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This is a joke, right? They are advertising them as being "attainably priced to make home ownership a possibility." Anything over $500/sq foot is too high for these floorplans.

I would really like to know this too. Also, what about that shopping center that was supposed to be at the corner of Great Park Blvd and Sand Canyon. When is that coming?  It's been years.

We would if they used only our tax returns. $48,000 of our annual income is tax free. We would love to buy one of these, but alas, they will look at paystubs too. Does anyone know what happens if someone buys one of these and then their income goes up above the limit? Or do you just have to be...

Retirement is scheduled for either Sept 1, 2022 or 2023. Have to see how some other things shake out over the next 4-5 months. I started down this path once I found out the VA loan limits had gone away, and our second 3 year lease on this place is up this July. We have been debating what...

Both are great. But the removal of the limit is what will make it possible for us to buy, finally, in Irvine.

Just found out today that the VA funding fee is WAIVED for Veterans receiving disability compensation at any rating, which will definitely be the case once my husband retires. With that knowledge, we will not make a move to buy until after he is out. That is a good chunk of change that we will...

Thank you for the info on condos. At this point we are looking at potentially attached units, or detached units classified as "condo" so this is useful information. My concern with VA on resale homes is that often you need to offer over asking to even have a chance. The VA won't back a loan...

Just wanted to clarify a few things for the people "concerned" about finances. First of all, I'm a she. I'm the spouse of an 0-5 ranked military officer with 22 years of active duty service. He will be retiring in about 2.5 years. Income is solid and guaranteed now and beyond. He cannot be...

Thank you! I prefer new homes anyway. Our rental was a new home when we moved into it in 2015. Love being the first one to live in a place. Now just trying to decide if we want to almost double our monthly housing payment in order to own a home. Not sure it's the best idea, but we *could* do...

Do builders accept VA loans for purchases of new construction properties? Is this a viable option in Irvine? We qualify for a VA loan but know how difficult it can be to buy a resale home using this option. We don't have much for a downpayment (we could squeeze out 3% if absolutely necessary but...

Thank you. We live in Cypress Village now and love this side of the 5 freeway (we lived in Westpark previously). We are renting and looking to buy in the next 3-5 years so just trying to get a feel for an accurate monthly payment.

I know I can get exact numbers from the OC tax website, but I am just looking for more general numbers to plug into a mortgage calculator. Primarily interested in East Irvine/Great Park/Portola zone. What are we talking, on average? 1.5%? Higher? (Want to include Mello Roos in the total)

I figured that buying a new dryer would be the easier option. Thing is, I have to stack the W/D and I have a matched set that could be stacked right now. I am not sure if I buy just a dryer, that the new models are the same size and able to be stacked on our exisiting washer. In any event, I...

Can it be done? We are renting a new home in CV that has a laundry space with a gas dryer hookup. Our dryer is electric and it is not even 4 years old yet, so we want to keep using it. Can the appropriate electrical outlet be installed? If so, anyone have any idea how much that would cost? I...

We are in negotiations to rent a new home in Cypress Village. Keeping fingers crossed!

What neighborhood is your home in? We are a family looking for a rental home in Irvine, for July 1. We are model tenants. Been in our current home 4 years and our landlords are sad we have to leave. Looking to stay in our new place 2-5 years. Job is VERY secure...we aren't going anywhere for...

Hello everyone. My family is returning to Irvine after a 4 year absence and we are looking for a home to rent. Budget is up to $3200 for 3+ bed, 2+ bath home (SFR, Townhome, or Condo). We are military and will be staying at least 2 years, possibly up to 5. Any leads would be appreciated. We...