irviniteeee
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This looks horrible. Another strike against KB from me.
Fresco in the Reserve at Orchard Hills
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This looks horrible. Another strike against KB from me.
I agree about IP's quality which was much better than some of the other builders. I'm surprised that Shea is going with cheaper materials after taking over Cielo from IP.
But Shea design center service is better than IP. Could be specific designer, but we really like the Shea designer compared to IP. She was much more engaging, giving suggestions, etc.
This looks horrible. Another strike against KB from me.
marmott
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Is builder installed not always like this?
An example in OH (no idea which builder than was): https://www.redfin.com/CA/Irvine/57-Poncho-92602/
Or if you look on Google Maps you can see newer builds in construction with the prepped roof space for solar, for example in Eastwood:
An example in OH (no idea which builder than was): https://www.redfin.com/CA/Irvine/57-Poncho-92602/
Or if you look on Google Maps you can see newer builds in construction with the prepped roof space for solar, for example in Eastwood:
irviniteeee
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Poncho is another KB project.
Yes, those are the Genoa tract homes in Orchard Hills which were nearly 4000 sqft and had only one HVAC unit and one heating furnace for the entire home, what a joke!
irvine buyer
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If my memory is correct, KB built Napa, Fresco and Solana in Eastwood.
CalBears96
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Fresco in Eastwood is built by IP, right?
Both Eastwood and Reserve were built by IP, the sales booklet are still available on their website
irviniteeee
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Yes, it was. Speaking of which, I haven't been by there in a while, but I keep wondering what the deal was with the model home yards. They had additional space behind the bushes being used as the cutoff, but I couldn't tell if it was supposed to be an extended part of the yard or if it was going to be HOA maintained common space. It was really strange.
They removed the trees wall before selling off the model home, this is what it looks like for the Plan 2 model
irviniteeee
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Oh okay, nice! Those homes have nice sized lots then. I wonder why they didn't fully landscape the yards beforehand though. I hadn't really seen that before.
The tree walls were there to help demonstrate the typical Fresco backyard size for potential buyers in the original phases on Parakeet and Abalone
CalBears96
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So I heard that KB Home's first phase of Fresco is sold out.
irviniteeee
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I wonder if there's any reduction in quality or change in materials. I'm not a fan of KB; I feel like they use cheaper finishes outside and inside.
CalBears96
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I'm pretty sure there is change in materials, for worse. Unless KB retains IP's contractors, I think there is also reduction in quality. Even Shea changed some materials on Cielo. The most disappointing change was the thickness of the quartzite edge for the waterfall island. When we did quartz waterfall island with IP, it was 2.25", and the quartzite waterfall island at the model home was also 2.25", but Shea would only have 1.5". That's really unfortunate because it looks a lot worse.
Did they offer you an option to upgrade the thickness of the miter edge on your quartzite waterfall island at the design studio?I'm pretty sure there is change in materials, for worse. Unless KB retains IP's contractors, I think there is also reduction in quality. Even Shea changed some materials on Cielo. The most disappointing change was the thickness of the quartzite edge for the waterfall island. When we did quartz waterfall island with IP, it was 2.25", and the quartzite waterfall island at the model home was also 2.25", but Shea would only have 1.5". That's really unfortunate because it looks a lot worse.
I agree about IP's quality which was much better than some of the other builders. I'm surprised that Shea is going with cheaper materials after taking over Cielo from IP.
CalBears96
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No, the $4M pricing was for non view lots. The view lots were $5M.
CalBears96
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Unfortunately, there was no option to upgrade the thickness. We would have gladly paid for it if there were. I would have to say that IP design center offers better pricing and materials. Shea doesn't even offer windows treatment or closet upgrades, although we would have skipped both. Shea gives buyers the option of leaving the master closet completely empty for ACoE upgrades, but considers it a "favor" to buyers, claiming that they have to rip out the shelves and hanger spaces, etc. Yeah, sure, like I believe that they just didn't do anything.
But Shea design center service is better than IP. Could be specific designer, but we really like the Shea designer compared to IP. She was much more engaging, giving suggestions, etc.
Holy shit. This makes Olivewood a bargain. I stopped by to check it out yesterday. They still have lot 42, 95, 96 and 100 available from $2.9 to $3.5
irviniteeee
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What is going on?! This is crazy.