IRVINE, CA--(Marketwired - Jan 29, 2016) - Homebuyers eager to experience Brookfield Residential's new Legado neighborhood in Irvine's Portola Springs® Village should mark their calendars for the exciting unveiling on Saturday, February 20th at 10 a.m. Those interested in attending this highly anticipated event are encouraged to invite their family and friends to be among the first to tour the neighborhood's professionally decorated model homes. Beautifully planned for family living, Legado's detached and paired courtyard designs will feature first-floor bedrooms; chef-inspired kitchens with island seating, KitchenAid® stainless steel appliances and sliding glass doors; large secondary bedrooms and convenient upstairs laundry rooms with sink options; dramatic entry foyers and upstairs bonus rooms. A variety of personalization opportunities will include solar packages, home theatre systems, finished garages, outdoor rooms and much more. During this event, guests will also have the opportunity to experience Legado's coveted setting in a new section of Portola Springs® Village, where valuable amenities are just steps away, furthering Brookfield Residential's legacy of creating the best places to call home. Homeowners will appreciate walkable convenience to the state-of-the-art Portola Springs Elementary School, as well as two new parks equipped with pools, tot lots, and more, while 12 existing parks are also accessible throughout the community.

With priority registration underway, now is the time to prepare for the rewards of an Irvine lifestyle at Legado. Register your interest today at www.BrookfieldSoCal.com, and don't miss the first opportunity to experience this new-home collection on February 20th.

"Legado is the type of neighborhood that will inspire family legacies, where homes are spacious and comfortable, and the advantages of a vibrant Irvine location are all around you," said Mercedes Meserve, Vice President of Marketing for Brookfield Residential Southern California. "Give your family a lifestyle opportunity to enjoy for years to come."

Featuring classic Spanish, Santa Barbara and Monterey-inspired architecture, Legado will offer four beautiful home designs with three to four bedrooms, private rear yards and two-car garages. Prices are anticipated from the $800,000s.

The Portola Springs® Village setting offers Legado homeowners opportunities for recreation that include access to the community's impressive parks with resort-style amenities ranging from pools, tennis and basketball courts to club rooms and picnic areas. The location is also near transportation corridors, business destinations, and Irvine's retail, dining and entertainment, including Woodbury™ Town Center. Younger residents will enjoy inclusion in top schools at the acclaimed Irvine Unified School District, including Northwood High School or the future Portola High School.

The Portola Springs® Village within the Villages of Irvine®, offers residents a community unlike any other, with sweeping views of Loma Ridge and vast expanses of protected open space. Close to a variety of amenities designed to make the most of the pristine natural environment, Portola Springs features beautiful homes in an array of inspired architectural styles that are just minutes from the region's premier shopping, dining and entertainment.

Created by Irvine Company Community Development, the Portola Springs Village is located in the City of Irvine. In 2014, Money Magazine named Irvine California's No.1 city in its "Best Places to Live" list. The highly acclaimed master-planned community is renowned for allowing residents to enjoy a unique lifestyle unmatched in the region -- some of the best schools in the state; America's safest city for eleven years in a row; abundant open space, parks and recreational opportunities; and world-class dining, entertainment and employment. For more information about the Villages of Irvine,
visit www.VillagesofIrvine.com.

Prices effective date of publication.

About Brookfield Residential

Brookfield Residential Southern California (Los Angeles and San Diego) a division of Brookfield Residential, is committed to being more than a homebuilder. We strive to create the best places to call home. The Brookfield Residential Southern California (Los Angeles and San Diego) team has the passion, the expertise and the local knowledge to craft homes and neighborhoods that speak to homebuyers at every stage of life. We are an award-winning homebuilder and industry leader with an exceptional reputation for quality, design, and customer service.

Brookfield Residential Properties is a leading land developer and homebuilder in North America. We entitle and develop land to create master-planned communities, build and sell lots to third-party builders, and operate our own home building division. We also participate in selected, strategic real estate opportunities, including infill projects, mixed-use developments, and joint ventures. We are the flagship North American residential property company of Brookfield Asset Management, a leading global alternative asset manager with over $200 billion of assets under management. Further information is available at www.BrookfieldResidential.com or www.Brookfield.com.

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