usctrojancpa
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The other reason jmoney moved was because I moved to West Irvine. haha
second time home buyer. looking for advice
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You both got it right
Haha, actually I probably should have said "name the rows" and "name the columns" but I was typing in a hurry so I could leave for the gym,
. X and Y axis just popped in my head. 8)
I do not have a math degree. I have to point that out to not discredit people with actual math competence. Also, not to pick any bones but my degree is also not from an Ivy league. :-*
No matter how hard I tried, I couldn't use my fingers to do any multi variable calculations. I even took off my shoes to use my fingers but that was no help!
Looks like Cypress Village East is coming as well as the rest of Stonegate. I'm sure GP is going to start on more construction soon.
As for Mello Roos...part of it is tax deductible so you get a moderate discount than the full sticker price.
usctrojancpa
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Yeah, close to Tustin Marketplace, the 5 freeway, no apartments, and close to a lot of places.jmoney74 said:
Homeownerconfused
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Thanks ... plan to go check out the Irvine alternatives soon.. our agent just sent us a few options in the west park area .. low 900's for 4 bed 3 bath. .. and mid to high 700 for 3 bed 2 bath .. not sure its value for money. But will go check it out too..
Oh! house hunting.. isn't it fun.. NOT
Oh! house hunting.. isn't it fun.. NOT
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jmoney74
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USCTrojanCPA said:
You both got it right
Homeownerconfused
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Any thoughts on Westpark area going to see homes there tomorrow.
going to see homes there tomorrow.
sgip
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The drive isn't a big deal from RSM/Foothill Ranch relative to home price savings. If schools are an issue, RSM Catholic or even Crean Lutheran could be affordable alternatives given the home price difference between the areas you're looking in.
It's an amazing yet real and powerful draw of a $1m detached condo 2CG home, MR and sometimes 2 HOA's in Irvine compared to a 2,600 SF SFD with a 3CG on a 10,000 sf lot 6 miles away from Jeffrey and Irvine Blvd.(example: 25575 Fallenwood, LF). The payment difference alone is equal to 2 kids getting a private school education.
Location, location, location rings true.
It's an amazing yet real and powerful draw of a $1m detached condo 2CG home, MR and sometimes 2 HOA's in Irvine compared to a 2,600 SF SFD with a 3CG on a 10,000 sf lot 6 miles away from Jeffrey and Irvine Blvd.(example: 25575 Fallenwood, LF). The payment difference alone is equal to 2 kids getting a private school education.
Location, location, location rings true.
I'll throw my hat in here - Baker Ranch fits the bill for you from what it sounds like.
We wanted the same thing, 4bdrm, backyard, no motor court, under $850, new (or built after 95), no mello roos.
Baker Ranch has it. Close enough to Irvine, zoned for Foothill Ranch Elementary (excellent school as SoCal will attest to). It's not Irvine, but it's close.
Foothill Ranch is a good option also if you can find a resale that you like, but if you want newer, Baker Ranch is a good option right now.
We wanted the same thing, 4bdrm, backyard, no motor court, under $850, new (or built after 95), no mello roos.
Baker Ranch has it. Close enough to Irvine, zoned for Foothill Ranch Elementary (excellent school as SoCal will attest to). It's not Irvine, but it's close.
Foothill Ranch is a good option also if you can find a resale that you like, but if you want newer, Baker Ranch is a good option right now.
Irvinecommuter
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I don't know what Columbus Grove looks like these days but prices should be a little cheaper out that way with bigger lots.
Here is one at $750,000 (2,670+ sq. feet):
http://www.redfin.com/CA/Irvine/47-Juneberry-92606/home/12257288
Portola Spring is also an option.
Here is one at $829K (2,400+ sq ft)
http://www.redfin.com/CA/Irvine/41-Distant-Star-92618/home/40605896
New home at $805K (2,300+ sq. ft)
http://www.redfin.com/CA/Irvine/213-Firefly-92618/home/55752493
There are some new stuff opening so you might want to wait around.
Here is one at $750,000 (2,670+ sq. feet):
http://www.redfin.com/CA/Irvine/47-Juneberry-92606/home/12257288
Portola Spring is also an option.
Here is one at $829K (2,400+ sq ft)
http://www.redfin.com/CA/Irvine/41-Distant-Star-92618/home/40605896
New home at $805K (2,300+ sq. ft)
http://www.redfin.com/CA/Irvine/213-Firefly-92618/home/55752493
There are some new stuff opening so you might want to wait around.
Homeownerconfused
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Thanks @IrvineCommuter .. Portola Springs melloross kind of killed it for us. But never say never I guess
Juneberry is a condo.. we are moving out of our existing condo to sfh.
Also you mentioned something new is coming up. .. where abouts. ..
Juneberry is a condo.. we are moving out of our existing condo to sfh.
Also you mentioned something new is coming up. .. where abouts. ..
usctrojancpa
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West of Stonegate (Paseo Northwood I think) but expect more of the same that's at Cypress Village and Stonegate since iPac is the builder.Homeownerconfused said:
Coleman
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http://www.zip-codes.com/zip-code/92610/zip-code-92610-2010-census.asp
This site shows that the percentage of Asians in 92610 (FHR) is nearly 20%
http://www.redfin.com/CA/El-Toro/9-Salinas-92610/home/4798797
This house has a nice location - cul de sac down the street from a pocket park. The price is pretty cheap which will allow you to use additional money to make it your own (add another room?)
Your husband drives to LA a lot? Then he shouldn't mind driving to get some more authentic "Asian" food.
If you like hiking or being outdoors -
This can be hiked to from your front door.
Make a matrix with the Y- axis being the things you value about houses. (location, proximity to food, lot size, neighborhood feel, etc) Then assign "total points" to those attributes. The X- axis can be different neighborhoods. Put the names in and then you can start adding specific points values. You will notice that you may start to change values of different categories when it's like this.
Good luck. I'd suggest driving neighborhoods or walking the neighborhoods to get a real feel of how they are.
You can't go wrong with Irvine either. If I had a 1.1-1.3m budget, I would be living in Irvine. However, when we took into account what we valued and our budget, Irvine didn't rank highest.
PM me if you have any specific questions.
This site shows that the percentage of Asians in 92610 (FHR) is nearly 20%
http://www.redfin.com/CA/El-Toro/9-Salinas-92610/home/4798797
This house has a nice location - cul de sac down the street from a pocket park. The price is pretty cheap which will allow you to use additional money to make it your own (add another room?)
Your husband drives to LA a lot? Then he shouldn't mind driving to get some more authentic "Asian" food.
If you like hiking or being outdoors -
This can be hiked to from your front door.
Make a matrix with the Y- axis being the things you value about houses. (location, proximity to food, lot size, neighborhood feel, etc) Then assign "total points" to those attributes. The X- axis can be different neighborhoods. Put the names in and then you can start adding specific points values. You will notice that you may start to change values of different categories when it's like this.
Good luck. I'd suggest driving neighborhoods or walking the neighborhoods to get a real feel of how they are.
You can't go wrong with Irvine either. If I had a 1.1-1.3m budget, I would be living in Irvine. However, when we took into account what we valued and our budget, Irvine didn't rank highest.
PM me if you have any specific questions.
Homeownerconfused
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@Coleman .. That hike does look nice.. will check out the listing this weekend.
@IrvineCommuter Colibri was a no go for us... the homes are tooo close to each other.. inside of the house a bit dark and claustrophobic. But its a good floor plan none the less but not good planning around the house.
@IrvineCommuter Colibri was a no go for us... the homes are tooo close to each other.. inside of the house a bit dark and claustrophobic. But its a good floor plan none the less but not good planning around the house.
Coleman
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ZeroLot said:
Haha, actually I probably should have said "name the rows" and "name the columns" but I was typing in a hurry so I could leave for the gym,
. X and Y axis just popped in my head. 8)I do not have a math degree. I have to point that out to not discredit people with actual math competence. Also, not to pick any bones but my degree is also not from an Ivy league. :-*
No matter how hard I tried, I couldn't use my fingers to do any multi variable calculations. I even took off my shoes to use my fingers but that was no help!
Irvinecommuter
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Homeownerconfused said:
Looks like Cypress Village East is coming as well as the rest of Stonegate. I'm sure GP is going to start on more construction soon.
As for Mello Roos...part of it is tax deductible so you get a moderate discount than the full sticker price.
