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    Villages of Columbus - Columbus Square - Camden Place

    We were considering buying in Camden. The issue being that we couldn't move in till February and if interest rates change we're still locked in and unable to get our $10k deposit back. Only other area of concern is that we have three cars and our options were either to buy on Severyn or near the...
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    WOW! USC has made a huge comeback in college rankings, beating University of Michigan, Could UCLA be next?

    It may not be a popular answer but I didn't really get anything out of UCLA job wise. I've been very successful from hands on experience, and not once has any employer said boo about UCLA. I have multiple degrees from the school but don't think I would have been in any better/worse shape had I...
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    Villages of Columbus - Columbus Square - Verandas

    For what it's worth Qwerty my parents bought a model house across from the club house for about $250 sq ft last October. We were considering a Verandas but didn't want to spend quite that much. At under $275 a sq ft its not bad and yes in my talks with Irvine Renter I think we're in agreement...
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    Aliso Viejo vs Ladera Ranch

    Ladera is fantastic if you have kids. My big negative with Ladera is high HOA, taxes as well as the location. Unless you work down there it is quite a drive to get to Irvine for work. Aliso is older but still has decent amenities and lower taxes. Also slightly cooler in the summer. Pros and cons...
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    What's up with IAC's longer leasing terms?

    I guess it all depends. We are paying $1695 in Woodbury for a 2/2 top level. We were given a rent increase in December with the option of staying for a year. We negotiated no rent increase and a six month lease extension so I guess it depends who you talk to.
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    Open letter to IrvineRenter!

    Unless you're east of the 55 I wouldn't recommend Costa Mesa if you have kids unless you're going to send them to private schools.
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    Condo in Woodbury

    That would rent out for about $2200-2400 a month as for that same amount you can get a place at Woodbury Place.
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    Does Rental Parity Indicate a Time to Buy?

    I was looking at a place yesterday that hypothetically would sell for $425 - 450k and using IrvineRenter's calculator after tax savings, lost income to down payment, etc would be about $2500. This is a 3/3 and based upon friends rental properties and what I'm seeing that seems to be the going...
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    Laguna Niguel Foreclosures

    Anyone have the screenshots on Laguna Niguel data from Foreclosure Radar?
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    What's going into escrow - Irvine and maybe some Tustin too

    How are prices in Irvine effectively flat while other areas are seeing tremendous loses? I know that it has to do with desirable locations and schools but you would think that there would be at least a 10% decrease if the surrounding cities have seen 20%+ depreciation.
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    banked owned is so competitive!

    $460k for a place in Woodbridge will most likely be under $400k within a year or two. I know it is difficult, but patience is the best course of action.
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    Can someone tell me what that freakin smell is around Sand Canyon and the 5?

    We live in Woodbury and I used to work right at Sand Canyon and the 5 and I don't know what you're referring to?
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    NAR's Lawrence Yun Predicts 2.9% Increase in 2009 while Nouriel Roubini says 20% Decrease

    http://realestate.yahoo.com/promo/forecast-2009-your-home.html;_ylt=AgqLCqLrrA1Sx0aAtY2jCogazJV4 Funny how most are predicting a 20% decrease in property values in 2009 while the 'perpetually optimistic' National Assocation of Realtor's says a 2.9% increase in property values. How does this...
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    Villages of Columbus - Columbus Square - Meriwether

    I love how when you go into the sales office they have an article declaring that the "Housing Crisis is Over!" Too funny.
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    Calling IAC Renters - help me renegotiate

    Just wanted to let everyone know that we're currently renting in Woodbury and our lease is coming up in a few months. We received a letter stating a $35 a month increase with a 1 year lease extension. Emailed them back and told them that I saw that there was over 30+ units available, the economy...
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