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    Contractors/vendors?

    Wasnt there a thread here that had a list of recommended contractors and vendors?
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    Premium in Northpark vs Northpark Square.

    Assuming two homes being the same or similar in size, layout, upgrades and lot size, how much premium would one expect from a Northpark versus Northpark Square house?  Basically trying to get a general idea of how much more valuable the Northpark location is versus Northpark Square. Also is...
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    contractors - tile work.

    Looking for someone to retile my floors.  I got quotes for 5-6 dollars a sq foot.  I dont know their quality of work so I thought Id ask the community here.  need to retile about 3000 sq ft.  I would also appreciate if anyone has advice where to get best deals on tile.  Im looking for...
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    How does opening a new credit card affect your mortgage?

    Ive been told that opening a new credit card just prior to getting a new mortgage can affect your rates.  Can anyone explain how it would affect your rates, in what situations it would affect rates and how long that effect would last?  For example, If I opened a new card today, would it...
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    Shady sellers agent

    My friend is looking at a house.  She was thinking of using the sellers agent as her buying agent also.  What does she need to look out for?  She thinks the selling agent is kinda shady, but wants to use him because she thinks she can get the house for a better deal.
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    Taxes

    Anyone have recommendations on tax software for someone who receives a schedule K1? I currently have a CPA who does my taxes, but I would like to also do it myself...
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    Drive way space?

    2.7M dollar home and you cant even fit your car on the drive way...  https://www.redfin.com/CA/Irvine/120-Quiet-Pl-92602/home/109216042
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    test your water

    http://www.cnn.com/2016/09/20/health/chromium-6-in-drinking-water/index.html?sr=fbCNN092016chromium-6-in-drinking-water1150PMStoryLink&linkId=29016050 I think a lot of us ignore or are oblivious to many potential hazards in our lives because we "trust" govt officials or regulators to keep track...
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    purchase offer

    If a written purchase offer is accepted by the seller, does that becoming legally binding or can a buyer still back out?
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    retirement savings in OC

    anyone know what the average person in Orange County puts away into their retirement account every year?  Id love to see some stats showing actual numbers and percentage of income that goes to retirement accounts. 
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    new home builders

    Sorry I know this isnt specific to Irvine, but I was wondering if anyone knew of a reputable company that builds custom homes from the ground up.
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    builder questions

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    Odor in water

    Anyone else have issues with odor in their water?  I have a rubber/gasoline like odor from every single faucet in my house.  Taste of the water is fine.  I have been reading about this and it seems like PEX piping could leach chemicals that can cause odors, such as toulene and ETBE.    Does...
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    My prediction

    Home prices peaked or about to peak very soon. 1.  affordability is crap - no wage increase. 2.  interest rates going up - affordability even worse 3.  chinese stock markets in free fall - 30% drop in last couple weeks. 4.  More difficulty for chinese to bring in money 4.  lowest cash buyer...
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    rental question. need advice.

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    rental question

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