Archive for February, 2010
Mid-Week Intermediate Mountain Biking Ride at Quail Hill Trailhead
1 Comment Published by robin4homes February 16th, 2010 in Quail Hill, Recreation. by robin4homes
Photo courtesy of Irvine Ranch Conservancy
Join in on a docent-led mountain bike ride through the Irvine Open Space Preserve. This is a moderate-paced mountain bike tour through the picturesque hills of Bommer and Shady Canyons with a combination of ranch roads and multiple intermediate level technical singletrack trails, and many steep climbs and descents. Over 2000 feet of accumulated climbing elevation is experienced on this route. Participants should be physically fit and possess above-average mountain biking skills. Mountain bike, helmet, and 32 oz. of water (minimum) required.
Please note, this is an intermediate ride. This ride features only a few, short rest stops, steep climbs and rocky descents. It requires above average fitness, and a mountain bike with a minimum of front suspension. If you are unsure of your abilities, please call first. There are beginner rides for those who are new to the sport which are offered as well.
For Irvine Ranch Conservancy and Irvine Open Space Preserve Programs, registration for weekday programs closes at 4 p.m. on the day prior to the event. Weekend program registration closes at 4 p.m. on the Friday prior to the event. For policies of other organizations, please contact them directly using the links on the home page.
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| Irvine Open Space Preserve (City of Irvine) | |
| 2/24/2010 | |
| 9:00 AM | |
| Mountain Biking | |
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| 2.5 hour(s) | |
| 840 ft. | |
| Docent-Led | |
| 16+ | |
| Low | |
| Please email info@irconservancy.org
Here is a list of additional activities and events in Quail Hill |
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Quail Hill Mid-Week Distance Hike
0 Comments Published by robin4homes February 15th, 2010 in Quail Hill, Recreation. by robin4homes
Photo courtesy of the Irvine Ranch Conservancy
Take a break and get some fresh air! Join in on a mid week hike through Quail Hill.
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| Irvine Open Space Preserve (City of Irvine) | |
| 2/17/2010 | |
| 9:00 AM | |
| Hiking | |
| 10-12 miles | |
| 5 hour(s) | |
| 2000 feet | |
| Docent-Led | |
| 12+ | |
| Please email: info@irconservancy.org or go to their web site to sign up for this activity online
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Home Buyer Tax Credit Ends at the End of April
0 Comments Published by robin4homes February 11th, 2010 in Buyer Advice, First Time Home Buyers. by robin4homes
$8000 Federal Tax Rebate Updated
First-time home buyers and move-up buyers have another great reason to get off the fence, pre-approved and on the road to purchasing a home! The benefit to first-time homebuyers is a tax credit up to $8,000 and for move-up buyers a tax credit up to $6,500. But this opportunity ends in April.
- Between November 7, 2009 and April 30, 2010, homebuyers that have a signed binding contract to purchase a home may be eligible for the tax credit. The transaction must close no more than 60 days after April 30, 2010.
- First-time homebuyers may receive a credit of 10 percent of the purchase price, up to the $8,000 tax credit amount. If you have never owned a home before or have not owned a principal residence in the last three years, you are considered a first-time homebuyer.
- For home-owners, a tax credit of $6,500 is available for homeowners who have lived in their current residence for at least five of the past eight years. Homebuyers can also receive a 10 percent credit up to $6,500 when they contract to purchase a home between now and April 30, 2010, provided they close no more than 60 days after this deadline.
The tax credit does not have to be repaid provided you live in the new home for a minimum of three years. Military families are exempt from this stipulation.
For an exhaustive and detailed Q & A by Sonia M. Younglove, Esq., see the latest California Association of Realtors extensive article on this subject.
