Baker Ranch in Lake Forest / Foothill Ranch
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I've been struggling with comparing Shea Homes standard options vs. Irvine Pacific. Comparing my previous IP home vs. my Shea home, it appears IP offered more standard options which I had to pay for in my Shea home. For example, IP offered stair foot casings standard, Shea charged about $900. IP also offered crown moldings standard in the Great Room, Shea nada. On Shea's side, they did offer junction boxes as standard.
The quality of brands used is also a mixed bag, some Shea wins, some IP wins. For example, my IP home used a wall mounted Lift Master Jackshaft style garage opener with automatic locks, Shea used a Genie. Shea used a Kohler toilet vs. IP using a Sterling. There's definitely a stronger flush in my Kohler vs. my old Sterling toilet.
One huge positive about Shea has been their customer service. I had an independent inspection performed and Shea addressed just about every issue discovered in the report. Since the day I closed the Customer Service rep has contacted me everyday to see how things are going.
Oh and a big win for Shea has been the build quality. So far, I feel like the quality of Shea is like a Lexus ES vs. my IP home being like a Toyota Camry. Hopefully, this holds true in the future.
Sometimes the strength of the flush has to do more with the plumbing.. than the toilet itself.
iloveirvineoc
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CV is way too crowded. And I think that's part of the reasons people chose baker ranch over CV. Seen a lot of caucasians and yound couples who showed interest in living there when I was there at the model homes. I think the Knolls attracts more non-asian groups. Asian tends to stay in CV because it's more accessible to everything.
I personally like the floor plans at the knolls over Jasmine or Jade Court in CV. 8)
I personally like the floor plans at the knolls over Jasmine or Jade Court in CV. 8)
Irvinecommuter said:
iloveirvineoc
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Sheahomes' standard options are way better than Irvine Pacific or Cal Pacific home. I can see why people just go for the standards without upgrade.
Buying brand new house doesn't necessarily mean that you have to do all the upgrades/customization. People may just like living in new contructed homes. I personally prefer new built homes over re-sales because I can be certain that I don't need a lot of maintenance for new houses at least for a few years.
Upgrades/customization is just another story. And it all depends on how deep your pocket is.
Buying brand new house doesn't necessarily mean that you have to do all the upgrades/customization. People may just like living in new contructed homes. I personally prefer new built homes over re-sales because I can be certain that I don't need a lot of maintenance for new houses at least for a few years.
Upgrades/customization is just another story. And it all depends on how deep your pocket is.
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NASCAR24
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Just my $.02iloveirvineoc said:
I've been struggling with comparing Shea Homes standard options vs. Irvine Pacific. Comparing my previous IP home vs. my Shea home, it appears IP offered more standard options which I had to pay for in my Shea home. For example, IP offered stair foot casings standard, Shea charged about $900. IP also offered crown moldings standard in the Great Room, Shea nada. On Shea's side, they did offer junction boxes as standard.
The quality of brands used is also a mixed bag, some Shea wins, some IP wins. For example, my IP home used a wall mounted Lift Master Jackshaft style garage opener with automatic locks, Shea used a Genie. Shea used a Kohler toilet vs. IP using a Sterling. There's definitely a stronger flush in my Kohler vs. my old Sterling toilet.
One huge positive about Shea has been their customer service. I had an independent inspection performed and Shea addressed just about every issue discovered in the report. Since the day I closed the Customer Service rep has contacted me everyday to see how things are going.
Oh and a big win for Shea has been the build quality. So far, I feel like the quality of Shea is like a Lexus ES vs. my IP home being like a Toyota Camry. Hopefully, this holds true in the future.
J
jmoney74
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WTTCMN said:
Sometimes the strength of the flush has to do more with the plumbing.. than the toilet itself.
SunDevilOC
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So LiveAtOC are you going to post the latest price list form phase release 5A? Really curious to see what they priced those at and if they sold.
Highlands is sold out until next phase release.
Parkview has 3 available, new phase release coming soon.
I believe Ridgewood has 4-5 available. No eta on next phase release.
Knolls is sold out, No eta on next phase release.
10(!) available at the Heights. Mostly interior location, the cul-de-sac and view lots sold.
Parkview has 3 available, new phase release coming soon.
I believe Ridgewood has 4-5 available. No eta on next phase release.
Knolls is sold out, No eta on next phase release.
10(!) available at the Heights. Mostly interior location, the cul-de-sac and view lots sold.
NASCAR24
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Crazy freakin' drivers cutting through BR since Alton has been closed. Yesterday, a couple of female drivers slammed into each other, not sure how, there were no stop signs, no intersections and no traffic. Now there's one of those mobile radar units displaying your speed.
All this and the US mail service sucks monkey balls!
All this and the US mail service sucks monkey balls!
