Irvine voted one of the Best OC cities to live In (Anaheim: townhome, to buy)

[Des-Lab]

Because it's circular logic at it's finest: "I want to live in Irvine because it's Irvine".

Obviously a LOT of people actually sincerely and genuinely believe that as indicated by the suffocating crowds and rent/home prices that are above the ionosphere.

-Never underestimate the powers of greed, stupidity, and herd mentality.

[ekjones]

Im moving to Irvine next week

[HyperionGap]

Originally Posted by ekjones

Im moving to Irvine next week

I wonder how long you last until you realize how ripped off you're getting by the Irvine Co. and move out.

[ekjones]

Originally Posted by HyperionGap

I wonder how long you last until you realize how ripped off you're getting by the Irvine Co. and move out.

Please elaborate on this

[HyperionGap]

Originally Posted by ekjones

Please elaborate on this

The Irvine company owns the vast majority of housing in the city of Irvine. You're going to pay a premium to live there (most people do it for the schools).

My recommendation to someone who does not have children who be to live somewhere else nearby and save some $$.

[Des-Lab]

Study like a Mexican

Party like an Asian


-Said no one ever.

I guess it really boils down to what kind of life you want. Casual observational evidence I've seen suggests that while the former group tends to fare poorly economically, at least they seem to be happy and enjoy life. They place a premium on things like children, family, celebrations, festivities, etc. Whereas the latter group appears to have calculus drilled into their head from about six weeks of age and on. Yes, they go on to become highly accomplished both academically and financially but seem to generally be very unhappy people.

[varanj_16]

Originally Posted by HyperionGap

The Irvine company owns the vast majority of housing in the city of Irvine. You're going to pay a premium to live there (most people do it for the schools).

My recommendation to someone who does not have children who be to live somewhere else nearby and save some $$.

But if you want to buy your 1st ever house in Irvine as a future investment that in the near term will be rented out to (employees working in HQ's there) families in need of good schools/neighborhood for say around 2500$ a month and then you yourself may decide to move in to Irvine later, what's your thought about that?

[HyperionGap]

Originally Posted by varanj_16

But if you want to buy your 1st ever house in Irvine as a future investment that in the near term will be rented out to (employees working in HQ's there) families in need of good schools/neighborhood for say around 2500$ a month and then you yourself may decide to move in to Irvine later, what's your thought about that?

I work in Irvine.

I'm currently under contract to buy a new build 1600 s.f. townhouse in Anaheim that's supposed to be completed in January. I plan to live in for 3-5 years and then either sell it or rent it.

So, to answer your question, no I would not buy in Irvine.

[capoeira]

Originally Posted by HyperionGap

So, to answer your question, no I would not buy in Irvine.

I do not even want to drive through Irvine!

[pacific2]

Originally Posted by varanj_16

But if you want to buy your 1st ever house in Irvine as a future investment that in the near term will be rented out to (employees working in HQ's there) families in need of good schools/neighborhood for say around 2500$ a month and then you yourself may decide to move in to Irvine later, what's your thought about that?

Some people like Irvine, and good for them, but I would never live there.

BTW, are you very familiar with OC? if so, you would know that there are plenty of cities here where one can find "good schools/neighborhood."