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I came to this site to speak the truth and posted endless housing related threads. My intention has always been honest from years of working in the housing industry. I have never considered promoting my business on this site just to maintain my impartiality to critique housing in Irvine. I have...

Trivia #36 ended with Cayci's escalator clips so I will transition from escalator to this trivia #37 a 2 part question. Where would you find an escalator that does not travel in a straight line between floors? Where would you find this famous midrise building where there is no...

Many 1970's shopping malls are losing their appeal. Brand name anchor department stores are not willing to commit to a 25 years lease at a neighborhood mall. Target have been moving into many 2 story spaces onced occupied by Broadway, May Co, and Robinsons. Since Irvine is all about big...

This is the most user friendly site that I have seen so far. I like the graphic map and the visual house images that appear as I fly over each home. I found it 100 times faster to view homes with nice form and curb appeal than many other RE websites. Nice job IR/Zovall.

What is your perception of the California Room?

Where were these pictures taken in the Irvine?

Irvine is really this scenic?

Out of the entire OC Santa Ana was hit the hardest due to the blue collar trades affiliated with the construction related industry. Tonight was a special time to see the smile back on so many of the families. Once a year many children and parents come into Floral Park for treats. Car and...

Suburbia R.I.P. BY Michael CannellTue Mar 10, 2009 at 5:19 PM Does the downturn spell the beginning of the end for suburbia? Some experts say yesterday's cul-de-sac is tomorrow's ghost town. The downturn has accomplished what a generation of designers and planners...

<a href="http://74.125.153.132/search?q=cache:JlZ68b-Uc_oJ:articles.latimes.com/2001/apr/13/local/me-50529+benzene+tustin+marine+base&cd=1&hl=en&ct=clnk&gl=us#">Benzene found in former Tustin Marine Base</a> <a...

For a moment there I thought Tenmagnet started to post again. Then I realize it is the Tenasianmagnet. <img src="http://www.irvinehousingblog.com/images/avatars/uploads/avatar_994.jpg" alt="" />

I have seen this for years but I don't know what to call it. <img src="http://www.detailio.com/detailthumbs/SP-Her-E-Iron_Window_Grille.gif" alt="" />

Vinyl window is the builders choice of material. The selection was made based on cost. It is the cheapest. Many research shown vinyl windows will last about 20 years. Others begin to experience problems in 10 years. <a...

So many nice pictures posted have been lost in cyberspace. This thread is only for posting pictures of homes that have enduring appeal and stood the test of time. I started admiring homes when I was a kid riding on a bus. I have also seen and learned that money does not always buy good...

As people reach middle age they look for the comfort from their worry free youthful years. Nostalgia is very powerful and it drives trend. For the middle age population one can do one, two or all of the three things that help them spiritually to connect and relate to their past. For the 40...

About 18 years ago when I first introduced Sam Woo to TIC I remember his lease came with a mandatory interior tenant improvement remodel clause. As a matter of fact it should be about now that Sam Woo should have already closed his restaurant for the refurbishment. TIC in addition to the...

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When we lived in Irvine we had a pair of twin Siamese cats. One black and one grey. The cats were kept indoor in our gated community. We have heard of other Irvine non gated communities the coyote wandered into the neighborhoods and dined on small pets. We did not have much to fear about but...

<a href="http://www.ocregister.com/articles/city-group-park-2569158-mayor-irvine">Irvine is considering</a> Here is an idea for IHO. Rent out your 3cw driveway to your neighbors.

A very inspiring woman and noteworthy of posting here in IHB <a href="http://ocbiz.freedomblogging.com/2008/06/20/marion-jorgensen-don-brens-mother-dead-at-96/">Marion Jorgensen</a>