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    Stonegate Parks - your HOA dollars at work!

    Stonegate park = no jumpers...  on to plan B... whatever that is...
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    Garage Epoxy?

    premier is coming for a quote.  however, they ballparked around $1400...????
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    Garage Epoxy?

    Anyone have recommendations for someone who can do garage epoxy?  I'm not interested in the home depot DIY kit.
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    Direct TV (wiring/prewire) in your new construction home

    i've been searching but still haven't found the answers I've been looking for.  I do have the box on the side of my house and the distribution in the MBR.  But I still see comments on running addition separate wiring from the dish directly to all rooms or something...    @qwerty..    u...
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    Stonegate Parks - your HOA dollars at work!

    ok... back to parks.  i wasnt really comparing stonegate to LA...      going to city hall today to get my "jumper" permit.  does anyone have any experience with the companies on the irvine "approved" list?
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    Maricopa design appointments options/process

    also if you are on a budget, I'd focus on the countertops and cabinets.  Floors are the easiest to upgrade later.  Also, if you want to save even more, you can get the standard 6" backsplash and upgrade it later as well..
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    Maricopa design appointments options/process

    Maybe its because we upgraded counters, but we went to Arizona tile in Anaheim for the slabs.  Look on the back of the any samples and it will say where they get it from. 
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    Direct TV (wiring/prewire) in your new construction home

    I've been trying to look into this also, since I'm yearning for sunday ticket to catch more games.  I have a friend who knows all this stuff and will provide you a report later today.
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    Stonegate Parks - your HOA dollars at work!

    @IHO.  thanks so much for that information!!!! I guess it goes to show that noone really cares.  I'm glad my HOA dollars are hard at work.  I AM going to send an email with your links thanking them for the wrong information.  I will have to do some checking, though.  Stonegate park is a...
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    San Mateo vs Sage vs Laguna Altura ??

    We really liked Cortona and were close to pulling the trigger, but the price was just too high, especially when you factor in the 295 HOA and 600 Mellos.  The plan 2 Cortona is really nice, but it was at an 80K premium over its Stonegate brethren.  That + the location issues we had made us go...
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    good bye West Irvine...

    Well, the countdown is on and we are soon approaching our move.  Overall, our experience has been, well, challenging to say the least.  I won't change my tune.  TIC IS a machine where bringing in the dollars is their first and foremost objective.  I've tried to stay positive and understand...
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    Mendocino and Saragota in Stonegate

    I've seen all the models.  I do like the improvements to Saratoga over other older communities.  First, they are streets vs. motorcourts.  Second, you still get a sidewalk.  One of my crticism of the motorcourts was that you have a front door off an alleyway, but no sidewalk to walk on. ...
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    Stonegate Parks - your HOA dollars at work!

    This is pretty ridiculous.  Now I know that an HOA of $100 per month (approx) isn't bad these days, but you'd still think that you'd get something in return for it.  Turns out you don't.  I'd love to take a look at the budget to see what it costs for maintaining the sidewalks.  Well, we...
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    San Mateo vs Sage vs Laguna Altura ??

    Sienna is a slow mover because its a high priced san mateo.  It's the closest development to the 405 in LA.  In speaking with prospective buyers, alot of people these days dont care about that.  Sienna does have some homes that are against the closest portion to the 405 that do come with...
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    Homeowner's Insurance

    Thanks for the referral.  I spoke to her and she was very helpful.  Rates weren't the best, but competitive, and bundling helps so we are switching all of our insurance over.  If you want to PM me your name, she wanted to thank whoever referred me.  For anyone curious, with auto, our...
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    Mendocino Pricing?

    I guess one issue is the smaller setbacks that surround the house, but I don't think a lot of people will notice.  I also don't know what the lot sizes are but am curious as to why the pricing is so outrageous?  Not defending TIC, but isn't this what people have been asking for - True SFRs w/...
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    Homeowner's Insurance

    Does anyone have any recommendations/referrals for HO and other coverages?  Need to switch (or get a different quote) from my current as they wont quote on new homes (don't ask me why!)
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    Piggyback loans (80/10/10 or 80/15/5 or 75/20/5 etc)?

    We are using TCF to split our loan.  20% down, but doing a $625K first with balance on the HELOC.  That way I could try to pay down the HELOC and settle into a $625K amortized agency jumbo with $2800 mortgage.  HELOC is variable and is based on prime, but I'm okay with that.  Weighted average...
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    Paver contractor?

    Question:  Did you have to have your drawings (for HOA submission) done separately?    The work looks really good and we'll definitely be giving them a call!
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    Appliances

    by the way, if anyone is interested and doesnt mind red appliances, best buy is having a special of 15% off appliances if you buy two.  You can get the pair of red Samsung 331 series washer/gas dryer for 1474 after tax or you could take that price and go get a price match at lowes (if they have...
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