning. We are just looking at how much per month we can afford. In the short term, owning will be more...

We are staying under $750k, ideally under $700k. We are first time homebuyers, and our ideal would be to stay in Irvine. 4 bedrooms is impossible on our budget, and honestly even promising three bedrooms are tough to find. I am always fascinated to read the way people discuss real estate on...

I totally agree with you on the flooring. And that kitchen looks trendy but it only has two upper cabinets! Not nearly enough cabinets.

We are in a very similar boat! We do exist! Cheers :)

Hello! I am a first time home buyer looking in Irvine who is an anti-Trump millennial, born in the US, definitely do not have all cash for my home, and I read TI! :D Local insights are great for everyone! I bet there are other first time home buyers or people considering a move to Irvine who...

We just moved from an area where we were driving 15-20 minutes to get to everything we needed and that was totally fine - so we're good with a few extra minutes :) and yes the walking distance to the community park and new school are big draws for us. Our only hesitation is proximity to 241...

New to the area...considering purchasing in Portola Springs from California Pacific Homes. We're first time home buyers. I've read some of the pros and cons to the neighborhood, I think we're good with that. Looking for any insights on buying new construction and California Pacific Homes...