[quote author="bkshopr" date=1237436582][quote author="waiting_to_buy" date=1237434739][quote author="bkshopr" date=1237428108]I think your ethnic family tie will dictate where you should buy. I am assuming that you are Asian based on the locations where your families live and where you are staying. Having a baby meant that you would benefit from your parents or in-laws for the default advantages of instant babysitters. As you start your own family your proximity to extended family becomes even more important.
Rowland Height restaurants are important for your family gatherings as well. I am also predicting that you like Newport Seafood restaurant. You should think about your weekend activities as well as your weekday commutes. Factoring in your future babysitting agenda and family ties should limit your home location to the northern OC.
School will be the deciding factor for your unborn child. Fullerton is well known her Sunnyhill and Troy. Here is a strategy for you: Your ideal location should be 1/3 from your job and 2/3 from your parents or in-laws.
Anaheim Hills is another possible location. I am recommending older communities because a larger lot would bring happiness to your future kids. The #1 reason why people sell their home in Irvine is limited lot and house size. Most home purchases will satisfy the family for the short term and would outgrow the property in a few years.</blockquote>
very observant bkshopr! i am impressed you can spot us Asians immediately. No, dont know newport seafood.
However I haven't decided if I want my family to babysit or take my baby to a daycare but it helps to be closer to family for any ethnicity.
I like your strategy. and that's why i am looking for houses along the 55/57...however there aren't many choices for what I want and like. I will look into aneheim hills, just dont know much about that area.
So a lot of people who have kids move out of irvine because of lot size? it never crossed my mind, since I thought irvine has a lot of parks where they can go play.</blockquote>
This is what I do for a living.
Lot size is for privacy buffer and house size is for the growing family. Some families do use the public parks but mom and dad like the convenience of having kids play in the backyard and they could still work around the house or manage the kitchen. At the public parks you can't multi-task.
With kids family chores can get behind and spending time at the public park is fine but you get nothing done. Please trust me the small lot size only looks in model homes. They do not reflect how real families live. Kids toys and storage need challenge most Irvine small lot owners.
IHO will tell you a thousand reasons why he can't live in a house on a small lot.
You are relatively young and buying your first home I would recommend you set a long term goal rather than satisfying your immediate needs.
Fullerton is pricey but I am assuming you are not $$$ loaded. Fullerton and Brea are my top choices since State College and other major N-S arteries are alternate routes when 57 is gridlocked. . Yorba Linda and Anaheim Hills are my second choices.
Use the "search" to find my Fullerton commentary.
Be very careful when you search fro homes in Fullerton. There are good and bad neighborhoods unlike homogenious Irvine.
Grandchidren=$$$$$$ from grandparents for down payment in the Asian culture.</blockquote>
Works the same way for European families as well BK. Anyhow, another area that the poster may like is Lemon Heights (east of Red Hill and around Chapman).
