Orchard Hills - Strada by Irvine Pacific
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Yes, I think the last three phases were invited (12-14). I'd guess ten homeowners/families attended. I don't know if that's a good turnout, but certainly less than half of the homes sold in these phases were represented. It was nice meeting and talking to some of the families.
One of the salespeople joked to me that she knows some of us very well, and some not at all. She said she only sees some buyers a couple times during the whole process. She knows me. I've been there at least every couple weeks since January trying to get the right lot.
A realtor I know "manages" two vacant houses in Willow Bend for clients. They were purchased solely as "investments" with no intent to rent, at least for now.
Care to share how much you're spending on landscaping and what you're having done?
So, 1/14 or 2/14 homes, that's >75% Asian.
I've been told by many that real estate in Irvine is considered "cheap" for foreigners. They seem to have no problem just parking their money here in real estate, not even bothering to rent it out. I guess it could be good/bad for the residents. On one hand, you don't have neighbors to deal with, on the other hand, there's not that sense of community.
Perspective
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sky949 said:
Yes, I think the last three phases were invited (12-14). I'd guess ten homeowners/families attended. I don't know if that's a good turnout, but certainly less than half of the homes sold in these phases were represented. It was nice meeting and talking to some of the families.
One of the salespeople joked to me that she knows some of us very well, and some not at all. She said she only sees some buyers a couple times during the whole process. She knows me. I've been there at least every couple weeks since January trying to get the right lot.
They're really building fast over at Strada. Within a year of the grand opening weekend (who remembers the craziness with all the buses?!), they have sold 14 phases and completed 10 phases. It looks like some of the homes that have closed escrow remain unoccupied; weeds are growing in a number of yards and fliers littered around the front doors.
Wonder what is the demographic of Strada. Mostly Asian is a no brainer...75%+ Asian?
Why does Quarter Horse continue to look so cramped compared to the other streets?
Wonder what is the demographic of Strada. Mostly Asian is a no brainer...75%+ Asian?
Why does Quarter Horse continue to look so cramped compared to the other streets?
Perspective
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The demographics seem to mirror every other Irvine neighborhood.
The HOA takes care of the parkway (other side of sidewalk) but not the front "yards."
The HOA takes care of the parkway (other side of sidewalk) but not the front "yards."
timandjess
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Our next door neighbor has been continuously renovating since COE and haven't moved in. I have no idea how much renovation they can be doing on a brand new house. It's been 2 months.
Most of what is going on at Quarter Horse is that everybody is getting their landscaping done at the same time. A month ago it was around 6 homes getting landscaped now it's down to 3. Also some of the families have yet to get through the junk in their garage so they park their cars on the street. But the make up of our street is all Asian with the exception of 1 couple. Another home is Asian Indian, other than that we all have slanted eyes and are bad drivers.Jonah said:
Perspective
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AW said:
A realtor I know "manages" two vacant houses in Willow Bend for clients. They were purchased solely as "investments" with no intent to rent, at least for now.
Perspective
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8porkchop said:
Care to share how much you're spending on landscaping and what you're having done?
8porkchop said:
So, 1/14 or 2/14 homes, that's >75% Asian.
I've been told by many that real estate in Irvine is considered "cheap" for foreigners. They seem to have no problem just parking their money here in real estate, not even bothering to rent it out. I guess it could be good/bad for the residents. On one hand, you don't have neighbors to deal with, on the other hand, there's not that sense of community.
I am TUSD. I think the IUSD side is even more Asian, specifically Chinese. For the Chinese these are relatively cheap. Homes in China go for far more for far less and they are almost like condos. On top of that much of what they buy are considered leases since everything is state owned. As for my landscaping, I have yet to start. I got denied for my 1st try, the HOA is very picky when it comes to exact measurements. Everything needs to be specific and written as so.Happiness said: