Village redefines community
“There are so few new apartment homes being built and that, combined with the opportunity to live somewhere no one else has lived before, is part of why we’re seeing so much enthusiasm here,” said Erin Freeman, spokeswoman for the Newport Beach-based Irvine Co.

HARP 2.0 hits right note for homeowners
HARP 2.0, the second version of the federal government’s Home Affordable Refinance Program, is designed to help some 5 million struggling homeowners refinance into a fixed-loan and a lower monthly payment. It targets people who have made their payments on time, but who have lost too much value on their home to refinance.

JERGLER
their payments on time and playing by the rules were not allowed to refinance. Finally we’re starting to see something good happen to those people who have been making payments.”.

VILLAGE
While the one-bedroom Veneto unit featured pale quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances and a simulated hardwood floor, other units feature a mix of quartz or granite, stainless steel or white appliances, and varying patterns and textures of faux wood flooring and carpeting.