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I honestly have no idea what this statement means. Also, I'm gonna go grammar police, it's Orchard not Orchid.

Messina also includes a 1.8 kWhr Sunpower system standard with an option to upgrade to more panels.  Seems like a growing theme with all new builds.

They're nice, kind of a bigger Garden Hill with better layouts and options.  The phase can be misleading if they're not releasing a lot of homes in each phase.  Some lots are huge.  I would worry about toll road noise on lots close to the toll road.  And you're right, KB doesn't have the...

Debatable. Everyone has an opinion on which village will appreciate the most and bottom line...nobody knows.

<shaking head> I don't even know what to say about your race comment.

I heard, not confirmed, that Capella was having problems selling their homes.  But, I think all the builders aren't selling out right away either.

+1.  Up front cost seems to be the major (only) deterrent. It's nice that builders are either making solar standard with an option to upgrade or straight optional.  Aesthetics are so much better when they're able to inset the panels to the roof vs a raised panel aftermarket.  Also, cabling and...

Well, to make a fair comparison apples to apples, you have to see what was pre-plotted for phase 1.  If phase 1 was spec'ed out exactly like your house, you did well.

Welcome to Irvine!  Fair warning, Irvine isn't exactly "beach weather". ;)

I have never heard of bifold doors being standard.  Paris, was your lot pre-plotted with the bifold doors already picked as a structural option?  If so, you are paying extra it's just built in to the original cost.

I love bifold doors.  I actually love the stackable doors that go into the wall more like La Vita has.  Once open, indoor/outdoor space becomes seemless IMHO.  Couple of issues I've seen.  1.  Bugs/insects/flys By far the biggest nuisance is flys when you have a bunch of food on the island...

First, nice rebuttal to Qwerty's argument.  Well said.  Qwerty, I don't discount any of your points, but I agree with IHO and O Hills.  Comparing risks between a soldier on the front with someone else in the U.S. isn't really apples to apples. Besides the potential cost benefit, and I don't...

@Zerolot I met with a friend who wishes she went with artificial grass instead of real turf.  She said it's a pain with maintenance and since it's been so hot, she's watering the grass 2x/day and her kids can't play on it a lot of the times cuz it's wet.  Also said she hates the inevitable...

What I'm saying is that nobody, no matter what race, wants to have a cemetery in close proximity to where they live, just human nature with the potential depreciation, bad luck, etc.  But, using an ethnocentric argument that Asians prefer it less than other races holds no water.  Just like...

Nice, Zerolot.  Is that real or artificial grass, cuz I can't tell by the pic.

I can see how you would feel Messina "compartmentalized."  It's one of the few OH sites, outside of huge Trevi, that utilizes a formal dining area not really included in the great room space and has interior courtyards.  Those elements aren't really in vogue these days.  But, I think...

Yeah, just looks.  I think a freestanding fridge in the built in space looks Fugly.  And especially looks odd on a high end home.  Spend the extra money.

Is this your argument?  Seriously?  You don't speak for every Asian.  Also, nobody wants a cemetery near them.  Why don't you go ask Newport Beach, Costa Mesa, or Huntington Beach if they would rather have the cemetery cuz "Asians are scared of ghosts".  Gimme a f'ing break.

If I'm making a list then: 1. Location 2. Location 3. Location 4. Floor plan.  Decent sized 2nd floor loft/bonus room is a must for me.  En suite bathrooms for all secondary bedrooms is nice but not a must.  Indoor/outdoor space that integrates seemlessly is a must. 5. Lot size and lot location...

+2.  The Woodbury house does have some impressive upgrades if you like the style, especially the flooring and backyard with the pool and outdoor kitchen.  But, for the same price, I would take the Quail Hill house.  I loved the Vicara homes when they were released, but were too pricey for me at...