The City of Irvine has earned a reputation as one of the best places in America to live. A high quality of life, excellent schools, a vibrant business economy, remarkable shopping and recreational opportunities combine to make Irvine one of America’s most attractive residential communities. For many people, living in Irvine is a dream come true!

When you go shopping for a home in Irvine, California you will quickly notice that it is a city unlike any others you may have looked at before. The main streets are six lanes wide and converge on the university like the spokes on a bicycle. There's landscaping, symmetry, and it makes sense! Neighborhoods are called Villages and they have relatively spacious homes, their own schools, stores, and churches. Some, like the older Northwood, have homes that are distinct from one another, while newer ones like West Park are more uniform due to being administered by a homeowners' association.

The styles of home you'll find in Irvine vary but tend to be homogenous within Villages, as many are based upon a certain architectural theme. The styles of architecture you'll find include Spanish Colonial, Neo-eclectic, Moroccan, Contemporary, Spanish Mission, Craftsman bungalow, Tuscan, French Colonial, Atlantic Coast, Mediterranean, and Futuristic. Home offerings are weighted towards but not limited to single family detached dwellings. Within each village there are usually some condo complexes or apartment buildings that appeal to single people and smaller families.