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School ratings aren't as important to everyone as they are to the avg Irvine buyer.  Also, areas could be changing rapidly and the ratings will take time.  Growing up in WLA, Culver City was not great but now has some of the best schools in the westside and has some of the highest $/sq ft.  I am...

Not that this would be meaningful for renting but I see most of the death properties bought by investors for a discount and rented out.  After 3 years IIRC, they don't have to disclose it if they were to sell it again.  And I believe there is no requirement to disclose death to a renter.

Are any of these worth pursuing as a rental?  25% down and just looking for cash flow neutral.

The biggest challenge with short term rentals is that you are whim to the city and local regulations.  Look at all the Anaheim folks that got burned.  This house just popped up in my redfin feed:https://www.redfin.com/CA/Anaheim/1116-Wakefield-Pl-92802/home/3404970 Beautiful place and that...

False.http://www.snopes.com/trump-no-wash-trick/

You, IR, and others are leading the change by utilizing new pricing models, providing data and transparency, etc.  To be clear, I am not against utilizing experts.  I think its important to understand what you are paying for and then making the decision.  So many people see real estate...

I think more people should look at flat fee listing services, especially if it is an empty property that you are selling.  That means you would need to figure out paint and repairs that you should do, what to price it at, know how to take some good pictures and write a decent description.  The...

Zoning doesn't usually change, especially in established areas.  If you want IUSD, buy a home zoned to IUSD whether in Irvine or Tustin.  Having an Irvine address won't guarantee IUSD.  Just look at the numerous Irvine addresses that are zoned for TUSD.  These weren't rezoned and the first...

The master tub in our house would be horrible for either older people or young kids.  It is not easy to get into and not easy to clean around.  I let my kids enjoy it every now and then but its not the same as giving them a bath in a standard tub with a small ledge.  I can't even imagine my...

On resale, are they suggesting it will hurt as it will be considered a 3/4 bathroom vs a full bathroom?  If so, that is ridiculous as the majority of agents just list a showered bathroom as a full bathroom. 

Echo'ing USC's comment, newfound appreciation and respect for trauma.  CHOC notes this under what makes them a Level II trauma center: To be designated as a Level II trauma center, CHOC goes above and beyond to meet the requirements set by Orange County Emergency Medical Services by offering...

This thread has been extremely helpful.  I live in Woodbury and can see the idea of racing to the new Hoag emergency room at Sand Canyon as a valid option but this thread helped me realize that it is better to call 911. I printed out the address and a small map for UCI, Global Chapman, and CHOC...

Is that a guest house or pool house behind the pool? 

Our StanPac house has all sorts of funky wiring.  There are 4 GFCI outlets in the master bedroom closets.  *FOUR*.  Each seems to be the master to some portion of the house and resetting those always does the trick. 

A few builders are putting exclusions on buyer rebates meaning it would have to be done outside of escrow.  Some agents won't as it violates some lending rules while others will.  Check with your agent on they handle this.  My friends just ran into this recently at an Irvine Pacific property...

You don't need incentive for other co-workers to tell their management if they suspected this.  Who want's their company to falter and lay off everyone? 

This forum makes it feel like all of Irvine is recent chinese immigrants buying homes with cash.  While there is a higher percentage of cash buyers and immigrants here, your typical Irvine school and Irvine neighborhood will be predominantly english speaking.  There will be enclaves that might...

We pay cash. 

I hope everyone answers yes to this question.  I know you are looking for weekly but another option you might consider is having a part time housekeeper, especially if your house is larger. We were getting quotes of $100-$150 for weekly maid service and instead, have been using part time...

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