Entering option period on 1st home - inputs pls!

[Rakin]

They are just a small local builder. I've never heard anything bad or seen any major problems with their homes.
As far as builders go, you are OK.

And Naima is right... Quantum bought the lot in 1998, Current owners closed in 1999.

About the roof... It just needs to meet the HOA requirements (Hackberry and Las Colinas) and that should be reflected on the Resale Certificates if it is out of compliance.
HOA's can be tougher than the city.

[MovingtoDFW]

Thanks.

Is a builder obliged to inform a subsequent potential buyer about any issues a property might have had in the past?

That's interesting about BBB ratings - I had known that their accreditation is purchased. Didn't know their ratings were unreliable too!

Originally Posted by nsumner

They are a small custom builder, I haven't built with them but I have seen a couple of their homes in the Irving area a while ago. The BBB rating means nothing really. The good thing is that they are still in business so may be you can contact them if you have questions about this home.

Naima

[MovingtoDFW]

Thanks!

That's good to know about the roof.

Originally Posted by Rakin

They are just a small local builder. I've never heard anything bad or seen any major problems with their homes.
As far as builders go, you are OK.

And Naima is right... Quantum bought the lot in 1998, Current owners closed in 1999.

About the roof... It just needs to meet the HOA requirements (Hackberry and Las Colinas) and that should be reflected on the Resale Certificates if it is out of compliance.
HOA's can be tougher than the city.

[MovingtoDFW]

Thanks Squirl. We are having an independent inspection by a foundation company.

Originally Posted by Squirl

I have re-roofed about 5x in Irving without a permit. I think our house in Cottonwood Valley was also reroofed without a permit -- not certain. The city red-flagged the roofing being done on a rental house of mine in South Irving last year and so I had to go down to the Irving City hall and pay $50 for a permit. Irving has the permit requirement but is pretty laid back in its enforcement of many things.

If you go to purchase insurance coverage on a house, the new insurance company can obtain claim history on the property. As a buyer, I wouldn't be concerned about the city granting or not granting a permit. The HOA had to approve the roof and they are typically more restrictive than the city. I would place more weight on the inspection of the roof than if there was a permit issued in 2012. The HOA resale certificate should address if there is anything wrong with the house and you can probably call them and ask if the owner got HOA certification to re-roof back in 2012.

If its that house in Hackberry Creek (very interesting house, good area for family life), have the foundation checked carefully since it is on a slab..... I have owned in N. Irving on a slab before and had no issues, so not trying to set off alarms. Just the soil in the area has caused lots of foundation companies to become quite wealthy.

[nsumner]

Originally Posted by MovingtoDFW

Thanks.

Is a builder obliged to inform a subsequent potential buyer about any issues a property might have had in the past?

That's interesting about BBB ratings - I had known that their accreditation is purchased. Didn't know their ratings were unreliable too!

A builder is not held to the same standards as Realtors where we have to disclose everything we know about the home unfortunately. However, the good ones, and especially small ones like Quantum will likely speak to you about your home. You have nothing to lose by making that phone call and ask the questions you have.

The BBB close the complaints and treat it as "resolved" when they attempt to reach a party to the complait and can't get a response"

Naima

[MovingtoDFW]

Can anybody recommend good termite inspectors / inspection agencies?

Thanks.