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    Lock Now?

    I?m roughly 6 months out from closing and my builder lender (WF) is asking if I want to lock now ahead of the Fed meeting next week for $5k cost. Rate for a jumbo 7/6 is 3.875% with one free float down when I get 45-60 days out.  Builder lender also pays for any costs due to builder delay. ...
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    Painter Recs?

    I?ve been shopping around and the cheapest I could find was $2200 to paint an 1100 sqft home with very normal/low ceilings.  Seems like much but my reference point this what I paid 10 years ago ($600 for 1800sqft).
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    Custom Indoor Closet/Pantry Doors

    Does anyone have a good recommendation on where I could get someone to put in 1) Master Closet Door with full-size mirror 2) Pantry Door with see through glass 3) Sliding Den Doors with Frosted Glass I bought my place after these builder option deadlines passed and want to finally get around...
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    Rent or Sell?

    We just signed a contract for a new home and have been wondering what to do with our current home. We have about  300k in equity right now. Our original plan was to just rent it out and keep the home forever. However, I'm not so sure if it's the smartest thing financially. We will probably...
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    Backyard Gate Repair

    My backyard gate (pedestrian gate?) is falling apart and I'm wondering if any of you have a good recommendation for someone to repair it.
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    Irvine Company Security Camera Footage?

    Does anyone know if there are security cameras in the Irvine Parkview Center?  Someone hit my parked car and ran while I was at lunch.  I checked with some of the stores, but none of them had any good angles of where my car was parked.
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    Pay off mortgage or continue to invest?

    My interest rate is currently at 3.5% for a 30 year loan.  I'm fortunate that my company options have appreciated to the point where I can pay off my house and have a little left over for a rainy day.  Would I be better off paying off my mortgage now or continue to invest and let inflation lower...
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    Woodbury East Coronado Resale

    If you guys can recall, I bought a Plan 2 Coronado back in 2010.  I just noticed that the first Plan 2 listed on MLS is pending at 770K after only 3 days! I can't believe it went so quick.  Obviously, this pleases me, but do you guys think this falls in the WTF or not...
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    Tapatalk Support?

    I wasn't sure where to post this since there is not Misc section on the board, but I was wondering how hard it would be for you guys to implement Tapatalk support?  I figure most of us are on our smartphones now-a-days anyways and it would make browsing this forum much more enjoyable.
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    What is being developed across from Cypress Village/ adjacent to WBE?

    I was wondering if anyone knew what was being developed directly across the street from CPV (Area in between school buses and WBE). Are they building more houses or apts in that area? Also, how about the area where the RV homes used to be (other than railroad underpass)?  From the freeway, I...
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    Is it normal for an HOA to request this for a clubhouse rental????

    I am currently trying to rent out my clubhouse and my HOA requires that I get general insurance to cover any liabilities that may occur.  I am fine with this, however, the HOA is specifically asking that the certificate specifically adds the property management company and also the association...
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    Property Tax Due Date Questions

    I just received my first property tax bill (ever) and had some questions about the due date. I noticed there are two dates for the first installment: Due: Nov 1 Delinquent Dec 10 (Late payment w/ penalties if paid after Dec 10) Does this mean I can technically pay my property tax on Dec 9th...
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    Do i need a permit to use a natural gas grill in my backyard?

    One of my friends said that this is required in Irvine.  My BBQ is not built in.  It is one of those propane grills that has a conversion kit to use the natural gas outlet in my backyard. 
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    HOA Rules and Fines regarding backyard landscaping

    I've met a lot of people in Woodbury East who have done their landscaping without submitting a plan and approval to the the HOA ($500 app fee) because they either 1) didn't know they had to or 2) just went ahead and did it because the HOA is so anal about the details of their plan and they...
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    30 year interest only loan? SGIP? USCT?

    Hey guys, Is there a catch for this type of loan?  I talked to someone that recommended this loan to me because he said the following: 1) interest rate would be locked for 30 years 2) I'm only liable for the interest payment (about 800 lower than my current 30 year fixed conforming) 3) I could...
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    Interior Painter Recommendation?

    Hi All It's been awhile since I've posted. I just found out that my wife is pregnant!  I was going to paint my new house myself, but given the circumstances, I just want to have it done quickly so my unborn won't have to inhale too much paint fume!  Any ideas on how much it would cost to the...
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    Can I claim the 8K credit for 2009....

    Can I claim the 8K credit for my 2009 income statement even though I didn't close escrow yet? The only thing I've done is put 3% deposit into my escrow account along with half of my options pricing and signed a contract. I'm not expected to close until some time in May when my house is...
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    How much should closing costs be?

    I haven't really shopped around since I'm still 60 days from closing, but I'm looking at the GFE from KB mortgage/BAC and they estimated about 15K. They just said that they over estimated on a lot of things, but it still seems really high! I'm only buying 0.25 points (on 650K) and I'll be...
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    Need a recommendation for a house inspector

    Okay, so as most of you know, I'm planning on buying Coronado, which is expected to be completed in the May time frame. I'm looking to bring my own inspector before they put the drywall up, at the final walk through, and about 10 months after I live in the house during the settlement period...
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    2nd Round of 10K Tax Credit?

    Did you guys see this: http://www.sacbee.com/capitolandcalifornia/story/2442311.html#mi_rss=Capitol%20and%20California How many think this will actually pass given CA's budget right now?
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