paperboyNC said:
I live in Portola Springs and have toured both Legado and Talise. I'd definitely choose Legado if the prices were similar.
location, location, location
For whatever reason, homes that are away from Irvine Blvd in Portola Springs trade at a discount to the rest of the area (I know - I live in one). My home would resell today for over $100k less than an identical home in Stonegate.
The location with Legado has performed a lot better and is selling for near Stonegate price levels. Talise is asking for Stonegate pricing - with the discounted location.
I find this interesting.
Usually, when you're closer to a main road, it decreases value, esp because the homes farther away from Irvine Blvd are more elevated.
I haven't been out to PS in a while so I'm not sure what the topography of these neighborhoods are.