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First of the Great Park Homes Will Go on Sale Soon Posted: 07 Aug 2013 05:00 AM PDT One of the early renderings of how the Great Park Neighborhoods might look A milestone will take place soon at the Orange County Great Park; the sale of the first FivePoint Community Great Park homes will go on sale in September. “The very first of the Great Park Neighborhoods, Pavilion Park, is located at the northern edge of the Orange County Great Park. It will add a touch of relaxed nature to everyday life in Irvine. This neighborhood's main attraction will be a large, central park shaded by majestic heritage trees. And a choice of graceful, new home collections, each inspired by classic, American Heritage architecture but designed with great flexibility for today's multigenerational families.”—Great Park Neighborhoods When the Pavilion Park homes go on sale in September, the following choices will be available: Birch Trail Richmond by American Homes Approx 1,878 – 2,388 sq. ft. 3 - 5 Beds | Up to 3 Baths 2-Car Garage From the upper $700,000s Roundtree by Lennar Approx 2,053 – 2,472 sq. ft. 4 Beds | 3 - 4.5 Baths 2-Car Garage From the $700,000s Springhouse by Taylor Morrison Approx 2,161 - 2,481 sq. ft. 3 - 4 Beds | 2.5 - 3.5 Baths 2-Car Garage From the upper $700,000s Beachwood by Lennar Approx 1,767 – 2,691 sq. ft. 3 – 4 Beds | 2 – 4 Baths 2-Car Garage From the $800,000s Whistler William by Lyon Homes Approx 2,336 – 2,896 sq. ft. 4 – 5 Beds | 2.5 - 3.5 Baths 2-Car Garage From the $900,000s Sagewood by Shea Homes Approx 2,515 – 2,960 sq. ft. 3 - 5 Beds | Up to 4.5 Baths 3-Car Garage From the $900,000s Hawthorn by Pulte Homes Approx 2,488 – 3,486 sq. ft. 3 - 6 Beds | 2.5 - 5 Baths 2-Car Garage + Storage From the $1,000,000s Rosemist by Lennar Approx 2,924 – 3,404 sq. ft. 4 – 5 Beds | 4 – 5.5 Baths 3-Car Garage From the low $1,000,000s Harmony by K. Hovnanian Homes Approx 3,362 - 3,722 sq. ft. 4 - 5 Beds | Up to 6 Baths 3-Car Garage From the low $1,200,000s Melrose by Ryland Homes Approx 3,900 – 4,223 sq. ft. 5 Beds | 5.5 Baths 3-Car Garage From the mid $1,000,000s To receive information about Pavilion Park, including invitations to model home previews, special gatherings and events, fill in the registry form found on the right side of the Great Park Neighborhoods web page.

A Review of the Cambria Tract at Stonegate: Residence Three Posted: 06 Aug 2013 05:00 AM PDT Click here for an overview of Cambria at Stonegate, related documents, and a review of Residence One Residence Three 1,690 Sq Ft 3 Bedrooms, 2.5 Bathrooms Base Price: $627,20 Residence Three is always an end unit and is found on the right side of a two-, three-, or four-unit building.  A 3R is on the left side of a four-unit building (which is the only difference between a three- and four-unit). This model is also quite similar to the other two, but does vary a bit more.  The entry is more open, with a little nook tucked in by the stairs.  It has a big closet with low-ceilinged storage at the back.  The powder room is arranged with the sink and toilet side by side, rather than opposite each other on either side of the door.  It feels much bigger this way than in the other two homes. The hall opens to the great room which, like the others, has a wall of windows at the back and a small window on one side.  It is shown without any upgrades.  In the standard model three, the great room is on the right and kitchen on the left, which is the opposite of the other two residences. Again, the kitchen is almost identical.  Like Residence One, the counters and cabinets extend all the way to the back wall.  They upgraded to show glass doors over the counters in the dining area.  It shows an upgraded Kitchenaid appliance package, including a 36” cooktop over a separate oven, rather than the standard 30” slide-in range.  The dining area is the same, with walls at the back and a door to the back patio.  The biggest difference in Residence Three is that it has an option for a real pantry (though the microwave would be inside it).  The model shows this option and includes the barn-style door enclosure. The only difference in the back patio is that the bigger and smaller sides are reversed. Upstairs, this model is set up very much like Residence One.  There are two secondary bedrooms without an option for a loft.  Both rooms have standard closets and this model shows the optional storage above them, with cabinets in one and an open space in the other.  The rooms are the exact same size, each with a window facing the street, but are mirror images of each other.  Their shared bathroom (not attached) has two sinks and a shower/tub combo with an option for just a shower. The model shows the upgraded laundry room with sink, though the standard comes with a linen closet instead.  The machines are still stacked and there are cabinets over the sink. The master bedroom is also basically the same, with big windows at the back and two small ones on the side.  In this home, the closet is off the bedroom itself, rather than at the back of the bathroom.  The model shows upgraded built-ins in the closet and crown molding in the bedroom. The master bath comes standard with a separate tub and shower.  Unfortunately, this means the shower is a lot smaller than in the other two homes and there isn’t an option to change the layout.  I think the shower is much too small.  The sink and counter area is the same. At almost 200 square feet bigger than Residence One, this house does feel a bit more spacious, but it doesn’t really feel that much bigger.  The bigger entry, nicer powder room, and true pantry are nice changes from the other two models, though I wouldn’t like having the microwave inside the pantry.  I also like that Residence Three is always an end unit. Overall, these are basically three different versions of the same floor plan.  If you like one, you’ll probably like them all.  I like the general layout and it feels like a single family home on the inside even though it’s actually attached.  The base prices are reasonable and many of the standard features are nice enough that upgrades aren’t necessary.  The homes are most similar to Stonegate’s Santa Maria tract.  Cambria has bigger patios, a garage at the front of the home, more square footage in each model, and, in my opinion, a better overall layout of the home.  Santa Maria, on the other hand, has an optional downstairs bedroom in some models and is in a better location within Stonegate (closer to the school and community park, farther from any major streets). Both Cambria and Santa Maria are now selling and have similar price points.  Which neighborhood would you choose, and why? Discuss on Talk Irvine: http://www.talkirvine.com/index.php/topic,4188.0.html

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The Atomic Bomb Influence On Mid Century Culture And It’s Lasting Effects On Current Culture Posted: 05 Aug 2013 02:12 PM PDT Las Vegas was ground central – literally- when it came to the testing of Atomic Bombs. What effect did it have on Las Vegas? On the pop culture of the time?  On the whole “Mid Century Modern” cultural revival that we’re experiencing today? My new friend Monique Gaudin has done her master’s thesis on the topic of the Atomic bomb’s influence on pop culture – both then and now. In what is to me a new twist – the thesis is an online publication. It makes sense, since the degree program is “New Media Journalism” from Full Sail University. Click here to view the embedded video. Above is the introduction video. How I got to be the opening scene, I’m not sure. I’m certainly flattered though. I actually have only a few seconds at 3:40 but I do appear later in the website. Click here to see the entire thesis about the lasting effects of Atomic Testing on Mid Century Modern Culture. Half way down – you’ll find an “atomic clock”. Each of the hour buttons is discussion of various elements. I am featured in the 11 o’clock and 2 o’clock buttons. All in all – it’s a fun retrospective and explains a lot about why we’re all so enamored of all things Mid Century Modern.

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A Review of the Cambria Tract at Stonegate: Residence Two Posted: 05 Aug 2013 05:00 AM PDT Click here for an overview of Cambria at Stonegate, related documents, and a review of Residence One  Residence Two / Two-R 1,504 Sq Ft 3 Bedrooms, 2.5 Bathrooms, Optional Loft (open or enclosed) at Bedroom Three Base Price: $593,700 Residence Two can be found in a two-unit building.  Residence 2R (as modeled) is on the end of a three-unit building or is one of the middle units on a four-unit building. This floor plan is nearly identical to Residence One, though the model shows the reverse version so most things are on the opposite side.  The entry has stairs immediately on the left (with the standard coat closet at the bottom) and a hall (with powder room and garage access) leading to the living space at the back. In the reverse plan, the kitchen, dining, and great room are set up with the same orientation as in Residence One.  The kitchen island is virtually identical, as are the placements of the fridge and range.  There is a little extra cabinet space to the side of the fridge, as this model has the hall opening up to the great room, whereas the hall in Residence One opens to the kitchen.  The cabinets and counter do not extend all the way through the dining area, leaving space for a buffet or china cabinet instead.  Upgrades in the model kitchen include maple cabinets, clear glass doors at both sides of the hood, and a Caesarstone counter with upgraded backsplash. The great room is shown without any upgrades and shows a different arrangement of furniture and TV placement than the other model.  Again, it does not have a fireplace. The back patio is exactly the same as in Residence One. The model shows an enclosed loft with pocket doors (French doors also available) rather than an open loft or the standard bedroom three.  It is a nice-sized room with a window facing the street.  If buyers opted for the bedroom, it would include a standard, two-door closet with optional storage above. The adjacent second bedroom is the same size as the loft, with a bigger window facing the street and a smaller one facing the side, though it looks toward the other homes in the unit and not toward the unattached side of the house.  Upgraded beveled mirrored closets are shown in this model. The secondary bath is just outside of bedroom two.  It has dual sinks with a good amount of space between them and shows the optional shower only.  The laundry room comes standard with stacked machines and a linen cabinet, but an optional sink can replace the cabinet. The setup of the master bedroom is quite similar to in Residence One.  Because it is an end unit, there are small windows facing the unattached side of the house in addition to the bigger windows on the back wall. The master bath is basically a mirror image of Residence One.  This one shows most of the standard features, including the dual sinks, white Thermofoil cabinets, satin nickel knobs, and marble countertop.  It also has the standard sterling tub/shower combo, though there is an option for a shower only.  The walk-in closet seems a bit bigger than in Residence One. I In general, if you like Residence One, you’ll like Residence Two (or Two R, as shown).  Residence Two has an additional 50 square feet and could be an end unit in some buildings.  The biggest difference is the standard third bedroom with option for a loft, whereas Residence One cannot include in a third bedroom. Discuss on Talk Irvine: http://www.talkirvine.com/index.php/topic,4183.0.html

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