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When should someone start home shopping? I don't want to make a hasty decision so looking early and defining your tastes would make sense. But I don't necessarily want to move NOW if I find something.  Do you start looking 2, 3, 6, 12, ... months before you think you are ready to move or...

This is very valuable information. Thanks. As my wife was pointing out, we have access to so many shopping centers where we live (in between District and Market Palce). I don't know how easy it is to access a Costco, Wholefoods, Target, BestBuy, Home Depot, etc. within 1 mile of where you...

Thanks guys. Great STOP sign in the first listing provided. I like to be brought down to earth.  I'll see how I feel this weekend, but time is starting to tick.  Downpayment has been set aside and all we're waiting for is the right opportunity!

IHO, Would you have a few examples of homes in the area that you would consider having a better "value".  Value being, the home itself, the lot size, view, neighborhood, etc.  I'm open to all ideas!

IAC, I coudn't agree more!  I wish this was available in Irvine at a reasonable price point. At some point, I want to become more realistic and see what are the options for South county...not optimal as we work in Newport/Irvine, but getting more house/yard can offset the commute (in fact...

I'm interested in Vista Vallarta and Birch River in Glenwood.  Planning on visiting the sales office this weekend, but I would like to gather some information beforehand. Anything you can share would be welcomed! I saw this...

Looking for opinions on this project. Looks to be a project build in the early 2000s.  Pretty nice homes, nice size, smallish lots, great views if on right side of the street. Shea Homes is the builder of this particular...

@Talyssa: Exactly, have you seen Entourage?

I'd retire in Crystal Cove or Shady Canyon. I'm not sure I want to retiree in the home I'll buy when I'm mid-30...too much upswing coming in later years so I hope to move up one more time before I'd retire. Moving up doesn't necessarily mean bigger, but nicer.  No need for 5 bedrooms when kids...

I lived next to Irvine Blvd for 3 years and it didn't bother us at first, but after a while I got REALLY tired of it. The most annoying thing is the bearking/starting late at night. You may tolerate it, but it will get annoying after a while, mainly in the summer when you'd rather have your...

Link back to IHB: http://www.irvinehousingblog.com/forums/viewthread/6458/ 685 in 1.5 years would be about 400 in one year, not 200. Anyhow, 200 in 1 month is a very healthy number. I like it as future projects might get started earlier.

Why not move up to Mariposa or the Summit?

graceomalley, people can do whatever they want with their money.

YES YES YES! Let's add other cities, all of OC! I'm not volunteering either!

4/5 of center not leased...is that Orchad Hills?

Conservatory and Bonus room are about 200 sf each and cost $25,000 which is a cool little $125psf which drops the average cost psf. Note that you "lose" your covered patio which was livable space before (not counted towards original sf). Nonteless, for plan 2 it makes so much sense to have the...

Quail Hill is no different than all of Irvine. Even "older" neighborhoods are sticky. If you are hoping for the New Home collection to trade lower, well...good luck with that! Now, how will next developments be priced...who knows? This works on a macro level, real estate is local (to a...

Loop, I'm somewhat jealous! Congratulations. I expected plan 3 to be the plan I like the best, but plan 2 with conservatory was the best in my opinion. Are you closing the bonus room or is it more of a loft? First time touring home with my new baby, I must say that you look at homes...

IHO, in theory you are right; home price and interest rate should be correlated. However, we've seen that prices are stickier than one would expect. Also, psychology as you describe it probably plays a very big role. What would cause such a big decrease would have to come from...

Carmel will be open. They invited some people to preview the homes prior to the opening this Friday.