Starting to see BK's light

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roundcorners

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For me one of the biggest stumbling blocks to BK approved homes is what to do with all that land. I admit that I'm not at all the gardener type. I love trees; bushes, plants and grass, but I don't know how to maintain them. ALL of my potted plants eventually die. That's probably what a lot of us Gen-Xers, white collars feel; that is why we love how TIC maintains everything, from landscapers to gardeners that keep the look and feel of the neighbors in pristine condition. This is how I imagine my house would look like if I bought a BK approved house?

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We also love our little lots, our indoor space and tiny postage size patios; because we know that we can rent out the club house or use the many common areas around the neighborhood. Yes, we sacrifice privacy and convenience and we pay for it in rental fees, but it's good to know it's there when we need it.

However in stepping back a little and looking at some huge lots in Tustin, North Tustin & Orange; I'm starting to get a sense of the possibilities of what a larger lot can afford. Take this one for example?

http://www.redfin.com/CA/Tustin/435-W-2nd-St-92780/home/4483372

This house in Old Towne Tustin has 2729 Sq Foot on a 9000 lot; in the $550,000! The old Craftsman has so much potential, and remodeling it will be a lot of work but might just be worth it. The house is big enough where you can tear down and rebuild rooms at a reasonable pace while still living comfortably.

I actually love the back yard. For those who know the Woodbury Commons/Club House; I imagine taking that, shrinking it down and putting it there. As BK mentioned today, hard-scaping could get expensive but again this is a house I could see living in my entire life, versus having to upgrade to a bigger house in 5,10, 15 years in Irvine.

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Instead of having to sell and buy, moving up an Irvine house, I like the idea of staying put and simply upgrading.

I imagine a dedicated "club house" multi-use space where we can throw get-togethers without having to use the main house. I imagine a large gazebo, where we can incorporate all the frills of a cali-room, out-door fireplace, patio sectionals and TV. I can actually see it now...

BK, what are some other inspirations you can show us, as alternatives to the postage size lots in Irvine? What are some of the end results that can inspire and help convince the brainwashed 2010 Collection sheeple like me?
 
but what about the schools?! will someone please think about the children!


and to answer your question RC just go drive around foothill high and in cowan/lemon heights. What some people do with those yards and with no HOA's to restrict is enough for me to look outside Irvine.
 
RC,

That Craftsman house was ruined by the addition to the left of the front that forced the entry door to the side. This house was in the market forever. It is not a good house.

Note: All original craftsman home entry door must be 4' wide and faces the front.

Good size lot and excellent price. It has potential to receive a great makeover restoration by a historic specialist.
 
I thought you'd be more excited... in the midst of the WB frenzy, I'm actually trying to broaden my horizons... I also thought you'd post some pictures; of some comparable (price) BK approved homes in the area as compared to the Collection.

I'm revisiting this old thread: http://www.irvinehousingblog.com/forums/viewthread/4768/

and I'm actually getting a lot out of it... that totally opens up that entire area...

There are always ways around schools, we have plenty of friends & the whole idea of renting out a room is still a possibility... Old Towne Tustin is not more than 15 minutes away from anywhere in Irvine...

Great, it seems that I'm even more confused than ever about where to live, after doing so much research for this long; one thing for sure is that no matter where our family ends up, it'll be a great place...
 
Here is a deal:

If you buy a historic home with good bone pre 1935 and no garage at the front.

My firm will pick up your entire design fee I will design your interior, exterior, backyard and front yard and full customization to your family need. You will only need to pay my staff for their drafting time for working drawings.
 
[quote author="graceomalley"]Here is a deal:

If you buy a historic home with good bone pre 1935 and no garage at the front.

My firm will pick up your entire design fee I will design your interior, exterior, backyard and front yard and full customization to your family need. You will only need to pay my staff for their drafting time for working drawings.


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THANKS, THANKS, THANKS, THANKS, ;D ;D ;D ;D
 
[quote author="roundcorners"]
[quote author="graceomalley"]Here is a deal:

If you buy a historic home with good bone pre 1935 and no garage at the front.

My firm will pick up your entire design fee I will design your interior, exterior, backyard and front yard and full customization to your family need. You will only need to pay my staff for their drafting time for working drawings.




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THANKS, THANKS, THANKS, THANKS, ;D ;D ;D ;D[/quote]

I hope this reward would encourage you to broaden your horizon. My fee for most custom homes are upward of $200k. Although a restoration job may not be the same as a new custom home but that should still save you a big chunk of change.
 
[quote author="graceomalley"]Here is a deal:

If you buy a historic home with good bone pre 1935 and no garage at the front.

My firm will pick up your entire design fee I will design your interior, exterior, backyard and front yard and full customization to your family need. You will only need to pay my staff for their drafting time for working drawings.


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If I bought this house, could I use your Firm to redesign the house right next door? Look at the street view...this a-hole completely ruined a beautiful street scene with their Brady Bunch renovation. Gawd. But we REALLY like the house for sale...

http://www.redfin.com/CA/Santa-Ana/2366-N-Riverside-Dr-92706/home/3049865

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The A-hole was inspired by Irvine's older villages. This is the after math 30 years later. The polynesian roof was trendy and desired by many homeowners. It was designed based on market studies. If you look closely to the house next door you will find a Orange County Room right behind the house.

Nice House and the front yard depth is equal to the house height. Another BK rule.

2 story home = 27' =front yard.

This steep pitch roof = 24' = front yard = curb appeal
 
that's a nice house CK... I didn't know how much I miss dissenting voices until they are gone... Graph, No Vas, Tmare probably all gave up on us... I thought I pick up the slack a little... thanks for coming back BK, you know we all just follow each other off a cliff, right?
 
[quote author="graceomalley"]
[quote author="roundcorners"]

THANKS, THANKS, THANKS, THANKS, ;D ;D ;D ;D[/quote]

I hope this reward would encourage you to broaden your horizon. My fee for most custom homes are upward of $200k. Although a restoration job may not be the same as a new custom home but that should still save you a big chunk of change.

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When you say $200k, that includes the actual remodel right? I thought you just create the architectural plans, I can then take the plans to any contractor I choose; do you have in-house contractors that you work with?
 
[quote author="roundcorners"]
[quote author="graceomalley"]

I hope this reward would encourage you to broaden your horizon. My fee for most custom homes are upward of $200k. Although a restoration job may not be the same as a new custom home but that should still save you a big chunk of change.

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When you say $200k, that includes the actual remodel right? I thought you just create the architectural plans, I can then take the plans to any contractor I choose; do you have in-house contractors that you work with?[/quote]

$200,000 is just the blueprint for a custom home. Construction cost is excluded.

Tract home project is about $28,000 per plan.

Restoration is totally different and most fees are hourly.
 
[quote author="roundcorners"]that's a nice house CK... I didn't know how much I miss dissenting voices until they are gone... Graph, No Vas, Tmare probably all gave up on us... I thought I pick up the slack a little... thanks for coming back BK, you know we all just follow each other off a cliff, right?[/quote]

I will be here until Chinese New Year. It is bad luck to end association before the year ends. I will begin another and close the current chapter of my life.

I will have my conscience in peace knowing that I have done all I could to inform you and the herd of sheeple.

I am sure you know the the metaphor of a shepherd seeing the lambs being slaughter one by one uninformed of the eminent danger.
 
[quote author="graceomalley"]
[quote author="roundcorners"]

When you say $200k, that includes the actual remodel right? I thought you just create the architectural plans, I can then take the plans to any contractor I choose; do you have in-house contractors that you work with?[/quote]

$200,000 is just the blueprint for a custom home. Construction cost is excluded.

Tract home project is about $28,000 per plan.

Restoration is totally different and most fees are hourly.[/quote]

That is incredible... we just might be out of your league here BK... I know commercial archethics that does drawings for medical TI around $4,000 per plan, that includes, floorplans, structural, electrical, plumbing, everything, with city approval... I guess residential is where the $ is!
 
[quote author="roundcorners"]
[quote author="graceomalley"]

$200,000 is just the blueprint for a custom home. Construction cost is excluded.

Tract home project is about $28,000 per plan.

Restoration is totally different and most fees are hourly.[/quote]

That is incredible... we just might be out of your league here BK... I know commercial archethics that does drawings for medical TI around $4,000 per plan, that includes, floorplans, structural, electrical, plumbing, everything, with city approval... I guess residential is where the $ is![/quote]

The money is in healthcare. When a hospital buys a new MRI and other new equipments there are mounting and anchoring requirements recommended by the manufacturers.

Architects fee is based on the % of construction and equipments. In this scenario, architect draws a metal lead plate for radiation protection and several bolts for seismic anchoring. May be he also draws a metal flange welded to the ceiling structure to suspend some equipment arms. The bonus part is when the high tech machine cost $1m then the architect takes a % of that too. Just imagine when there is a roomful of them?
 
[quote author="roundcorners"]that's a nice house CK... I didn't know how much I miss dissenting voices until they are gone... Graph, No Vas, Tmare probably all gave up on us... I thought I pick up the slack a little... thanks for coming back BK, you know we all just follow each other off a cliff, right?[/quote]

you know where to be a "reader" about the rest of the "oc", right?
 
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