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    Coto Built on Landfill?

    For a list of past and present california landfills go to <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?q=http://bbs.keyhole.com/ubb/download.php?Number=76260&t=k&om=1">this site </a>. I don't see anything near Coto. Maybe the realtor meant it more as "fill". Often the builders will smooth over...
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    Flip This House - A&E;Show - Looking for a first time flipper that needs help

    This probably doesn't count as a flip, but I'd watch the show if they interview the guy who bought <a href="http://www.redfin.com/CA/Irvine/6141-Sierra-Bravo-92603/home/4741204">this house</a>. The guy spent $910,000 in 2006. Tore the house down completely, and built a 3,800 sq foot...
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    A median sales price of $9,200 in Detroit

    Detroit has lost about half its population in the past 40 years. 40 years ago the city was built out, homes everywhere. Now, there are vast areas of open land. The city has done a decent job of razing the vacant homes (although there still are plenty of them.) If you look at some of the...
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    How much does it cost to rent in the Jamboree office building?

    I think you mean <a href="http://www.maguireproperties.com/3161Michelson/index.php">this building</a> There's a law firm that is occupying the middle floors. It looks like they were renting to New Century for $36/square foot. See <a...
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    Great moments in mortgage related litigation

    I think this is the Joe Jamail Texas deposition. <embed width="425" height="350" src="http://www.youtube.com/v/ZIxmrvbMeKc" wmode="transparent" pluginspage="http://macromedia.com/go/getflashplayer" quality="high" id="VideoPlayback" type="application/x-shockwave-flash"></embed>
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    Interest Rates

    No such reality, I'm not a mortgage person, so I may have this wrong but . . . I think what FannieMae pays for a mortgage can be gleaned from <a href="https://www.efanniemae.com/sf/refmaterials/">this page</a> Specifically, <a...
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    Recommendation for B + B or Inn - Coastal area

    San Clemente has some options: <a href="http://www.alwaysinn.com/san_clemente/html/index.html">Always Inn</a> <a href="http://www.casatropicana.com/index.htm">Casa Tropicana</a> Never stayed at either of them. Always Inn looks to be within your budget, Casa Tropicana is...
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    Marquee Park Place has its first forclosure.

    The office building next to it, the empty one, was supposed to be the New Century building, named after the prime tenant.
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    Who buys earthquake insurance?

    Most earhtquake insurance in california is through the CEA, <a href="http://www.earthquakeauthority.com/CEAIndex.aspx">California Earthquake Authority</a>. You can get a quote <a href="http://www.earthquakeauthority.com/CEARateForm.aspx?id=3&pid=3">here</a>.
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    Prop 94,95,96,97?? What do you think?

    I know a Pechanga member. He, and all Pechanga members, are getting $20,000 per month, from the casino. There's some reparations for you.
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    preschools in irvine

    I have a two year old at turtle rock preschool and we are very satisfied with that preschool also. We also are doing 3 days a week for a few months, and then switching to full time. The switch to full time is easy at turtle rock, just give them two weeks notice. I think we were on the...
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    Did gases from a dump ignite the Santiago fire?

    Janice, the dump you are referring to has a page <a href="http://www.ciwmb.ca.gov/SWIS/detail.asp?SITESCH=30-CR-0062">here at the CIWMB site</a>. There is a number listed, and a CIWB person responsible for that site. Call or email him and see if he has more information. CIWMB also inspects...
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    Portola Springs is right next to the Irvine Landfill

    That was the Coyote Canyon Landfill. It closed in 1994. The 73/Bonita Canyon intersection is now on top of it. There was another one, the Lane Road Disposal Station that closed in 1964. It was located under the park West Apartments near 405/culver.
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    Irvine is not rich

    How come there is all this talk about asians buying in Irvine and no mention of the persians? Every time a house goes up for sale in my neighborhood, it seems like a persian family moves in.
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    Blackouts

    Parts of turtle rock and University area have no power, since last night about 8pm. SCE says Tuesday afternoon/evening Wednesday morning. For updates call 1-800-611-1911, press 2 then 1 then 2 to hear the update.
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    Who lives there?

    <p>Ever wonder who lives lives in a certain house? Real estate professionals have access to this information, but the rest of us don't until now. Go to <a href="http://www.housefront.com">www.housefront.com</a> and search. House Front is a zillow-like web site that gives you an estimate of...
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    Prelude to a Meltdown

    Seeking alpha posts many conference call transcripts. Here's <a href="http://seekingalpha.com/article/42171">CFC's transcript.</a>
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    Orchard Hills Update Website

    Orchard Hills is being built on (or below) that 1965 plane crash, that killed 83. What does that do to their Feng-shui? If you don't know what I'm talking about, this is the <a href="http://www.ocweekly.com/news/news/memorial-daze/18840/">only article</a> I can find online about it. If...
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    University Hills

    Here's one for sale,http://www.redfin.com/stingray/do/printable-listing?listing-id=743433it looks like prices are just as crazy inside there.
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    Irvine must build 21,000 low income houses by 2015?

    Did anyone else see this <a href="http://www.ocregister.com/ocregister/homepage/abox/article_1786581.php">OC Register</a> article about SCAG's plan. Is that legally enforceable; is itt really going to happen?
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