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Affordable housing? Looks like high density apartments to me.

Sheahomes' standard options are way better than Irvine Pacific or Cal Pacific home. I can see why people just go for the standards without upgrade. Buying brand new house doesn't necessarily mean that you have to do all the upgrades/customization. People may just like living in new contructed...

CV is way too crowded. And I think that's part of the reasons people chose baker ranch over CV. Seen a lot of caucasians and yound couples who showed interest in living there when I was there at the model homes. I think the Knolls attracts more non-asian groups. Asian tends to stay in CV because...

1. location 2. floor plan and design 3. high MR and HOA For me, I really can't stand living in a house with bad floor plans considering I spend the majority of the time with my family in the house besides work. High MR and HOA is just my personal dislikes. But I guess people living in million $...

Does anybody know if the Design Center will give you "credit" back for something you intend to upgrade? For example the stainless steel sink in the kitchen comes in free before the upgrade. If I want to upgrade to Kohler single basin cast iron sink, would they give me credit back for my...

Thanks all for the comments! Good to know and I hope my house will end up getting 20 more square feet!!! Otherwise I will be really upset.....just kidding..

Thank you for the reply. I will make sure they show me the lot map with the measured dimensions before i sign! Thanks!

Thank you very much for the update! I probably will do the same thing with the flooring. !

I am wondering how do you know the new home you are going to purchase is true to size? As far as I know they only list the unit and the address on the sales contract. They don't provide any official documents with dimension, lot size or actual floor plan listed.  Did you guys ever find out if...

Thanks Tom_Irvine_Guy, please do keep me updated after you come back!

Appreciate for the great input. That got me thinking because I don't really know any contractor who will do the flooring, cabinets, countertops..etc..But the sales price is based on the upgrades really make me backing out from all the upgrades. Does anyone has any reputable contractor who you...

Hi Irvine expects, I am looking to get a new home with Caserta. Does anyone have any experience with California Pacific Homes Design Center? How's their reputation, quality, fees, customer service, etc..? I am debating between finding a private contractor or using the design center for...