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Hi, We are looking for referral for a small kitchen addition/remodeling. Will need to add/move gas line/water/cabinet/countertop etc. I've seen the General Contractor list from "List of Contractors and Vendors", but would like to get more input in people who specialize in kitchen. Thanks a lot!

Yes, but they have 4 bedrooms. (or close the bonus to be the 5th room)

Great to hear from a Messina plan 2 resident! Thank you Zippohunter! Sounds like Messina plan 2 really suits your needs and life style. The outdoor kitchen, California room, internal courtyard, the pool and indoor/outdoor space! You guys must make excellent party hosts. Congratulations on...

Thank you Villager. I've never visited La Vita model homes but I heard from this board they are very popular. Congratulations! Good to hear it's a 10-15 minute walk from La Vita to the resort. That's not bad at all. The lots Messina is going to release are at the corner of Culver and Settlers...

That was very helpful nyc to oc, thank you so much! I also like the location of Saviero more. I guess this should weight more than the look of the house or a separate dining room...Walking to school and park without crossing busy street is nice. Do you think walking to resort is possible too...

We have ATT. I remember when visiting the groves in Orchard hills we don't have signal inside many model homes

I like Messina Plan 2 too. The master bathroom is my favorite. Don't really like the entry way though, no vaulted ceiling.

Yeah it's worth finding out, once the school starts. I did't know about the church in the gym. Thank you for the info!

Thanks for the first hand experience and the studio part really made me smile! :) I never thought about it that way, but yeah, I see what you mean. I guess you are talking about Saviero plan 4? For some time we were even considering the option of converting the California room into conservatory...

We've been considering Saviero for a long time, but they only have lots right next to the school yard left and not sure when their next release will be. While we were waiting we visited Messina and found out it could work too. And maybe we've visited Saviero so many times and stared at their...

We are considering Orchard hills and would like to hear your opinions on Saviero vs Messina. We need five bedrooms and hope to keep the open bonus room on 2nd floor for kids play/study, so that rules out Capella, La Vita or Vicenza and leaves  Saviero and Messina in our target price range...

I'm sure you will enjoy the new house here comparing to NYC! :)

Haha, that's a good one. :)  Maybe it's a good way to teach them responsibilities. Now I just pick up after them.

Really appreciate sharing your experience with us Paris and NYC to OC! That's very helpful. Looking back we've always lived in older/smaller houses located in a very good school district even before we had kids, hoping that the houses will hold values more. They did, I have to admit that...

On NWII, floor plans are okay but not very open. I looked quite extensively towards the 2nd half of 2009 and made offers on 3 larger models - one of which had a courtyard and a guest/in-law room with separate entry. Even the best floor plans didn't compare with the then new homes in Woodbury...