homebuilders (good ,bad or other)

[mark]

We looked at the Jayman and others and after seeing all the defects in the show homes really had us wondering what we would be getting.

Ended up going with a custom builder and though the closest I ever felt to killing a man (after we moved in there was some outstanding items that we both lost our cool on) overall we are extremely happy.

Will say National Home Warranty is a total joke and no faith in the City of Edmonton Inspection Services (they had a lot to do with the problems I had with the builder at the end), so if do get something built, workout something that you are allowed on site during construction.

[AndyL]

You are allowed to be onsite during construction (within reason) If you've got a good superintendant; you can arrange to be onsite during the major inspections. Good time to find out what the major issues are and ensure they're addressed rather than just being 'glossed over'.

[fishoholic]

Jaymen is in the process of claiming bankruptcy so I wouldn't go with them. Most of the framers and contractors that build houses are losing their jobs and going out of business, I would look at buying a house that is already built. Remember that with newer houses if the landscaping (grass) isn't there it can be costly and a big PIA to finish the grade and lay sod.

[fishguyxd]

Anyone heard about beatie or sabal homes?

Well it sound like the home price from a month ago are already coming down that's good for us.

Also anyone heard what's happening up in and around EDM/ Ft Mac projects regarding work
slowing down or what ??

[Kryptic4L]

Originally Posted by fishguyxd

Anyone heard about beatie or sabal homes?

Well it sound like the home price from a month ago are already coming down that's good for us.

Also anyone heard what's happening up in and around EDM/ Ft Mac projects regarding work
slowing down or what ??

general concensous says it will slow down in canada

[fishguyxd]

Well some time has past we are still looking and yes some home prices are lower and interest rates are looking better. but everytime we stop by a showhome the sales pitch is. O we have the best crews now from framers to the other trades etc. because of the slow down the salespeople say there only building a few homes now. So that leads me to what did the crews they had 2 yrs ago make as far a product goes.they said it was tough to get good help. I am not in a super rush but want to find a builder to "trust". homes these days are just some serious coin. Anybody in the homebuilding industry or have friends in the industry that have the inside word of who, what where? that could shed some light here.

[saltynuts]

sent you a pm.
my friend builds houses. and he could tell you about some of the builder around Edmonton.

[Rbacchiega]

Not sure about Edmonton, but my Dad is senior warranty Manager in Calgary for Cardel. The crews have been pretty much the same (until recently, when they started laying off people) When the market was hot they capped themselves at taking on 60 homes at a time. Now, dad was saying how they've had about 20 signed on in the last couple of months.

Not sure if this is what you're looking for, but its a definate sign that crap has hit the fan!

[AndyL]

Originally Posted by fishoholic

Jaymen is in the process of claiming bankruptcy

Jayman is not filing for bankruptcy - just a vicious rumor running around (google, it's been refuted in the media a few times)

[X-Treme]

Originally Posted by AndyL

Jayman is not filing for bankruptcy - just a vicious rumor running around (google, it's been refuted in the media a few times)

Totally agree with Andy here...........If you saw the new building that they are putting up in Edmonton as their office, I think you'd see that they are CLEARLY doing just fine.

As for the O/P........ I would NEVER build with Greenboro homes EVER again. The house was OK, but I had a bathtub leak on the second floor through the main floor ceiling, that took OVER 6 MONTHS to completely rectify........ HORRENDOUS customer service.