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Old 04-14-2015, 01:40 PM
 
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OcGuy, it is distressing to see you get so discouraged. Real estate in California has had many cycles of boom and bust. Don't give up. Save and consider waiting it out for your family. You'll regret leaving CA. We are in another bubble and it could well pop.
Don't get me wrong, I'm not discouraged but realistic. I fully understand we are in a bubble, fueled by what I've stated earlier, investors, flippers, and foreign money. Once prices get to the point where it doesn't make sense for them to flip and invest, then prices should come down. However once they do, the cycle may starts again.

I guess my point is, I'd rather live somewhere, where the incomes matches/in line with home prices and where people buy homes to live in and not as an investment. This way you have a stable economy and your neighbors actually care about the neighborhood.
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Old 04-14-2015, 04:21 PM
 
Location: OC/LA
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I would move to Pasadena area if given the chance, but I'm perfectly fine staying in OC.

I answered yes to the question, but it may never happen.
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Old 04-14-2015, 05:05 PM
 
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The more "bang for your buck" areas, imo, are in southern oc. You can still get houses with decent size front and backyards for moderate prices. Cities like foothill ranch, lake forest, el toro, mission viejo, san juan cap, and san clemente. Most of the new development in Irvine are very over priced, with little to no yards. On top of that, you'll have very high HOA and melarose.
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Old 04-14-2015, 05:40 PM
 
Location: Laguna Niguel, Orange County CA
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I would move to Pasadena area if given the chance, but I'm perfectly fine staying in OC.

I answered yes to the question, but it may never happen.
I love Pasadena too. I just wish it could be moved far further west. It is HOT.
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Old 04-15-2015, 04:16 AM
 
Location: OC/LA
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I love Pasadena too. I just wish it could be moved far further west. It is HOT.
Yes, but that's why there's air conditioning I was a lifeguard when I was younger and you could count on it hitting triple digits at least once each summer.

From my experience I would say it's about 10 degrees warmer than central OC during the summer.
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Old 04-15-2015, 10:18 PM
 
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Grew up in Pennsylvania. Had summer jobs in Louisiana and Texas. I have owned homes in Belmont Shores and Manhattan Beach, before moving to Huntington Beach. I could not imagine wanting to live anywhere other than OC.
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Old 04-23-2015, 06:11 AM
 
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LOL, was born in Newport Beach and currently own a house bought and paid for, I'll never leave.
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Old 04-23-2015, 10:02 AM
 
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LOL, was born in Newport Beach and currently own a house bought and paid for, I'll never leave.
Why would you? Living the dream bro..
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Old 04-23-2015, 01:49 PM
 
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The more "bang for your buck" areas, imo, are in southern oc. You can still get houses with decent size front and backyards for moderate prices. Cities like foothill ranch, lake forest, el toro, mission viejo, san juan cap, and san clemente. Most of the new development in Irvine are very over priced, with little to no yards. On top of that, you'll have very high HOA and melarose.

bought a condo for 450k last 12/15 at Portola Hills. 4 months later, Zillow now values that condo for 500k
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Old 04-23-2015, 02:03 PM
 
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bought a condo for 450k last 12/15 at Portola Hills. 4 months later, Zillow now values that condo for 500k
I don't put a lot of stock in zestimates because i bought a year ago for a bit over 400k and now zillow values my home at over 600k. I'd be thrilled if this was accurate but I know its not

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