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Given all of the BP homes going up on Redfin, it looks even the eternal, limitless powers of fung shui cant save BP from its overpriced homes.

You've convinced me that besides trash, earthquake, and trailer park insurance...I now also need to buy flood insurance on top of that.

nice spin with the migrating birds. Here's what the birds are bathing in. "Urban runoff is any water that flows into storm drains when there are no storms.... This water carries trash, fertilizers and other contaminants with it, polluting our local streams and the ocean." Sounds like dirty...

So, I'm looking at the Eastwood map and I see a large area to the southwest designated as "NTS Basin". Having no idea what that is I googled it and found it to be a man made wetlands for capturing urban run-off. It's a means of allowing the earth to absorb contaminants. The problem is this basin...

Woodbury brings good value, it seems. Can you tell me why Woodbury homes typically sell for less dollar/sqft than Stonegate or even PS? It seems SG homes are selling for 450/sqft average while Woodbury is less. I never can figure out why.

Thanks for asking. Yes, I would buy in OH if someone can help me understand why OH is prestige. I know Irvine Co. is selling OH on prestige, but every time I visit the community I don't see any of the claims. So as I have previously stated, it seems all smoke and mirrors to me. But again, I'm...

The truth is I would buy at OH, I just don't understand what the prestige is all about but I'm trying to get it. The lots look typical Irvine packed style. The HOA at Entrata and vista scena at 385 is ridiculous. The "SFRs" at Corte Bella, with its zero lot lines where owners can't even access...

Goes back to my original question. Please define "prestigious." Even at the Groves, the homes aren't all that special. You get the 261 toll roads next to you and Tustin Schools. Please do explain.

Yep...OH reminds me of a $45k Honda Accord. All homes are packed to Irvine Pacific standards. There are few exceptions, but everyone basically has a nice view of their neighbor's bedroom just like any other community. Lots of small. Crote Bella has crazy zero lot lines. On top of that, you get...

Someone please explain the "prestige" to me. I don't find anything about OH prestigious about the homes or location except for the HOA and the pricing. All of the homes there are basically the same as in other communities. It feels like buying at $45k Accord here.

Keep in mind 2006 prices were not based on reality. Are you suggesting we still some time before returning there? I doubt the days of throwing loans out to anyone with a pulse will play out that way again.

Yep, it's pretty high change by next Sept (when Eastwood phase closes) rates will be close to 5.

I 2nd that. BP, OH, Legacy, or CV is the way to go. Waiting for Eastwood is foolish.

Is it too much to ask for these builders that are already making so much money, to at least think about the poor homebuyers a little? dont bullder care about their products? Their honor? Doing what's right? Or is it purely about greed and taking advantage of people whenever they can? Is this...

Few rich FCB idiots to ruin it for the rest of us. I still blame greedy builders though. I believe corporations have a duty other than chasing money to do what's right. It's sadly, a stupid thing to believe in.

Builders wouldn't be liable of damages, just guilty of extreme greed in setting up some poor homeowner for a world of hurt in the future.

They have a plan one on sale (40k drop) for $799K. The yard is even tinier looking than the model. I'm guessing the owner dropped out because the street number is 144 (44 meaning dying 2x). The zero lot lines at Corte Bella is ridiculous. Your entire exterior home is your neighbor's wall. It's...

I guess for a while. But What's your point? It's a human flaw to equate risks that don't appear for a period of time with no risk. It's usually that thinking that gets people in trouble. Two out of three pigs learned the hard way.

I think Beacon Park and Legacy present good opportunities to buy now before interests rates rise. Waiting for Eastwood means you cannot lock into your mortgage rates until you close (which is around Fall/Winter next year). By then you would have locked into both peak prices and higher interest...

It would more having to wait a year. Assuming the community opens in late Spring, move in wont be until Fall next year.