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I would save enough money for 20% down with enough reserves for rainy day stuff.  My rec is to not buy at your current financial situation.  JMHO.

I used to have a 12 gallon nano reef tank.  Loved that thing.  But, it was such a chore with the water changes and maintenance.  Also was a money pit with all the coral I was buying.  But, I loved looking at the clownfish and coral.  Eventually sold it off cuz I got tired of the maintenance.  I...

Not really the same.  People were invited for a sneak peak by the builder.  While nothing was specifically in writing about disclosure of info, a request was made not to post info given at the dusty shoe.  IMHO, it's common courtesy to try to abide by the host's requests by the invited guests. ...

Nice.  TNHC specifically asked everyone to keep everything confidential and not post anything online until the grand opening and people scan and post info. Anyway, since the cat is out of the bag, I will comment that Trevi models were breathtaking.  Lot sizes are huge (for Irvine).

Weber is the top choice for consumer level freestanding grills.  Excellent customer service, I know, I've used their CS before.  You can get a better freestanding grill such as DCS and Fire Magic, but you'll pay a hefty premium. In terms of SS vs cast iron grate, it's personal preference.  A...

Flawed poll.  If we're talking about Beckman and the surrounding elementary and middle schools, 0%.  Plus that location is basically Irvine.  But, if we're talking Tustin High and having to live in old town Tustin, well nobody on this board would choose to live there. Fix the poll.

I honestly can't believe ppl care about a couple of points one way or the other in the API.  Do ppl want bragging rights to the high school your kid goes to?!  If you are one of those parents, you need therapy.

Optimum No Rinse FTW.  It's awesome and works perfect.  Detailers use it all the time. http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00AJWOF5A?pc_redir=1395767280&robot_redir=1

Sorry, couldn't concentrate on the video cuz of the Bee-Gee's playing in the background. ;). Is that really on your playlist?

Your statement is uneducated and trollish.  The boundaries between cities have been established long before OH was even an idea.  School districts are zoned by, shocker alert, city boundaries.  Whoa, who woulda thought. OH happens to be built right at the boundary between Irvine and Tustin. ...

I'm also a proponent of real names.  If you can't say something without being anonymous, maybe you shouldn't post it.  I'm a fan of accountability and transparency.  If it decreases activity and posts, so be it.

Dammit IHO, just when I was getting started on my soapbox, you talk me down with logic and thoughtful commentary.  You're right of course.  It's just super annoying when threads get hijacked by superfluous chatter. I also agree that my views on what I consider trivial might be considered...

+1.  Also, as the OP stated, there isn't enough diversity on this site.  Same dozen people talking about the same things.  To be frank, people make such a big deal about stuff that's meaningless, IMHO.  Your kid not going to the #1 ranked school in Irvine?  I'm sure your kid will be fine and...

I'm with NYT.  I hated Grove 3.  Dining and kitchen area looked right out into the driveway.  But that's why there's different floor plans, different strokes and all that.  Loved Grove 2 and I'm happy to see it recycled.  The only thing Hill 3 had going for it was the high ceilings, otherwise...

+1,000,000.  I hope these languish on the market so builders will finally understand that people buying $1M homes want their own personal driveway, not shared motorcourts.

Paint FTW.  Wallpaper will eventually look dated and as IHO said, a royal pain to remove.

Lol, but on the bright side, his kids get to go to the shiny new high school near the jail vs that old has been Uni High.

Iac is correct, search is your friend.  Also, it's ok to read the Orchard Hills thread, all your questions are answered in that thread. Nobody has any idea on prices.  Speculation is that the homes will be expensive, more per sq ft than SG, PS, PP.

In wall/ceiling is fine for the back channels.  But IMNSHO, you need real speakers for the front and a real sub.  Hsu is great bang for the buck as mentioned above for subs, but I prefer JL Audio, albeit at a more expensive price point.  Floorstanders or monitors is personal choice.  The...

Paleo diet and P90X.  You'll lose the wt, lose inches off your waist and look way more muscular.  Both take some discipline but you'll be amazed at your body transformation.