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    In a very depressing situation, advice needed

    The 740-750 per square foot pricing seems very high to me. The 680 recommendation is reasonable in my opinion. But hey, what do I know? I recommend your relative call up a few listing agents and see what they say.
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    2nd Floor Bonus Room (Loft) or 5th bed / 4th bath in 3,250 sq ft house?

    Builders build loft in model homes to make them show better (appearing bigger and more open). If family members like to hangout together (watching TV/movie, playing games, etc.), a loft is better; if family members tend to do activities that require concentration and a quiet space (working...
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    Looking for Math and Writing Tutors for 3rd Grader

    Our 3rd Grader in Eastwood Elementary has been talking about not having enough academic work to do at school. She had had a great experience at Eastwood before with rich and challenging content, but everything has changed since 3rd grade began three weeks ago. She feels that ?3rd grade is more...
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    Anyone familiar with Rancho Palos Verdes

    This sounds exactly like the type of places we are looking for! Do you mind sharing where it is?   My current street has 25 houses on it and not one looks the same.  Sure its older but unlike Irvine, where I never knew the neighbors that I shared walls with for 4 years, I know all my neighbors...
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    2.875 No Cost Refi (30 YR Jumbo)

    The jumbo rates moved up in the past a couple of weeks. Take a look at this daily chart: http://www.mortgagenewsdaily.com/mortgage_rates/ Ally's 2.875% no cost offer was quoted when the overall Jumbo 30 Year Fixed rate hit the bottom (3.11) again back in May. The previous time when this number...
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    2.875 No Cost Refi (30 YR Jumbo)

    Locked with Ally Home Loans at 2.875%, no cost.
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    2.875 No Cost Refi (30 YR Jumbo)

    Just got quoted by Watermark Loans. Who else should I call?
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    Renter wants to bring in their own fridge

    To you all landlords out there - Our tenant wants to bring in a newer fridge and wants us to remove the old one. How should this be handled? I am ok with them using their own fridge; just not sure who should pay for the costs associated with the change. Also are they supposed to leave the fridge...
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    How low can we go? 30 yr fixed at 3.75% with no fees...

    Got the following quotes today from High Tech Home Mortgages on rental townhouse for 30 year fixed: 3.125% with $1575 lender credit, closing costs between $3000-$3500, or 3% with no credit, same closing costs. What do you all think?
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    Montecito - 2010 Woodbury Collection

    Resurrecting an old thread -- we are considering adding a loft to a Montecito plan 2. Does anyone know who the original architecture firm/team was that Brookfield used for the Montecito development? Also any contractor recommendation is greatly appreciated!!
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    Does anyone find the new banner image on Great Park Neighborhoods site offensive

    Average looking, middle aged white dude with young pretty Asian wife. Three generations of women cooking in the kitchen; two men sitting around chatting and waiting to eat. Wonder who they are targeting to sell to?
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