Seeking Irvine Home Advice!
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How does Northwood compare to NP in terms of pros/cons (if any). We've taken a look at a few more places but haven't found something we really liked yet in terms of models but Northwood/NP both seemed like nice places to live.
Besides those, so far in looking at resales we liked Woodbury probably the most but haven't found something that we really liked at our budget (though we are more open to spending ~700k).
Thanks OS! Very helpful. I think I'll check out some of those places in NP. The price / size of those places are very ideal and while I haven't had a chance to walk around NP too much, I did like the feel when I was there a week or so ago.
The one issue we did encounter when looking at places so far in NP/NW was that we could not fall in love w/ any of the floor plans. We really really would like an open floor plan downstairs with the great room/kitchen and are willing to sacrifice other things (eg, bigger yard, more sq ft as a whole) for a more open downstairs.
Hopefully something turns out though
.. will keep you posted.
Thanks again for the very detailed post though!
MsHouseHunter
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thatOSguy said:
How does Northwood compare to NP in terms of pros/cons (if any). We've taken a look at a few more places but haven't found something we really liked yet in terms of models but Northwood/NP both seemed like nice places to live.
Besides those, so far in looking at resales we liked Woodbury probably the most but haven't found something that we really liked at our budget (though we are more open to spending ~700k).
irvinehomeowner
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Northwood has a few pros:
1. No MRs.
2. Most neighborhoods are walkable to nearby schools.
3. Bigger lots
4. Low or no HOAs.
5. 3CWGs
The last one alone is all that is needed.
1. No MRs.
2. Most neighborhoods are walkable to nearby schools.
3. Bigger lots
4. Low or no HOAs.
5. 3CWGs
The last one alone is all that is needed.
MsHouseHunter
New member
thatOSguy said:
Thanks OS! Very helpful. I think I'll check out some of those places in NP. The price / size of those places are very ideal and while I haven't had a chance to walk around NP too much, I did like the feel when I was there a week or so ago.
The one issue we did encounter when looking at places so far in NP/NW was that we could not fall in love w/ any of the floor plans. We really really would like an open floor plan downstairs with the great room/kitchen and are willing to sacrifice other things (eg, bigger yard, more sq ft as a whole) for a more open downstairs.
Hopefully something turns out though
.. will keep you posted. Thanks again for the very detailed post though!
irvinehomeowner
Well-known member
For a $900k-$1m new house in Irvine with MRs, you could afford a resale (or Baker Ranch) house for $1m-$1.1m with no MRs.
Plus, depending on the condition of the house, you will spend less on renovations than upgrades on resale (just the backyard alone will put you back 5 figures if you are ZeroLot).
Plus, depending on the condition of the house, you will spend less on renovations than upgrades on resale (just the backyard alone will put you back 5 figures if you are ZeroLot).