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See theTexas Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Arbitration Hearing, Video of Homeowners Testimony Advance to 1:55

Billions for Home Builder Corporate Welfare from Washington 
 New York Times, by Gretchen Morgenson
 
Read and Post Remarks in The Huffington Post 
American Banking News: Tax Breaks Worth Billions to Big Business
Call and Write President Obama and Your Elected Officials
Related Articles:  NY Times: Building Flawed American Dreams 
Rise and Fall of Predatory Lending and Housing

 

Outrageous! Buy a New Home - Don’t Sue and Shut Up
Homebuilders will stop at nothing – Now Buyers must agree not to Speak

Beware of New Builder Clause – Homebuilder requires that homebuyer sign clauses forcing buyers to give up their constitutional rights.  It’s a decision between constitutional rights and the American Dream. 

SEE: KB Warranty Conditions - Sign A Shut Up Agreement or No Repairs
PLUS: It's Your Choice, Homebuilder Contracts - Hold Harmless

California
Saturday, 11 February 2006
                                                             California 

Contractors State License Board - This site is a complete informational site - What You Should Know Before You Hire a Contractor, Preventing Mechanic's Liens, Check on a Licensed Contractor, how to filing a complaint and more... 

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Knowledge and Financial Responsibility are still Optional for Texas Home Builders

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