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    New job, closer to home, 5 min commute, what's not to love?

    Just saw this - any takers on the odds PS will have another little one given the extra 30mins+ each day?  ;)
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    [IHB] Does the Irvine school system add value to local houses?

    And I will say it, it is because those kids' parents have more money so they can buy better/more drugs/take vacations to islands we will never even know the name of or the private zoo with the Fantastipotamus instead of their parents having to host red towel events. Bonus points to anyone who...
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    [IHB] Does the Irvine school system add value to local houses?

    Tosh's first comedy special had an excellent bit on this. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NbrTeoDl0f4
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    [IHB] Does the Irvine school system add value to local houses?

    I think you can safely exclude Cornell and Brown from that list.
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    How much of a discount should a house take if it is next to a major road?

    In our situation, it definitely would be a home that we live in for awhile. It is large enough to accommodate our family and the school/neighborhood is great. Thanks for the comments, I appreciate the information and feedback.
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    How much of a discount should a house take if it is next to a major road?

    We are thinking about submitting an offer on a home that is next to a main road. It is not Jamboree-level, but it is a four lane road with modest noise during rush hour and very little noise afterward. The house is above the road (about 10 feet elevated) so that does help as well. We like the...
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    $150 to participate in TIC "Discussion Group"

    Because BofA may be bankrupt soon.
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    Does anyone ever read IHB anymore?

    PerTrac did a fairly detailed performance study on Average Hedge Fund returns vs. S&P Index fund. Granted the Hedge Fund returns had an upwards bias due to firms that stunk no longer reporting, but it showed that your best bet was to just invest in the S&P 500 Vanguard. Past performance is not...
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    Who can truly afford a home in Irvine?

    IndieDev is Donald Bren!
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    Does anyone ever read IHB anymore?

    The standard in the alternative space is the 2/20. 2% management fee and 20% performance fee. Some of the superstar managers charge up to 3/50 (RenTec, SAC, etc). It is quite common that these funds have a "hurdle rate" so if Larry's margin is less than 8%, he collects no fees. If he is really...
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    Hindsight Bubble Regrets

    Curious - Why do you think that location rules?
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    Transitioning to public school

    We try to pack a lunch - would rather know what goes into my kid's food.
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    Biggest post bubble Irvine haircuts

    Don't forget about the number of $200 full body hydration massages in Woodbury that would have gotten you.
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    West Irvine no HOA and very low MR

    Can anyone explain to me why this is called West Irvine as opposed to North or even EAST Irvine?
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    Central Park West thoughts?

    buylowsellhigh - which firm do you work for?
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    Laguna Altura feng shui

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9RfUMBgfhn0
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    Irvine Open House

    They win. I wish Mike Dunn was the listing agent.
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    Laguna Altura feng shui

    The whole numeric system is flawed. At the end of the day, guys only rank women as 0s or 1s.
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    Mirabella at Columbus Square

    If I have to consult the Sales Counselors for up to the minute availability...who do I talk to about up to the SECOND availability???
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