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    If you knew this was the bottom!

    Would you buy now? If you knew in 10 years, prices would be the same as it is now? Why or Why not? Home not investment! SFR Peak 2005 = $1mil Bottom 2008 = $800K Future 2018 = $800K Condo Peak 2005 = $600K Bottom 2008 = $420K Future 2018 = $420K
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    Ignore

    Needless to say, there will be a lot less participants next time around... http://taxdollars.freedomblogging.com/2008/08/19/irvine-house-raffle-all-in-the-family/ Edit: I see that there is another thread on this already...will post in the other!
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    EARTHQUAKE!!!

    We'll see that last 20% drop in prices now!
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    New Mortgage Guidelines set by the Fed?

    This was from the WSJ...what does it mean to future mortgages??? Highlights of Final Rule Amending Home Mortgage Provisions of Regulation Z (Truth in Lending) The rule establishes a new category of "higher-priced mortgages" that includes virtually all closed-end subprime loans secured...
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    Let's say Northpark or Northpark Square

    There are many charts and rally cries for REO's going on the market. It's affecting the US, California, Orange County. But what if I want to buy in Northpark or Northpark Square? It seems the SFR are still going for 400+/sf? As soon as an owner budges like, 50K? they get sold...
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    What is Bound to happen? Earthquake or Toxic Soil?

    What's more likely to occur? Your opinions and reasons please... 1. You, family, getting cancer from Toxic Soil 2. EarthQuake hitting Southern California, killing thousands For 1, you sign a waiver acknowledging the risks. But you might not get it, but they have to disclose, etc...
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    Wedding Picture Locations

    Do you have any locations in IRVINE (surrounding 20 miles), excluding beaches, amusement parks, museums, that are great for Wedding Pictures? Ones that are easily accessible that you have taken or been taken at. We already have a photographer. Please send links to web pages with pics if you...
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    How Long Will It Take To Build Out Columbus Square?

    Does anybody know how much building has slowed down? Who has walked? Who will walk? Who will be coming in? Basically, by 2012, do you think that this area will be build out in terms of homes? Retail? Future Development Plans? Also, If you currently live in Columbus Square, I...
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    Orange County High School Rankings

    Check out the OCRegister's article on OC High School Rankings... http://www.ocregister.com/ocregister/news/education/article_2048639.php LA QUINTA HIGH in Westminster is ranked 7th, above some irvine schools
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    Jamboree Shopping Center

    Will this new CENTER help hold the values of homes at Tustin Marine base and Irvine area up??? Or Stabilize them because of Foreign Chinese money coming in??? http://www.ocregister.com/articles/center-irvine-bakery-2035024-taiwan-asian
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    Per Square Feet Premium

    Is there a premium in terms of per square feet of a home for 1 story versus 2 story homes? If so, what is the amount? $10 sf $20 sf ...more??? For example, 1 story home 2000sf versus 2 story home 2000sf, 1 story has 500sf more in LOT SIZE. Should they be evaluated the same? in...
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    Stock Market and Home Builders Stock

    <p>Can you guys and gals share your thoughts on why the DOW is so happy right now?</p> <p>It's kinda like...I'm a homebuilder, I lost $500mil and my stock goes up???</p> <p>Just an example of the crazy world we live in. My Bond Trading friends are saying the worst is over???</p> <p>I guess...
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    Aliso Condo Purchase

    <p>My coworker put in an offer to purchase a 2b/2b/2gar 1100sf in zip 92656.</p> <p>He said it was listed at $450K LOL and his offer is $415K LOL.</p> <p>He's serious about doing this and you know how I feel. He's going to rent it out and I told him that rent would be about $1700/month. What...
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    What Should I Read?

    <p>I have been reading these blogs for the past year and have learned a lot thanks to all of you. To further my learning so that I may put all these bits and pieces together, I would like a suggestion on where to start? What book should I read? ECON 101. I cant take any classes since I dont have...
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