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    Would you use a financial advisor?

    <p><strong>This came from U.S. Department of Labor:</strong></p> <p><strong>Overall employment of financial analysts and personal financial advisors is expected to increase </strong><a href="http://www.bls.gov/oco/oco20016.htm"><strong>faster than average</strong></a><strong> for all...
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    More Rent Skimming to Watch Out For

    I am sure it will show up in OC if not already, especially in Irvine, where people tend to be more trustful.
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    3000 The Plaza---Good Buy??

    <p>almon,</p> <p>I am glad you " just smile" at my posts, at least it's entertaining. I am not sure that I would agree with you that we brokers go to the same school. We are all independent contractors.</p> <p>As far as the hi-rise market, we do not have all the hi-rise living components...
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    More Rent Skimming to Watch Out For

    <p>I just got this notice from SoCalMLS regarding new rent skimming scam. Please note.</p> <p><strong>Please click on the 10news link below for a news story from San Diego about some thieves who are using vacant houses with combo lockboxes as the basis for their scam...
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    Car Advice

    I drive a luxury car and do not care much for the car itself; however, I like the exceptional customer service.
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    3000 The Plaza---Good Buy??

    <p>bkshopr,</p> <p>There is no doubt you are very knowledgable about real estate trends. However,</p> <p>The whole real estate market is all about psychology.. Not so long ago, you would feel so lucky to secure one of these Marquee units from the builder. It almost a sure bet that people...
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    REDC Auction Today

    <p>Janet,</p> <p>The info will show up on-line in a week or so. Unless someone check with the county recorder.</p>
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    Car Advice

    <p>Janet,</p> <p>I share your view, sister. </p> <p>I do both: Build wealth (not sure how much?) and pamper myself.</p>
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    Car Advice

    <p>Janet,</p> <p>I once had to make the same decision like yours. I ended up fixing the car, then something else went wrong... It ended up costing me much more money.</p> <p>With all the suggestion here, have you reached a decision?</p>
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    Good TV on a rainy day

    <p>CK,</p> <p>My children attend TUSD and I am very happy with it for it's social and academic balance. IUSD's kids are more academic, not because of school, but of the parents.</p> <p>Regardless, if you check the scores you will find both are comparables, for certain schools within the...
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    3000 The Plaza---Good Buy??

    <p>acrobat,</p> <p>I do have a few clients at the Plaza. Everyone is happy with the amenities for the paid fees. I do like the Plaza's and do agree with your assessments. Please keep us posted of your hi-rise living experience. Thanks.</p>
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    AMT vs HMID

    <p>awgee,</p> <p>IR said it well for me; I do see SE tax advantages for having a S-Corp. Tax laws are so confusing; for a while I was able to keep up, now I just have the pro explains to me. Real Estate Laws are very complicated as well; however, much easier to absorb. I admire your level...
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    If you would sign a lease right now how long?

    <p>wendyinoc,</p> <p>I would go with the cheapest lease I can get now and expect to pay a lease break when you get your killer deal. It's almost impossible to sync. Moreover, landlord does not want a turn-over in exchange for higher rent.</p>
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    AMT vs HMID

    <p>awgee,</p> <p>Good point. I forgot to mention an in-between step.</p> <p>My 1099's becomes S-Corp income. My W-2's is what left over after company expenses, including 401-K employee contribution match. Hope I explain well. I go with a very good standing CPA firm, I trust them.</p>
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    AMT vs HMID

    <p>awgee,</p> <p><em>NIR - Can you give an example of how to "restructure your income" that will reduce your tax liability?</em> </p> <p>My 1099- income gets converted to W-2's through a S-Corp.</p>
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    AMT vs HMID

    <p>LL,</p> <p>Many of us are in your situation. And there are legal ways to reduce your tax liability. Talk to your CPA about tax liability reduction by restructure your income. It works wonder. It's not how much you make, but it's how much you get to keep.</p>
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    Construction Tour: JLH Stonetree Manor

    <p>LL,</p> <p>I was looking for extra long shower curtains and had no luck. I came up with the idea of extension/insert to length using complementing decorated fabric. You can use fabric glue if you do not sew. Or have a seamtress to make modification for you. My curtains look custom.</p>
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    A few Home for the next few years.

    <p>It's really important to purchase new homes from big builders for warranty service. I have seen enough non-service from small builders, who seem to disappear within a couple of years, leaving the homeowners with big repair bills.</p>
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    A few Home for the next few years.

    <p>I too owned a Lyon Signature home. They are built with many many nice details that make the home feel rich and interesting. </p> <p>It's true they do rush through the build. I experienced numerous quality issues in all catagories: structure, plumbing, electrical. </p> <p>I can not...
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    Should I sell my house

    <p>Effenheimer is out of control.</p> <p>Where is/re our so-called moderator(s)? ehh graphrix?</p>
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