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I agree with USC in terms of the fully underwritten, stronger buyers compared to before.  We have neighbors in our rental place that could not qualify because they didn't have the 12 months reserve.  The builder bank didn't even qualify them even though they had the down payment and plenty of...

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These are great designs :)  I think they will sell well.  I predict that they will start in the $900k - low $1 Mil. and move to mid $1 Mil. towards the last phases.  The lots with the open park view will probably be in the mid $1Mil+. Maybe I am low balling though, if the Playa Vistas are from...

Looking at the pic and numbers, Cressa at PS looks a lot more desirable.  Cressa has similar floorplan and sqft.  All the Cressa plans have at least a 15' setback although the plan 1 has at least a 17' setback.  Not sure about the numbers for plan 1 but it looks about the same as plan 2 depth...

Love the outside patio dining by the sea at Hotel Laguna.  Very relaxing.  Knowlwood is easy with kids and always has friendly service.

There is definitely demand for Irvine housing by non-FCBs.  There are many non-FCB asians who choose to move/live in Irvine because of the schools, environment, shopping etc.  There are also many caucasians who want to live in Irvine because of schools but cannot afford to do so and instead move...

I think the value is there for PS.  The pros for PS are 1) PRICE, 2)  SHOPPING coming at the Great Park including the one by PSIII, 3) SCHOOLS - the new state of the art Portola HS, an elementary school w/n walking distance and a middle school w/n biking/walking distance, 4) AMENITIES - Great...

I think the local park daycare (ipac) would work well for you guys.  We pay approx. $450 a month (which is about $28 a day for the entire afternoon) during the school year.  They will do pick up (I think there is an additional charge for this but I am not sure.) 

Personally, I don't believe that 4 is a bad number but in my recent purchase, we avoided homes with an address number containing 4.  Mainly so as not to limit the pool of potential buyers when we are ready to sell.

Just read about this!  Looks interesting.  :)

Also, here is a link to the world's supercentenarians (110 or older) with photos.  http://www.grg.org/calment.html Each year link has 10 or more records of people 110 or older (both alive and deceased) and their photos.  Really interesting to see some who are completey decrepit and others who...

I'd like to live a long time...just came back from the motherland and from visiting my almost 105 years old grandfather.  He was looking pretty good although recently bed ridden since he caught an infection.  But still looking healthy. Meanwhile, my parents and their siblings main conversation...

We are looking at white cabinets, black counters, and either white (tile or glass) or taupe subway tiles for a backsplash in our kitchen. I prefer white but my significant other prefers the darker taupe (dark grey).  I am looking at resale potential as well. Help us be a tie breaker!  What...

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Nice size home.  A lot beams in the house though.  Aren't they a no no in feng shui?

Yes, true, didn't say anything about fruits on my friends buyer documentation.  The soil thing is only for a small area closer to Irvine Blvd near the apartments.

What are the pros/cons of tile vs wood flooring in the great room?  I am considering doing carpet in the living room and tile or wood flooring in the kitchen and dining portion of the great room.  Any thoughts?

Yes, that is the one.  I am sure they will be buying a house in Irvine (or maybe they already have one?) once their babies are born.  One of my son's friends had to bring a face mask to China when he went back to see his grandmother.  I guess the smog can get pretty bad there.  With the economic...

Went to our local Dr.'s office.  On the same floor as our Dr's, saw an office with at least 8 pregnant ladies waiting in the hallway (more in the waiting room inside the office).  All were Chinese (per language spoken).  Went down to the lobby and was greeted by three more pregnant Chinese...

These homes are going to have very nice views and low density.  I agree with NYT, I believe that these will be priced higher for the premium location (very close to new HS) and elevation.