Kwon Home Group

08/06/2026

"Is Irvine adding 58,000 homes going to tank my property value?" I'm getting this one weekly right now, so I wrote the honest answer. The short version: two different things are being blended together. The 58,000 is the state's RHNA planning mandate (plan/zone for, not "will build"), and the "Prohousing Designation" the city is applying for is a separate grant-and-streamlining move. And the planned growth is steered to the Spectrum, the Business Complex, and transit areas — not the existing villages. Full plain-English breakdown for current owners:

Irvine is applying for California's Prohousing Designation while planning for ~58,000 new homes by 2045. Here's the plain-English breakdown of what it does — and doesn't — mean for current Irvine homeowners.

08/04/2026

It's official: Irvine is getting a professional baseball team at the Great Park. The City Council approved the deal in late July, and the team — playing in the Pioneer League, an official MLB partner league — takes the field in summer 2027 at the Great Park stadium that's already there. No new taxpayer ballpark, just a permanent team a bike ride from the Great Park Neighborhoods. I wrote up the honest real-estate angle: what a permanent team actually does for the area, and what it doesn't.

Irvine approved a pro baseball team at the Great Park stadium starting summer 2027. Here's the honest real estate take on what a permanent team does for Great Park home values.

08/02/2026

This is how I deal with stress. 🥴

As you can see, I have a lot of it. So much to do, so many responsibilities but too many people counting on me.

August is a month that I’m resetting. Working on being more efficient and more consistent. Finding ways to do more.

5 months till the end of year. Let’s go. 💪🏻

07/30/2026

If you're buying in Irvine and schools are the reason, read this first: in IUSD, your specific address — not the village name — decides your assigned schools. Two homes in the same community can feed different campuses, capacity affects placement, and boundaries get adjusted over time. We put together a plain-English guide to how assignment really works (plus our IUSD 2026-27 family booklet). Don't fall for a floor plan before you verify the school.

In Irvine, your address — not your village name — decides your IUSD school. Here's how assignment really works and why buyers can't assume.

07/27/2026

Everyone talks about the Great Park amphitheater — but the next big move is Building 369. The City is retrofitting a 30,000-SF El Toro-era hangar into one of Orange County's largest flexible event venues, anchoring a whole new Cultural Terrace arts district (think Pretend City, the Flying Leatherneck museum, and more). Construction is expected to start this summer. Development phasing like this is one of the clearest signals of where a neighborhood — and its home values — are headed. Here's my full read for owners and buyers near the Great Park → https://kwonhomegroup.com/blog/building-369-the-30000-sf-event-venue-rising-at-great-parks-cultural-terrace

07/24/2026

If you're shopping for a new home in the Great Park, your mortgage might be the smallest surprise in the monthly payment. Add property tax, Mello-Roos, HOA, and insurance and the carrying cost on top of your loan can run $2,000–$2,700 a month — and Mello-Roos in the newest tracts doesn't just disappear after a few years like many buyers assume. We broke down the real, all-in monthly cost on a $1.6M new home. https://kwonhomegroup.com/blog/the-dollar10000-line-item-most-great-park-buyers-miss-mello-roos-and-the-real-monthly-cost-of-a-new-irvine-home

07/21/2026

✨ Just Listed in Beacon Park, Irvine! 🏡

Modern design, smart-home convenience, and an unbeatable Great Park location—welcome to 250 Cultivate.

This beautifully upgraded tri-level townhome offers:
🛏️ 2 Bedrooms + Versatile Bonus Room
🛁 2.5 Bathrooms
📐 1,694 Sq Ft
🌄 Mountain Views
🍽️ Open-Concept Kitchen with Quartz Countertops
🌿 Private Outdoor Patio
🚗 Side-by-Side 2-Car Garage
📱 Smart Home Features
🏊 Access to Beacon Park's Resort-Style Amenities

Located just moments from parks, pools, walking trails, top-rated Irvine schools, and the future Canopy retail destination, this move-in-ready home offers the perfect blend of comfort, style, and convenience.

📩 Ready to see it in person? Send us a message to schedule your private tour or learn more!

07/17/2026

🎉🏡 Open House Weekend is Here! Join us for an exciting weekend of beautiful homes—and don't miss our special Open House Party!

✨ Featured Event
📍 17 Ponte, Lake Forest
🗓 Saturday, July 19 | 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Come tour this stunning luxury home while enjoying:
🍦 Dippin' Dots
🎶 Live Music
🎉 A fun afternoon with friends, family, and neighbors!

Plus, explore these additional open homes:

📍 124 Chant, Irvine
🗓 Friday, July 18 | 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM

📍 109 Fairgreen, Irvine
🗓 Friday, July 18 | 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
🗓 Saturday, July 19 | 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM

📍 250 Cultivate, Irvine
🗓 Friday, July 18 | 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM
🗓 Saturday, July 19 | 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM

Whether you're actively house hunting or just looking for a fun way to spend the weekend, we'd love to see you! Stop by, tour these incredible homes, and celebrate with us at our Open House Party. 🏡✨

07/10/2026

🏡 Your weekend plans just got better!

Whether you're searching for your dream home, exploring different neighborhoods, or simply love touring beautiful properties, we have four incredible homes waiting for you this weekend.

📍 17 Ponte, Lake Forest
🗓 Saturday | 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
🗓 Sunday | 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM

📍 109 Fairgreen, Irvine
🗓 Sunday | 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM

📍 204 Keeper, Irvine
🗓 Sunday | 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM

📍 124 Chant, Irvine
🗓 Saturday | 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Come experience these homes in person, ask questions, and see what makes each one unique. We look forward to welcoming you!