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The bit about the taxes is true anywhere in California and the US for that matter. The bit about HOA is true in many other communities throughout Orange County and Southern California.

yes, wide open.

I live in the Groves side of Orchard Hills (west of Culver) and have never smelled anything at night. I sleep with my windows wide open all the time.

can anyone confirm if rental SFRs and condos not owned by corporations (i.e. owned by mom and pop landlords) are exempt from this bill? What about LLCs owning rental houses and condos (technically a corporation, even if really its an LLC controlled by one individual)--are those affected by AB...

Residents who are complaining about the asphalt plant say it releases the gas in the middle of the night, so you're not going to smell it when you visit real estate listings during the day.

Most of the people I knew at Harvard who were happiest did not pursue acceptance to the Ivy League as an end in itself. They just delved deeply into something they cared about, whether it was an interest in academics, or arts or sports or music or writing or whatever.  The college acceptance was...

Its kind of annoying for signing up for summer camps/programs. I make sure my kids don't experience summer brain drain anyway--for me, summer is the time to learn different things/enrichment, etc that they don't have time for during the school year. Finding child care for short intervals is...

I think this is good thing for Irvine in the long run. Hopefully, all those empty investor owned homes will actually be bought by people who will live here and form a real community. That Lumiere house has all the personality of an empty cardboard box.

the market for these big houses > 4000 sq ft, is really slow, in multiple neighborhoods in Irvine. I don't think the problem is Beacon Park/Great Park per se, its just the market for this type of property. There's a lot to choose from (and including all the new builds in this category), and not...

Isn't this the reason why the FIRE movement is gaining popularity? Those who "win" in this current meritocratic academic system get the "prize" of highly lucrative, yet also soul sucking careers in big law, consulting, hedge funds, venture capital, tech, etc. Many dream of the day in which...

The original intent of the measure was to prevent Grandma from being taxed out of her paid off home. I don't see why that protection should be afforded to corporate owners of commercial properties.

India is in Asia geographically, but I believe that racially they are grouped under the Indo-European/Caucasian category. (at least Northern Indians, not sure how  Dravidians from Southern India would consider themselves fitting into this construct). Just like Middle Easterners are...

What about the issue of workmen's comp, insurance and bond if hiring someone who does this as a side gig? Installing a new roof is major work and not something I'd be willing hire someone without all those insurance protections.

I'm not sure I understand what you're getting at--are you implying they sold because they couldn't afford the home without the aid of the tax deductions? If so, they overbought. Nobody needs a 2 million dollar house.  You should be buying at that level only if the the change in tax law has no...

regarding landscaping for a new build. I don't know how big the lots at Terra/Como are. But if you're looking for a lot with a nice view, I'm assuming you'll want to do more than the bare minimum in the yard so you can use it to entertain/hang out. Expect to spend prob at least 100K to be...

I think part of the high price is the single story aspect. Those are super rare in Irvine, especially for a 3 BR.

This is called a zero lot line, and can be seen in various developments (old and new) in Irvine and other places in OC as well.  I avoid buying any zero lot line property as a matter of principle. In addition to the emergency repair scenario you mention, you also have no idea what your...

I don?t know if you?re looking east or west of Newport. On the Eastside of Newport, everything south of La Colina is zoned to Tustin High. West of Newport, there are parts of 92705 farther north from Irvine Blvd (toward vanderlip or 17th street)  but in Foothill High district that have single...

North Tustin is unincorporated Orange County (it does not fall under any city jurisdiction, not Tustin, and not Santa Ana). It shares a zip code with Santa Ana 92705 for purposes of mail service.  It uses OC Sheriff for its police. It uses Tustin schools (and in some areas, Orange Unified...

Old Town Tustin is really cute. However, the schools in that part of Tustin do not perform well.  Are you planning to use public schools or private? Seems more like a place that would appeal to empty nesters and hip young childless couples due to single story homes, more "character" and good...