“Most of these individuals are very, very, very private individuals,” says Thomas G. Veal, an Irvine Co. vice president. “These are high net-worth individuals, so they are very concerned about security.””

“The type of buyer is unique, too. Whereas some spend millions to be neighbors with shirtless frat boys and other party animals in West Newport, the homeowner in Newport Coast will find a carefully staged environment where flower gardens are symmetrical, and even the gardeners are nicely dressed.”

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