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Ooops I meant the same as Carmel 1.  For Carmel II, I like that they added the extra rooms, but they seem like they were an afterthought to plans that I am already not crazy about.

Ok I will respond even though I might be flamed for this as I have seen Pat Star get very testy when anyone brings up the TUSD schools. We never liked Woodbury that much - location, crowds, etc.  We recently toured Northpark and hands down thought that was one of the nicest neighborhoods in...

The Plan 3 Villa Rosa that our friends bought is just under 3200 square feet.  It was the largest plan offerred.  Actually, we never thought the layout of that plan was super nice, but seeing Carmel made us change our minds. I think Carmell II Plan 1 is the same square footage, but the layout...

The new Carmel lots are so frustrating to me.  I do not like the Carmel plans, and if you are paying that price you should be happy with the floor plan.  Now, it would only be the experience of the new home feel.  With resale homes hovering near the million mark too, the whole thing boggles my...

We have our eye on a Rosemoor plan as well.  The issue is that we currently have our home on the market and want to move and not rent in between and before we accept an offer on our house, we find ourselves wondering if we bid based on the comps would these people accept or will we be stuck...

Am I the only person who does not like the Great Room concept.  My current house, late 90's has a great room (kitchen, nook, family room combo), but I still have a living room and dining room.  I visited Carmel and thought it was a lot of space but one room?  Sonoma Plan 3 is bigger than my...

I like these homes too and wonder what it ended up selling for.

Putting the new home collection aside, how much should one expect to pay per sq foot in Woodbury (resale SFH)?  The ones that have recently closed seemed to have closed in the $330's per sq foot but everyone is still listing $389 and above.  The homes are being listed at 2005 pricing.  Is this...

Does anyone one the board here live in Northpark?  We toured open houses today and really liked the neighborhood vibe and homes.  The HOA fees seemed reasonable, but we have no idea what the Mello Roos fees are.  We hear that the schools that serve the area are really good schools in the Tustin...

In this economy, what is the going rate?  It used to be 6% (3% to the buyer's agent and 3% to the seller's agent).  What is a fair rate or going rate in this economy?

We went out yesterday and there were a ton of Open Houses.  Hopefully this is a good sign for future buyers like us.

Are they planning any larger homes in Stonegate that are not attached?  That is all I see on the website thus far?

Yeah I am not too concerned about resale value either.  If we can afford it now and it works for our life, I feel like that is all I can worry about now.  The future is the future.  But being married means you have to compromise and take someone else's opinions under consideration!  ;)

Ok just catching up on this post.  A difference in opinion is fine, that's life.  I just felt like my words were twisted around.  In the end, whatever it doesn't matter, this is just the internet. I am under no allusions about Irvine and the school district.  I have many friends with kids in...

Congrats to all who purchased in the 2010 Home Collection.  I really liked Sonoma Plan #3, but I think I still want a formal living room.  I doubt any more houses in my price range will ever be built in Irvine with a formal living room!

PatrickStar - Forget you!  That is me being polite versus what I really wanted to say.  Your post really pisses me off.  You took it so literally!  I know the TUSD schools that service the area are just as good.  I am currently living in a good school district that is zoned to an school that I...

I really like the area of Columbus Grove close to Baranca and Harvard.  I like the central location and I like that it is newer.  I know people who have bought in the area and actually love it.  I know it is not a super desirable area and are thinking we may have a better chance of getting a...

We both work near John Wayne and both feel that increasing our taxes, etc would not be worth it unless we move to Irvine.  I do not want to settle for another area South of Irvine, otherwise I will just stay here.  It certainly makes more financial sense!  I just do not want to trade one commute...

I could never buy near the freeway.  We are crazy that way and I think it would drive dh and I nuts! Are there any good 3CWG homes in Oak Creek that are far from the freeway. When we bought our house in North OC 10 years ago we were this close to buying a house in Ivywood in Oak Creek.  Are...

I think I do need an Irvine detox.  I just want this over with.  Talked with dh again about it tonight.  He thinks I am obsessed and says we need to put a timeframe.  I have worn him down.  He used to only be open to a 3CWG home and 3000 square feet as he felt it should be an upgrade, but...