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I hope you don't interpret what I said as telling others to do the same.  This is what I think is best for my situation.  I've lived in Irvine for over 15 yrs and have owned primary residences twice and rented 3 times in that time span.  Each time I was fortunate to purchase during a down market...

Ha, ha...I actually owned new in Woodbury East, but sold just over a year ago, so I got in at a good time and sold high.  I'm fine with waiting it out again.

If you are comparing value against other new homes in Irvine, then I agree.  But to me, the overall value is not worth the cost.  I'm one that feels homes are overvalued in Irvine by 15-20% and would like the market to settle down before I invest that much into home.

With the HOA's, property taxes and Special Assessments added in, the value isn't there for me.  I love the design of the model 3X, but not at these prices. Cypress Village Community Association Dues: Caserta II $150/Month at Close of Escrow* $125/Month at Build Out* Special Assessments...

Phase 1 is far enough from Sand Canyon to not be effected by traffic noise, although some of the following phases will be closer to it.  It is overall a much better location than Caserta 1 was.  This also means that the prices have gone up for Caserta II.  Model 3XBs are starting around $705,500. 

Good read here, http://www.cnbc.com/id/102821710 Will Chinese buyers flee or flood US housing? Turmoil in the Chinese stock market could have a quick and direct effect on U.S. housing. From newly built homes in Irvine, California, to Miami condos to Manhattan luxury towers, Chinese money has...