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    Does Mortgage Protection Plan really work?

    Hello All, I searched but couldn't find anything. Recently we are being bombarded by snail mails about Mortgage Protection Plan. It said if we lost our job, the plan will pay your mortgage up to 6 months and if you die they will pay the full loan amount. Furthermore, on the letter it said...
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    Has anybody experience/hear a tenant willing to pay 1 year rent in advance?

    Thank You all for the replies. I asked my agent to schedule an appointment with the prospect so I can get to know them better. The agent agreed and hopefully he will schedule something for next week. He told me that this is landlord's dream to have the tenants to pay in advance... but you...
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    Has anybody experience/hear a tenant willing to pay 1 year rent in advance?

    I asked my agent about it but my agent told me since they are paying cash, why should I care... but I disagree.
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    Has anybody experience/hear a tenant willing to pay 1 year rent in advance?

    Hello all, Has anybody hear a tenant willing to pay 1 year rent in advance? I have a condo in Irvine that is for rent and one party is extremely interested with the property and willing to pay 1 year rent in advance. I have never heard this kind of deal before and I am worry that something...
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    10k Purchase Price Reduction versus 10k Closing Cost and Prepaid Expenses

    It depends if you really need the 10k right the way or not. If you are then go with closing costs otherwise go with the price reduction as it will save you money on the property tax later. Personally I would choose 10k in closing cost... 10k in price reduction will only save you about $150 - 180...
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    Quiet Zones

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    Quiet Zones

    Yes I understand what it is for. But I saw some other less expensive cities has implemented the 'quiet zones' and amazed that Irvine doesn't. Personally I don't really mind at all... it is soothing for me most of the time but once in a while the train conductor honk their horn like crazy in...
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    Quiet Zones

    Hello All, I am wondering if anybody ever heard about Quiet Zones where it restrict the train conductor to use their horn unless it is emergency? I was thinking since Irvine is such an expensive area, the city would have file the petition already but it didn't. - Shamu
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    Could Irvine turn into the Beverly Hills of Orange County?

    LOL I don't think the durian smells the same with dog doo-doo. For us (my wife and I) love the durian smell and taste. I believe it origins from Thailand. Indonesia has some good durians too... but most durians that we have in United States come from Thailand. To give you guys some idea on how...
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    John Laing homes/Laing Luxury homes vs. Standard Pacific homes?

    My first home is built by William Lyon Homes and the home that I am moving to is built by John Laing Homes. I can feel definitely John Laing Homes is a better built compare to William Lyon's. They can't even build a straight wall... I hang a picture and every time I look at it, it is not...
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    Woodbury East Opening July 11, 2009

    Does anybody know how much is the mello roos?
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    How is the renting market nowadays?

    Hello All, Thank You for the prompt responds. Once I received respond from usj, I talked to my agent who helped me buy the property in Tustin. So he agreed to help me listed it in MLS. If I know about IR2 earlier, I would have him to become my agent. Well who knows maybe things don't turn...
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    How is the renting market nowadays?

    Thank You usc for the prompt response. Do you think I should get an agent to represent me so he/she can post it on MLS? or should I just advertise it on craiglist?
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    How is the renting market nowadays?

    Hello, This is my first post but I have been lurking on this forum for a while. I have a few questions in regards to rent out a property in Irvine. We are moving to a new property in Tustin and planning to rent out our first house. The house has 3 bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms. It is about...
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