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Which home builders in California build the best quality homes? Which new home builders have a reputation of building quality homes that will last the longest in general? K. Hovnanian, Pulte, etc. What is your opinion?
Do Grupe or Centex build quality homes? I am considering both builders for a new home. Does anyone know anything about the structural quality of a Grupe or Centex Home? Do any of these builders use cheap materials? Do they cut corners when building? Tell me about your experience with the quality of your Grupe or Centex home.
Want to buy a TX home, anybody know the actual quality of home the building company Fox & Jacobs Homes builds? How long homes last? Details about material quality? Complaints? Praises? Any information will help.
Has KB Homes improved their building quality? My husband and I are currently looking into buying a KB Home in the Austin, TX area. We love the home BUT I have read a lot of bad things about KB. That makes me worry but also all of the bad reviews about KB are over 5 years old. Can someone please help? Thanks!
Who builds high quality Modular homes? I live in Southern California, I am considering buying a modular home. Does anybody know who makes a good quality home? And it will be helpful to know what the extra cost will be as well i.e laying foundation, septic or sewer hook ups? Is this also included when financing?
Who builds quality custom homes in Thomasville Georgia? The only builder that I know that builds High-tech and quality homes in Thomasville and Cairo Georgia is capitalhomebuilders.com
Are the homes that are built on the ABC show "extreme makeover, home edition", built with quality? since they're building the house in anywhere between 5-7 days, is it possible that the house is built with quality? i don't know anything about home maintenance/repair so just curious if a house that is built in a week is not going to fall apart in a few years and cost the homeowner $$$ to maintain the home. i mean i'm sure they're doing their best effort but i certain things just take time to do a good job. nuts and bolts, nooks & crannies, u know what i mean?
does anyone know if Newmark build good quality homes? if you have one or know someone who does let me kow what you think of the home?
Can you have a home in America built with quality concrete walls like homes in Europe? I don't like the architectural quality of homes here in the United States. The walls are cheap drywall instead of concrete, the frame of the houses are just planks of wood instead of stacked cinder blocks, and the exterior of homes here look so frail. Basically, houses in the United States are way too expensive for the poor quality they are. These houses won't last for centuries to come. This is the only country in the world that builds homes so quickly and poorly. When I build my house, I want it to be worth the 100k+ that I invest for it. Is it legal to have your built out of concrete here in the U.S?
are sitterle homes good quality homes? i am looking into building a home. i started shoppping around for a contractor. so far i have been very disappointment because the price to build a home is so high. I went to see a model home at Sitterle homes and i have to say i did find a home i liked and it is also within my budget. But i need advise if its a good investment to build with them. Are their homes good quality?
What company is a good quality home builder in san antonio? My husband and I are looking to buy a home and we want to start our search with new built homes, but not sure what building company we should be looking at for best quality. Any suggestions whom we should be looking at?
Realistic sanity check on Ryan Homes build quality & warranty coverage.? So I've been all over Google and I've seen the horror stories about how if you buy a Ryan Home you're guaranteed to get a leaky roof, a floor that bows, or they'll just going to keep my deposit in case something goes wrong during the contract. It's not that I don't believe what the coherent ones (among many incoherent ones) are saying, but Ryan Homes builds a crap-load of homes every year and I can only find maybe 20 unique complaints (across several sites) for 2008 and 2007 combined. Most of the serious issues are from 2003 and before. So if you own(ed) or know someone who owns a Ryan Home please, give me a sanity check. Consumer complaint sites are not Amazon - no one runs around saying how great their builder was on the internet across a dozen sites and buys a domain to feature how much they love Ryan. They only talk when they're pissed. So, are they as bad as these people make it out to be? I'm just looking for some balance here. In case it matters to you, I'm looking at building in Maryland. Thank you.
Are older houses, in general, of a better build quality than more modern homes? I know there is always a general concept of "they don't build 'em like they used to" with most things. I'm always skeptical of this and wondered what people thought in terms of housing. I know custom made homes from any era are probably of the best quality. My question is, on average, is a home from the 20's, 30's, 40's, 50's, etc generally of better quality than a home built in 2005? If it is true that the quality of construction has declined over time, when did this trend begin? The 70's? 80's? Earlier? Thanks for your input.
Do Modular Homes Depreciate in value or do they appreciate just as site built homes? This question is in regards to quality built Modular Homes of all high grade materials.
If you are a CP Morgan home owner, do you fine that the homes are not build with quality? I purchased a home from CP Morgan 5 motnts ago and ir has been a nightmare.They have contractors that work for them that does not know what they are doing. I have so many issues and the Warranty department is a joke. Many people in my community are complaining about the builders, the cheapness of the material they use. They are not considerate of your time or feelings. Does anyone share my feelings?
What do you think of manufactured homes? I think good quality manufactured homes by companies like Palm Harbor and Silvercrest are just as good quality as site-built stick-built homes. Of course the good quality manufactured homes cost a lot more than the cheap ones. Manufactured homes have the advantage of being built inside a controlled environment and away from the weather. They also are built more precisely and are more air-tight than traditional stick-built homes. I think good quality manufactured homes are very nice homes. Opinions?
I need a name that says elegance, quality and proffesionalism for a custom home building company.? I'm looking to start a custom home buidling business and I'm having a hard time finding a name that has not been used. I want it to be to be classy.
Outdoor Home Sheds - Where Can I Find Quality Shed Building Plans for Outdoor Use? I can't find custom plans at the local store and I've searched online but disliked the ones I saw. Can anybody show me some quality plans that I can customize to my outdoor layout? Thx in advance.
What are some other high quality custom builders similar to Viceroy Homes? Can you name 3 others? Looking at potentially building a summer home. Not crazy about Viceroy home designs, but like their system. Do you know of any others?
Modular homes vs building a home which is better right now? In terms of quality and pricing. If you have experience's to share that would be great to. Thanks a lot :)
Where can I buy quality guitar building wood in Orange County, CA? I need good quality dried mahogany and various versions of maples for guitar building but don't know of any place in the area to get them. If anyone says "Home Depot" or "Lowes" or " do a Google search" I'll smack you... Thanks!
quality of simonds homes? Has anyone had any experience with Simonds Homes and the quality of homes they've built? Any hassles or bad constructions etc? I'm looking at building with them but have heard a few horror stories.
modular homes vs building a home which is better right now? In terms of quality and pricing. If you have experience's to share that would be great to. Thanks a lot :)
How good are high-end manufactured homes these days? Are they really that much different in quality than traditional stick-built homes?
Are the quality of the houses in Mexico better than the homes quality in USA? In Mexico houses are built with cement, bricks and wood. In USA houses are made of cardboard and recycled materials. Then the USA brag of being a wealthy country, and blame Mexico for being poor. Yeah sure!
Are modular homes stronger than conventional stick-built homes? I am talking about modular homes (not manufactured homes). Modular homes are built to local codes (not HUD), just like conventional stick-built homes. And modular homes are stick-built also, but I have heard they use 30% more wood than conventional homes because modular homes have to be transported, therefore they are stronger than conventional homes. I have heard that modular homes are made indoors in a controlled environment, which is better, and are made more precisely with more quality control than conventional homes. I have also heard they appreciate the same as conventional homes. Opinions?
Why does modern family housing have so little soul? I'm thinking about the modern housing estates common all over the United Kingdom. I imagine other countries have their equivalents- well built but flimsy, plain and full of gimmicks. By comparison our victorian, georgian and Edwardian stock are solidly built and very beautiful to look at. Why do modern builders not build quality homes anymore?, just economics, or do people prefer modern houses?. Would there be a market for a company producing houses in the traditional styles.
Are there any home inspection agencies in chennai who'll give a report on the quality of a building & land? Also, how much would such an inspection cost on an average?
Glockenspiel Xylophone - I need a High Quality Guide for Building a Glockenspiel Xylophone at Home? Where can I download it?
I need to buy a quality home theater receiver on the warm end of the sound scale? I want a quality build and so will consider any of the better quality brands (Yamaha, Denon, Onkyo, etc) . I will be pairing it with Energy Reference speakers, which I would classify as being "bright". I want a receiver that will add some warmth to the sound. Has anyone done a comparison or can anyone recommend a article in one on the sound publications.
Atrium custom homes? Info needed no company work profile…. Ten point reward for help? I am form Winchester last few months I am planning building a home & searching for high quality blueprint of the home plan, I heard about atrium custom homes is it true they use high quality architectural CAD software with 3D interior and exterior view and please suggest me any architecture name they use high quality architectural CAD software & original blueprint.
How to improve indoor air quality in a historic building? I am managing a youth group home residing in a historic building. The building is 100 years old and it does not have central air circulation system. Time to time the building always smell bad, especially near restrooms no matter how much we clean them. It is too difficult and expensive to install air circulation sysytem in an old building like this. Is there any other ways to get rid of the smell? Is there any thing I can spray to make the air fresh? Thank you very much in advance.
Why Do Europeans Built Their Homes out of Concrete and We Just Use Sheetrock?? Why is it that the Europeans, who don't really have that many natural disasters such as tornadoes, hurricanes etc. have high quality homes made out of solid concrete, while we Americans, who do have those storms and would actually need stronger homes, have our homes made out of flimsy wood and sheetrock??
Finding Spot Builders in Central Florida - building a new home - where to start?!? We live in Central Florida and would like to buy some land and have a home built on it. We have attempted to research this online and with a realtor and can't seem to get any information. We have no idea the cost of building a new home vs. an existing home, or where to go to find a spot builder - all of the new home construction places we have found only build within their own communities and are now harassing us to move onto their land instead. Does anyone know of a good spot builder in central florida who will build a quality home on vacant land (not already in a community)?
Building a home gym, ebay question on quality? http://cgi.ebay.com.au/New-HG4000-Multi-Station-Home-Gym-Fitness-RRR-1599-00_W0QQitemZ130250485918QQihZ003QQcategoryZ48848QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem is something im looking at getting would u trust it? OR should i got to a sport shop to get a home gym but its so much more expensive... Thanks.
Suggestions on building a new home? OK-I know that I have asked this question or something similiar to it many times before, BUT, I want to be thoroughly researched before we start. We are in the planning stage of builidng a new home. We have 2 children, ages 4 and 7 who are very active. We have met once with our designer and have basically come up with the fact that we want a 2-story "Farmhouse" type home. We are going to be building on a 200+ acre farm, and wanted to stick with the theme. I want to build as much house as I possible can within my budget. Does anyone have any suggestions on things that I can put into the house? Any suggestions on upgrades? Any suggestions on where we can find materials, etc. at discounted prices without sacrificing quality. I want this home to be something that we can live in and enjoy for the rest of our lives, and I want everything to be of top quality. Any info that anyone can give is appreciated, especially from builders! And for other, what do u have that u can't live without?
Modular homes...are they worth looking into? Are modular homes good quality (like site built)? Do they appreciate in value the same as site-built? Are they more cost-efficient than site built homes? Any pro's/con's?
I think I really want to move to Singapore. How can I convince my parents to move? My dad has his own business in BC. Do you think he would get better business in Singapore? He builds quality luxury homes by the way. Thank you :) By the way by BC I mean somewhere in British Columbia, Canada.
Do you live in a log cabin home? Pros? Cons? I just love the look of a log cabin home but before we build one I would like to know if there is any pros and cons about living year round in a log home. Any advice, tips about building a quality home? Are the kit homes recommended? Thanks!
info on quality energy efficient prebuilt homes? I saw a home built by students at a Florida Univeristy that was completely energy efficient. Heat and cooled by solar power. Looked like a home from an alien planet but really liked it. Would like information on how to obtain information about possibly manufacturing this type of home or options to franchise this type of home.
questions about modular/ manufactured homes? How is the quality of these homes? we have been tryting to buy a regular house but we are very dissapointed with the layouts. We know that mod/man. homes have excellent layouts, but we are worried about the building quality. Also, we were wondering if overall it would be cheeper than site built. ( like buying the land, getting the foundation so its a fixed house) anybody have an idea to get us on the right track? would this be a purchase worth our wild?
Why are "McMansion" style neighborhoods the only place to build a home? Why am I trapped to this type of surrounding if I want to build my own home and live conveniant to work? Why is my choices when wanting to build a home limited to "McMansion wannabe neighborhoods"? Why is this style soo popular nowadays? Even the lower end homes are like that. No originality , no character. Home owner association, codes, I think, it is impossible now to build a good quality home that is small, modestly sized home with charm and character nowadays! Where can you build them? All neighborhood have codes and stuff that limit you to a "McMansion" that is way too big and too expensive and too lacking in charm! Is UK like this? (I live in USA by the way) How is it possible nowadays? Buy land out in the countryside seems the only way, but even then , they also have codes! and it too inconveniant! KEY WORDS HERE ARE SMALL (Inexpensive) and CHARM KEY WORDS HERE ARE SMALL (Inexpensive) and CHARM
Are there reputable homebuilders out there who assist you in building a new home? I am looking for a homebuilder who will assist me in building a new home. I thought that maybe it would be less expensive that way. But I don't know if any homebuilders are willing to do that, because they may not be able to guarantee the quality of the work. Does anyone know any REPUTABLE homebuilders who will assist me in building a home?
has the quality in the materials used in home construction plummeted? I recently drove by an affluent neighborhood where several homes were being built- I couldn't get over the amount of flimsy fiber board that was being used- yet these homes would eventually be million dollar homes. Is in my imagination, or has the quality in materials used in home construction plummeted? Anyone here buy a new house, and discovered the house started to fall apart in a short time?
Who is a quality affordable home builder in San Antonio and what is the best first step? My husband and I want to put our house on the market. We are planning to build a new home at Medina Lake where we own land. We thought we should find a builder and finalize plans before putting our house on the market. Not sure how the timing would all work. Anyone been here before? Our first choice of builder right now is Design Tech. Any opinions? BTW, we are looking for a custom home builder, not just a build-on-your-lot builder.
Has anyone used Greystone Country Homes to build new house? If so, what were your experience? I don't know anyone whose used them to build, so if you have, I'd love to hear your experience with them. Approximately how much per sf does it cost? On their website they have more standard home and nicer, higher end homes that we would be interested in. Any info on costs, people, quality would be appreciated. Thanks!
I need a name for a 56 unit condo building? We are building a condo project, 3 storeys, 56 units for retired people... and suggestions? Thanks Like Sunshine Village or Quality Retirement Homes... etc.. but we just can't come up with something catchy or that we like.. any happy suggestions welcome!
Anyone own a Centex built home in New Jersey? If so, what are your impressions? Were there a lot of building defects, and how responsive was the builder / management about correcting the problems? And after having lived there for a while, what is the impression of overall build quality and value for your money?
I am looking at D R Horton homes in Allen. Does anyone have any experiances, good or bad with this builder? I am particularly interested in their building quality. I have come across some bad reviews but these were not in dallas area. Thanks in advance.
How To Build a Xylophone at Home - Any High Quality Video Guides? I'm keen of picking up some DIY musical skills.
How can I build a Good home recording studio, without substituting price for quality? I want a home recording studio so i can record my music. I need it to be pretty descent because i send allot of my music to professionals for review. I need help with everything. WHERE can i cut back on the price of equipment and still get Good Quality? i need help picking keyboards,MICS,interfaces, EVERYTHING THAT A HOME STUDIO must have. (please be detailed and don't just send links, i want honest personal opinions) thank U
Quality of Brock Homes? I'm looking to buy a house built in the 80s by a builder named Brock Homes. I am unable to find any information on the quality of its houses. Please help! Thank you very much. The house in question is located in Southern California. I believe Brock Homes is located in Santa Ana, CA. Thanks.
Hello, I am living in a low quality concrete building. It makes dust within two days of cleaning. .....? It is very hard to maintain my home dust free. Is there any way to prevent from producing dust permanently. Idea can be any form. I will try any of your ideas. Advance Thankz.
I was told to stay away from Ryan built homes when house hunting in Avon Ohio. Should I follow this advice? I was warned about subpar materials but when I walked through one this week I was impressed with the quality of workmanship and level of detail. I could not find anything wrong. This home was in the $350,000 range.
Can someone recommend an inexpensive yet quality circular saw for home purposes? I want to build 2x4 and? . . . plywood shelving for my house. I want a saw that is powerful enough to cut safely, but it doesn't have to be top of the line or anything. Thanks alot.
Why are homes built out of wood instead of stone? Wood gets water damage, termites and doesn't last long like stone, which also has better insulation, is sturdier and doesn't fall apart. Considering the hundreds of thousands+ people pay for a cheap house, why don't they use quality material at least?
Where can i buy a 3m spray photomount in bangalore? 3M is the leading mfr of "PHOTOMOUNT" spray adhesive.. just print on transperent paper and transfer your design ,logo etc to wood , metal etc. I need it to add a custom logo on my guitar neck + logo for my home built hi-quality speakers (bookselves). Please add any supplier phone no. here in bangalore...
How to best store/play mp3s with home stereo quality? No home PC. I like to keep my laptop at work.? I have loads of mp3s that I listen to on my laptop computer and mp3 player. I do not have a home PC. In order to hear the mp3s at home I need to bring my laptop back and forth from work. I want a system at home that plays and stores the mp3s but without buying another computer. I am tired of hearing the music on the little speakers that attatch to portable mp3 players. I want something with home stereo capabilities - excellent sound quality. The ideal system would store and catalogue the music and either attatch to or have built in amplifier/equalizer features and of course, have great speakers or be able to hook up to them. I do not need wireless functions. Most of them are used in tandem with a home PC anyhow - which I am trying to avoid.
Feedback for 'braddock and logan' homes? Hi, Wondering if anyone can give feedback regarding homes (specifically quality, warranty repair) built by Braddock and Logan. Thanks!
How should I go about building my own home? I have been purchasing and reading books on natural building techniques over the past month, and it seems to be exactly what I would like to do in my lifetime. What locations in the U.S. would be most ideal for a house with the following utilizations and materials: -Solar power (panels), heating (good sunshine, heat) -Earthbag building for house -Wind power -Radiant heating in the floor -Rainwater collection and storage (good rainfall) -Composting toilet -Quality soil for gardening and perhaps livestock/animals Thank you in advance.
Which way is cheaper to go as far as building a house or buying one? I am talking at least a million dollar home quality/amenities.
Has anyone had a home built by Ryan Homes in NE Ohio, if so how was your experience? Did you get any discounts ? I am curious about the quality and any hidden "pitfalls or costs". Were you able to negotiate a price reduction, closing cost discount, or upgrade allowance?
People in Texas, Oklahoma, Louisianna area know anything about these homes....? I've gotten some great advise on Jim Walters Homes from Y!A users. My next question is, how do they compare in price and quality to Southwest Homes? I stopped in today to Southwest Homes and got some floor plans and prices. I really liked what I saw. I'm thinking Jim Walters Homes might be even more affordable. Anybody know how they compare? Do you know anybody who has built either? http://www.southwesthomestexas.com/2100-2800.asp
Approximately how much does it cost to build a house in Australia? I want to build a 2 bedroom 1 bathroom average quality home on a flat block of land. The location is in a large country town (20,000 people). How much would this cost approximately? Are there any websites that can help with this?
I am thinking of buying a home? There is a new building which is still under construction, but you can buy in advance. Has anybody had bad experiences with buying a home not already built? Quality is also on my priority list. I would not want to be stuck with a home where the paint starts cracking the first week after you move in. What are the things that I should look for to ensure I am getting quality? Thanx dragonfly, i see your point, but I was thinking that i might be able to get a better deal, since it is not built yet, and the builders need to raise the capital.
What do I need to get higher quality home recordings? I'm building a small home studio. Going from Garageband to Pro Tools LE. Currently I use an M-Audio Fast Track as my interface, a Power Mac G4 w/ built in soundcard. That's about it at the moment. My main problem is knowing what piece of equipment will directly effect a better quality sound. I don't get enough volume out of my recordings. What should be my first new item...a new soundcard? A Power Amp? New Interface? All of the above? Trying to make sense of this stuff, but there's so much to learn. Please help!
custom super homes, what kind of MLM is this? is it a real product? I see that on BBB.com it comes up as not so good but is the house they build affordable and of good quality? Has anyone ever seen one? How old is the first "super home" they built and how is it holding up? Any other opinions?
How would you suggest controlling costs in NASCAR without affecting racing quality? Recently, Kenny Wallace on NASCAR RaceDay built by The Home Depot and Mark Ashenfelter and Marty Smith on ESPN.com have talked about/written about how the cost of racing in NASCAR has become nearly untenable for some teams. How would you control the spiraling cost of being in NASCAR-at all 3 major levels-without diminishing racing quality? Please be as specific as possible.
Mahogany wood used to cover the exterior of a single family home? I am an appraiser working in San Diego. I am seeing mahogany wood used extensively in the building of high quality single family homes. In particular, I am looking at a home approx. 5000 square feet. The exterior is totally covered in mahogany with the interior also utilizing mahogany trim. Does anyone have some idea of the cost it takes for this type of construction using mahogany? Thank you!
KB homes in Houston? I am buying a home in northwest Houston. I found a very nice house that was built in 2002. It seems to have been well maintained (at least I found no defects in and out). I was ready to buy it, but I found the builder was KB homes that has had bad reputation for its low quality materials and construction. If anyone knows how good/bad the quality of KB homes built in Aberdeen subdivision in 2002 or so is, please let me know. I also would want to know if it's good for me to buy a KB home "looking good" or not in spite of their reputation. Please share your opinions with KB either generally or specifically. Thanks!
Are pre-fabricated homes very good quality? I thought about buying a pre-fab home, but I have heard some people say that they are cheaply built and start deteriating after 10 years. I guess the same could be said of any home that you own if you don't take care of it, but these people were saying that it actually falls apart after several years. I don't know whether to believe this or not, so I though that I would ask the Yahoo Answers community. If you know that they are of good quality, could you include a link to a website for pre-fabricated homes?
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