Search results

I guess what I'm really trying to ask is if I was a responsible buyer, how much could I afford based on my financial situation. The posts above say 3*140K = $420K property, which isn't much these days and the redfin link shows a 610K house, which seems affordable w/ a low hoa and mellaroos...

Both my wife and I work in Irvine close to the 73. We prefer to live in Irvine or anything south of that (Aliso Viejo or Ladera Ranch) and prefer to buy a house built in 2000 or later. AFAIK, most houses built after that year has mella roos. Is this correct?

I last posted about a year ago when I was thinking about purchasing a townhouse (see this thread <a href="http://www.irvinehousingblog.com/forums/viewthread/2007/P0/">here</a>) and I am thankful for the blog as it kept me from buying. Fast forward one year (can't believe how time flies), I...

Does anyone know if there is a penalty for tapping into your Roth IRA? I've read on Google that you can take out up to 10K for your first house. I'm assuming this 10K is any earnings you've made. Can you take out everything you've contributed since you've already paid taxes on the...

Well, just to give you guys an update, I went to sales release today. there were 4 homes for sale and 4 parties showed up including me. I was number 3 on the list. Everyone wanted the 2 story plan (2available) so basically the decision was made for me. blessing in disguise I guess.

Hi All, Just to give you guys some facts. We currently do not live together officially (each renting our own place) but we stay with each other 5 out of the 7 days. I probably won't live with my buddy once we get married because that would be weird! I don't know AV that well...

I haven't added in the savings we would get from taxes but that should bridge the gap from renting to buying even closer (maybe down to $700? - haven't worked out the numbers exactly). Again my finance has decided that we only want to buy a new place (emotional ideal of being the first...

We are plan on staying at LEAST 7 years but probably more. I grew up in a middle class family in the Bay Area so I'm not used to having a large house. With that being said, I still want the best for my family.

My long time college sweetheart and I are tying the knot in January and were thinking of buying a townhouse soon. We were looking at Harbor Station in AV and noticed that prices have dropped down to 443K for a 1525sf 3bed/2.5bath place. They are offering modest incentives such as granite...