Eastwood@Night

[soysen]

Thank you Soyi

Both model and sales office will be opened on Mar 19 at same the time?

Do you mind if I ask that you are a buyer or realtor?

I think the sales office may open a week before Mar 19. However from what I understand, you'll need to be already pre approved and on their priority list to be able to talk to the sales office before Mar 19.

I am a potential buyer, not a realtor.

 

[soysen]

It sounds like Eastwood is getting a lot of interest and momentum...  so likely the prices will go up for later phase and lots which will be way out of my league since the initial prices for the types of houses that I would like are already upper limit of my budgets...

But a few mentioned that the grand opening crowds were 90% + Asians, predominantly Chinese.  So everyone is ok with that?

Nothing is wrong or illegal but the real working world is not 90% Asian in this country (I guess it could be in Orange County...) especially if you or your kids in the future are going for professional jobs and businesses.  I was just wondering.

Also most of FCBs and recent immigrants don't assimilate to our culture, yet I guess their native Chinese or other Asian cultures are becoming parts of California/Orange County cultures just as Hispanics, Blacks, and Whites do in different parts.  I see more and more of economic and residential segregation, which is totally a different topic for this thread... 

If I don't mind, I could stay. If I don't like what's happening, I should get out.  No judgment or complaint.

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I was talking to several sale folks and designers over at PS III last weekend.  Just about everyone was Caucasians (with a couple of Asian Americans (not FOBs).  Almost all of them live in South Orange County or New Port Beach/coast, not Irvine or Tustin...

What you're describing is called White Flight, or sometimes called minority phobia (haha.) Keep in mind that the grand opening was 90% Asians not because there's that many Asians around, but because Whites decided to stay home. Ultimately diversity strengthens a community, so I would encourage my fellow white families to stop the perpetual white flight mentality.

PS - Minorities assimilate into the "White" culture just fine. If you look at all of the kids in Irvine, they're all Twinkies.

 

[soysen]

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[The Motor Court Company]

Whites are fleeing to South County where real estate is cheaper; unlike Asians whites tend to spend more disposable income on non housing non education related expenses

 

[Cornflakes]

Whites are fleeing to South County where real estate is cheaper; unlike Asians whites tend to spend more disposable income on non housing non education related expenses

So true!!

 

[Paris167]

Whites are fleeing to South County where real estate is cheaper; unlike Asians whites tend to spend more disposable income on non housing non education related expenses

But this is why despite the more "bang for your buck" you can get in south county, younger educated families stay in Irvine. Because they value quality education more and feel it's a higher priority. This is why we're in Irvine. If it wasn't for the education of my young kids we'd be in Newport right now.

 

[Ready2Downsize]

Isn't Capella in TUSD?

 

[Irvine Dream]

Isn't Capella in TUSD?

R2D, retirement has increased your sharpness as we can see in your posts these days >

 

[Ready2Downsize]

Although Orchard Hills, Beckman and TR schools are all good (on par with IUSD), TUSD still isn't IUSD.

There are good schools all over the county and in fact you could buy a house elsewhere for less and send your kids to a good private school with lower payments/taxes.

Other reasons to live in Irvine besides the schools which is why the TUSD side of OH sells well but still they'd get more for their houses if they were in IUSD.

 

[nyc to oc]

Although Orchard Hills, Beckman and TR schools are all good (on par with IUSD), TUSD still isn't IUSD.

There are good schools all over the county and in fact you could buy a house elsewhere for less and send your kids to a good private school with lower payments/taxes.

Other reasons to live in Irvine besides the schools which is why the TUSD side of OH sells well but still they'd get more for their houses if they were in IUSD.

Yeah, Irvine's central location is a big plus, regardless of whether you value the schools or not. Otherwise, I would totally move down to Mission Viejo, San Clemente, or Laguna Niguel, but its just not practical if you have to commute from South County to central/north OC anywhere north of Irvine. Its a nightmare trying to drive into and through Irvine traffic nowadays.

 

[irvinehomeowner]

I have always wondered about the Irvine/Newport Beach school comparison as I've dreamed of living by the beach.

Someone put it into perspective for me the other day (and this may not be true for all schools in Newport) but because the kids are usually from families who are really well off, they aren't as concerned about education because they will either have money or a job regardless of how well they do. So the atmosphere is not as conducive towards learning like it would be in other school districts.

Is that how it is?

(maybe this should be in the Education forum)

 

[eyephone]

Whites are fleeing to South County where real estate is cheaper; unlike Asians whites tend to spend more disposable income on non housing non education related expenses

Rancho Mission Viejo?

 

[Irvinecommuter]

I have always wondered about the Irvine/Newport Beach school comparison as I've dreamed of living by the beach.

Someone put it into perspective for me the other day (and this may not be true for all schools in Newport) but because the kids are usually from families who are really well off, they aren't as concerned about education because they will either have money or a job regardless of how well they do. So the atmosphere is not as conducive towards learning like it would be in other school districts.

Is that how it is?

(maybe this should be in the Education forum)

Newport Beach schools aren't that great because many send their kids to private schools.

 

[Irvine Dream]

Isn't Capella in TUSD?

R2D, retirement has increased your sharpness as we can see in your posts these days >

Just for clarifications, that was a compliment.  I liked your smart/snarky response to Paris who said  that she bought in Irvine for School District and you pointing out that TUSD is no IUSD

 

[eyephone]

Isn't Capella in TUSD?

R2D, retirement has increased your sharpness as we can see in your posts these days >

Just for clarifications, that was a compliment.  I liked your smart/snarky response to Paris who said  that she bought in Irvine for School District and you pointing out that TUSD is no IUSD

Don't back out of the fight. Jk

 

[OC troll]

Isn't Capella in TUSD?

R2D, retirement has increased your sharpness as we can see in your posts these days >

Just for clarifications, that was a compliment.  I liked your smart/snarky response to Paris who said  that she bought in Irvine for School District and you pointing out that TUSD is no IUSD

Curious how it works, for those who live in Irvine, like the groves and parts of Strada, all of Terrazza, would they have to pay a higher mello if IUSD is trying to raise money? What about when it comes time to vote, technically they are Irvine residents, but would they vote on the upcoming bond related to IUSD and have no say on TUSD?

 

[k2308man]

Thank you Soyi

Both model and sales office will be opened on Mar 19 at same the time?

Do you mind if I ask that you are a buyer or realtor?

I think the sales office may open a week before Mar 19. However from what I understand, you'll need to be already pre approved and on their priority list to be able to talk to the sales office before Mar 19.

I am a potential buyer, not a realtor.

Soyi,

Did you already apply for Prequalification Applications for Helena thru following link?

Or are you waiting until the sales office opening(Mar 12)?
https://www.irvinepacific.com/prequal

* I know Eastwood Village started to accpet prequal on Feb 3th.

 

[Paris167]

Although Orchard Hills, Beckman and TR schools are all good (on par with IUSD), TUSD still isn't IUSD.

There are good schools all over the county and in fact you could buy a house elsewhere for less and send your kids to a good private school with lower payments/taxes.

Other reasons to live in Irvine besides the schools which is why the TUSD side of OH sells well but still they'd get more for their houses if they were in IUSD.

Well you answered your own question. I don't care about IUSD vs TUSD. It's the quality of the schools we're zoned to, which in my book are just as good. And as OH expands, I predict the quality of the schools the groves is zoned to will become even better. There are a lot of young families within the Groves who feel the same way. It's not always about IUSD vs TUSD, it's the quality of the zoned schools which is why they bought a home int he groves without hesitation.

And I'm a strong believer in the public education system, I'm a product of that and did just fine in life. I would rather save that money for their college education.

We would love to move by the beach in Newport but will do that once the kids go to college which is a good 15+ years from now. But until then it's not like we're suffering in Irvine. I personally think it's a beautiful city to live in and raise young children.

 

[soysen]

Thank you Soyi

Both model and sales office will be opened on Mar 19 at same the time?

Do you mind if I ask that you are a buyer or realtor?

I think the sales office may open a week before Mar 19. However from what I understand, you'll need to be already pre approved and on their priority list to be able to talk to the sales office before Mar 19.

I am a potential buyer, not a realtor.

Soyi,

Did you already apply for Prequalification Applications for Helena thru following link?

Or are you waiting until the sales office opening(Mar 12)?
https://www.irvinepacific.com/prequal

* I know Eastwood Village started to accpet prequal on Feb 3th.

I'm already per-qualified. You better not wait if you are interested. I'm sure there already is a long priority list for Helena.

 

[shadyoc]

Isn't Capella in TUSD?

R2D, retirement has increased your sharpness as we can see in your posts these days >

Just for clarifications, that was a compliment.  I liked your smart/snarky response to Paris who said  that she bought in Irvine for School District and you pointing out that TUSD is no IUSD

How come you guys are always trying to put Paris in place? I find it kind of funny.  Is there some history behind this?