With the current restrictions on businesses and individuals, times are difficult for both home-buyers and sellers in California.

The Jacqueline Thompson Group is ready to meet those challenges head-on so we can keep bringing you the best real estate in Newport Beach, Irvine, and beyond.

That's why we're excited to share some exciting news with you about our services.

3D Virtual Home Tour Technology

Thanks to professionals like Dmitriy Hanuka at Three D Media, we're proud to bring you cutting-edge, high-quality 3D virtual home tours for the luxury southern California real estate market.

We have been very impressed with the products and professionalism of Dmitriy and Three D Media. They have consistently provided a

Santa Barbara Custom Estate

Situated behind the prestigious gates of Shady Canyon, this wonderful Santa Barbara custom estate boasts wide frontage and panoramic canyon and city lights views. The exterior takes design cues from coastal California architecture, while the interior combines contemporary European aesthetics with modern touches.

Floor Plan

With 5-bedrooms, 5-full, and 3-half bathrooms, an airy floor plan, and seamless indoor-outdoor living space, this is a true entertainer’s residence that will take your breath away. Private entry courtyard, sensational great room with sit down views opening to covered loggias.

Chef’s Kitchen with Pizza Oven

Fully equipped chef’s kitchen with pizza oven, formal dining room with unique

What is Santa Barbara Style?

Santa Barbara style is an architectural and interior design style derived from Mediterranean and Spanish-revival architecture, including deep red tones and polished wood textures contrasting with stark white walls.

Santa Barbara style architecture and interior design are characterized by white stucco walls, exposed beam ceilings, red-tile roofs and floors, arcades, and courtyards.

Furniture and fittings are typically made of wood or iron, or woven from other rustic materials. Other features include ornate yet rugged lantern fixtures, large fireplaces, decorative carpets running down long corridors, abundant balconies, and warm inviting patios.  

Santa Barbara Style History

The history of Santa Barbara-style

Largest lot in the Villas!

Tremendous opportunity to own one of the most coveted front-row golf course homes in the acclaimed Villa neighborhood of Shady Canyon. Step through the gates of this iconic European-inspired villa and journey into the Italian countryside. You are minutes from the city, yet worlds away.

Unfolding across nearly a half of an acre of one of the most sought-after locations in Shady Canyon, no detail has been overlooked in this airy 3 Bedroom (4th bedroom can be converted back), 3.5 bathroom home. Panoramic views extend in every direction. One of only a handful of exclusive Villas, this home enjoys nearly twice the space of neighboring lots. The single-loaded street along with cul-de-sac location make this one of the most

Sited on an exceptionally large and private corner lot – elevated above the street, this sunny Shady Canyon home has been beautifully remodeled and offers numerous luxury amenities.

This desirable Sycamore Plan 2 offers a well-thought out and open layout - unfolding like a single-level home. The 4 bedroom, 4.5 bath residence showcases airy spaces for entertaining and everyday living. At the center of the home is a stunning great room suite, with its soaring trussed beam ceilings, fireplace, and living and dining salons that open to a loggia with outdoor fireplace on one side and a sun-drenched courtyard on the other - offering seamless indoor/outdoor entertaining.

In addition to two bedroom en suites - one with private entrance and one with

Dean Koontz's New Home in Shady Canyon, California

Popular author Dean Koontz has a new home in Orange County's exclusive Shady Canyon community. Purchased for a cool $11.6 million, the house is 13,418 square feet, with fantastic luxury features.

Take a look below, and keep reading to find out more...

Ultra-luxury neighborhoods like Shady Canyon in Irvine, CA are bound to attract A-list celebrities.

These communities have stunning, multi-million-dollar estates and top-of-the-line amenities that impress those with even the most lavish lifestyles.

So, it probably comes as no surprise that Shady Canyon is now the home of the best-selling author, Dean Koontz.

Dean Koontz is a prolific American writer who has written so many

NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. (December 6, 2019) This is a true legacy property encompassing two residences with a combined living space of over 19,000 square feet on 31,672 of exceptionally private ocean view land. An all-star cast of design and construction talents converged to create this luxurious estate, including residential architects Brett Coombs and Jerry Walcher, David Ko for exterior and historical architectural detailing, builder Andrew Miner, and master theater designer Theo Kalomirakis for thematic architecture and the property’s two director-quality theaters.

Together, these renowned experts have brought to life a once-in-a-lifetime estate that beautifully blends classic Italian architecture with stylish California coastal elements,

This exquisite Shady Canyon custom estate was designed and built by true masters of their craft for aficionados of an artful lifestyle. At every turn in this 6 bedroom, 7.5 bath residence, you’ll note an impressive attention to detail, luxury amenities and fine finishes.

Sited on a private lot (approx. 23,697 sf), the home encompasses 13,418+ sf of elegant living and entertaining space, which opens to abundant outdoor areas. Highlights include a massive great room, formal living and dining rooms, an executive office, library, billiards lounge, stadium-format theater, expansive chef’s kitchen, fitness center.

Two spacious master suites include one on the main level, and all bedrooms feature ensuite baths. The lower level features an in-law

Perfect Laguna Altura Home!

This residence sits on a prime corner lot and is located in the prestigious Irvine School District, which includes desirable University High School. The stylish Siena Plan 2 offers a bright and airy layout with 3 bedrooms and 2.5 baths. This sun-filled home is appointed with high-quality upgrades throughout and features an open-concept kitchen and family room suite for effortless entertaining or casual relaxation. Three bedroom suites reside on the second level along with convenient laundry room.

Additional highlights include a sheltered rear patio, finished two-car attached garage, and the amenities of the highly coveted and guard-gated Laguna Altura which is just minutes from Laguna Beach, Irvine Spectrum, retail,

What's the best golf course you have ever played?

What stood out for you?

Was it the stunning views, the challenging design, the picturesque fairways, or perhaps the post-round sundowner at the clubhouse?

Whatever it was, the experience of playing on a truly great course can stay with you for many many years.

If you're looking to relive that perfect golf game or find your new "best golf course", then sunny Irvine, California has just what you're looking for.

And it's not hard to see why. Take one look at this masterpiece from renowned designer Tom Fazio, and you'll instantly be drawn to its natural rugged features, dynamic elevation changes, and scenic stands of sycamores that line the tranquil creek beds.

Below you'll find