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If interest rates stay the way they are (not likely to change any time soon) in conjunction with low inventory (no significant SFR developments being released all at the same time like a Pavilion Park or Reserve when first released) I think you could be right about the prices moving right past 2...

I could not agree more about the street setup, it lessens the curb appeal / value of the neighborhood.  However that being stated wider streets with a mini greenbelt, sidewalk, and parking on both sides of the street would have likely yielded significantly less homes and I'm guessing a...

I looked at the models for Genoa as my old neighbor is moving there.  I stopped by late morning (when there should have been some traffic) and could barely discern any noise at all coming from the Toll Road.  Either it's far enough away or the air moves the noise in the opposite direction. 

I believe the Plan 2 Fresco was at Eastwood not the Reserve.  I think (not for sure) the cost at Reserve is higher.  We looked and considered the Fresco as well at Eastwood but after driving through the neighborhood at 5:30 in the evening and smelling the asphalt smell everyone has been upset...

The cost on Ravello started high then the market caught up with it, IP has recently pushed a little ahead of market I feel with the last few releases.  Larger plans starting around 2.2 - 2.3 and the smaller plan 4 and 5 starting at 1.9 is just a bit much imho.  I'm happy the first phase didn't...

It was their preferred Lender Union bank whom I sent all docs to.  They are still requesting proof of funds and specifically stated they will NOT place us on the priority list without it. Tbh the whole situation seems strange, my realtor has never once had an instance of requested proof of...

I should have been more detailed.  We provided all documentation to the Preferred Lender and received the formal Pre-Approval letter back from the Bank. This was letter was submitted to the sales office of the development and they stated they will NOT place us on the priority list without proof...

My wife and I just visited a Irvine Pacific development as we are looking for a larger home.  We are currently pre-qualified through the preferred lender that Irvine Pacific requests (for more than the development is asking with upgrades.)  We are looking at another IP product that is slightly...

If the market slows IP's extremely low cost of land will allow them to sit as long as they need to, or offer some builder incentives to move homes. They had a development in Newport Coast 2007 - 2008 and sat on the unsold properties for a lengthy period of time before prices came back.

I got the sense that the Priority list is not that long with Ravello as well but I also feel that IP priority list is somewhat subjective to the people working there.  I stopped by last week and had a completely different reaction from the sales associate (whom I had not dealt with before) than...

I completely agree early phases are best for value.  2 small items that lend itself towards later phases are sometimes there are better lots available and the builder has also replaced poor quality sub-vendors in the later phases if those items make any difference to a potential buyer.  In our...

Regardless of how the current market is and combined with the lack of supply I would never waive a home inspection.  It?s like buying a car without looking at it in person and test driving it, yet significantly more expensive.  As sleepy5136 mentioned, being encouraged to waive the inspection is...

Well I need to correct myself, the Genoa has been raised from $1,780,000 to $1,951,000 as of this morning so my comparison no longer is accurate.

Agreed Martin, however this was an unusual situation where water was coming in the windows on one side of the home and inside the walls during the first rain they experienced in the home.  It turned out the flashing on the roof was done incorrectly and the water was actually traveling inside the...

Models are 4800 sq. ft. which is a little deceptive because they are using a hedge of ficus nitida to represent the back wall (the actual block wall is 15-20 further back which you can kind of see through.)  The average plots are supposed to be about 4400 sq ft with a handful of larger...

I agree with you completely.  The cost basis is too high. In fact there are other options (new construction) that offer more for your dollar.  Genoa in Orchard Hills Groves is 1.78 and is 3,800 sq. ft. and gated.  But it's Tustin Unified and a KB home.  I have a friend with a brand new KB Home...

That is exactly the discussion my wife and I are having about Fresco.  We currently have a 1,991 sq. ft. Juniper plan in Portola Springs.  A Plan 2 would yield a larger backyard (plot dependent), a driveway, a larger laundry room, larger pantry, larger living room area, and larger walk in closet...

I?ve been following Danny Wang Design on instagram.  I have no idea to his pricing but he appears to be a start to finish contractor with design and construction services.  Some of his designs are fantastic and does a lot of work in Irvine.  Take a look.

@USCTrojan sorry for the late reply.  We are in Juniper at Portola Springs.  We have a courtyard entry and a small patio backyard area.

S&S Dynasty - Sam Acosta 951.514.8616 They are doing both our front courtyard and back patio along with a water feature.  I?ll post some pics when complete.  Excellent quality work and very fairly priced.