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    The Meadows, Lake Forest by Toll Brothers

    Bummer to hear that Frank's BBQ doesn't seem to be that good. This continues to fit the narrative that South OC leaves a lot to be desired when it comes to food options. That said, if it's within a 30 minute driving radius, that is time well spent for good food.
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    The Meadows, Lake Forest by Toll Brothers

    Franks BBQ and Chinese Cuisine recently opened in LF. Heard it’s pretty good if you’re looking for authentic Cantonese cuisine. Can’t wait to check it out: https://yelp.to/pgxpq9BdXg
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    The Meadows, Lake Forest by Toll Brothers

    I could be wrong; YMMV as it depends on the lot / neighborhood. This was the calculation for a $2 million home at GP last I checked.
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    The Meadows, Lake Forest by Toll Brothers

    Delta is +$700k from phase 1 EDIT: can’t forget savings from lack of MR too (low 5 figures per year for new builds in Irvine I think?)
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    The Meadows, Lake Forest by Toll Brothers

    Yup. Will have kids soon. School is nice but not necessary. There are pros/cons to every situation and a lot of adjustments can be made in between. Life isn’t so bad after all, is it?
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    The Meadows, Lake Forest by Toll Brothers

    This was the bet Donald Bren made and it paid off handsomely. Can’t replace good education.
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    The Meadows, Lake Forest by Toll Brothers

    Looks like the 7th and final installment will be The Sequoias (in lieu of the school). At 3400-3500+ sqft, this will be the highest tier home within the community. IMO, not such a bad thing as it’ll elevate the value of the community overall.
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    Rienda // Rancho Mission Viejo

    MR is a city's version of HOA, except more costly and insidious.
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    The Meadows, Lake Forest by Toll Brothers

    Agreed: it would be a steal at that price point. Currently, there is a Parklands model listed at rent for $6k/mo currently. Based off this, it would seem reasonable to price Evergreen at $7-8k/mo.
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    The Meadows, Lake Forest by Toll Brothers

    Specifying "Asian/Indian" reminds me of this comedy sketch: :LOL:
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    The Meadows, Lake Forest by Toll Brothers

    I'm referring to the nature of admissions committees perceiving certain applicants as a big fish in a smaller pool vs a big fish in a bigger pool.
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    The Meadows, Lake Forest by Toll Brothers

    I think what he/she means to say is that a high-achieving Asian HS student in another school district with a well-rounded CV is likely to stand out more to a college admissions committee than a similar HS student with the same credentials who graduated in IUSD. Sad to say this but I get the...
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    The Meadows, Lake Forest by Toll Brothers

    Growing up in OC, the general consensus on high school education can be simplified as: - south OC / private catholic schools = athletics - irvine = academics - beach = athletics +/- academics - everywhere else = mixed Of course this is reductionist thinking… however, there can be some level of...
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    The Meadows, Lake Forest by Toll Brothers

    From what I’ve seen so far, the owners (or renters?) of the other properties tend to be on the younger side. I’ll have to meet more neighbors prior to giving an accurate determination. Renter or not, it’s all the same to me; we’re all humans going through life. As for our family, I’m hoping...
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    The Meadows, Lake Forest by Toll Brothers

    Still a win-win in my book. No MR translates to increased spending power to fund a child's needs (eg, increased time spent with parent-to-child, extracurricular activities, tutor/caregiver services, private education, etc). As bones mentioned, Oxford is a great K-8 school located nearby. At the...
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    The Meadows, Lake Forest by Toll Brothers

    Not yet. Last time I checked I was told that they're aiming for Summer 2023. Realistically, I'd say Fall 2023 or Winter 2024. Would be nice to have it sooner though.
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    The Meadows, Lake Forest by Toll Brothers

    Guess we’ll find out soon enough. On another note, just began the process of moving in. Toll did a great job with the home design(s); there are lots of windows to bring in natural light. Of course YMMV depending on which lot. Happy with ours though.
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    The Meadows, Lake Forest by Toll Brothers

    Thanks for the rec. I'll try it sometime 😋
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    The Meadows, Lake Forest by Toll Brothers

    Born and raised in OC at the upper beach cities. Glad to explore south OC though. Been sleeping on it for a while.
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