Trooper:
You rang?

It is my opinion that the school isn’t the limiting factor in your child’s education.  The limiting factor is your attitude and expectations,  and your childs internal drive to get it done.  Obviously it helps if you child is reasonably bright.  It really helps if your child works hard.
 

It also helps if they are not supporting the economy in South America…

Who, the students or the parents?

In certain graduate schools, students who drink alcohols do better than non-drinkers.  So, more beer for the high schoolers and grade schoolers!  Get them started early.

My younger son did a nice 35,000 dollar 10 week visit to Utah. This effort to get him of the booze and weed almost worked.

There are numerous factors affecting the success of a student.  But teachers can’t really focus on just individuals, we have to serve the needs of the whole public.
And it seems that the environment has a significant effect on students’ academic performance.

Does anyone know which phase is currently being sold?  I was told that my lot has been pushed back to phase 6 and I am curious if they are getting any closer to selling that phase.

Cambridge Lane - Residence 6 - Homesite 86

The convenience of attached living is elevated to new heights in this beautifully upgraded townhome. With so much to offer at such a great price, it’s sure to sell quickly! Hurry in to Cambridge Lane at Columbus Square!

 
     
       
       
       
          Approximately 1,599 square feet
          3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, 2-car garage
          Upgraded cognac cabinetry
          Stainless steel appliances
          Granite kitchen countertops
          Large driveway accommodates guest parking
          Ready for quick move-in
          $15,000 towards closing costs*
        >
       
     
 

Sales Price: $499,990

Amazing, that R6.  Started at $539k, up a few increments to $582k even as the bubble was starting to deflate.  18 months later, it has fallen to net of $485k, with a few upgrades.
I remember shaking my finger at that sales lady when they jumped from $539 to $565 in late 2006 saying "Pigs get fat, hogs get slaughtered.  You are are just asking for it with increases like that."  "No, no, no" they told me.  "These were underpriced at $539k."
SCHB

$ 499K for a attached townhouse with HOA and mello roos over $ 400 a month? They have almost 1/3 of the community in affordable program. I think all of their plan 2 is for affordable housing only.

I’m not saying it’s a good deal, I’m just noting that even though it was relatively affordable, even an amateur could see how silly the builders were getting with their strategies.
SCHB

that spot homesite 86 is at the corner of a very busy intersection when everything is built out. that is why they can’t sell. plus the high price too.

The way things are going, I don’t think Columbus Square will be built out for another 3 years.  As for the planned businesses and streets, I don’t think they will be ready until another 5 years.  I personally think that Columbus Square will be relatively quiet for the next 5 years.  485K for a brand new 2 story townhome end unit is not that bad at all.
By the way, did anyone get a copy of the magazine - Villages of Irvine - today?  A fairly beautiful map of Irvine was inserted in the magazine - I LOVE this map!!!
From the map, I see that TIC is really pushing to promote developments East of Jeffrey Rd - i.e. - Portola Springs, Woodbury, and the Orange County Great Park.  But honestly, unless you have a young family and intend to live over there for at LEAST 10 years, there’s absolutely nothing there now except for hills and dirt.
As for the areas north of the 5 freeway, I’m beginning to realize what a premium it is to live there.  With the Market Place, Tustin Ranch, Beckman High, and Northwood High - it’s a fully developed area with excellent amenities.  No wonder my friend who moved to West Irvine 10 years ago is so HAPPY to be living there now. 
As for the area between the 5 and the 405, I guess this is now considered Old Irvine.  However, I am very interested in Columbus Square, Columbus Grove, and Tustin Field.  With the development of the The District, I feel as though living at one of those developments will provide you with new homes next to an aging, yet well-developed community.
As for the areas south of the 405, I guess with Quail Hill, Shady Canyon, Turtle Ridge, and Newport Coast, it must be pretty darn pricey and exclusive.
I think that if I can afford it, within five years I would really want to live around Columbus Grove.
If I was rich I would live down by Turtle Ridge.
If I was rich and had a family, I would live around Northwood High.
If I was not as rich, but have a family, I would consider Woodbury or Portola Springs.
So… my favorite community based on location would be COLUMBUS GROVE.

The hub had a D+ average from a very good high school in Balto.
I got almost straight As in a good catholic high school.  I did my homework.  Actually, I didn’t mind the homework.   (I’m interested in virtually everything except computer programing and hardware and the IRS code.)
He wouldn’t do mindless homework and really did know more about some topics than the teacher and stupidly let this be known to the teacher, being a a teenage boy. .   He is interested in virtually everything except money and finance.
Both of us were constantly reading.  This is far more important than doing homework.
Teenagers are often more interested in getting high on the pecking order and that means not taking crap from teachers.   Teachers don’t like to be challenged.
An interesting and maybe useless fact.  Kids do better when there are books in the house, even if the parents don’t read to them and they don’t read the books on their own.  Weird.
Nano, I hope your son is doing ok.  Make sure he isn’t depressed, or have an undiagnosed mental condition.  But I’m sure you’ve done that.
 

OMG…AznInvasion… you’re kidding me with that price, right??

It’s funny…they told us that they were successful with Phase 4 and were going to RAISE their prices for the next phase. Sad.

Are the Property Taxes, HOA, and Mello-Roos discounted for people in the affordable housing program?

CAMBRIDGE LANE

Tustin

Attached townhomes & condominiums

Approx. 1,114 - 1,599 sq. ft.

(714) 389-4341

Plan 2

WAS FROM $439,990

LOT 125 NOW $367,990

Lot 125 was priced at $364,990 when phase 5 was released on March 8th. so prices went up??!!

what’s wrong with lot 125?  Why is it discounted?

It isn’‘t discounted…price went up!!

Ah, just checked the website, last post seemed to indicate the price range in the community was from the mid $400’s and than it looked like yall were singling out lot 125 as some sort of low water mark. 

Why are you being specific about lot 125?

coz asianinvasian posted the new price for Lot125 and i was surprised that they up the price by $3000 in a month

yes thank you, but why lot 125 why not 124 or 126 or all the other lots? is it because lot 125 is the lowest priced lot?

jcaraway,

There are only 2 plan 2 in phase 5. Lot 112 was listed $10k more than Lot 125. Maybe they figured out the price on Lot 125 was too low =)

We got an email from William Lyons today saying that lenders are now paying 3% down payment, which will mean 0 down for qualified buyers. You have to call for details, so there may be a catch somewhere.

We looked at a Plan 3 during phase 4 and we were told that they were raising prices in Phase 5. Low and behold, the last time we went in, which was the opening of phase 5, they had actually lowered the prices.