Brookfield Residential brings a taste of Tuscany to Irvine with La Vita at Orchard Hills. Brookfield Residential has always maintained a tradition of excellence with the homes that they build and they recently announced that they will be introducing La Vita at Orchard Hills to Irvine residents who have been searching for the perfect new home that has a mixture of classic beauty and Italian style architecture that they have been looking for. Why You Will Want To Move Here   One of the things that we love about La Vita at Orchard Hills is that it’s located in the gated privacy of the beautiful groves of Orchard Hills and La Vita homes are the perfect combination of indoor/outdoor living in this excellent Irvine Village. Options to Choose From When you purchase a 3,400 to 4,000 square foot... 03/04/2014

PORTOLA SPRINGS IN THE VILLAGES OF IRVINE AgaveNow SellingWilliam Lyon Homes1,355 - 1,810 Sq. Ft.From the Low $500,000'sLunaNow SellingCalifornia Pacific Homes1,460 - 1,796 Sq. Ft.From the High $500,000'sSageNow SellingKB Home1,697 - 1,975 Sq. Ft.From the Low $700,000'sColibriNow SellingRyland Homes1,875 - 2,323 Sq. Ft.From the Mid $700,000'sCaseroNow SellingStandard Pacific Homes1,909 - 2,330 Sq. Ft.From the High $700,000'sGarden HillNow SellingKB Home2,681 - 3,435 Sq. Ft.From the Mid $900,000'sQuinterraNow SellingTaylor Morrison2,764 - 3,231 Sq. Ft.From the Low $1,000,000'sAnn Offers Commission Rebates on New Construction Homes!Purchase any new construction home with Ann at any of the Participating communities and receive 50% of the selling commissionas a Rebate at Close of Escrow!!! ... 02/26/2014

STONEGATE IN THE VILLAGES OF IRVINESaratogaNow SellingIrvine Pacific®1,907 - 2,181 Sq. Ft.From the High $700,000'sMendocinoNow SellingIrvine Pacific®2,221 - 2,452 Sq. Ft.From the Low $900,000'sArcadiaNow SellingTRI Pointe Homes2,909 - 3,202 Sq. Ft.From the Low $1,000,000'sSausalitoNow SellingShea Homes3,533 - 4,011 Sq. Ft.From the Mid $1,000,000's Ann Offers REBATES on New Construction Homes!Purchase any new construction home with Ann at any of the Participating communities and receive 50% of the selling commissionas a Rebate at Close of Escrow!!! Ann must accompany and register youupon the first visit to the sales office to be eligible for the REBATE.For more information on this program call Ann at 714-588-7676 or e-mailSearch California homes for sale at www.annurias.com 02/26/2014

CYPRESS VILLAGE IN THE VILLAGES OF IRVINEAcaciaNow SellingRyland Homes1,122 - 1,478 Sq. Ft.From the Mid $400,000'sCasertaNow SellingCalifornia Pacific Homes1,165 - 1,810 Sq. Ft.From the High $400,000'sJade CourtNow SellingCalifornia Pacific Homes1,559 - 1,600 Sq. Ft.From the Low $600,000'sJasmineComing SoonIrvine Pacific®1,627 - 1,804 Sq. Ft.Price: High $600,000'sMarigoldNow SellingIrvine Pacific®1,840 - 1,993 Sq. Ft.From the High $700,000'sMagnoliaNow SellingIrvine Pacific®2,196 - 2,743 Sq. Ft.From the Mid $900,000'sLaurelComing SoonIrvine Pacific®2,170 - 2,493 Sq. Ft.Price: High $800,000'sMulberryNow SellingIrvine Pacific®2,199 - 2,592 Sq. Ft.From the Mid $900,000'sAnn Offers Commission Rebates on New Construction Homes!Purchase any new construction home with Ann at any of the Partici... 02/26/2014

I arrived back at my office at about 9:00 am this morning, to see members of the Irvine Police Dept and the OC Fire Authority at work. There had been a car fire literally outside my office window, and I had missed all the action! Here's what I saw when I got back. I spoke to the owner who said that the car had over 250,000 miles on it.Imagine his surprise to get the call telling him to come downstairs.... 02/25/2014

Irvine has been one of the most progressive cities in California over the few two years thanks to the wide variety of opportunities that the city has to offer. More young families have relocated to Irvine as was recently confirmed by NerdWallet.com who ranked Irvine number five on their list of best cities in California for young families. Get To Know Irvine   Did you know that in Irvine, the median home price is $661,700, and we have some of the best schools in California? A recent survey by www.greatschools.org, and the California Department of Education, we know that 85.1 percent of students who graduated high school in Irvine back in 2009 ultimately went to college. Culture and Variety   Besides the obvious benefits that schools in Irvine’s educational system have to offer young fam... 02/24/2014

Thinking of buying a new construction home?Click for more infoBROKER REBATES OFFERED BY ASTON GROUP CLICK FOR MORE INFO DISCLAIMER; ASTON GROUP IS NOT AFFILIATED IN ANYWAY WITH IRVINE COMPANY, ORCHARD HILLS, OR ANY BUILDERS ASSOCIATED WITH ORCHARD HILLS, IRVINE CA     ORCHARD HILLS,IRVINE CA NEW HOMES  Entrata Irvine Pacific® Townhomes & Flats Approx 1,494 to 1,809 Sq. Ft. 2 to 3 Bedrooms 2 to 3 Baths Vista Scena Irvine Pacific® Townhomes Approx 1,586 to 1,914 Sq. Ft. 3 Bedrooms 2.5 Baths Corte Bella Irvine Pacific® Single-Family Residences Approx 1,833 to 2,325 Sq. Ft. 3 to 4 Bedrooms 2.5 to 3.5 Baths Terrazza Irvine Pacific® Single-Family Residences Approx 1,981 to 2,408 Sq. Ft. 4 Bedrooms 3 to 4 Baths Strada Irvine Pacific® Single-Family Residences Approx 2,195 to 2,680 Sq. Ft. 4 to ... 02/14/2014

OPEN HOUSE SAT. FROM 12PM TO 5PM  311 BERSHIRE IRVINE CASARATOGA IN STONEGATE RESALE$949,0004 Bed rooms4 bath rooms2181 sqfthoa 110Built and ready to move in now! With $63K in upgrades it is CHEAPER to buy this home than to wait for one to be built! This home is brand new and has never been lived in. Stunning Plan 2X Saratoga single-family detached home end on a corner lot in the highly sought after community of Stonegate. 4 bedrooms and 4 baths, including one on the first floor. Over $63K in upgrades, including dark hard wood flooring, upgraded cabinetry, countertops, bathrooms and solid core doors. Smart, well-designed floor plan offering a bathroom for each bedroom. All upstairs bedrooms offer en-suite bathrooms. The open kitchen features natural stone slab, stainless steel appliance... 02/13/2014

Rosemist is releasing a brand new phase of homes on Saturday, February 15th! These beautiful two-story homes are perfect for families and offer incredible included features, flexible floorplans that boast California rooms, porches, decks, and bonus rooms, as well as the choice for Lennar’s Next Gen® – The Home Within a Home®. ue to the tremendous interest in this community, we recommend that you get on the priority list for the new sales release as soon as possible. Don’t miss out on this opportunity! Ann Offers Cash Incentives on New Construction Homes! Purchase any new construction home with Ann at any of the Participating communities and receive 50% of the selling commissionas a Rebate at Close of Escrow!!! Ann must accompany and register youupon the first visit to the sales officeto... 02/12/2014

One shouldn't expect to see many homes in "The Landings" on the market for sale, (usually they're snapped up pretty fast!), however, right now three are listed, (all in Landing I), including my listing at 12 Silverbreeze, a gorgeous home, priced at $1,375,000.    Also Active are 4 Cottoncloud, an NOD listing, priced at $1,300,000, and 27 Earlymorn, still priced at $1,250,000, after 238 days on the market. This home failed to sell back in March 2006, (listed at $1,290,000, and it was relisted with the same Irvine real estate agent in May last year.    Just one Landings home is in escrow right now, and this is my latest Landing II listing at 20 Emerald. I listed this home on January 27th, and I sold it the next day! We close escrow at the end of this month.    Click on the photo below to ... 02/01/2014

If you haven't toured the Village of Portola Springs lately, stop by and discover a variety of attached and detached home designs to fit your family's lifestyle and budget! This naturally splendid village offers access to resort-style recreation, miles of trails, top schools and breathtaking views of Lomas Ridge. Visit today and discover the neighborhood that's just right for you and your family.           TownhomesApprox. 1,355 to 1,810 Sq. Ft.2 to 3 Bedrooms, 2 to 3 BathsFrom the Low $500,000's   Priced to get you moving, these innovative townhome designs feature something for everyone. Residence Two offers cathedral ceilings and a vertical home design that features three levels of living, while Residence Three features a desirable first floor bedroom. Each plan presents spacious and... 01/23/2014

Life Will BeDifferent Here…   Highly Upgraded Homes Available Nowat Harmony at Pavilion Park! Up To $129,000* in Upgrades Included  with Featured Homesat Harmony at Pavilion Park by K. Hovnanian® Homes!®Cul-de-sac Locations Now Available. Sonata/Plan 2C - Homesite 27 - Includes $129,000 of Upgraded Features*Approx. 3,466 square feet, two-story, 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, family room, dining room, California room, den, bonus room, 3 car tandem garage. Includes a fireplace and multi-slide glass doors at California room, prep kitchen, top-of-the-line kitchen appliances, upstairs deck, and much more.  View details…Priced at $1,394,990** Symphony/Plan 3D - Homesite 40 - Includes $92,000 of Upgraded Features*Approx. 3,722 square feet, two-story, 4 bedrooms, 4.5 bathrooms, family room, dining r... 01/21/2014

The 100% financing VA loan limits for Orange County in 2014 actually went up. The 2013 VA loan limit was $668,750, but for 2014 the 100% VA loan limit will be $687,500. This means it will be possible for an Veteran in Orange County to purchase a home for $687,500 with no down payment.  *2016 limit is $625,500Zero Down to $687,500 for Veterans in Orange CountyWith home prices making a big recovery over the past 12 months, the high loan limit is a great thing for Orange County Veterans, whether they are looking to refinance or buy a home. The most difficult part of of the loan process for any type of loan tends to be the verification of the down payment. Is it a gift, can it be a gift, is it seasoned, can deposits be papertrailed, where did that $300 cash deposit come from? All questions ... 01/21/2014

About 6,500 people took place in this morning's Half Marathon and 5K race in Woodbridge, Irvine.HERE's a video clip. A Half Marathon is 13.1 miles and a 5K race, (5,000 meters), is 3.1 miles. A lot of the serious runners used today's fun and fast race to prepare for all the great runs that are coming up, like the Surf City Marathon, the LA Marathon, the Boston Marathon, and the OC Marathon. Chip timing was used, (a chip imbedded in the bib number) in this year's Half Marathon and 5K race, and a T-shirt and a great “goodie” bag were available.I am happy to have sponsored mile-marker #1 to help support Woodbridge High School athletics and other Irvine Schools. If you didn't make it down here today, think about coming next year. It's always a lot of fun. 01/11/2014

Turtle Rock at Irvine CA Homes with Advantage of Proximity to Excellent and treasured Public Schools. People who are buying homes at Irvine always check out Turtle Rock and see whether they can qualify for such nice homes located close to champion schools - such as Bonita Canyon elementary, Turtle Rock Elementary, and University High School - all award-winning public schools.  Some of the Turtle Rock homes were built adjacent to the hillside - and also within a short distance from Bonita Canyon elementary school grounds. Turtle Rock home sellers were very busy during 2013.   Even though selling numbers moderated in November, 12 homes were sold during December - with average sold price of $1,338,227 - and average time on the market for those of 106 days. Turtle Rock home owners continued... 01/10/2014

If you haven't toured Irvine Pacific's newest neighborhoods in Cypress Village, now's the time. Designed with your preferences in mind, Marigold, Magnolia and Mulberryepitomize luxury, refinement and fresh living spaces. The Irvine Pacific team conducts extensive consumer research to ensure our homes live the way your family does. Our innovations deliver inventive new home designs, while improving the signature features you already love. A home should improve your quality of living and our goal is to make every room your favorite, now and for years to come. Tour today! • The California Garage • Super California Rooms • Organized prep kitchens • Work-friendly spaces • Extra spacious secondary bedrooms Approx. 1,840-1,993 Sq. Ft.3 Bedrooms, 2.5 BathsFrom the Mid $700,000s Approx. 2,196-2... 01/08/2014

The days leading up to Christmas usually involve a huge increase in gift-buying activity, which should and usually does make retail businesses happy.  However, during the December days of Merry Christmas, Hanukkah, and the New Year, it's normal for home selling/buying markets to slow down.   Irvine Ca home selling markets had been busy this year and slowed as expected this month during December 2013. 151 Irvine homes sold with closed escrows for the 30 days during this time - from December 1 to 30, 2013 - with average sold price of $797,009.  December will be the slowest month for Irvine home selling this year.  171 Irvine homes during the same time last year - 30 days from December 1 to 30, 2012 - with average sold price of $712,635. So Irvine home sales are off 12 percent this year in... 12/30/2013

The moment you tour Mulberry's newResidence Two, you will be delighted by the beauty of the exterior architectural details and street presence. Inside, you will appreciate the innovative features, smart room options and opportunities to customize. Dramatic 10' ceilings, desirable California Room, tech space, optional conservatory and optional downstairs bedroom with en-suite bath** make this a must-see residence inCypress Village. Visit today!     Approx. 2,422 Sq. Ft.4 Bedrooms, 2.5 Baths2-Car Garage   Priced from the Low $1,000,000's Ann Offers Cash Incentives On new constructiion purchase! Purchase any new construction home with Ann at any of the Participating communities of Orange County and receive 50% of the selling commission as a Rebate at Close of Escrow!!! Ann must accompany ... 12/19/2013

HAWTHORN IN PAVILION PARKAVAILABLE HOME!Lot 12 – Residence 1A – Spanish Single Story, 2488 sqft, 3 bed, 2.5 bath FRONT DOOR FACING SOUTH             Only one neighbor (No house behind you and only one neighbor on one side) Lot size: 8,579 sqft (50 feet deep back yard) Sales Price $1,115,880 -Completion: May / June 2014Interested contact Ann Urias 714 588 7676 Ann Offers Cash Incentives!   Purchase any new construction home with Ann at any of the Participating communities new home developments and receive 50% of the broker commission as a Rebate at Close of Escrow!!! Ann must accompany and register you upon the first visit to the sales office to be eligible for the CASH incentive.For more information on this program call Ann at 714-588-7676Search California homes for sale at http://www.a... 12/12/2013

                                                          Single Family Homes                                                             $1,078,000 and up                                                        Approx. 2,924- 3,404 sq. ft.                                                                 4-5 Bedrooms                                                                 4-5.5 Bathrooms                                                                  3-Bay Garages             Our luxury Rosemist collection has been a big hit among homebuyers and we are now gearing up to release a brand new phase of homes on Saturday, December 14th! The positive feedback has been incredible and people are excited to live at Pavilion Park, the first Great Park neighborhood. These beautiful two-sto... 12/11/2013