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Hi, I am looking for references for a good CPA for tax purposes. Appreciate sharing info! Thanks

The newer neighborhoods of Irvine do not have school bus. So parents have to take time away during office hours for pickup. Car pooling is an option but I am really looking for a school bus option or a private service that can do pickups and drops off. Has anyone else felt the lack of school...

Neighbors behind our backyard play music after 10 pm What is the best way to deal with this? Seems like this could be another AirBnb home.

Hi, I am in a situation where I need to exit out of a 12 month lease mid way. With 5 months remaining on the lease, the private landlord is asking 2.5 months of rent and 5 months of agent fee. Is this reasonable ? I am trying to negotiate but landlord is not flexible and intimidating in some...

When it comes to Condos, do buyers prefer and willing to pay more for the that is facing the street rather than the one that is set towards the back of the motor court?  For example, the Delano (not on a motor court)and Petaluma Plan 2 Condos in EW that open to the street seem to have had better...

https://www.redfin.com/CA/Irvine/58-Bombay-92620/home/5978020 Looks nice in pics and priced well.

Has anyone dome framed mirrors post close on a new build? The price charged by builder has gone up significantly and wondering if this is something that could be done post close at a much affordable price. Thing is that the builder provided mirror would be glued to the dry wall, so dry wall may...

With schools set to start next week in the backdrop of surging Delta virus , what are people on TI thinking about their elementary school age kids? Anyone explored the IVA option for this year? Please share your thoughts.

Who pays for the Owner's Title policy during a sale? Would it be the Seller or the Buyer?  I found somewhere that in Socal, normally the seller pays for this. Wanted to confirm the same.

I got a letter from loandepot asking me to sign a replacement mortgage note - from their compliance dept. Anything I need to be wary off with this request or is it just a compliance thing? Appreciate thoughts. A brief from their email to me: Requesting your help in signing a new mortgage note...

The house below shows as listed on redfin for 150 days. Given the market today, thats a long while. Any reason why its on market so long?https://www.redfin.com/CA/Irvine/111-Beechmont-92620/home/51682302

I am currently paying 650$ per year for my detached condo through mercury. On sites like zillow etc for mortage calculators, I see 6000$-8000$ per annum for insurance.  Are mortgage calculators way off on this or am I just under insured I am wondering? 

The unit next door to my home continues to be used as short term rental despite repeated complaints to the city. Has anyone had luck with successfully getting these violating landlords or their sub-leases to stop this business? Guest sometimes smoke in the yard and we can Smell into our house...

So I was seeing Redfin for the recent sales of SFRs in Eastwood and noticed that the last few quick movins of Avila sold for big discounts based on the Property history - like the one below. It was listed at 1.5 million and then after 6 months sold at 1.35 million. The property possible had...

I am finding that when Irvine Pacific sells motorcourt homes such Petaluma, Marin, Vivo etc as new construction, it lists them as SFR - even the ones it has built and listed on Redfin.At the time of purchase,  On paper IP says you are buying detached condo which is very much like SFR.  The...

Looks like the Models for Calistoga in Eastwood are up for sale. I thought they had more lots to build. Wouldn't builder sell the model after the lots are build out? Also, saw a proposal to convert Morro tracts to build smaller detached homes.

AirBnB listings are everywhere in Irvine, most common in new developments. My next door unit has been that went way....New folks every other day, which doesn't give a good vibe to the community.  When occupants move out, they leave trash outside and it looks like a mess in a new beautiful...

Hello, I have to replace the flooring in my current Home with new laminate or tile. Does anyone have good suggestions for a contractor who can do a good job at a reasonable price? Thanks!!

Hi TI folks, Today we toured Trellis court. The sales person showed as the Water Detention Basins that were close to Trellis court new releases...i think it was off of Floral street. Any downsides of this water basin? I have not  seen such basins before  until today and not sure why it is...

What do TI members think about Delano Plan 3 vs Petaluma Plan 3? The comparison isn't exact apples to apples, but for a buyer in the market for 4 bed new construction in Eastwood in the 800-850K range, which one would would better investment from appreciation/future resale perspective? With...