I just want to let everyone know that my wife and I have recently won our binding arbitration case against Grand Homes (here in Texas). It took over 18 months, and lots of fees, but the arbitrator ruled in our favor. They have to buy our house back, pay ALL expenses, legal fees, moving expenses, and post-judgement interest. We went against the big boys and won. Our foundation was under-designed and failed (8 1/2 inches movement!). The only problem is, they are dragging their feet about paying the money! We have been told by our lawyer that they have a history of extending it out as long as they possibly can, even if it costs them interest (a drop in the bucket). This will probably last 6 months before the courts finally MAKE them honor the arbitrator's decision. Does anyone have a suggestion on how to speed the process up? We are contemplating signs and protests.

Followup report:
We did finally close on the property, and Grand Homes did have to fund it. However, our own lawyer tried to sue us at the last minute before closing and threatened to hold up closing over a difference in opinion on his portion of money that he was to get at closing. Everyone please beware of lawyers in general, because SOME of them will try to stab you in the back! All our proceeds are now in escrow until we go to mediation to get our portion of the award. The soap opera continues..... And yes, we plan to file a grievance against him for failing to "act in our best interest at all times". He could  be reprimanded severely for what he did, at least in Texas, his award can be "disgorged", meaning he could lose ALL his award. However, we would have to file suit to accomplish that-- we just want this nightmare to be over, so we are considering what to do...
All we wanted was a new house, and now we're in debt and being threatened by our own unscrupulous lawyer!

Congratulations! It is good to know that the hard working, tax-paying citizen who did nothing more then buy a new home prevailed. Keep us informed.

Congratulations.  I am new on this board - just starting the process of going up against Residential Warranty Company.  Our DR Horton (Carrollton, TX) home is 7 years old - submitted our first claim to RWC over two years ago.  They denied coverage for foundation movement but after building french drains and a 2 year drought, have decided to go with arbitration (foundation is heaving in 3 of 4 corners).  Looking for advice on selecting arbitrator and if we are better off hiring attorney.  Engineer that I have hired recommended I go without lawyer because he feels it should be an easy decision for arbitrator.

I am hopeful that arbitration works but want to find an impartial arbitrator (certainly not one of the two recommended by RWC).  Any advice is appreciated.