Search results

Has anyone got growth hormone treatment for kids or teens?  Any facility or hospital near Irvine worthy to recommend?  Thank you.

I bought a new construction home in early phase of development about a year ago.  The lender used nearby comp to match the selling price.  Since then, about 10 phases were released and the same plan recently was sold about 11% more than what I paid while other existing homes similar to mine...

I just got the first estimate for my small patio (new construction) including 4 ft wide (yes... Irvine) side yard leading to a gate next to the garage.  I am waiting for 2 other contractors to contact me for estimates and  was wondering if this is good to proceed. The estimate is about $10k for...

I have a small patio (about 500 sq ft) in Portola Springs.  Do I have to use a professional to get approval from HOA or can I DIY it?  Has anyone used any landscaper in PS who can do all necessary permits and paper work so I won't have to do? I'm just going to do very basic and inexpensive...

.

Here is another question mainly for folks living in Tustin School District.  (I'm just wondering.  I'm not desperate or ready to move) Within IUSD, I heard it's not easy to even do instradistrict transfers.  I heard moving out of Uni High or Woodbridge to Irvine and Northwood is easier since...

Do you know anyone (or did you) move out of Irvine and moved their kids from Irvine Schools (especially high school) and actually is/are so glad? I talked to a lady who did move to Lake Forest. She happens to be white and felt like a fish out of water being among mostly Asians in Irvine.  She's...

deleted

I know it's not Irvine specific article, but since Irvine Real Estate section is the most active... http://www.wsj.com/articles/need-a-home-mortgage-fannie-says-forget-the-pay-stubs-1445333580?mod=yahoo_hs Need a Home Mortgage? Fannie Says Forget the Pay Stubs Move is expected to make process...

Thank you in advance for your feedback.

This may sound crazy in IUSD, but did anyone take a middle or high school kid out of school to go on a family vacation (somethin worthwhile like different culture, exploring natural beauty, not lounging at a resort pool or getting rides at amusement parks)?  I know it depends on a kid and...

I have a daughter who will be 16 years old this summer.  Unlike other girls, however, she doesn't want any party.  She has plenty of friends at school and church, but doesn't want anything except a small goft. is this so.ewhat normal for certain teenagers or should I be worried? I thought...

Here is new topic.  Any experiences, feedback, and opinions on SAT prep companies in Irvine would be appreciated.  I know they are expensive but also heard a lot of "success" stories.  I mean if I need to spend $2000 over the summer for my kid to raise the score by a few 100 points on SAT...

Can anyone share their experience on this?  My kid may have to go to Beckman High in a year after spending 8 years in IUSD school because we may move within a few months.  He is not shy or introverted but sill won't have any of his friends in Beckman.  I am not 100% sure of this but also we...

I see less and less people posting in Real Estate board in general. Is TalkIrvine going down or just real estate portion because FCBs are going away, winter's coming, and possibly housing market is slowing down with the stock market and world economy???

I would appreciate if any parents who had or are having kids in any high school baseball team in Irvine. My son is now playing in a travel team.  Previously he played in Irvine Pony for a few years.  He likes baseball and good at it.  He is one of top 3 in his team in my opinion and has a...

No one is a fan of PMI, but did anyone bought a new home in Irvine recently with less than 20% down?  How did a lender treat you and what was your condition, PMI removal after 22% equity or for the life of the loan? Would you do it again or recommend not to?  Thanks.

I visited several model homes this weekend and noticed that model homes were not crowded at all.  In two places, I was the only one while I was browsing. I also noticed that even though some popular plans were sold out in general, the price either stop going up or came back down to initial...

I would like to do know from the recent new home purchasers in Irvine, how much more on options, landscaping, upgrades and etc they spent on top of what the brochure initially had.  Thank you.

Has anyone bought a second house in Irvine recently and could you share your experience regarding loan requirement and process, ie DTI ratio being 36% or 43% etc.  I'm thinking of buying a second home and make it a primary residency for my family and make and let my relative live in current...