Zack I learned more from you than my Construction class in Masters. Thanks.
@zakschmidt-DallasTXrealestate17 сағат бұрын
Glad to help
@Snow-chiКүн бұрын
So a lennar home built in 2005 is still as bad as a home built by lennar in 2024?!
@zakschmidt-DallasTXrealestate17 сағат бұрын
Honestly I think they pre 2010 Lenar is still pretty solid
@mandfwjames67872 күн бұрын
It sounds like the North Fort Worth Justin area is the reason Northwest ISD is the fastest growing school district in Texas. I am moving from Austin back DFW next summer. Austin has gotten too expensive and congested on its interstate roads. I definitely want to be the Northwest ISD area.
@zakschmidt-DallasTXrealestate17 сағат бұрын
It definitely is the fastest growing! I'm not surprised given the beautiful areas and solid home values.
@lonidadi3 күн бұрын
Why not seagoville/dallas border? What are your thoughts
@coreycurlee43046 күн бұрын
Speaking of local builders, what do you think of Grand Homes?
@justnoob828 күн бұрын
Are the brands of the materials like toilet and bath fixtures reflect in the contract or atleast the builder have the approval of all the materials what the subcontractors are installing. Do builder give you the inspection report. e.g foundation, structural, wall before closing, electrical and hvac?
@zakschmidt-DallasTXrealestate7 күн бұрын
Some builders will share the information and have it in their contract. You wont probably have every single nail type and everything but a general list of the big items is probably availb.e The do not have to give you any reports on any of those things. you can have a third party inspection done that you pay for that you can use for your walk through
@onesimpleneed9 күн бұрын
Dr is don’t respond don’t repair don’t replace😂
@josephrobison260110 күн бұрын
Absolute garbage builder!! I agree, design and overall look/ feel is awesome, that what lured us into this nightmare!! Every aspect of our build has major issues and they refuse to repair them. All of our upgrades have issues. They take you money for 'premium upgrades' but leave your house in shambles. I asked if the Pex was type A or type B, and the construction manager replied , "theres two different kinds?!?" That was my clue to get out but I didnt. Upgraded exterior doors are warped and bind--they wont fix them upgraded island set in kitchen crooked--they wont fix it Cabinet box different shade of grey-they wont fix it Cabinet guy let drawer slides fly out and gouge our upgraded wood floors--they wont fix it All interior door jambs bowed--they wont fix it Wood floor peeling up--they wont fix it Unsquared framing--we'll float the walls with 800 lbs of drywall mud--nope, not having it Ac will not cool even in modest Houston weather--they will come out ,but after 9 attempts--still cant figure that one out... we now have a window unit in the master just to sleep comfortably Shower glass leaks-construction manager--"Just caulk it, you can probably do better than my guys." Roof rafters not nailed into ridge beam- I had to nail those in my self this goes on and on... i could list another 30-40 items. Moral of the story -- DO NOT BUY FROM COVENTRY **STAY FAR FAR AWAY**
@divyv2011 күн бұрын
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@Classy_Lady2311 күн бұрын
yep your right about them not wanting you to use your relator and or third party inspectors is shade shade shade !
@e1vanlill12 күн бұрын
Cheap construction- every floor joint squeaks. Even the wall squeaks. Terrible quality control, and they do not stand by their warranty.
@JennyShull12 күн бұрын
•I would not want a ceiling so high I that I need an extension ladder to change a light bulb and wash the interior side of a window. I hate needing a ladder to change the smoke detector battery. Do people think about those things when they ask for really high ceilings. When I watch HGTV home Reno shows. For the kitchen. While still in the building process. They pick the counter tops, back splash, cabinets, flooring, type of sink, appliances, lighting, yes or no on a kitchen island, sink fixtures, where the appliances will go, where the cabinets will go, where the kitchen island will go, where the sink will go, where the backsplash will go, how to lay the flooring, where the windows will go, where the lighting will go, where a breakfast nook could go, the seating for the counter, where a table and chairs can go, where the kitchen walls will go, etc. I have noticed on home Reno shows on HGTV u usually don’t see them pick the type of widows they are using in the kitchen. •As a short person of about 5’ 3” who constantly has health and safety on the brain. Plus I hate cleaning. This is how I would want my home to be: No un reachable cabinets, appliances, shelves, etc. Find a way to not have to use a ladder to change the smoke alarm batteries. Find a way to not need a ladder to change the ceiling light bulbs. Have a standing shower. Because I need a stool to get into and out of a tub shower, so I do not fall getting into the tub shower, and trip getting out off the tub shower. Make it so I do not need a stool or ladder to clean the interior and exterior sides of the windows. No rocks around the house, just grass. Rocks are hazard to walk on. I do not want have to trim trees and bushes. I do not want have to remove weeds. No tubs of any kind because I do not want to worry about getting injured or dying while getting in out of a tub, or falling asleep and drowning in a tub. No real wood anything where there is lots of water. Floor drains in the kitchen and bathrooms. No rugs because they are tripping and slipping hazards and a pain to get stains out of. Plus it is a pain to wash rugs. No carpet because cleaning carpet is a pain. Plus keeping carpet clean is a pain. No slippery when wet flooring any where in the house. Lawsuit waiting to happen. No stairs. Everything I want and need on one floor. I do not want to get injured or killed while using stairs. No open flames in the house. Fire hazard waiting to happen especially when living with other people and pets. Plus having guests. No gas stove tops and candles with wicks. No easy to break items besides light bulbs. No drinking glasses that are easy to break. No dishes that are easy to break. U will inevitably leave a candle burning, stove top on, drop plates and glasses, drop light bulbs, drop anything u are holding. Have a sprinkler system. Have fire extinguishers, first aid kits, working flashlights in easy to find locations all over the house. Have emergency lights, have everything in the house labeled, clearly marked entrances and exits. Carbon and smoke detectors all over the house. Having windows to open and close horizontal instead of vertically like a door. For easy escape. Hand railings for the toilet and shower. A shower chair no un movable built in shower bench.
@oscarfox507312 күн бұрын
What a bummer going into buying my first new build home and the builder never let me go onto the property while it was being built and also I had to close before even doing a walk through in the home due to policy
@HumphreyU13 күн бұрын
Love that you highlighted Aubrey. I think there’s huge growth potential with the 380 expansion giving quicker accessibility to Prosper, Celina, North Frisco, and DNT. Aubrey ISD is also building several new schools to meet the projected demand with all the new communities.
@RevToRedline13 күн бұрын
This man said if you’re Horton or lennar gtfo my map 😂
@robertthomson287713 күн бұрын
Need more Steve Kornacki style videos
@zakschmidt-DallasTXrealestate13 күн бұрын
Just here to give the people what they want.
@houylam13 күн бұрын
Do you have videos that talks about TX property tax? MUD
@CountessRatsazz14 күн бұрын
The slums of tomorrow.
@Southpaw0715 күн бұрын
Thank you Sak. What your thoughts on Empire homes in Charlotte NC?
@LikeNew7715 күн бұрын
Any information on drees homes?
@MikeBloss16 күн бұрын
Is watering a house’s foundation a Texas thing?
@stephaniebarrera168910 күн бұрын
yes! it gets very dry in some areas lol
@shimazabetian784416 күн бұрын
This is the first video I see from your channel, but I can tell from your video focus that you are real estate agent.
@cynthiarojas987717 күн бұрын
What do you think of Trophy Signature Homes? I'm currently looking at a new builds in Lavon area as a first time home
@zakschmidt-DallasTXrealestate16 күн бұрын
I think if it’s a first home purchase they can be good. Lots of standard features. Haven’t had any issue with any clients on work. Good incentives. I would consider them
@IVTee18 күн бұрын
Just closed on a home in Themis neighborhood
@LarryPeterson-p3e20 күн бұрын
They meet the basic minimum for industry standards. The one thing people don't consider is dr Horton homes will not build good equity as other homes because they are cheap to start with. From my prospective its like buying a mobile home its low quality. When you drive thru the all you will see is sold signs on lots and foundations trying to make you feel like you need to jump on the bandwagon and sign up before they are all gone but its a sales tactic and people fall for it hook line and sinker. Crapp Crapp Crapp
@jesurunblends21 күн бұрын
Good info ty
@divyv2023 күн бұрын
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@paolaespinoza155923 күн бұрын
My builder (KB) is in the process of building my home, closing should be around March of 2025. I signed a purchase agreement already but I really want to ask for more closing incentives do you think I can renegotiate that? I got offered 12k but know of two people who got $21k and $24k in the same community… what is your take on this???
@krishnamadasu414424 күн бұрын
do you think Spiritas amenities accessible for Reserve at spiritas ranch ?
@zakschmidt-DallasTXrealestate24 күн бұрын
I think that’s the long term plan. Once the school is complete spiritas is supposed to be connected over to the other side
@hkasina24 күн бұрын
Is highland homes offering more discount than the price listed on their website especially for north Dallas homes?
@zakschmidt-DallasTXrealestate24 күн бұрын
Depends on the neighborhood, how quickly the home can close, current incentives, how long they have held the home, realtor relationships with them. Could be some. Dont want to promise how much as its all case by case. If you are needing help with a highland home that is one of my favorite builders to sell. Reach out and lets chat [email protected]
@JabbaDuhNutt13 күн бұрын
They noirmaly have Cash to close/rate buy down promotions OR interest rate promos if you finance through highland. The price you see is what you pay.
@BigBrotherMotown25 күн бұрын
Just a little info. Im about to go to contract with a home, and their salesperson told us that they do not offer LVP. It's actually an updraded Laminate flooring that, according to them, does not delaminate over time....we shall see i guess
@zakschmidt-DallasTXrealestate25 күн бұрын
Awesome best of luck out there my friend. I think you will enjoy that neighborhood
@BigBrotherMotown25 күн бұрын
@zakschmidt-DallasTXrealestate we're actually buying in waxahatchie. The Floorplan we wanted isn't offered in many communities, and the Dove Hollow community offers a tub in the master.... thanks brother!
@BIGO.CHILLIN.SIDEWAYS25 күн бұрын
Get your grout sealed after you close. The builders I've dealt with don't seal grout. It turns dark after a few short years. Hire a contractor post closing and get it done before you move into your new home.
@jesurunblends27 күн бұрын
I knw you are in Texas, but how are DR Horton homes being built in Phoenix Arizona that you may know? I am looking into buying a home here from them? any tips or advice, I know getting my own inspector is important, great videos btw!
@zakschmidt-DallasTXrealestate24 күн бұрын
Cant speak for Phx. We lived there for a few years and bought a horton in the Northern part of the valley. Quality was decent then but not sure what the state of their market is now. I do have some agent connections out in the Valley if you need help with representation. Shoot me an email @ [email protected] and ill get yall connected
@williammaciel382427 күн бұрын
Great information. How many times during the building process do you bring in the 3rd party inspector?
@zakschmidt-DallasTXrealestate27 күн бұрын
Typically 3-4. Most of my clients do 1. Pre-drywall 2. Final completion before builder walk through and closing. 3. One at month 9-11 before your one year of owning the home comes up. And occasionally some will do it at foundation pour
@robertthomson287727 күн бұрын
The laundry room in the bigger model is in a strange place. Not a fan of the open media room.
@NilaMila77327 күн бұрын
What about Normandy Homes?
@zakschmidt-DallasTXrealestate24 күн бұрын
Normandy builds a good quality home. i think they do most of their work in the northern part of the metroplex. From what I have seen from them it would be a solid consideration
@NilaMila77324 күн бұрын
@ Thank you.
@naijaking28 күн бұрын
You love you to Zak!!! #MrPerryhomes
@zakschmidt-DallasTXrealestate24 күн бұрын
Thanks my friend. love selling with yall
@jesurunblends28 күн бұрын
I am looking to buy a DR Horton home in South Phoenix, what is the quality of their builds here?
@dychui28 күн бұрын
Lovely video thanks for your content !!
@defyned29 күн бұрын
Who builds outside a huge HOA master planned community?
@zakschmidt-DallasTXrealestate24 күн бұрын
Honestly not many. Most developments have some sort of HOA even if its not a huge one. There are a few out on the outskirts that have no HOA but they are few and fair between
@dychui29 күн бұрын
So happy I stumbled upon your content!! ❤
@MadeInNewYork7329 күн бұрын
BUILDING TO RENT is a horrible idea. Sets the home prices as well as rental pricing in a specific area. Should be illegal. 😡
@MadPutzАй бұрын
If you don't need to commute to DFW but want to live in North Texas with a beautiful lake check out Possum Kingdom Lake. Clear deep water, massive, with cliffs and hills all over.
@kiaraaceves2725Ай бұрын
What do you think about live legend homes…my boyfriend and I are looking at new builds in the Alliance/Fort Worth area. Are they somebody that we can trust?
@zakschmidt-DallasTXrealestate24 күн бұрын
I think they are great in the first time home market. Very affordable and those communities in Ft worth area had some nice features for the pricing. I was suprised in a good way the first time I walked them. I would for sure consider them.
@kiaraaceves2725Ай бұрын
Is this the same as “Live legend homes”? my boyfriend and I have been looking into that builder. They have new builds in the Alliance/Fort Worth area.
@zakschmidt-DallasTXrealestate24 күн бұрын
No American legend is more of a higher end builder and live legend is more first time home buyer but still a good option in my opinion
@robertthomson2877Ай бұрын
The "Zak's my realtor I'm gonna get a good deal" is legit.
@zakschmidt-DallasTXrealestate24 күн бұрын
I keep trying to tell people that, but know you have the lived experience|!
@indescribable3865Ай бұрын
They now sell to investors as of recently
@dawsn6Ай бұрын
Thoughts on century complete homes?
@zakschmidt-DallasTXrealestate24 күн бұрын
Relatively new to the Dfw market. home is decent as first time home. Although they did recently rub me the wrong way as they told a client if they didnt have a realtor that they could get a better deal, which is a major red flag in my book. Ill take it as a one off experience though from one sales perosn.
@JetVet4JesusАй бұрын
D.R. Horton is owned by a number of large shareholders, including: Vanguard Group Inc BlackRock, Inc. Jpmorgan Chase & Co State Street Corp Capital Research Global Investors Capital World Investors Bank Of America Corp /de/ Fmr Llc
Ай бұрын
What about William Ryan Homes? They have solid beautiful design and specs. Not sure about quality.
@zakschmidt-DallasTXrealestate24 күн бұрын
Had a client almost build with them earlier this year. Ended up backing out when they wouldnt honor their contract, wanted to change standard features for the neighborhood, and gave them a massive upcharge for moving a 50ft plan to a larger lot but didnt get any upgraded features. Quality and selection seems okay but that experience just didnt sit right with me personally and since have not done anything else with them this year.