Baker Ranch in Lake Forest / Foothill Ranch
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NEW -> Contingent Buyer Assistance Program
I'm probably going to the VIP event and will bring USC so we can report back on how the models look. Haven't gotten a definitive date yet from Toll Bros, but they should be contacting the prequal's in the next couple weeks.
Hey simplistic, they didn't give the date yet but I did the prequal with Toll Bros directly and got this email from them:
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We have received your Qualification Questionnaire, and everything looks great at this juncture. We will need to update this data as we approach the Grand Opening via a short phone conversation, and we?ll be sending you a checklist of the documentation needed to get your loan approval at that time.
You will also be contacted by one of our Baker Ranch sales associates as we get closer to opening ? you?ll love working with our expert staff! Please register on line to be placed on our VIP list if you haven?t already done so; you?ll receive updates on the property and be among the first to reserve your home site.
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This doesn't state the VIP event directly but when I spoke with the Project Manager he confirmed the VIP event shortly before the main opening. For the prequal, it's kind of hidden but you can use this direct link:
For Highlands:
https://ssl.tollbrothers.com/QQForm/home?state=CA&community=12564
For Heights:
https://ssl.tollbrothers.com/QQForm/home?state=CA&community=12565
Albatross
The Hat
Slater's 50/50
Sizzler
Was Walmart but Irvine has 2 of those now
Less Homie haters
Frostings Cupcakes
and SoCal home cooking
Cons:
barking dogs that won't stop
Thanks
irvinehomeowner
Well-known member
SoCal Version 2.0 didn't have to shop at any brick or mortar, she did everything online.
FranchisePlr
New member
Looks like new construction in Lake Forest hasn't really moved since 2012. Similar property that sold almost 1 year ago sold at similar price.
http://www.redfin.com/CA/Lake-Forest/6-Poplar-Ct-92630/home/49874572
$797,000 with some upgrades on new construction = $287 with no mello roos.
http://www.redfin.com/CA/Lake-Forest/6-Poplar-Ct-92630/home/49874572
$797,000 with some upgrades on new construction = $287 with no mello roos.
Here is the status update for BR to be presented to the LF planning commission on 1/9. See pdf attachment or link.
http://agenda2009.city-lakeforest.com/SIREPub/agdocs.aspx?doctype=agenda&itemid=14739
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Upcoming Developments
Construction Phase 2
The developer has not yet identified a residential home type for Construction
Phase 2 (in pink). The project site for Phase 2 is approximately 11 net acres and
has been rough graded. It is designated as a mixed-use site; however, the
developer has indicated that they intend to pursue a solely residential use on the
property. Once the developer identifies a home type for this area, they will
submit a Site Development Permit subject to the Planning Commission?s review.
Construction Phases 3A and 3B
The developer is preparing rough grading plans for the areas encompassing
Construction Phases 3A and 3B, which straddle Alton Parkway. It is anticipated
that grading of Phases 3A and 3B will commence in spring of 2014.
In preparing the grading plans for Phases 3A and 3B, the developer?s engineers
have been able to reduce the amount of grading by raising some of the approved
pad elevations in Construction Phase 3A. This will result less earth movement
and the creation of some additional view lots. These minor adjustments will be
subject to the City Engineer?s determination that the changes substantially
conform to the approved Tentative Tract Map layout.
In addition to grading to prepare residential sites, the Shea / Baker Ranch
development also includes flood control improvements along the Borrego
Canyon Wash to occur before or concurrently with the rough grading for Phases
3A and 3B. These plans have undergone review with the City and the Orange
County Flood Control District. It is anticipated that grading of the Borrego
Canyon Wash will commence once the dry season begins, in spring of 2014.
Future Home Types
Construction Phases 2, 3A and 3B will include a variety of home types, ranging
from single-family homes to smaller attached housing types. Once home types
have been identified for each neighborhood, the developer will submit Site
Development Permits to be reviewed by either staff or the Planning Commission,
depending on home type. Staff anticipates these applications beginning in the
fall of 2014.
http://agenda2009.city-lakeforest.com/SIREPub/agdocs.aspx?doctype=agenda&itemid=14739
============
Upcoming Developments
Construction Phase 2
The developer has not yet identified a residential home type for Construction
Phase 2 (in pink). The project site for Phase 2 is approximately 11 net acres and
has been rough graded. It is designated as a mixed-use site; however, the
developer has indicated that they intend to pursue a solely residential use on the
property. Once the developer identifies a home type for this area, they will
submit a Site Development Permit subject to the Planning Commission?s review.
Construction Phases 3A and 3B
The developer is preparing rough grading plans for the areas encompassing
Construction Phases 3A and 3B, which straddle Alton Parkway. It is anticipated
that grading of Phases 3A and 3B will commence in spring of 2014.
In preparing the grading plans for Phases 3A and 3B, the developer?s engineers
have been able to reduce the amount of grading by raising some of the approved
pad elevations in Construction Phase 3A. This will result less earth movement
and the creation of some additional view lots. These minor adjustments will be
subject to the City Engineer?s determination that the changes substantially
conform to the approved Tentative Tract Map layout.
In addition to grading to prepare residential sites, the Shea / Baker Ranch
development also includes flood control improvements along the Borrego
Canyon Wash to occur before or concurrently with the rough grading for Phases
3A and 3B. These plans have undergone review with the City and the Orange
County Flood Control District. It is anticipated that grading of the Borrego
Canyon Wash will commence once the dry season begins, in spring of 2014.
Future Home Types
Construction Phases 2, 3A and 3B will include a variety of home types, ranging
from single-family homes to smaller attached housing types. Once home types
have been identified for each neighborhood, the developer will submit Site
Development Permits to be reviewed by either staff or the Planning Commission,
depending on home type. Staff anticipates these applications beginning in the
fall of 2014.
socal78
Well-known member
Is anyone here going to be at the Grand Opening on Feb. 8 or that weekend? If so, it would be nice to get a report back on how it goes. Perhaps the OC Register will cover it but I stopped reading their paper.
I've made arrangements to go once the activity dies down. I try to avoid crowds whenever possible.
I've made arrangements to go once the activity dies down. I try to avoid crowds whenever possible.
aquabliss
Well-known member
I'm 90% sure all those images on the Toll Brothers website do not represent the actual homes at Baker Ranch. I was able to go to the construction site last week and met the site project manager. We walked around inside "The Heights" models and none of them were nearly that finished (the kitchens didn't even have cabinets yet). Also the layouts are very different than the images shown on the website - don't know why they are using those pictures but I'm sure they'll change them later.SoCal said:
I'm probably going to the VIP event and will bring USC so we can report back on how the models look. Haven't gotten a definitive date yet from Toll Bros, but they should be contacting the prequal's in the next couple weeks.
simplistic629
New member
@aquabliss When's the VIP event? Is the link at the bottom of toll brothers baker ranch website the link to prequal for baker ranch or just generic to the builder? I'm not sure to wait until the grand opening or just submit the prequal now.
aquabliss said:
aquabliss
Well-known member
simplistic629 said:
Hey simplistic, they didn't give the date yet but I did the prequal with Toll Bros directly and got this email from them:
---------
We have received your Qualification Questionnaire, and everything looks great at this juncture. We will need to update this data as we approach the Grand Opening via a short phone conversation, and we?ll be sending you a checklist of the documentation needed to get your loan approval at that time.
You will also be contacted by one of our Baker Ranch sales associates as we get closer to opening ? you?ll love working with our expert staff! Please register on line to be placed on our VIP list if you haven?t already done so; you?ll receive updates on the property and be among the first to reserve your home site.
--------
This doesn't state the VIP event directly but when I spoke with the Project Manager he confirmed the VIP event shortly before the main opening. For the prequal, it's kind of hidden but you can use this direct link:
For Highlands:
https://ssl.tollbrothers.com/QQForm/home?state=CA&community=12564
For Heights:
https://ssl.tollbrothers.com/QQForm/home?state=CA&community=12565
aquabliss
Well-known member
Ya SoCal I completely agree. M, you gotta go incognito to the VIP!SoCal said:aquabliss said:
Traveling with USC will make you susceptible to TI stalkers. They will recognize him and may put two and two together. As for myself, in the event that I were to visit model homes with USC, I will insist he wear this:
irvinehomeowner
Well-known member
Cheap haircutseyephone said:
Albatross
The Hat
Slater's 50/50
Sizzler
Was Walmart but Irvine has 2 of those now
Less Homie haters
Frostings Cupcakes
and SoCal home cooking
homer_simpson
Well-known member
irvinehomeowner said:
Cons:
barking dogs that won't stop
Here are the starting prices...
Brookland
by Shea Homes
Townhomes, 2-3 Bedrooms, 2-3 Baths
approx. 1,273 ? 1,801 sq. ft.
The Knolls
by Shea Homes
Single Family Detached, 3-4 Bedrooms, 2.5-3 Baths
approx. 1,578 ? 1,671 sq. ft.
Ridgewood
by Shea Homes
Single Family Detached, 3-5 Bedrooms, 3.5-4 Baths
approx. 2,124 ? 2,390 sq. ft.
Parkview
by Toll Brothers
Single Family Detached, 4 Bedrooms, 3 Baths
approx. 1,874 ? 2,196 sq. ft.
Heights
by Toll Brothers
Single Family Detached, 4-5 Bedrooms, 4.5 Baths
approx. 2,686 ? 3,056 sq. ft.
Highlands
by Toll Brothers
Single Family Detached, 5 Bedrooms, 4.5-5.5 Baths
approx. 2,971 ? 3,268 sq. ft.
Brookland
by Shea Homes
Townhomes, 2-3 Bedrooms, 2-3 Baths
approx. 1,273 ? 1,801 sq. ft.
The Knolls
by Shea Homes
Single Family Detached, 3-4 Bedrooms, 2.5-3 Baths
approx. 1,578 ? 1,671 sq. ft.
Ridgewood
by Shea Homes
Single Family Detached, 3-5 Bedrooms, 3.5-4 Baths
approx. 2,124 ? 2,390 sq. ft.
Parkview
by Toll Brothers
Single Family Detached, 4 Bedrooms, 3 Baths
approx. 1,874 ? 2,196 sq. ft.
Heights
by Toll Brothers
Single Family Detached, 4-5 Bedrooms, 4.5 Baths
approx. 2,686 ? 3,056 sq. ft.
Highlands
by Toll Brothers
Single Family Detached, 5 Bedrooms, 4.5-5.5 Baths
approx. 2,971 ? 3,268 sq. ft.
paperboyNC
New member
FRguy said:
Thanks