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I'm curious about something, why is it that most self described "liberals" live their lives like "conservatives?" by this I mean, some of the cheapest people I know consider themselves "liberals." They don't spend money on anything, dinners, clothing, cars, pan handlers, etc.... but when it...

Thanks Graphix and Padre - I appreciate it. We're extremely excited at this point. Things are going well so far with Shea. This is without question one of my favorite blogs and while I'll post when I feel I have something to say/contribute, I will check in daily to read. It's rare when you...

To the extent it matters, I bought a plan 1C (Italiante) in Pasedera. This blog has been invaluable. Had it not been for IHB, I would have bought a $780K place worth no more than $750 now and without question $700k by the end of the year. I'm extremely fired up about Pasedera - primarily...

Mark- If you work in San Clemente you should look at place in Talega. It's a great place, especially if you have kids. Others who perhaps have made this commute can comment - i haven't, so I plead ignorance, but I bet the Orange to SC commute is upwards of 40 minutes. Not kosher at...

What you want is out of your price range. Perhaps if you waited you can get what you want, otherwise you're looking $1mm.

I grew up in the port streets and eastbluff, now live in TR. Port Streets (Harbor View Homes) is an amazing place to grow up as a kid and a great place, now that I'm older, to raise a family. Right now, though, I think the houses are overpriced. Andersen, my alma mater, is a fabulous school...

Stopped by Glenwood today. Shea released 3 more models. 8 couples showed up for the 3 homes - the first the names called identified the homes they wanted to purchase. Shea reps said they will likely release 5-6 more in the next 2-3 weeks. Prices were as follows: Model 1C (corner lot)...

IPO and Padre - thank you very much. Very helpful and very easy to understand. This blog is great - i'm really very very grateful for everyone taking the time to help.

Thanks everyone for taking time out of your day to respond with your insights. I'm really grateful and find them helpful. I'll keep folks updated. Going to Glenwood this weekend for the release of 4 models - i'll post the info on pricing etc. once I get the details.

We received FHA approval on a home in Talega, but cancelled that. Throughout the process, however, I hearn nothing about certain "homes" being FHA approved. Rather, you need to meet FHA's criteria and the appraisal must be satisfactory. The latter may be the problem with certain...

Resident Bears (IR, Graphix, Ipo, Eva, among others)- I need to know your opinion on whether you think buying a Plan 1 in Glenwood is a good play. Here are the factors/assumptions: $750K purchase price (2670 sq/ft); $22,500 cash from builder to pay down points/pay closing costs; $14K...

Nice, thanks Waiting!

Yes, Shea's releasing 3 more, 1 on Golf, two on the other side. If they sell, it's my understanding that they will be releasing 4 more - probably within a few weeks. The only question is how will the price these. My understanding is that the ones on Golf are about $15-20k less than the same...

My wife and I cancelled escrow on a place in Escala, an older tract (older being it was built in 2005), a few weeks back. Great place, but purchase price was $770K and I was convinced it would be worth no more than $700k in a year. Talega is a great community - with a lot of great people...

IPO- That'd be extremely helpful. Waiting - definitely agree re getting exactly what you want on move in. That was a deciding factor for us in cancelling escrow in Talega - paying 3/4 million for a house with a bunch of stuff you don't want bothered me. Even with the uptick in...

Thanks - helpful info for me and anyone else who's interested. We'd prefer Cabrillo Terrace as well, but lately I've been reconsidering given the setbacks and mature trees - I'm still concerned about the traffic (pedestrian and car). Do you have a sense for when your place will be done (or...

Waiting- If you don't mind me asking, how were the closing costs that Shea mortgage charged? Also, how much did you spend in upgrades - i know they offer $14K. Lastly, did you chose a place on Golf or on the street facing the golf course. If you chose Golf, are you concerned at all about...

Agreed. I've got good friends down their, and they're pretty worried. Although, they were lucky enough to buy in 2003, sell in late '06 - making about $400K free money, which they rolled into another in Talega. The problem with Talega is the supply of homes over $900K far outnumber the supply...

IR and IPO- Thanks. No kids yet - the plan is buy in AV/Irvine in the near term - live there for a couple of years - hopefully have a kid in 2-3 years, then see what the market looks like then. AV's primary benefit to us is more bang for the buck. I don't think HOA at Glenwood is...

Hey everyone - I've been reading this blog for more than a year now. Not a huge Internet/blog person to begin with, but really enjoy and am grateful for all of the insight shared on this blog, especially from the individuals who are the primary contributors. That being said, my wife and I...