raisingboys
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Would appreciate your perspective.
We are buying our primary residence, approx 3,000 sf home. We would also like to see our home appreciate over 15-20 years. We are debating on Capella OH with a 4,000 sf lot or an older home in Newport Coast with the same sf, but larger lot.
Irvine is a great central location, but we feel that schools may be more competitive for our children (even TUSD in the OH area). A new home in Irvine would be hassle free of remodel for the next 20 years. But our lot will be very small, which I think our family can adapt over time.
Newport Coast is inconvenient for shopping, an extra 15 minute commute to work and grandparents, but the weather is cooler, and the schools are not as competitive. BUT, the newport coast homes that are at similar price points with Capella (slightly higher purchase price, considering sans Mello Roos) would need moderate remodeling that can be done in phases (windows, floors, cabinets, bathroom tiling, paint). Remodel max would prob be no more than $80K over 5 years. But the weather is cooler and the beaches are closer to enjoy.
I know everyone almost always says "go coastal". But we feel like OH versus NC is a hard decision, considering the pros/cons.
Any input would be appreciated. Thanks in advance.
We are buying our primary residence, approx 3,000 sf home. We would also like to see our home appreciate over 15-20 years. We are debating on Capella OH with a 4,000 sf lot or an older home in Newport Coast with the same sf, but larger lot.
Irvine is a great central location, but we feel that schools may be more competitive for our children (even TUSD in the OH area). A new home in Irvine would be hassle free of remodel for the next 20 years. But our lot will be very small, which I think our family can adapt over time.
Newport Coast is inconvenient for shopping, an extra 15 minute commute to work and grandparents, but the weather is cooler, and the schools are not as competitive. BUT, the newport coast homes that are at similar price points with Capella (slightly higher purchase price, considering sans Mello Roos) would need moderate remodeling that can be done in phases (windows, floors, cabinets, bathroom tiling, paint). Remodel max would prob be no more than $80K over 5 years. But the weather is cooler and the beaches are closer to enjoy.
I know everyone almost always says "go coastal". But we feel like OH versus NC is a hard decision, considering the pros/cons.
Any input would be appreciated. Thanks in advance.