[quote author="bkshopr" date=1243060305][quote author="gypsyuma" date=1243025391][quote author="bkshopr" date=1242990651][quote author="gypsyuma" date=1242990094]We are in a similar situation as you - but I have four kids. I was thinking I could afford a $650k house, that is until I added in the Mella Roos and high HOA fees, which totally pushed it over the top. In the end, I want peace of mind, so I am renting indefinately. Who knows, maybe in a few years, homes I only dreamed of owning may drift down into my price range. Plus, in a few years my youngest will be primed and ready for pre-school, and I can get my butt back to work. By then, I am sure I will have the home of my dreams. Patience.......
Till then, I got a townhome apartment with a 2-car attached garage in my favorite neighborhood in Irvine - so I am thrilled. I get the lifestyle I want, and at half the price of home ownership. As an added bonus, we even get to use a pool I don't have to worry about cleaning.
Life is gooood.</blockquote>
Woodbury Place the largest plan 5 at the end of the paseo?</blockquote>
Turtle Rock Canyon actually.
I know, I know....alot of you don't like Turtle Rock. But I love it - not the homes per se, just the area. I wish I could take one of those Monterrey style houses from Woodbury and implant it in Turtle Rock, but oh well........</blockquote>
Turtle Rock Canyon as I recalled the Townhouse unit has only a single car garage with direct access. Of the entire IAC portfolio only Woodbury Place that has a 2 car attached garage for all units.</blockquote>
There are some that have 2 car garage - I was lucky to get one of them.