Almost bought a home (resale) built by DR Horton, but was told by a friend who owned a DR Horton built home to NOT buy their product. Long story short, his community had a long history of problems with their homes and was involved in a class action lawsuit. DR Horton was forced to fix the problems, which was done, but just know that and watching other videos about DR Horton, I probably will never buy their products.
Don't Do it they are the biggest liars and scammers and if you are thinking about opening a lawsuit you better be ready to be harassed and black mailed I've seen it time and time again.😤😤😤
Not only that. They destroy trees 🌲 that provide so much health benefits and shelter for many species and ruin every neighborhood they touch. They are greedy to make a quick buck. DR HORTON, IF YOU ARE READING THIS, stop making shitty low quality socialist homes and PLANT ALL THE TREES YOU DESTROYED! SHAME ON THE INEPT ELECTED OFFICIALS FOR MAKING THIS HAPPEN. SAME WITH OTHER HIGH VOLUME SHIT BUILDERS LIKE LENNAR, LANDMARK, ETC
Not only that. They destroy trees 🌲 that provide so much health benefits and shelter for many species and ruin every neighborhood they touch. They are greedy to make a quick buck. DR HORTON, IF YOU ARE READING THIS, stop making shitty low quality socialist homes and PLANT ALL THE TREES YOU DESTROYED! SHAME ON THE INEPT ELECTED OFFICIALS FOR ALLOWING THIS TO HAPPEN. SAME WITH OTHER HIGH VOLUME SHIT BUILDERS LIKE LENNAR, LANDMARK, ETC
It's the same with all other builders too..just because paying more money doesn't mean other builders are doing better job of making their customers happy
You're right about inspecting homes, no matter the builder. It's important for a smooth home-buying experience. Keep up the good work with your videos!
The problem is the sub-contractors Horton hires to build these homes. Lowest bid contractors that employ teenage migrants with little or no building skills. Most can't speak english or read a tape measure properly. They pay them bare minimum wages and use the cheapest building materials available. People pay $400K for a home that is total crap that is falling apart and leaking the first year they move in. Better to buy a home built 50 years ago.
I'm 6 months into my new DR build... literally, every interior door knob (to include the garage door knob) has fallen off multiple times. I am a proud gay man, but I am straighter than most of the walls and ceilings in my home. Built cheap, and it shows. Anything I hang on the walls looks weird and makes the walls and ceilings stand out. I just got a new warranty rep because the first guy was unprofessional and told me not to do anything to my home until after the year mark. He said to just live in it. So far my experience isn't the best 😕
Not only that. They destroy trees 🌲 that provide so much health benefits and shelter for many species and ruin every neighborhood they touch. They are greedy to make a quick buck. DR HORTON, IF YOU ARE READING THIS, stop making shitty low quality socialist homes and PLANT ALL THE TREES YOU DESTROYED! SHAME ON THE INEPT ELECTED OFFICIALS FOR MAKING THIS HAPPEN. SAME WITH OTHER HIGH VOLUME SHIT BUILDERS LIKE LENNAR, LANDMARK, ETC
Not only that. They destroy trees 🌲 that provide so much health benefits and shelter for many species and ruin every neighborhood they touch. They are greedy to make a quick buck. DR HORTON, IF YOU ARE READING THIS, stop making shitty low quality socialist homes and PLANT ALL THE TREES YOU DESTROYED! SHAME ON THE INEPT ELECTED OFFICIALS FOR ALLOWING THIS TO HAPPEN. SAME WITH OTHER HIGH VOLUME SHIT BUILDERS LIKE LENNAR, LANDMARK, ETC.
My husband and I just signed the contract and paid earnest money for a DR Horton home(express in Houston) and now after watching this video I am very nervous. I know you mentioned that you felt there were better options. Can you please elaborate on that? What builder do you think has the best quality for the best price.
I can’t speak for the Houston market so not sure on all of those. Depending on budget I’d look at highland, Perry, Meritage, trophy if they are down there or Bloomfield.
hey!! we paid 1k earnest money in houston with DRhorton have you got ur house? any complaints? im worried and right now inspection came back and found alot of stuff wrong, were going to talk to builders to fix before we close
I think that it's refreshing to know that you're be very frank and honest and open on your videos. You're educating ppl on basically you get what you pay for. Continue on your path of honesty and openness and I believe it will pay off for you. It's very important that customers need more clarity and education and match their expectation with their affordability.
We are in the process of building a DR Horton Express build in Josephine Texas. Have several friends in mixed in ours and other communities that are also DR Horton express communities in Josephine. Have heard nothing but great things about the builds. Our realtor is the one who recommended a DR Horton new build as well. We do have a 3rd party inspector as well, have it inspected at every phase within the build. Tape a beading and paint is being done this week. So far so good on everything else. But we are being extremely picky about everything.
Would love to see more specific details on the construction. I.e. Wind ratings, energy ratings vs competition, etc. Other than quick builds, is there anything to highlight about their design, materials, etc.
If you so not want renters in your community then I suggest getting on the board of the HOA. You can change the bylaws to ban rental properties. I live in a neighborhood that has done this.
Almost bought a P-2 DR Horton home in Princeton yesterday and before I signed the contract I decided to go on the community facebook group and see what people were saying prior to any knowledge about DR Hortons reputation. There were a lot of complaints about Structure, Water damage, HVAC etc the list goes on. Feeling extremely lucky to have found that out before I decided to sign contract and lose my deposit. This just gave me even more confirmation that i made the right decision. Thank you!
This isn't as bad as I thought it would be. Everything mentioned, I knew. We're having an Emerald Series home built and I'm all for not having renter's. Nothing against them. We are currently in a rental house now. But I'm looking forward to everyone in the community being homeowners. Also, given the amount of horror stories I'm seeing, like mentioned, because of the massive amount of homes built, we're having three inspections done (two pre-drywall). All, every single, large production builder has issues. Period. Just trying to do my best to mitigate ours.
I’m here after getting approved for a Dr Horton home and the reviews, pictures, videos are overwhelming, bothersome, and scary … how do they stay in business with their practices ? Ridiculous I’m having a change of heart
Do you have other options in your price point/area/timeline? can i help? In terms of staying in business I think alot has to do with the amount of volume that they do. They will be the top production builder in the nation. I think they lean into it similar to spirit airlines. They know their place and emobody it. To be fair not all DR horton is bad. If you decide to go forward pay for third party inspections. If I can help you here in DFW look at some different options let me know. my email is zak.schmidt@exprealty.com
We bought a D R Horton home about 1 tear ago and already seeing Owen’s move out and renters move in. We are very disappointed and regret ever buying our home. Do not buy.
sorry- i tend to agree with most people's sentiments about this company...the more you're about sales, the less quality you tend to offer...i've heard so many nightmares about their houses (would never buy one)...
No need to apologize. You and I tend to agree. As someone who’s bought 2 of them. Just trying to provide information for people to make their own decisions.
I’m not saying that. But what I am saying is in places where all of this growth is happening cities are shortstaffed and often sometimes you have one or two city and code inspectors for 10 to 12 developments so things might get missed.
So guess what? June 8, 2020 a new LLC popped up in Mansfield called Horton 6 Investments, LLC. They purchase rental properties. Guess what else they do? Keep security deposits and no walk through at end of leases. Nice scam, huh?
D.R. Horton home in prosper ISD or David Weekly home in Denton ISD? We are looking to live in our home for 2 years and then rent it out? The DR Horton Home is around 2400 sq ft on a 10,000 sqft lot vs a David Weekly home on 2300 sqft on a 6000 sqft lot. I am looking only from the point of ROI and rent-ability. Both homes are priced at $520,000 and are 4 bed and 3 baths. Please Help.
I see that they are building in Halifax Plantation in Ormond Beach Fl where there is established homes there. Is it a good idea to look at these homes in Florida? Thanks great show.
You also have to look at the city councils that allow them to come into an area and build thousands of homes and townhomes. Employing mostly immigrants go by one of their job sites you'll see. Its not about creating homes the workers can afford. Its about running locals out for wealthy investors to take over. Greed and capitalism are not the same. Greed destroys capitalism and societies.
Builders also don't use good paint inside or out. Buy your own if you can and let them use it. Paint is a very important barrier against water intrusion.
I’m also in the process of buying in Bonaire 😬 I told them that I wanted the builder to take their time and not rush. I want my home built good and stable.
I have pictures from a New DR Horton home in Dayton Ohio. I framed houses For 15 years in Tennessee. Done lots of remodeling, trim,sheetrock,concrete siding roofing, I have never seen worse work. I understand also. It depends on the subcontractors. What quality building your gonna get. My sister an Brother in law. Are buying a home. I went to look at this home. Luckily that haven't signed anything with them. The basement have a Crack from one corner 50 long to the other corner. 1/4 wide to 1/8 wide. In the poured floor. The sidewalk and front steps. The ground is washed out from under the concrete. 3ft back under the driveway. From the Garage all the way to the road. The Garage door header is Sagging almost an inch in the center. There is just so much. So do some research make sure backfill is done properly. Do research on who the subcontractors are. Good luck 👍🏼
We are new home buyers looking at DR Horton. In our case, for our budget (under 300k), everything is selling fast with multiple offers so they end up going for higher than asking price. All we want is a 3BR ranch with a garage. Everything else is optional to us. We just want to stop flushing money down the toilet by renting. We went to look at a ranch at 240k built in 1997, today was the open house and it already had offers from yesterday. According to my realtor, that house was already well over the higher end of the price per sqft for that neighborhood and was going to be selling for more than that. And it was nothing special. In fact it had an active railroad practically outside its back yard. Probably 260k for that. Meanwhile we can get something that checks our basic checkboxes while being a newly built home in the same desireable areas for that same price (and further from the railroad). It will have its problems too I’m sure, but anything major we would have a warranty to theoretically back us up at least and minor stuff we would probably have to deal with either way. Honestly this video made me feel more secure in choosing this as an option. Because we just happen to be in that right place in the market where it makes sense for us. And it’s given me some good things to consider and watch out for.
Yes I will and them to the List. But short version is I think they can be okay. Most of their homes are good, would take them over DR. I'll get some more details out soon.
We lived in a Pulte Home, little problems. I'd say close to the best home we've lived in. Others in our community had major issues. Our realtor is in a Pulte Home and has a D.R. investment property. Both were new builds and HATED the Pulte process. Issues after issues. Almost backed out. "Surprisingly" was impressed by the D.R. build quality. Nothing but good things to say. ALL large mass production builds boil down to the subcontractors and inspections done. We're building with D.R. right now and are having two pre-drywall inspections, along with a final being done.
@@SmoresFamily we hired a third party inspector and so far so good! The process has been extremely smooth thus far. Framing should be going up within the next week or so and a few moving pieces in January as well before insulation. No complaints on our end.
Pulte homes in Flower mound several years ago. Now home owners discover all the foundation problems. Friend had 10x foundation repairs and found out the foundation was was at huge difference in depth from 3 inches to 12 and 16. It is an expensive mess as texas has lots of land issue as it is. Quality control is not good.
@@bean6528 yikes! I’ll be sure to ask the third party specifically to double check the foundation. We did a pre slab inspection already so hopefully that saves us some of the trouble.
here in DFW there are 2 companies that I recommend usually. texasdhi.com/ www.greenstarpropertyinspections.com/ Both of them are phenomenal to work with
You can't have the best subs on the job if you have 30 developments popping up in the area. I sadly own one. I watched another 20 homes being built while my punch list took a year to complete! I saw fancy trucks n custom trailers w crews wearing matching t-shirts and I saw crews of disheveled workers working out of a junkyard pickup. The guy that re-did my ceiling twice n still didn't fix it falls into the latter category.
Dr Horton express is there entry level product. Base level product. No customization. Built quickly. All of the homes will be the same in the neighborhood.
I think it's great that they don't sell to investors... I don't want Chinese, foreign, or money hungry corporations buying them and ridiculously drive prices up, keeping out Americans from buying and not renting
D.R. here in Kyle TX has bought some lots from the BlackBurn community (Brooks Ranch). I am in process of buying one of the D.R. homes there, neighborhood not too bad. Blackburn is quite fancy pants, so I am intrigued they (D.R.) decided to build directly on some of their lots in their original community.
All the builders are using the same trades to build their homes. Get an independent inspector to watch and inspect each phase. The city will let things pass that shou!don't pass. This won't be possible in a development.
Centex is alright. Have gotten a little better since being bought out by Pulte a few years, ago. Overall i think they can be a good place to start. Where are you looking at and we can explore other options in that area as well?
@@zakschmidt-DallasTXrealestate unfortunately I’m in Houston but I would of loved to of worked with you your info is awesome! I just moved out of Dallas this summer and looking for a starter home to eventually rent out in about 5-7 years.
@@SS-zl3ox Hey im willing to travel if thats what it takes to help some one. I also have team mates in Houston that are top notch if you want me to get you connected with them!
My new home is over 500K and DRHorton built it like the builders built I'm the dark. It's horrible. I need help joining a class action suit in my area. 😢
🤕 ouch. That really sucks. Wish I could help on that end but I’m definitely not an attorney. Wish you were alone in that sentiment honestly but unfortunately that never seems to be the case
Search the term due diligence. A complete lack of forethought and planning on your behalf doesn't constitute a crisis on mine. A brand new home. Enjoy your self-induced suck.
You admit that you didn't even do your due diligence before getting involved with D.R. Horton and now you're in a world of pain. Even Stevie Wonder could see to stay away from D.R.Horton. Nobody gives two shits about how much your stupid personal decision now costs you. Again, enjoy your suck. @@leahsansone8799
Is this to suggest that it is acceptable to do shoddy work? That it’s okay to allow for a conglomerate to triangulate consumers at the consumer’s expense ultimately? That we ought to accept subpar craftsmanship at the most basic level(s)-such as structural integrity (i.e., insufficient joists, miscuts/misaligned structural beams, etc.)? How can anyone hold these “builders” accountable considering they are virtually AMAZON huge without an ounce of the responsibility or accountability that comes with that level of influence/power?
I am in no way suggesting that it’s okay to do shoddy work. I have always been very vocal and straightforward with my people in regards to what they get with certain companies. But to your point of what can be done I don’t know. They have a major market share and continue to expand. People will continue to need housing so until other builders step up their games or local authorities do a better job of regulation this exists. Doesn’t mean you have to purchase from them. I would say we always look for a better option.
They will sell a home to an investor friend. Higher price. To get comparable. Then sell the subdivision out. The friend is given a kickback. His or her home is sold. Example a showroom home. Then there off to the next subdivision. Like a horse race. It's amazing the fraud that goes on.
I mean I didn’t directly say those exact words… but I did say make sure if you choose them as your builder have it inspected, ask lots of questions, and be mindful of the quality.
It usually depends on the builder. You can still find good quality, brand new homes out there but it usually depends on the builder or if the house was a custom job.
I'm in SC and they are buildings subs here also and as a contractor with 39 years in the biz I also tell my customers do not buy from them, bad rep in the building world, even home inspectors warn folks about them. I've seen them in action, build as fast as they can, it's all about production with them not quality. There are countless lawsuits against them, there was a whole sub in NC suing them.
Piece of crap!!!!! We closed in 2/2023 & are having foundation issues and our floors creek. The warranty department opens tickets but are slow to proceed. Ughhh
Search the term due diligence. A complete lack of forethought and planning on your behalf doesn't constitute a crisis on mine. A brand new home. Enjoy your self-induced suck.
Almost bought a home (resale) built by DR Horton, but was told by a friend who owned a DR Horton built home to NOT buy their product. Long story short, his community had a long history of problems with their homes and was involved in a class action lawsuit. DR Horton was forced to fix the problems, which was done, but just know that and watching other videos about DR Horton, I probably will never buy their products.
Don't Do it they are the biggest liars and scammers and if you are thinking about opening a lawsuit you better be ready to be harassed and black mailed I've seen it time and time again.😤😤😤
You Dodged a bullet.
Not only that. They destroy trees 🌲 that provide so much health benefits and shelter for many species and ruin every neighborhood they touch. They are greedy to make a quick buck. DR HORTON, IF YOU ARE READING THIS, stop making shitty low quality socialist homes and PLANT ALL THE TREES YOU DESTROYED! SHAME ON THE INEPT ELECTED OFFICIALS FOR MAKING THIS HAPPEN. SAME WITH OTHER HIGH VOLUME SHIT BUILDERS LIKE LENNAR, LANDMARK, ETC
Not only that. They destroy trees 🌲 that provide so much health benefits and shelter for many species and ruin every neighborhood they touch. They are greedy to make a quick buck. DR HORTON, IF YOU ARE READING THIS, stop making shitty low quality socialist homes and PLANT ALL THE TREES YOU DESTROYED! SHAME ON THE INEPT ELECTED OFFICIALS FOR ALLOWING THIS TO HAPPEN. SAME WITH OTHER HIGH VOLUME SHIT BUILDERS LIKE LENNAR, LANDMARK, ETC
It's the same with all other builders too..just because paying more money doesn't mean other builders are doing better job of making their customers happy
Well, to a certain extent you’re right, but DR Horton is especially bad from what I hear.
You're right about inspecting homes, no matter the builder. It's important for a smooth home-buying experience. Keep up the good work with your videos!
The problem is the sub-contractors Horton hires to build these homes. Lowest bid contractors that employ teenage migrants with little or no building skills. Most can't speak english or read a tape measure properly. They pay them bare minimum wages and use the cheapest building materials available. People pay $400K for a home that is total crap that is falling apart and leaking the first year they move in. Better to buy a home built 50 years ago.
I'm 6 months into my new DR build... literally, every interior door knob (to include the garage door knob) has fallen off multiple times. I am a proud gay man, but I am straighter than most of the walls and ceilings in my home. Built cheap, and it shows. Anything I hang on the walls looks weird and makes the walls and ceilings stand out. I just got a new warranty rep because the first guy was unprofessional and told me not to do anything to my home until after the year mark. He said to just live in it. So far my experience isn't the best 😕
This comment had me rolling today 🤣🤣🤣. Hate that about the house, and the insult to injury is the warranty manager. Best of luck friend.
Your hilarious
We went under contract for our house to be built.. now I’m nervous 😩 what state is your new build in?
Not only that. They destroy trees 🌲 that provide so much health benefits and shelter for many species and ruin every neighborhood they touch. They are greedy to make a quick buck. DR HORTON, IF YOU ARE READING THIS, stop making shitty low quality socialist homes and PLANT ALL THE TREES YOU DESTROYED! SHAME ON THE INEPT ELECTED OFFICIALS FOR MAKING THIS HAPPEN. SAME WITH OTHER HIGH VOLUME SHIT BUILDERS LIKE LENNAR, LANDMARK, ETC
Not only that. They destroy trees 🌲 that provide so much health benefits and shelter for many species and ruin every neighborhood they touch. They are greedy to make a quick buck. DR HORTON, IF YOU ARE READING THIS, stop making shitty low quality socialist homes and PLANT ALL THE TREES YOU DESTROYED! SHAME ON THE INEPT ELECTED OFFICIALS FOR ALLOWING THIS TO HAPPEN. SAME WITH OTHER HIGH VOLUME SHIT BUILDERS LIKE LENNAR, LANDMARK, ETC.
Thank you for making these - They have been super helpful. I’m curious on your take on HistoryMaker Homes.
In dfw the same lol, they all use the same contractors
My husband and I just signed the contract and paid earnest money for a DR Horton home(express in Houston) and now after watching this video I am very nervous. I know you mentioned that you felt there were better options. Can you please elaborate on that? What builder do you think has the best quality for the best price.
I can’t speak for the Houston market so not sure on all of those. Depending on budget I’d look at highland, Perry, Meritage, trophy if they are down there or Bloomfield.
Any update ? I’m in Dallas Tx I feel super nervous, with everything they say I'd rather lose that money
We just signed a contract and paid earnest money last week for our express in Bonaire. Just like you, I’m very nervous now coming across this video 😬
hey!! we paid 1k earnest money in houston with DRhorton have you got ur house? any complaints? im worried and right now inspection came back and found alot of stuff wrong, were going to talk to builders to fix before we close
I think that it's refreshing to know that you're be very frank and honest and open on your videos. You're educating ppl on basically you get what you pay for. Continue on your path of honesty and openness and I believe it will pay off for you. It's very important that customers need more clarity and education and match their expectation with their affordability.
I appreciate that! Trying to be as helpful as I can where I can.
I am looking to buy a DR Horton home in South Phoenix, what is the quality of their builds here?
We are in the process of building a DR Horton Express build in Josephine Texas. Have several friends in mixed in ours and other communities that are also DR Horton express communities in Josephine. Have heard nothing but great things about the builds. Our realtor is the one who recommended a DR Horton new build as well. We do have a 3rd party inspector as well, have it inspected at every phase within the build. Tape a beading and paint is being done this week. So far so good on everything else. But we are being extremely picky about everything.
Thanks for the comment
Going to get a home inspection in the Cartwright area
Lol
You're a 🤡
Your realtor is either incredibly ignorant or is being paid by Horton.
Would love to see more specific details on the construction. I.e. Wind ratings, energy ratings vs competition, etc. Other than quick builds, is there anything to highlight about their design, materials, etc.
If you want the lowdown, UA-camr Mary Betsy has a two part expose that will blow your mind.
@@eattherich9215Excellent, thank you!
If you so not want renters in your community then I suggest getting on the board of the HOA. You can change the bylaws to ban rental properties. I live in a neighborhood that has done this.
I've been doing HVAC work in the DFW area of Texas.
Awful seems to be DR Horton's default construction standard, well built ones are special unicorns.
I looked at about 20 of their houses, I thought they looked very cheap. The kitchens were garbage, in my opinion.
Lol 😂
They just did “phase 2” of my subdivision as build to rent in the Indy area
Almost bought a P-2 DR Horton home in Princeton yesterday and before I signed the contract I decided to go on the community facebook group and see what people were saying prior to any knowledge about DR Hortons reputation. There were a lot of complaints about Structure, Water damage, HVAC etc the list goes on. Feeling extremely lucky to have found that out before I decided to sign contract and lose my deposit. This just gave me even more confirmation that i made the right decision. Thank you!
Of course glad I could help. If you need more help let me know!
Dr Horton New builds Princeton tx 2024 2 story 199 thou. Your opinion??
This isn't as bad as I thought it would be. Everything mentioned, I knew. We're having an Emerald Series home built and I'm all for not having renter's. Nothing against them. We are currently in a rental house now. But I'm looking forward to everyone in the community being homeowners. Also, given the amount of horror stories I'm seeing, like mentioned, because of the massive amount of homes built, we're having three inspections done (two pre-drywall). All, every single, large production builder has issues. Period. Just trying to do my best to mitigate ours.
Hahahaha woooooo do some research buddy
@@dm9310 🙄👍🏾
I’m here after getting approved for a Dr Horton home and the reviews, pictures, videos are overwhelming, bothersome, and scary … how do they stay in business with their practices ? Ridiculous I’m having a change of heart
Do you have other options in your price point/area/timeline? can i help? In terms of staying in business I think alot has to do with the amount of volume that they do. They will be the top production builder in the nation. I think they lean into it similar to spirit airlines. They know their place and emobody it. To be fair not all DR horton is bad. If you decide to go forward pay for third party inspections. If I can help you here in DFW look at some different options let me know. my email is zak.schmidt@exprealty.com
We bought a D R Horton home about 1 tear ago and already seeing Owen’s move out and renters move in. We are very disappointed and regret ever buying our home. Do not buy.
Me too
Did you end up purchasing from them?
sorry- i tend to agree with most people's sentiments about this company...the more you're about sales, the less quality you tend to offer...i've heard so many nightmares about their houses (would never buy one)...
No need to apologize. You and I tend to agree. As someone who’s bought 2 of them. Just trying to provide information for people to make their own decisions.
So like building inspectors are looking the other way as they get paid?
I’m not saying that. But what I am saying is in places where all of this growth is happening cities are shortstaffed and often sometimes you have one or two city and code inspectors for 10 to 12 developments so things might get missed.
So guess what? June 8, 2020 a new LLC popped up in Mansfield called Horton 6 Investments, LLC. They purchase rental properties. Guess what else they do? Keep security deposits and no walk through at end of leases. Nice scam, huh?
Wish I could say I am surprised, but unfortunately I am not. That sucks im sorry
Who's the better buyer? I've heard nightmares about DH!!! So that would be a no go. They need to fix all their problems and stop building for a while.
Is there any downside to buying in a community that expressly forbids leasing and renting?
D.R. Horton home in prosper ISD or David Weekly home in Denton ISD? We are looking to live in our home for 2 years and then rent it out?
The DR Horton Home is around 2400 sq ft on a 10,000 sqft lot vs a David Weekly home on 2300 sqft on a 6000 sqft lot. I am looking only from the point of ROI and rent-ability. Both homes are priced at $520,000 and are 4 bed and 3 baths. Please Help.
I love new construction 🚧
Me 2!! Big fan and there are a lot of great builders in DFW to choose from
I see that they are building in Halifax Plantation in Ormond Beach Fl where there is established homes there. Is it a good idea to look at these homes in Florida? Thanks great show.
Not sure I am based in Dallas so I cant speak about florida
Great work Zak, you are an honest guy to speak the truth.
Thanks my friend, Just trying to help however I can
What do you think about DSLD?
You also have to look at the city councils that allow them to come into an area and build thousands of homes and townhomes. Employing mostly immigrants go by one of their job sites you'll see. Its not about creating homes the workers can afford. Its about running locals out for wealthy investors to take over. Greed and capitalism are not the same. Greed destroys capitalism and societies.
Builders also don't use good paint inside or out. Buy your own if you can and let them use it. Paint is a very important barrier against water intrusion.
OMG I’m I the process of buying on in Locust Grove GA
Good luck. Hope it turns out well. Please be sure to get a home inspection before closing.
I’m also in the process of buying in Bonaire 😬 I told them that I wanted the builder to take their time and not rush. I want my home built good and stable.
I have pictures from a New DR Horton home in Dayton Ohio. I framed houses For 15 years in Tennessee. Done lots of remodeling, trim,sheetrock,concrete siding roofing, I have never seen worse work. I understand also. It depends on the subcontractors. What quality building your gonna get. My sister an Brother in law. Are buying a home. I went to look at this home. Luckily that haven't signed anything with them. The basement have a Crack from one corner 50 long to the other corner. 1/4 wide to 1/8 wide. In the poured floor. The sidewalk and front steps. The ground is washed out from under the concrete. 3ft back under the driveway. From the Garage all the way to the road. The Garage door header is Sagging almost an inch in the center. There is just so much. So do some research make sure backfill is done properly. Do research on who the subcontractors are. Good luck 👍🏼
Can you do a KB video. I didn't see one in your channel. Can't really find much on them
Yes I will get in in the CUe
My neighborhood in San Antonio was KB and all our houses had issues.
We are new home buyers looking at DR Horton. In our case, for our budget (under 300k), everything is selling fast with multiple offers so they end up going for higher than asking price. All we want is a 3BR ranch with a garage. Everything else is optional to us. We just want to stop flushing money down the toilet by renting. We went to look at a ranch at 240k built in 1997, today was the open house and it already had offers from yesterday. According to my realtor, that house was already well over the higher end of the price per sqft for that neighborhood and was going to be selling for more than that. And it was nothing special. In fact it had an active railroad practically outside its back yard. Probably 260k for that. Meanwhile we can get something that checks our basic checkboxes while being a newly built home in the same desireable areas for that same price (and further from the railroad). It will have its problems too I’m sure, but anything major we would have a warranty to theoretically back us up at least and minor stuff we would probably have to deal with either way.
Honestly this video made me feel more secure in choosing this as an option. Because we just happen to be in that right place in the market where it makes sense for us. And it’s given me some good things to consider and watch out for.
Did you not pay attention to this video?
hey any update on ur horton home? im closing soon and worried
Love your videos! Can you review Taylor morrison?
You got it, coming on up on the list.
Hey Zak! Can you review Pulte? We’re actually building in a community with Pulte and some Dr Horton home lots. I’m curious to hear your thoughts.
Yes I will and them to the List. But short version is I think they can be okay. Most of their homes are good, would take them over DR. I'll get some more details out soon.
We lived in a Pulte Home, little problems. I'd say close to the best home we've lived in. Others in our community had major issues. Our realtor is in a Pulte Home and has a D.R. investment property. Both were new builds and HATED the Pulte process. Issues after issues. Almost backed out. "Surprisingly" was impressed by the D.R. build quality. Nothing but good things to say. ALL large mass production builds boil down to the subcontractors and inspections done. We're building with D.R. right now and are having two pre-drywall inspections, along with a final being done.
@@SmoresFamily we hired a third party inspector and so far so good! The process has been extremely smooth thus far. Framing should be going up within the next week or so and a few moving pieces in January as well before insulation. No complaints on our end.
Pulte homes in Flower mound several years ago. Now home owners discover all the foundation problems. Friend had 10x foundation repairs and found out the foundation was was at huge difference in depth from 3 inches to 12 and 16. It is an expensive mess as texas has lots of land issue as it is. Quality control is not good.
@@bean6528 yikes! I’ll be sure to ask the third party specifically to double check the foundation. We did a pre slab inspection already so hopefully that saves us some of the trouble.
Can you please do starlight homes behind the builder series?
Of course. It’s up on the channel now.
Fun fact: in Hawaii some of the best sushi and poke does in fact come from the gas station 😂 also McDonald’s sells taro pies instead of apple pies
Our first home was a DR Horton in Keller & we loved it but that was 2 decades ago. Lenar was the worst for us but it is what it is 🤷🏽♂️
Step 1: Do not buy a cookie cutter D.R. Horton home.
Wow ever heard of real bricks or real stone like old traditional buildings.
Can you recommend an inspector?
here in DFW there are 2 companies that I recommend usually.
texasdhi.com/
www.greenstarpropertyinspections.com/
Both of them are phenomenal to work with
They now sell to investors as of recently
So basically, a tool shed would be better home than DR Horton house.
Has anyone had electrical problems in their DR Horton home?
You can't have the best subs on the job if you have 30 developments popping up in the area. I sadly own one. I watched another 20 homes being built while my punch list took a year to complete! I saw fancy trucks n custom trailers w crews wearing matching t-shirts and I saw crews of disheveled workers working out of a junkyard pickup. The guy that re-did my ceiling twice n still didn't fix it falls into the latter category.
thank you for your amazing videos! You are so competent and a good critical thinker! Very much appreciated
Absolutely. Thank you For hanging out
Always hire your own inspector with any builders everything contracted out. Not all contractors are good they bid on the Jobs.
What is the express?
Dr Horton express is there entry level product. Base level product. No customization. Built quickly. All of the homes will be the same in the neighborhood.
Run away from D.R.Horton quicker than a fart leaves a fan factory.
I think it's great that they don't sell to investors... I don't want Chinese, foreign, or money hungry corporations buying them and ridiculously drive prices up, keeping out Americans from buying and not renting
Are you happy that Americans are going to be saddled with a sub-standard product that can never be fixed?
D.R. here in Kyle TX has bought some lots from the BlackBurn community (Brooks Ranch). I am in process of buying one of the D.R. homes there, neighborhood not too bad. Blackburn is quite fancy pants, so I am intrigued they (D.R.) decided to build directly on some of their lots in their original community.
you might want to read the reviews, and most likely it will include an HOA...read the fine print.
Is Stanley Martin any better?
What’s better then? No new builders are reputable. Everything goes up quick. Is what it is. Not paying a million for a custom built home.
Get the home inspection by sometime who is not in cahoots with the builder.
Hi! Thank you for doing this series! Can you review Clarity Homes and Centre Living Home builders?
Yes will add them to the list
gotta wonder if the reason they don't sell to investors is because they have deep pockets which = top-shelf lawyers us little guys can't afford. Hmm.
Pulte and DR horton dont sell to ppl that want to buy homes as investment?
Only go with builders that build a small number of custom homes per year. These tract builders are nothing but trouble
Does D R Horton home builders = Damned Robbing Horton??
If you were building a paper doll house, you could build it fast too!
All the builders are using the same trades to build their homes. Get an independent inspector to watch and inspect each phase. The city will let things pass that shou!don't pass. This won't be possible in a development.
Anything for Centex homes
Centex is alright. Have gotten a little better since being bought out by Pulte a few years, ago. Overall i think they can be a good place to start. Where are you looking at and we can explore other options in that area as well?
@@zakschmidt-DallasTXrealestate unfortunately I’m in Houston but I would of loved to of worked with you your info is awesome! I just moved out of Dallas this summer and looking for a starter home to eventually rent out in about 5-7 years.
@@SS-zl3ox Hey im willing to travel if thats what it takes to help some one. I also have team mates in Houston that are top notch if you want me to get you connected with them!
We have a D.R. Horton and I can tell you the quality is dismal. I would never buy another home built by them!
I almost made a huge mistake buying a DR Horton house. Glad I only lost my $50 deposit
a $50 deposit should tell you all you needed to know 😂
DR. Horton as the worse reviews at the Consumer Affairs website 80% rated F reviews
My new home is over 500K and DRHorton built it like the builders built I'm the dark. It's horrible. I need help joining a class action suit in my area. 😢
🤕 ouch. That really sucks. Wish I could help on that end but I’m definitely not an attorney. Wish you were alone in that sentiment honestly but unfortunately that never seems to be the case
@@zakschmidt-DallasTXrealestate Thanks. I wish I had investigated them more before I purchased. I’ve got a long road ahead of me.
Search the term due diligence. A complete lack of forethought and planning on your behalf doesn't constitute a crisis on mine. A brand new home. Enjoy your self-induced suck.
@@Steven-en6uu excuse me???
You admit that you didn't even do your due diligence before getting involved with D.R. Horton and now you're in a world of pain. Even Stevie Wonder could see to stay away from D.R.Horton. Nobody gives two shits about how much your stupid personal decision now costs you. Again, enjoy your suck. @@leahsansone8799
Don't eat gas station sushi or drink Flint, Michigan water.
Is this to suggest that it is acceptable to do shoddy work? That it’s okay to allow for a conglomerate to triangulate consumers at the consumer’s expense ultimately? That we ought to accept subpar craftsmanship at the most basic level(s)-such as structural integrity (i.e., insufficient joists, miscuts/misaligned structural beams, etc.)? How can anyone hold these “builders” accountable considering they are virtually AMAZON huge without an ounce of the responsibility or accountability that comes with that level of influence/power?
I am in no way suggesting that it’s okay to do shoddy work. I have always been very vocal and straightforward with my people in regards to what they get with certain companies. But to your point of what can be done I don’t know. They have a major market share and continue to expand. People will continue to need housing so until other builders step up their games or local authorities do a better job of regulation this exists. Doesn’t mean you have to purchase from them. I would say we always look for a better option.
I swear you have a twin working for a filmscreen company... Uncanny
For sure not a twin 😀. Don't think the world needs more of me. But that is crazy.
They will sell a home to an investor friend. Higher price. To get comparable. Then sell the subdivision out. The friend is given a kickback. His or her home is sold. Example a showroom home. Then there off to the next subdivision. Like a horse race. It's amazing the fraud that goes on.
I have gotten an attorney to deal with them
It’s cut rate trash build that won’t even last the 30 year mortgage. Run fast and far from DR
So you’re basically telling me that I’m going to get a crap home and nobody believes in craftsmanship anymore or did I misunderstand you?
I mean I didn’t directly say those exact words… but I did say make sure if you choose them as your builder have it inspected, ask lots of questions, and be mindful of the quality.
It usually depends on the builder. You can still find good quality, brand new homes out there but it usually depends on the builder or if the house was a custom job.
I'm in SC and they are buildings subs here also and as a contractor with 39 years in the biz I also tell my customers do not buy from them, bad rep in the building world, even home inspectors warn folks about them. I've seen them in action, build as fast as they can, it's all about production with them not quality. There are countless lawsuits against them, there was a whole sub in NC suing them.
May I recommend the carnivore diet so you can make more good videos and heal your body.
Never underestimate people's burning desire to attempt to impress other people with their bright, shiny, new piece of shit.
You should do a video on MI Homes!
On the list. Will have them coming up.
Regulations are for corporations not PROTECTING PEOPLE. Oh wait…its supposed to be the other way. Not when you live in a fascist state.
They are criminals
Never trust anyone with no neck.
Who me? You calling me a no neck? That’s not very nice of you.
No commission for you.
DR= complete junk. Built on a slab, no overhangs, the cheapest siding you can buy warps when installed, Stay far away.
Man I dodged a bullet before seeing this video. Glad to be building with pacesetter
Definitely. I love pacesetter. One of my favs and who we personally built with. Which community?
Trashy builder. Never again.
Add Miranda to that list of shite home builders
Great video, their homes come with a lot of defects
Piece of crap!!!!!
We closed in 2/2023 & are having foundation issues and our floors creek.
The warranty department opens tickets but are slow to proceed. Ughhh
Are you in Texas?
@@simplespirit We're I'm Fl.
Search the term due diligence. A complete lack of forethought and planning on your behalf doesn't constitute a crisis on mine. A brand new home. Enjoy your self-induced suck.
Hope you get it all fixed before your warranty is up.
DRH is the wish.comm of houses.