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P226 for me. Glocks never felt right in the grip. As for hobbies, obviously reading this blog. I find as I age, hobbies have changed a little. Used to be working out all of the time and competing in adventure races, arguing about politics, etc. Now, I'm getting into wine, attempting to sleep-in...

I agree that Starbucks has had an improvement in quality since the "shut-down" last week. I am disappointed that they are taking over Deitricks... which was much better and on par with Peet's quality. Well, not to jinx myself, but I'm in escrow on the condo... and ever closer to seriously...

I wonder how that Model 2 is falling out? I thought that Lennar was doing some super-duper finacial promotion for that location...

Wow. Can Lennar just up and ditch out on the remaining phases? Is there a way to search their financials and see if they gave up on options for the lots? I've been really focused on Villa Rosa for a while, and I'm not sure if buying would be a good or a bad thing if they didn't finish out the...

where is the icon for showing an idea flying over my head?

I was a bit shocked. I thought it would have been a guy. Not that I'm judging or anything...

springmom - Not to be instrusive, but do you think that there were any contributing factors to your son's autism, or perhaps, to the larger, macro aspects of the condition? I noticed that you said that school districts are being inundated with autistic children. Is this an overall...

<p>HS Teacher, etc. - </p> <p>What is exactly encompassed by "special ed?" I'll tell you one thing, I've seen more "IEP's" dealing with "Auditory Processing Disorders" which is merley bureaucratic-ease for "child cannot speak, read, or write in English" and thus needs "special education."...

jcaraway - Thanks for the explanation. It was helpful. I am just on the look-out for silly added/hidden fees. IMHO, considering spending 1-m for an SFR is plenty of $$ to begin with... so when I see a thousand here, a thousand there, I start to wonder if there is more of a "nickel and dime"...

As I read the Woodbury Association Minutes (they post them on-line) - to see what I might be getting myself into - I noticed one action last month entitled "Bond Exoneration" whereby a $6300 bond from Lennar was exonerated as it related to certain lots in the Villa Rosa development. Does anyone...

<p>giltee - You may find that many 10-yr products actually exceed the interest rates on 30-yr fixed products. The tip on penfed.org is accurate, they do have great rates. Note, if your mortgage will exceed 750K, you will need 25% down and great credit. Also consider dcu.org. They tend to have...

giltee - I noticed a comment about taking a 3/1 jumbo upfront and then expecting to change to a conforming loan later. I think that you should really consider the mortgage futures market and where things are headed. there are many resources if you are willing to google. In three years...

<p>reason - Thanks. But will trickling out homes at a rate of 4 or 5 really cause valuations to stay contant forever? Take Tustin Field. They are long since built out... but prices are falling through the floor, on comparable SFRs (just not a comparable city). Does this leave the prospect that...

Any chance that the Tustin Field carnage will impact Villa Rosa? (since they are similiar home sizes) Also, has anybody seen any update on Villa Rosa pricing?

Take some digital pictures and post one. I'd love to see what you are talking about.

a billion here, a billion there... pretty soon were talk'in real money.

<p>OakCreek - Just wondering how easy it is to witness the new sale - downward pricing slope. I'm not asking to be jerky, but rather to get some insight. I am currently really considering Villa Rosa (sometime this year) if I can sell my condo, etc. But I also recognize the potential for future...

Reason - No. I wasn't. Annoyed with the system? Yes. Moving to Oregon? Only someday. Still hopeful to buy at Villa Rosa? Yes.

IPO - Wonderful. I will now relocate to Bend, Oregon and roast coffee and read newspapers. I am no longer intrested in participating in this shell-game of a meritocracy. I'll log-in when I get there and tell you how it is. Yes, that comment finally pushed me over the edge. I better get...

So, the wife and I have decided to try to sell our condo in hopes of being non-contingent buyers at Villa Rosa - and maybe getting a good deal if they have another model 2 just sitting around at some date in the future. Anyone have any recent info on pricing for the next phase(s)? I saw that...