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  1. J

    Orchard Hills - Strada by Irvine Pacific

    Agreed.  The neighborhood is starting to look really good and established.  The planting in the earlier phases has taken off.  I don't know where IP is with move-ins, but it seems there are a number of lots at completion or near-completion.  They've started putting up framing on the other side...
  2. J

    Orchard Hills - Strada by Irvine Pacific

    Aries, your kitchen looks great!  Is that standard countertop or upgrade?  Regarding kitchen cabinets, have you looked into get glass enclosed cabinets from same IP cabinet vendor in kitchen after COE?
  3. J

    Orchard Hills - Strada by Irvine Pacific

    Agreed. I haven't been by the office in a while, how is Phase 14 doing and has Phase 15 been released yet?  I know that was planned for June some time.
  4. J

    Orchard Hills - Strada by Irvine Pacific

    Who knows what the trend is.  Even if it's trending now, who's to say what it's going to be like 5-10 years down the track.  My advice is to go with what you love.  My preference has always been white cabinets so that's what I chose.  I didn't get the upgrade - preferred the pared down...
  5. J

    Orchard Hills - Capella by Taylor Morrison

    Backyard was important to me, as well as street appeal.  Long Fence (outside perimeter) was the only street I would've been interested in, but beyond my price.  My kid is older and not into the playground thing anymore, so the quiet cul-de-sac set up for riding bikes and block parties is perfect.
  6. J

    Orchard Hills - Capella by Taylor Morrison

    That's quite a discount.  It doesn't surprise me that Capella is not doing as well as expected.  The floor plans are beautiful, no question about it, but the neighborhood is a disappointing.  The development is badly designed with the one narrow circular road, which gives the impression of the...
  7. J

    Where will everyone shop?

    Straight down the toll road to the Irvine MarketPlace and the District.  Less likely to head to Woodbury or Spectrum (which is parking hell after 5pm on a weekend).  I loathe cupcakes.  ;D
  8. J

    Orchard Hills - Strada by Irvine Pacific

    Regarding 3X vs. regular Plan 3 and all things being equal regarding lots, I'd choose a 3X but it would also depend on the street.  The best streets in my opinion are the smaller ones - less houses means less cars, more quieter.  In addition to the extra storage space, the 3Xs (and 2Xs) have...
  9. J

    Orchard Hills - Strada by Irvine Pacific

    Now that we're nearly halfway through Strada build-out at Phase 14, does anyone want to speculate what the pricing will be on the final phase(s) for an average and base (non-premium) lot, assuming there are no significant changes in the economy?  :). I'm going with around $1.2m for a Plan 2 and...
  10. J

    Orchard Hills - Strada by Irvine Pacific

    Exactly.  I really liked the Terrazza 2X, but the lack of a driveway was a major concern given the fact that my kid will have their own car in a few years.  The lack of a pool in close proximity was another factor. 
  11. J

    Orchard Hills - Strada by Irvine Pacific

    The Strada Master Bathrooms are a disappointment when compared with other IP MBs. As with anything it comes down to personal preference re. soaker vs regular tub.  I went with regular as the soaker is impractical for me.  I'd go for the conservatory if the setback was 16" or more on the...
  12. J

    Orchard Hills - Strada by Irvine Pacific

    Congratulations Perspective. I never realized you could get a lot ahead of release - learn something new every day!
  13. J

    Orchard Hills - Strada by Irvine Pacific

    How are sales going on latest release?  When do they release Phase 14?
  14. J

    Orchard Hills - Strada by Irvine Pacific

    It's interesting that the Plan 2s have increased $40k, when the bigger Plan 3s have only increased $30k.  I did hear that that the next 3x (Phase 15) has 3 parties interested.  That'll go at a premium. 
  15. J

    Orchard Hills - Strada by Irvine Pacific

    I'm surprised that building has slowed.  They released the earlier phases a lot more quickly with Phases 5-10 being released in quick succession.  The recent phases have sold more quickly than the earlier phases, so I don't know why they haven't kept the same pace with release dates.  Driving up...
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