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    College majors for my kids

    I don't know the exact tuition but that is for in-state. Private medical schools are much more expensive. There is a shortage of primary care doctors.  Keeping good students in state for medical school increases the likelihood they will stay to practice here.
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    Need a BBQ Grill Replacement

    52.5" is a huge opening, you've probably already found out grills that size are 3k+. Most outdoor grill stores do islands as well, they can probably give you a quote on modifying your island. BBQ Grill Outlet in Lake Forest may be able to do it, I haven't used them for island work but they...
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    Replacing AC Filter - Odd Sizes?

    You can try www.filtersfast.com.  They can make custom sizes, price is not bad when buying 6 or more.
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    Veterans Cemetery coming to Irvine

    As a country we believe in the constitutional right to free speech, but in reality, those in the majority determine who can say what.  True freedom of speech is censored by societal pressure, peer pressure, or threat of "consequences." Pstar feels he has the majority on his side, he can shout...
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    "Paydirt". Do not buy in Great Park until you watch this.

    I have seen it, back when it was originally posted.  The part about the GP is based on a veteran who used to work at El Toro and I believe he also is involved with that salem news website, which is basically a website run by another vet, semi-masquerading as a news site.  Obviously his view is a...
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    radar eye to connect all components

    You're looking for an IR blaster. If you need a universal remote look into the Logitech harmony system, there are several models. I like the one with the simple remote. You can also use your iPhone or iPad to control your system.  Pretty easy install using the iPhone app. If you have components...
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    Marigold at Cypress Village

    New construction always comes with pest issues.  Never know if a worker left some food or a soda can within the walls somewhere.  Pest control is a must unless you feel like dealing with pesticides yourself on a regular basis.  Someone is probably putting out poison for you to see dead rats in...
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    Pavilion Park Homeowners: Beware of Tom Gonzales (Landscaper)

    Jefferson Rand does good work.  Wont be the cheapest but the job will be done well and they will address any problems quickly.  I would go around and look at the work that your prospective landscaper has done.  Pay attention to the workmanship on the stonework, the way the sprinklers are placed...
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    Gardener referral and rate

    With the size of irvine lots these days I don't think I could bring myself to pay for a gardener. How hard can it be to DIY esp with no grass?
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    Non-disclosure claims / real estate litigation

    No since it was only a downstairs bathroom and it was pretty easy for them to seal off. Dryers were loud but tolerable from upstairs.
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    Non-disclosure claims / real estate litigation

    My experience is closing off the room is standard to dry out everything quickly. Granted it was a bathroom so pretty easy to close off.  I've used sparkle restoration. They closed off the the room, ripped out the damaged flooring and used a large heated fan to dry everything out. Took a few...
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    White granite options

    If you haven't already check out houzz.com or download the app. Great source for ideas for your house and they usually have info on the materials used.  Be warned- highly addictive if you're in the designing phase. My 2 cents- white or light granite and marble look great, but are only...
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    Great Park: Shea Homes - Sagewood

    Technically not standing inventory until the homes are actually completed.  They still have time to sell them.  If they sit for a few more months then you may see them decrease the prices, or maybe earlier if they decide they want to finish up and close shop.  I'm pretty sure they consider the...
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    Great Park: Shea Homes - Sagewood

    I think it's more likely they moved the original sales staff to another project since they seem like they did a pretty good job selling sagewood, which is winding down.  One can always hope it's a sign of desperation though.
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    Veterans Cemetery coming to Irvine

    How do you define "next to your house?"  Probably going to be a good distance from PP, maybe the same or greater than Musick. If the jail didn't bother buyers I'm sure the cemetery won't. Besides, we all complain that FCBs keep driving up prices in Irvine, if they're scared off by a few dead...
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    How to defraud college financial aid.

    You also forgot to mention that this is nothing new, and is not unique to irvine, or FCBs.
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    Where to buy furniture?

    Room and Board does custom sectionals, though they're more expensive than most of the places mentioned here.  Stuff is much higher quality though, and IMHO why buy a million dollar house and furnish it on the cheap.  You can use the website to configure the sectional.
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    Orchard Hills Homes

    After seeing what is being offered at OH in my price range, I'm glad I didn't wait to buy there.  Too small houses on too small lots.  1.5 mil + to get anything remotely worth it.  That being said it looks like it will do quite well, you have to admire the TIC machine.  Though 60% upside may be...
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    30% more land per lot.

    I had heard that the next phase of the great park was going to have more attached condo product so perhaps IHS is referring to the later phases which will be around the golf course.  It makes sense for 5P to speed up the rollout, from what a few PP sales people have said, the original goal was...
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    Flooring with Outside Contractor

    Sounds uncharacteristic of you!  :) I think it depends on the application.  And the type of Flor, we had more problems with felt type ones like Fedora.  We still use them though, better than a lot of other options. BTW when you say hand scraped and smooth are you talking about oiled vs...
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