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I believe Buddhist temples will take them. Might want to try asking the Pao Fa temple on Jamboree.

They've been getting some bad press lately due to some unknown white powder coating. May want to research about it before buying.

What makes you trust the state more than the city? Also, whose result would you trust? Going by your logic I would naturally not trust any result because everyone's in it for themselves.

I used Amazon Home Services about an year ago for about $100. I thought about doing it myself, but having never done anything like this before and risk $2k by DIY? Spending $100 is fine with me.

I've just done it today.  It is definitely not difficult, though there was a bad moment for me. I followed this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8nP2bIBB5w8&feature=youtu.be Some notes: - The most difficult step for me was actually turning the water valves.  They were very stuck.  I...

Thanks Rizdak.  County did assess the land higher but it wasn't by much (not enough for the supplemental tax bill to increase by 100%). In the end, I was able to resolve it with the builder.  I e-mailed them, and they helped me breakdown what taxes I paid at close of escrow. Essentially at...

Hello all, I bought a new construction condo and closed escrow last year November. Just got my supplemental tax bills (x2) but the total amount is higher than I expected it to be. One tax bill is for the land between COE and 7/2016, and another is for building+"land value increase" between...

Sorry for the delayed response! My rate was also extended for no cost, but it was a shady experience.. My LO told me they were about to send out the loan docs to escrow with the locked rate and asked me to sign it as soon as escrow received it. He said that even though the rate lock expires...

Thanks all. The builder is California Pacific Homes and their lender is Wells Fargo. The LO from WF I originally worked with left and they assigned someone new when I was doing the rate lock. This new guy did not warn about locking too close to COE. Looks like I need to prepare myself for a...

Hello, first time home buyer here and would like to consult the wisdom of TI The builder just notified me that the COE date has been delayed by a week. I locked the rate with the builder's preferred lender (Wells Fargo), but the rate lock expires before the new COE date. Wells Fargo said they...

I see. My mortgage is for a condo and my credit is between 740-760.

Noob here. That's not for refi right? I was thinking of doing a 60 day rate lock and I was quoted 4.125% for 30yr fixed for $400k loan from Wells Fargo (builder's lender), with a 0.875% credit. Just wondering whether your low rate is due to no rate lock or something else?

It wouldn't hurt to ask the Apple Store if they can at least guide you through it if you have never done it before.

When you buy a computer secondhand (even if it is a Mac), you should always get it wiped - by yourself or friend. You never know what kind of malware people install on there. Ex. Key loggers, webcam hacks.

Hi all, Has anyone gotten one of those "Earthquake Gas Shutoff Valve" installed?  What are your experiences or thoughts with them (ex. any accidental shutoffs)? I just bought an attached condo and the builder has an upgrade to install one on the pipe leading to my unit.  I guess if an...

Hello, I think we can all agree that upgrades from the builder's design center are more expensive  >:(  What I'm curious about though, is how much design center credit was everyone able to negotiate for? Ex. 1-3% of your home price? I'm also curious to see if and how people were able to haggle...

Newbie here, been lurking the TI boards for a while but finally decided to make an account, hooray! I lived in Irvine for a few years and I'm starting to look to for a home so I will be seeking the infinite wisdom of TI members. So many informative posts here! Anywho, nice meeting y'all!