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The Capri homes felt like they had very small secondary bedrooms, at or near detached condo size.  Secondary baths also seemed very tight.  The Toll signature areas (entry, staircases) consume a lot of space just like great rooms.  Marbella's 2nd floor hallways seemed to be very narrow.  Those...

Hint - If I was in the landscaping business I would bump my own thread with photos of recent Irvine/small yard jobs with the related cost noted. 

Good to see you're working on second generation sales in this tract.  Should go into escrow quickly!

Usually the builder punts you back to the end of the line if a buyer changes their mind after reserving a lot.  They got lucky.

Tri Pointe's Cariz is three stories.  It's the building they just fogged this week.  http://www.villagesofirvine.com/Villages-and-Neighborhoods/Portola-Springs/Residence/Cariz/Residence-1 KB is the creator of the four story giant so add one more floor to those pics above and kiss the late...

I could be wrong, but I don't think those pics are of the four story condos.  I think the four story ones are being built south of those.  I saw a steel frame structure coming out of the ground earlier this week. 

949+2 = Chino Hills

Did they sell out phase 4?  Do the black dots mean do not buy?  Prob sold already and maybe different now with the KB antfarm going in.  Credit to iNinja for the link.

Based on the layout, lot 72 will have 69 family residences that will pass the house when they enter or exit the tract.  Assuming two car households and a couple trips per day, that's nearly 300 passes (low speed though).  It would've been nice if they placed Settlers access near lots 31-33...

Based on demographics I've seen in the area, I would expect non-anchor tenants such as Super Irvine, and Indian and kabob restaurants, followed by Asian restaurants.  Anchor would be Wholesome Choice.

Some lots include front yard landscaping which may explain the up and down pricing.  I'm guessing the lots that face Lambert Ranch Rd. have landscaping done (charged) under the developer's control so a buyer doesn't screw up the look the look of the hood with ceramic tiled steps or by leaving...

Motorcourt Royale: http://www.kbhome.com/new-homes-orange-county/garden-hill-at-portola-springs http://www.kbhome.com/new-homes-orange-county/sage-at-portola-springs

Nice, Walmart and Costco in the same center! 

Seems like they are getting close to releasing the northeast lots that are slightly larger than their typical lots.  Given the shortage of inventory and greater distance from the 133, I'm curious to see what the $ increases will be.

Are they using E-Stone for the kitchen counter tops?  Is granite not standard?  Maybe a very costly upgrade for the mammoth islands.