irvinehomeowner
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So I know this gets discussed in every sub thread around here but reading some of these threads, there seems to be some big resistance to Great Park (mostly because of MRs).
When I look at price and floorplan comparisons... they don't seem too different other than VOI has more traditional exteriors vs GP's modern block homes. GP also seems to have more 3-story and rear-garage plans but I can't really be sure as I have not looked at all the hoods in both (is it just me or is VOI's website really slow?).
The one advantage I see for GP is the location (geography-wise... not the other toxic marine base claims) if you're working in the Spectrum (sure Barcelona is good too but they are pretty much done).
But with WFH, location becomes less of an issue and I can see why places like Portola Springs that was once considered "boondocky" is now preferable.
Either way... new homes are so expensive and now that some hoods have gone to "bidding wars" not sure if resale or new has any real advantage today.
But I guess it's all relative... and I thought buying earlier this decade was overpriced.
When I look at price and floorplan comparisons... they don't seem too different other than VOI has more traditional exteriors vs GP's modern block homes. GP also seems to have more 3-story and rear-garage plans but I can't really be sure as I have not looked at all the hoods in both (is it just me or is VOI's website really slow?).
The one advantage I see for GP is the location (geography-wise... not the other toxic marine base claims) if you're working in the Spectrum (sure Barcelona is good too but they are pretty much done).
But with WFH, location becomes less of an issue and I can see why places like Portola Springs that was once considered "boondocky" is now preferable.
Either way... new homes are so expensive and now that some hoods have gone to "bidding wars" not sure if resale or new has any real advantage today.
But I guess it's all relative... and I thought buying earlier this decade was overpriced.