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As a matter of fact, I do know 2 different couples that live in 2 bedroom apartments in irvine, make a combined income close to 200k that are just waiting for something that interests them. Lantana for 600k would most definitely interest them.

Most people in AV don't take the 73, because toll road bills add up quickly. I find the area to be very inconvenient in terms of freeway access. Add 15 minutes to every trip you take unless you're staying in the city. Also, it is pretty hot in the summertime unless you're right at the...

I agree that the doom and gloom is getting really old. At this point, no one thinks that prices will go up, so no one talks about it anymore. Conversation has switched to the coming election. Housing is old news, and won't be exciting again until it goes back up in X number of years...

CM, In order to escape CFDs altogether you have to go to much older home, which is going to have maintenance issue that new homes don't. Not a dollar for dollar savings. The fundamental reason that people with young kids like new communities is that everyone has young kids. Its...

I've never seen a 'V' shaped housing curve. It goes down, stays flat for years, then comes up slowly. There are a few years of falling prices, then small ups and downs for a number of years, then a rebound. Unless he's trying to say that housing will never ever recover, which goes beyond...

I agree that 92603 will always be more valuable than VoC. Turtle Ridge is just a nicer area. But I don't think prices are headed that low for Ciara. At this time, no-one is buying with 100% financing anymore, it just doesn't exist. Tustin Fields I and II were bought heavily by speculators...

Why would anyone pay 1.59M when you can pay 1.35M for a new one? Even 1.35M is too much IMHO, and I really like that area. $/sqft doesn't apply to these really large homes, the price should be much lower. Also, the Mello Roos is a killer on these big ones. What I do like about Ciara is...

I bought my first place (townhome) in 1996 because buying was cheaper than renting. Some agreed it was a good idea while others said that real estate sucks. I bought my second place (SFR) in 2000. EVERYONE told me it was a bad time to buy because the stock market was crashing, we're...

Mello Roos doesn't pay for neighborhood parks, the HOA does. If you want parks on every corner then move to Ladera and pay $300-$400 per month in HOA, plus Mello Roos, plus taxes.

I've heard complaints that TR elementary is an educational sweatshop for the purpose of high test scores. I've also heard that many of the other Irvine elementary schools are great, have overwhelming parental involvement, and kids are are eager to learn in this environment. Kids are the...

Irvine will get some quiet zones, maybe Harvard? That would be wonderful for Westpark, Park Place (isn't that the one right on the tracks?), and Columbus Grove. Any idea which crossings will be affected? <a...

I think you're misreading my comments. I'm not of fan of TIC, WB or PS. (To be honest though, I love Las Colinas but can't afford it, and the lots are small) The difference in shoppers seems to be that VOC people don't mind traffic, an the train whistle, and seeing the hangars, in...

The area has a lot to offer for many people. Shoppers at Woodbury and PS are different than shoppers at Columbus, in my experience. Yes, it is worth buying a house there, if that's the location that you want. Others prefer to be further south, away from the bustle.

Woodbury didn't have a party, but that doesn't mean they're selling anything now that the real estate frenzy is over.

"There is no long term value or appeal to this neighborhood" That is completely your opinion. Some of us actually like being in an "urban" area, and being close to everything that this area has to offer. This area will always have the urban appeal that Portola or Woodbury just can't...

VoC is divided into Columbus Grove and Columbus Square. Columbus Grove is on Harvard, across from Westpark. If VoC is the worst place in Irvine, then so is Westpark, and all of the other communities near Harvard. Columbus Square is further north, and does not have Irvine schools. That...