Element Homes (Phoenix, Gilbert, Queen Creek: how much, home builder, buy)

[altus2006]

Originally Posted by Evans_Ranch_Avenger

Thanks cflynn63. We have been told story after story, delay after delay, meeting after meeting and still no answers. I see all the liens in Evans Ranch. I can't believe Element let that happen to the homes that already closed.

I thought that the purpose of buying Title Insurance was to make sure that no liens were on the property when it closed. You may have a case against them if you now have liens on the property. Who did their investigation so that they could guarantee you clear title to the property? Sure sounds like someone in the office didn't do their job.

altus2006

[cflynn63]

Thought I update you on the Liens. I was notified after posting that the Lien on my home has been removed seeing how I could not be liable for what they are requesting. So the title company came through. They only list about 10 homes where it has been removed but I would be sure to check. And it has been filed with the county. So I hope that helps people but there are truly leins on Evans Ranch. And it is public knowlege.

[Arbitrage]

I heard yesterday that Element is back to building homes that have already been sold and have had all Liens removed from those homes. Supposedly the banks have released them but have given them a date they need to be completed by to close. Hope this helps.

[Evans_Ranch_Avenger]

I've heard the same thing. Construction should restart this week on most of the homes that stopped in January. Not sure about sold homes that have not started yet. Maybe they are turning the corner..Time will tell...

[lharman]

I signed a contract with Element the end of January, in Harvest Meadows. So far, no building permit or start date. We've been told about the loans being renegotiated, but that they did get approval to finish some specs and close. We are hoping to hear something soon. They did say any new contracts have a clause that if they can't give the buyer a start date within sixty days they can back out and have deposit returned. We were told we could back out, but we really like the floorplan and will wait if they are going to be able to build.

[Arbitrage]

I would wait it out Iharman. Buying in January should have given you a decent price with this company. I don't think you are going to miss out on much if you do. However, if you agree to cancel your contract then you run the risk of not getting your earnest money back. That has to be freed up by Element's lenders and you run the risk of not getting that back at all. Especially if they file Chp. 11. Take from one has been through this a few times.

[Evans_Ranch_Avenger]

Does anyone know about the seminary going in? It looks like it will be connected to the neighborhood, and will have a drive that lets traffic flow through the development. That will add a bunch of traffic during the school day.

Any one know more?

[cflynn63]

Two quick things.

To the Seminary going in this is what I found.

Future Meetings
The next meeting of the Gilbert Design Review Board is a Regular Meeting, Thursday, May 15, 2008, 5:30 p.m., Gilbert Municipal Center, 50 E. Civic Center Drive, Gilbert, AZ.




And it shows in on there web page.



And as for building. I noticed yesterday the home next to mine has drywall going up in it. First activity since Mid Feb. So looks good there. But the slab on the other side of me is nothing.

[savaya]

Originally Posted by sarahp

Anyone have any info on or experience with Element Homes? We are looking at Evans Ranch in Gilbert. Thanks.

We built with Element Homes and are very very happy with the work they did! Everything is awesome, the people were great!

[davin]

thanks for thr good info. we are looking to buy new and you really opened our eye's.