Cost per Square Foot per Village?

[qwerty]

i think its time to lighten it up a bit.

WTTCMN - i like the hair color, i think you should try green lenses instead of blue though

 

[bones]

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[ip]

Excluding capella?

So all the non gated is a good buy?

yes apparently according to our "experts" here on TI  :

I didn't know you were an expert either, Paris whatever the number stands for. You yourself didn't even know about the grove demolitions in the future. Tsk, tsk. And, I never said that I was an expert either. Before you post anything in TI in the future, make sure you verify your facts first. 

I'm not the "know it all" poster like you claim to be. Did I ever say I was an expert..don't put words into my mouth.

And if you look at the previous "avocado groves" thread you would see in an earlier post that of course I knew about the possibility of the avocado groves coming down - so looks who's presuming now.

For your info my friend purchased a LaVita plan2 phase 1 for $1.65mil for view and if you looked at their pricing sheet you would know that they also have "non view" lots for $1.45mil. Maybe you should check your facts first as well

3760 is technically in the 3000's range. Therefore, it is neither "outlandish" nor "out of touch with reality". Please use vocabulary properly.

But otherwise, deal.

Your premise that "Capella is a rip off" was absurd.
The arguments you used to support it, (3000 sf lots and no view compared to La Vita) were incorrect.

Using your, "if i get in the range, I'm right" logic, you could just as easily have said Capella has 5000

Excluding capella?

So all the non gated is a good buy?

yes apparently according to our "experts" here on TI  :

I didn't know you were an expert either, Paris whatever the number stands for. You yourself didn't even know about the grove demolitions in the future. Tsk, tsk. And, I never said that I was an expert either. Before you post anything in TI in the future, make sure you verify your facts first. 

I'm not the "know it all" poster like you claim to be. Did I ever say I was an expert..don't put words into my mouth.

And if you look at the previous "avocado groves" thread you would see in an earlier post that of course I knew about the possibility of the avocado groves coming down - so looks who's presuming now.

For your info my friend purchased a LaVita plan2 phase 1 for $1.65mil for view and if you looked at their pricing sheet you would know that they also have "non view" lots for $1.45mil. Maybe you should check your facts first as well

Time for some evidence.

Document 1 (quote from Paris167 on "Help - RE: Capella Orchard Hills":

"...I doubt avocado groves that net the irvine company $14 million dollars a year will be dismantled anytime soon."

Document 2 (image from BrookfieldSoCal's website "La Vita"):

Plan 1s DO have views according to this site map and my recall on my visit there. Plan 1s are in the $1.65 million range, but they are ALSO in the $1.45 million range, according to the pricing sheet I received. Can someone actually post an image they received of the pricing for verification?

Remark on Text in Blue: We, simply, all have to check our facts. If someone doesn't, they have a serious problem.

Further, have you ever heard of the quote "It takes one to recognize one"? Obviously, you didn't because that means you are an expert as well. Using what O Hill said, don't criticize others (unless you yourself can do better). Your first statement on Page 1 of this thread explicitly showed sarcasm.

You also, from now on, cannot say I started or encouraged this argument:

1. Your statement on Page 1 clearly catalyzed this argument.
2. I made attempts at reconciliation with O Hill before. O Hill and Paris167's failure to accept reflects their willingness to fight something that I feel is unneccessary.

 

[OpenSky]

 

[OCgasman]

Capella is nearly at the price of La Vita, and since La Vita is about 500 sf larger than Capella (without any options) and has a view, Capella is a rip-off.

I bought at Capella 1.3mil, same phase my friend bought at la vita plan 2 $1.65mil - my home 3235sqft, his 3500sqft. His home $350k more than mine - so how is that the same price?? Well unless that's chump change in your book and considered the same price. But for most average people that's a considerable difference.

Yes his lot size is bigger (not by that much) but that wasn't worth over $300k to me.

Well, to be completely fair, the difference in price isn't due to lot size.  It's more about the view and the floor plan.  People value different aspects of a house.  Whether it's "worth it" is a personal decision.

 

[O Hills]

"Plan 1s DO have views according to this site map and my recall on my visit there. Plan 1s are in the $1.65 million range, but they are ALSO in the $1.45 million range, according to the pricing sheet I received. Can someone actually post an image they received of the pricing for verification?"

You can't determine elevations on the site map. 
Just relax, take a drive down to La Vita (the gate is open)-- take a nice stroll around. 
You can get out of your car and see where there are views and where there are none.

You can also pop in the sales office and ask for a home for $1.45M.
After they stop laughing, they'll escort you from the premises.

It is really OK to be wrong.  (Just don't make a typo or you will hear from schoolmarm!)

#serenitynow
#overit

 

[Paris167]

a.

 

[eyephone]

This pricing sheet is obviously from an earlier phase
$1.485 for residence 2 are non view lots
I know this because we almost purchased plan 2 at this price point.

The picture doesn't lie.

 

[O Hills]

Capella is nearly at the price of La Vita, and since La Vita is about 500 sf larger than Capella (without any options) and has a view, Capella is a rip-off.

I bought at Capella 1.3mil, same phase my friend bought at la vita plan 2 $1.65mil - my home 3235sqft, his 3500sqft. His home $350k more than mine - so how is that the same price?? Well unless that's chump change in your book and considered the same price. But for most average people that's a considerable difference.

Yes his lot size is bigger (not by that much) but that wasn't worth over $300k to me.

Well, to be completely fair, the difference in price isn't due to lot size.  It's more about the view and the floor plan.  People value different aspects of a house.  Whether it's "worth it" is a personal decision.

Exactly my point.
You can say "i dont think it's worth it" and there's really nothing anyone can say.
But to say something inflammatory like project is a "rip off," then support it with statements that are plain wrong, then people will naturally feel compelled to correct you.

 

[eyephone]

Match point goes to Paris. O Hills you lost this argument. She showed the smoking gun the "picture of the flyer" for the house with no view.

 

[O Hills]

Match point goes to Paris. O Hills you lost this argument. She showed the smoking gun the "picture of the flyer" for the house with no view.

Seriously?  You're not tracking.
Here are the CliffNotes.
Paris and I are making the same argument. 
? ? ? is on the other side.

Paris said the pic is from an older phase.

Am I really going to have to get a current La Vita price list to end this bafoonery?
Just call or go to the sales office.  It's been a while since they were sub $1.5M.

 

[Paris167]

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[meameame12]

ok, im ready to put in an offer for the house in walnut village.  it is tiny--doesnt even have a foyer--and has a large pool which is not ideal, as my kids are ages 9,8,4,3. so i would need to put up a fence around it immediately w/alarms and locks. not sure how long this would take...or if HOA would give me problems...

any ideas on this place?

my realtor said its owned by investors

 

[OpenSky]

:-[

 

[O Hills]

ok, im ready to put in an offer for the house on 3912 balsa in walnut village.  it is tiny--doesnt even have a foyer--and has a large pool which is not ideal, as my kids are ages 9,8,4,3. so i would need to put up a fence around it immediately w/alarms and locks. not sure how long this would take...or if HOA would give me problems...

any ideas on this place?

my realtor said its owned by investors

So . . . the whole La Vita/Capella tail spin was for naught? #oy

 

[meameame12]

yes, for naught...didnt go anywhere with it!!

 

[meameame12]

Thanks for the feedback...Ive strong 2nd thoughts now...I thought Walnut was supposed to be similar to Woodbridge area....Ill pass on, and keep looking

 

[irvinehomeowner]

Walnut is the real #valuvilg.

Nothing wrong with that, but the low entry price and lack of HOA doesn't tend to make it the prettiest area in Irvine. But it does have quite a few families living there (knew a few who did) so it is an okay starter neighborhood.

Have you considered renting?

 

[OpenSky]

 

[irvinehomeshopper]

South central Irvine homes have the biggest yards and single stories.