59% Off, Pineview, Orangetree, Irvine

Jun 30th, 2009 by IrvineRenter 

We have a new discount record here in Irvine at 59% off. The low end continues to get crushed.

243 Pineview Unit 2b   Irvine, CA 92620

Asking Price: $125,000

Address: 243 Pineview Unit 2b Irvine, CA 92620

IHB Party 6-30-2009 at JT Schmids at the District

Tonight is the night. We will be gathering from 6:30 to 10:00. I look forward to seeing all of you there!

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The Immunity Syndrome

Jun 29th, 2009 by IrvineRenter 

When people believe an neighborhood is immune to price declines, they bid up prices to truly remarkable levels. The high end is due for a big fall.

42 Gingerwood Front 42 Gingerwood Irvine, CA 92603 inside

Asking Price: $635,000

Address: 42 Gingerwood Irvine, CA 92603

The Great Housing Bubble

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Open Thread 6-27-2009

Jun 27th, 2009 by IrvineRenter 

I found a few interesting cartoons to share this weekend. I guess brutal represssion is getting harder to hide these days, and blogging can be dangerous.

blogging in Iran 

There are a some interesting blog posts for you to check out:

Which future Irvine community are you most intrigued by? and Puzzling home listing of the week.

My Alma Mater found me: Land development grad’s book details housing boom, bust in Southern Calif.

Remember, this coming Tuesday is our IHB Block Party.

IHB Party 6-30-2009 at JT Schmids at the District

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Take It to the Limit, Morning View, Turtle Rock, Irvine

Jun 26th, 2009 by IrvineRenter 

Prices at the high end still are clinging to peak valuations. Unfortunately for these homeowners, very little is selling at the prices of yesteryear.

40 Morning Vw front 40 Morning Vw kitchen

Asking Price: $975,000

Address: 40 Morning View, Irvine, CA 92603

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Out of the Shadows, Salton, Northpark, Irvine

Jun 25th, 2009 by IrvineRenter 

Some properties take longer to go through the system than others. This one has been shadow inventory for about 9 months, but now it is seeing the light of the MLS.

24 Salton Front 24 Salton Kitchen

Asking Price: $409,800

Address: 24 Salton #63, Irvine, CA 92602

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Penthouse Plunge, Michelson, Towers, Irvine

Jun 24th, 2009 by IrvineRenter 

As the high end of the market collapses, you will see a race to the bottom among similar properties. Today’s featured property is one of three North Korean Tower penthouses competing for buyers who probably are not there.

North Korea at NightMarquee at Park Place at Night

Asking Price: $1,699,000

Address: 3141 Michelson #1704, Irvine, CA 92612

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Greed on Display, Lorenzo, Westpark, Irvine

Jun 23rd, 2009 by IrvineRenter 

People who try to sell their own house do not use an agent to advise them on what to do or how to price it to sell. Some people do very well on their own; others… not so much.

12 Lorenzo Front 12 Lorenzo back

Asking Price: $1,500,000

Address: 12 Lorenzo, Irvine, CA 92614

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