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« on: October 01, 2008, 04:48:40 pm »

These articles were written along with 2 others. Previously  I posted the  2 articles in regards to defective homes in Houston and surrounding areas. The articles below were written to allow consumers to arm themselves when buying new construction. Maybe the reporter meant well but those of us who have been scammed know better.
Advice from a realtor touting always make sure you have a realtor when you house shop for new construction; the other article interviewing Dan Parsons head of Houston BBB and protector of bad builders in my opinion.
I would like comments and opinions on these articles.


http://hcnonline.com/articles/2008/09/09/cy_fair_sun/news/091708_building_boom1.txt

http://hcnonline.com/articles/2008/09/26/cy_fair_sun/news/100108_buying_home2.txt
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« Reply #1 on: October 02, 2008, 09:12:25 am »

Marc. Are these just doc files or HTML. I can't get them to open regardless.
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« Reply #2 on: October 02, 2008, 11:18:24 am »

They are articles. I was able to open them with no trouble from another computer.  I will send them to you in an email if need be.
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« Reply #3 on: October 02, 2008, 12:43:02 pm »

After years of this subject it's odd someone would address the builder defects issue as maybe something new? I guess to most of America it actually could be, though I would think most everyone knows someone with a home building defect, or has seen a real estate or mortgage scam.   

That's a novel approach; there are more complaints because people are just more picky and aware they can complain now, as opposed to 20 years ago? Sounds like Bart Simpson is in charge of the book of excuses now.

The links worked okay for me, though they do have weird extension, TXT instead of HTML or PDF.
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