Well, so much for abolishing the homebuilder's commission. It just aint going to happen. And Senator Brimer never came back to the hearing.Major Disappointments.
For the first 3 hours the Sunset Commission listened to only the TRCC Commissioners, the homebuilders attorneys, and the Executive Director. And the consumers did little to stand up and demand that the Commission accept the recommendations. I was disappointed.
One of the last individuals testifying was an attorney I knew for many years who was an avid supporter of the consumer and for many years testified for their rights. Today, she is now the general counsel of a home builder and is mouthing off the talking points of the home building industry, it seems like word for word. Again, so disappointed.
The TRCC is not going to be abolished. A group of people will once again figure out what needs to be done to make it look like they are doing something for the consumer. Again. Just like a fox advocating for hen house security.
What needs to be done.
I have stated that the consumer organizations must be involved in order to understand the problem, then create a solution. I have stated this to the Sunset Commission, one of the attorneys who actually created the bill that created the TRCC, and to the Executive Director. If consumers are not allowed to participate to fix this FUBAR of a Commission, then it will continue to be FUBAR.
My suggestions
My suggestion for new home buyers is to not buy a new home, instead buy one that is 5 years old. My suggestion for homeowners with a construction defect is to take a 2 by 4 and visit your salesman with a protest sign until they lose their job. My suggestion for anyone who thinks the Commission is going to consult with consumers, is don't hold your breath.
If you are buying a new home just hope you don't have a serious defect. You will regret the day you bought your new home in the State of Texas.
7 comments:
Instead of not buying a new home, how about having the common sense to hire a professional to conduct a detailed and thorough inspection of the new home before closing? We did, and all of our neighbors did. Problems and flaws with construction were caught in several of our homes and fixed.
Just a thought.
Like and or duh!
Many who were at the hearing did that.
Inspectors cannot find tile that will come off the floor after just 2 years.
But again, this is not the point. It used to be when you bought a home you expected a quality product for a 30 year mortgage. And you expected the builder to fix defects when they made a mistake.
Not now. Instead, according to the state, you have to have an inspector in your back pocket, an attorney, and a 2 by 4.
The 2 by 4 is the best of them all.
Four comments in seven posts.
Are you still claiming this is a major issue?
I will tell you it is. When thousands of complaints are submitted and newspapers and bloggers from around the state have written about the issue, yes it is big. Maybe not for you but for those that are dealing with it, it sure is.
Incredible!
John Coby,
I agree with your suggestions 100% percent. My new house cracked in half 4 months after closing. (I had an inspection). I am regretting the day I moved to Texas and bought a new home. Returned home from Iraq to deal with the bankrupt builders, BBB, developer, lawyers, and TRCC to no avail. Next step is the 2x4 and billboard on the side of cracked house.
If you are still reading, email me at johncoby@sbcglobal.net.
Vets should not be treated like this.
John, the most recent commenter noted that the builder has declared bankruptcy.
How would you remedy a situation like that?
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