Couple loses their dream home after building developer backs out of deal

A North Texas is learning the hard and heartbreaking way about the importance of reading the fine print of contracts. They spoke with The Factor: Uncensored after a home builder backed out of a deal.
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[@OnlyYouCanBeYou]

In Colorado contractors who victimize their customers are charged criminally and placed on probation for fraudulent business practices like this.

[@BuckleBunny]

Welcome to TEX-as, the home of no regulations.

[@SIGNALFREQ]

Hey 👋 you 👀 lookin NICE!!!

[@rodriguezccg]

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[@jleawandajjohnson4511]

white folks judges!

[@HiddenAgendas]

What about blacks who victimize Asian businesses?

[@proph2008]

They basically USED the couple as a BANK to fund the building of the house, they had NO intention of ever selling it to them , they knew it would sell for more, that was the goal from day 1.

[@fonda7760]

Truth be told! These contractors should be charged with fraudulent intentions. Another example of family wealth and legacy stolen.

[@bfinfinity]

Good point! Lawyer should use that in court!

[@mommychrissy]

You are so right

[@iharris3466]

Facts and this is sad

[@michealjaye283]

The wife designed the house on the inside and the builder used their money and ideas. They stole their design their money their time and their dream. They should sue your all the money they spent on Air b&b and the apartment month to month cost and the money they put into that house. Plus punitive damages and charge them for design fees

[@SophiaChristian-so2of]

As a realtor in my opinion, a housing market crash is imminent due to the high number of individuals who purchased homes above the asking price despite the low interest rates. These buyers find themselves in precarious situations as housing prices decline, leaving them without any equity. If they become unable to afford their homes, foreclosure becomes a likely outcome. Even attempting to sell would not yield any profits. This scenario is expected to impact a significant number of people, particularly in light of the anticipated surge in layoffs and the rapid increase in the cost of living.

[@JenniferDrawbridge]

I suggest you offset your real estate and get into stocks, A recession as bad it can be, provides good buying opportunities in the markets if you’re careful and it can also create volatility giving great short time buy and sell opportunities too. This is not financial advise but get buying, cash isn’t king at all in this time!

[@MarkFreeman-xi3rk]

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[@cythiahan8455]

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[@MarkFreeman-xi3rk]

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[@AntonioBianh]

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[@jb16237]

Wow I can't believe they cancelled the contract and then sold it for a higher price. That should be illegal because that's completely unethical.

[@levelintent]

I was just reading an article that a lot of AirBnB investors are taking homes away from families. They're willing to pay sometimes 4x more than the original homeowners price because they'd make that 4x and more back by putting it on AirBnB. This seems like it might've been the case, but not sure...

[@stuwest5862]

Unethical? The whole point of a contract is so both parties are protected. They are in your advantage but there is one caveat. You have to actually read it before signing it.

[@melissaleoncreolenola]

It's Texas this state do a lot of UNETHICAL 💩 to black and brown people

[@melissaleoncreolenola]

@@stuwest5862 b.s.

[@levelintent]

@@stuwest5862 The contract could've said "We have the right to murder you for our convenience if we feel like it." So let's say they murder them, does it make it right just because it's in the ocntract

[@sonej.4486]

Just throw the whole fraudulent 'Kindred Homes' scam away. They all need to be under investigation. I pray this couple is blessed 10 fold.

[@tangieshogelola6898]

Amen

[@lisastarr6481]

They should check with Toll Brothers Homes they have really nice homes also.

[@kalexander5114]

YOU ARE SO ON POINT

[@Dia.Liz1]

Amen!! 🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@exoticbarbie374]

the best part about life is God/ universe has the last say ...we are surrounded with good & evil !! it has to be a balance ,but we all get back what we put out in the world..good karma or bad karma & ppl need to becareful who they are f'ing over it can have a pretty bad outcome ..depending on that person divine ranking ,some ppl are completely off limits b/c of their life purpose/ journey here

[@Autumnal78]

I built a house a few years ago and I can't even imagine going through all of that, just to have it taken away like that. How stressful and heartbreaking. I hope they win their lawsuit and are able to get their dream home.

[@kayrenee2652]

They need to be awarded the cash amount the builder sold their house for, PLUS REIMBURSED FOR ALL THE INCONVENIENT EXPENSES THEY INCURRED INCLUDING ALL COURT AND ATTORNEY'S FEES, PLUS, BUILD THEM THE EXACT SAME HOME ON AN ACRE LOT OF THEIR CHOICE, ABSOLUTELY FREE OF ALL CHARGES - PAID IN FULL! LORD, LET IT BE SO.

[@tammylynnbr]

In Agreement in, in the Mighty Name of Jesus Christ AMEN ❤️

[@msch3891]

Absolutely what I said. Free dream home. And extra cash.

[@Jenjenn1111]

Wow…you said that…let it be!

[@tamicaalsheshi6809]

Ase

[@nikki-kikki123]

Amen

[@GEOMETRICINK]

This is bullsht. My guess, since this was their dream, forever, home they designed a stunning house. I can tell it’s very aesthetic. The color choices, cabinets, paint colors, layout, everything they personally and painstakingly chose is very trendy right now. The builder realized they could make hundreds of thousands more selling it based on the fact that these people designed a specifically gorgeous home. I hope they prevail in court.

[@asianboii6838]

If you look up the house with the address, it is absolutely stunning and very expensive. But they will get something greater and bigger.

[@wood8715]

Yep, every tile and fixture! I'd be devastated! A week before closing!

[@GEOMETRICINK]

@@wood8715 …I hope a judge decides the contract was breached illegally because it dang sure wasn’t done for the builders “convenience.” The easiest, most convenient option would have been to close that week. If the sale was inconvenient that would mean the funding fell through and the builder had to wait for them to secure a new loan. Or their old house didn’t sell and the builder had to push back closing until that happened. Obviously none of that happened so I sure hope this couple gets justice. I can’t imagine my home being sold out from under me like this. Texas is a uniquely corrupt state though…with laws in just about every sector favoring the corporation. Such a sham. This story truly pisses me off…it’s pure greed and injustice.

[@jesussson3467]

@@asianboii6838 whats the address, i cant find it

[@summerd2756]

They WILL prevail in court, and later find out that their next home will blow their mind.

[@happyheartsrealtygroupllcb1770]

This is heart breaking to say the least! This is one of the reasons I encourage my buyers to buy a home that's already completed. It's not the same, and people should be able to build from the ground up and reap the fruits of their hard work! I know this is a difficult time for them, but I believe their Attorney has a strong case and they will prevail. Although a temporary setback, they managed to sell their previous home and hopefully made a great profit. Once this case is settled I hope they they can buy the biggest best property wherever they choose!

[@rolachell8712]

The reviews for this company on BBB says it all, be encouraged my brother and sister this was a blessing in disguise! Your new home will be bigger and built better!

[@lizzysbeautyshowetc.6895]

Can you tell me the name of this company so I can warn others

[@rolachell8712]

@@lizzysbeautyshowetc.6895 Kindred homes. And I believe this particular company discussed on the video is for the Texas areas ..

[@lizzysbeautyshowetc.6895]

@@rolachell8712 thanks

[@rolachell8712]

@@lizzysbeautyshowetc.6895 you're welcome

[@allenwilson9656]

@@lizzysbeautyshowetc.6895 Kindred homes was mentioned several times in the video !

[@kentaurus9610]

That’s unfair, the convenience was pure greed, that’s it.

[@stuwest5862]

Unfair? We live in a society based on laws. Contracts exist to protect both parties and signing it means you agree to all the terms. Explain how doing everything perfectly legal is unfair?

[@YourOwnDamnVault31]

@@stuwest5862 unfortunately you have people that think it's a personal issue rather then legal issue. Or it's just a bot that is spreading fake news.

[@msg4141]

Yup greedy and unethical.

[@Mary-io1mb]

Exactly. I agree with OP

[@My2CentsYall]

I dont know some...this is really a thing (fetish)

[@taliagoodwomanmann]

The company who was building their house basically took their house and flipped it, using the buyers money to fund their venture. I am sure that many other companies are doing this. This is why it is important for all consumers to have knowledge of the law and contract analysis.

[@terezobert2101]

I'm confused what happened here cause don't they own the land?

[@freeisalwaysme]

That's a big bar to ask for everyone to be a contact law specialist.

[@taliagoodwomanmann]

@@freeisalwaysme I am saying they should have general knowledge of the laws surrounding their situation and the contracts they are presented with. The least they should do in make sure they read through it carefully. Any part that is not understood, they can research it or run it by an attorney.

[@taliagoodwomanmann]

@@terezobert2101 The coupled paid for the lot and the home that was to be built. The builder then said they cannot move forward with the plans, giving them a made up but arguable reason. The builder who did the work (which was paid for my the couple) therefore owns the work he has done thus far, which is not tied to the lot purchase as well. Therfore, the builder is out of the contract and free ro do whatsoever he wants with the newly built home, as long as it is paid for, which he will do by getting a bigger payout price from someone else.

[@teribrod4017]

Bingo!

[@mimimonster]

I just can’t believe they advised them VIA TEXT MESSAGE! Wow. How unprofessional.

[@ebonysharee]

Right!

[@dayanicole870]

That’s what I said. Where is the professionalism??? Being told that in a text message ? Wow

[@traceejohnson290]

They are lying Cowards.

[@SimplyLexsi]

Right! That blew me, unprofessional 🚩

[@thebullgator]

The text is from their realtor. This was a buyers agreement and not a custom home contract. I have a feeling their is more to this story. I’m guessing the builder’s costs skyrocketed and he would lose money at original price so they raised the price and these folks couldn’t afford it. It definitely sucks but a builder cannot sell houses for less than cost.

[@MadStyle1911]

Greedy ass builders, pulled the rug on the couple just to resell the property/house at a higher price.. That convenience clause is so vague.

[@snowviix]

Ong

[@Wooley689]

Yes, the word convenience covers anything they want it to mean for it to benefit them. Same thing as "Special fees" leaves the door wide assed open for whatever they need it to mean in a court.

[@abimaellopezmaylord27lopez7]

@@Wooley689 it’s expensive because prices are going up like gas and wood

[@Wooley689]

@@abimaellopezmaylord27lopez7 Yes, however they had a contract deal so that doesn't matter. I guess you could play it the other way and tell the builder wood prices and fuel were lower five years ago so you should get it built at lower cost then.

[@lwilliams7570]

It’s true!!! My husband knows him personally and we were building as well and guess what???? Another new builder did us the same way, but my husband and I didn’t sell our home because Donnell warned us and also told us to look at our contract and guess what??? The contract was identical!!! So they are giving us our money back. The only thing I can say is, we just wasted our time! Thank you Donnell!!!! People keep posting and sending to EVERYONE who is trying to build!!! BUYERS BEWARE!!!!!

[@breezluize3282]

Unconscionable greed on the builders' behalf. These homebuyers should be awarded millions to teach the homebuilding industry a lesson.

[@msch3891]

Yes. A million dollars reward for their inconvenience!

[@Mysweetpuppiestobiandchimo]

Yes....🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@dcg590]

Nope. Should’ve had a lawyer and made sure this couldn’t happen. It’s their own fault

[@breezluize3282]

@@dcg590 You have no functioning cells in your brain. Didn't you hear the lawyer in the story say that what happened to this couple was not industry practice? You'll eat crow when this couple gets a substantial financial settlement. You ought to be ashamed of yourself. You are vile.

[@REACTIONSUNLIMITED]

It is about time to contact your congress to make sure future homeowners are protected from this so called “cancellation by convenience” by having it as an illegal clause, otherwise, if it is allowed to exist, it will continue to have negative implications to future homeowners. Your Congress should enact a law if you want this clause be illegal in your respective jurisdictions.

[@kalexander5114]

Yes they use the Law to work for their behave to do the dirty work. But this is just Bad Business 💯 On any level

[@kalexander5114]

The district Congress should have contact this couple this is too ethically wrong 💯

[@smartanajones4u]

They don’t care. Their loyalty will always lie with the one who holds the purse strings regarding re-elections campaign contributions and all kinds of “off the record” perks. Majority of politicians are bought and sold to the highest bidder, which is why this country is going to hell in a hand basket

[@T..1147]

I was thinking the same with them showing this commercial for title lock anyone can take your home that's not cool

[@tarnsand440]

This home builder would have to prove in this civil suit that costs etc were indeed rising. This couple had this home custom built. So that will weigh with the court. And the fact they kept their end of the contract which they will be able to prove. Future buyers will be reluctant to go through the heartbreak this couple endured.

[@MsLadyT1246]

They going around scramming people's. Thank you both for coming forwarder with this information so no one should do business with this company. They need to be reported to BBB. I know you all will win sorry that happen to you and your family I will be praying for you. 🙏

[@bigd2665]

I don't understand how builders can get away with doing this.... canceling a contract for convenience or greed???? especially if there's a legal binding contract. I hope this family wins their lawsuit against this builder.

[@myownstationofficespa9736]

Huh white

[@Chicago48]

It almost seems like the Developer got a higher paying customer. IOW, this couple paid $200,000 for the house and the developer found someone who would buy it for $400K. That's what it sounds like.

[@bigd2665]

In my opinion there's no excuses for this builder. None!

[@Hanzyscure]

These builders have been doing this for years. It's more apparent now because of the shortages and delays reducing the profit margins. IF the Bank financing balks at major cost increases. The builder can cancel the contract. Arbitration takes years to settle usually in the builder's favor. Lawyers get paid.

[@AudiA5black4life]

They do this to blacks all the time! What's new...

[@codegeek-il5fm]

"Canceled for convenience" is basically "Prices are going up like crazy and we would like to screw you over and resell at a much higher price". Greed, plain and simple. It is happening to more people.

[@tarnsand440]

Kindred Homes sounds like Mr Potter/ Bedford Falls📽🎬

[@dcg590]

Nope. Business. They didn’t cross the ts mad dot the is they signed. It’s their own fault.

[@hopewynn1753]

@@dcg590 yes, if you don't have the land patent, why build?

[@Pernection]

Free loan

[@puppetmaster1403]

Home buyers back out of contracts all the time.

[@lesliecarlson2081]

I pray everything works out for this family. My heart breaks for them.

[@Rina_165]

This been happening a lot with new builds. I have seen people a week away from closing and their contract falls through. This is sad.

[@crystyle_NYC]

yup someone posts about it all the time in this homebuyers group on fb im in!

[@Titi4440-n2p]

Wow

[@21silvermoon]

It's legal too.

[@bfinfinity]

You should send those people a link to this & tell them YOU NEED TO GO PUBLIC TOO & SHAME THE BUILDERS WHO USED YOUR MONEY TO BUILD YOUR HOUSE, THEN BACKED OUT LAST SECOND! If more of these cases were ON THE NEWS then builders would be more careful with next customers.

[@audreyl3313]

@@bfinfinity No such clause in Australia.. it's Fraudulent and downright illegal.. The Ombudsman would take this builder to the cleaners here. Not to mention, all the stress on this family and their kids.. God Bless them and praying that they win the case.

[@thekeith-donovanexperience]

Scams are on an all time high.

[@My2CentsYall]

ewww no comment

[@patriciahercules6852]

Couple please take your money and go to Africa and build.

[@kxo1038]

It’s a scammers market in the greater fools economy

[@ZackWolfMusic]

@@patriciahercules6852 You take yo racist self to Europe and build with the pale faces of Europe! Where white people come from.

[@ladybethisrael0792]

@@patriciahercules6852 Is this a sincere comment?, or a jackass one? It's hard to tell on the net of course.

[@Ephesians5-14]

Bless them for still being able to smile and be okay. We're renovating a little bungalow and got ripped off by our contractor and I was just falling apart. They really seem to be okay, I hope they take the builders to the cleaners and come out on top. So much stress, my heart really goes out to them.

[@EA-xd1jr]

It's a blessing in disguise. Sue them for everything you got (financial, emotional, psychological etc) They will never again repeat this. You will walk out with millions. Rest assured- No stress!!

[@DeadAir21]

Very hard for them to sue. That same contract also limited their legal options.

[@FaithandNova]

It's definitely blessings in disguise. There's a reason why and something better is waiting for them.

[@adventuresinthebay8487]

A jury won’t agree

[@EA-xd1jr]

@@adventuresinthebay8487 won't agree on what and on what basis

[@PunkMartyr]

I agree. I dont see a group of 12 jurors saying oh that was ok you screwed them

[@MT-qq6id]

Statement from Kindred proves they canceled the contract because of money. The cost to build with the increase cost in materials ended up being more than the contractal agreement they had with this family. They couldn't eat the loss so they canceled out of convenience. Hope the family wins big in court.

[@trky4]

I agree with you. I wonder if there was an attempt from Kindred to get additional funds from the buyer and they refused.

[@allennelson6985]

The contract reuires disputes be settled in arbitration rather than a court.

[@truest5430]

I guess integrity isn’t one of their company values. Just because you can, doesn’t mean you should. Now their name is splattered across social media and I’ll definitely remember it.

[@dcg590]

So? That’s business.

[@jessicabixler1658]

Builders have been doing a 28% profit...I'm sure there was a clause in there about higher costs and did they offer the house at a higher price to the couple? My guess is some rich Dbag came and waved some money around bribe the builder.

[@wardaddy85]

I will stand with this couple. Kindred Homes should never be allowed to sale another home in Texas.

[@KandyGTV]

My parents started building their home a little before covid, a house very similar to theirs. The people that signed their contracts to build with the same contractors and paid their deposits after them had this very thing happen. They were told they had to pay $100,000 more for their homes to keep the contract, they are now suing their builder also.

[@lynndaniels4135]

I hope they win the lawsuit.

[@g30rg3gp0rg]

Wow

[@kermithdyer9301]

hope they got thingon paper if notup r screwed

[@QAsession]

I hope they win.

[@Hernaiz0406]

May the Lord bless this family with a much better house and not have to pay a penny for it will be very austohish

[@mitcheleneking7390]

How heartbreaking 💔. I hope this couple can prevail & get their new home

[@nicoleholley7049]

Get money for damages!

[@brucetec6597]

The home got sold already

[@savoirfaireethereal4234]

I hope the couple can counter sue

[@bettysmith4527]

@@brucetec6597 Oh, they can still sue for money, and I hope they win!

[@brucetec6597]

@@bettysmith4527 yes they can but it will be difficult ti win. I have personally seen those contract and they are totally one sided. Once you sign you agree to the content.

[@Osamabinpimpn]

Same thing happened with my wife and in Dallas. Started the process in April of 2021. They didn’t break ground until February of 22. We had put down 22k. The house was 435,000 4705 sqf 5 bd 3car home at the signing of our contract. At ground break the same home was 667,000. To build. We got a notice of a build delay and asked if we would like to back out. We said no we will wait it out. Two weeks later received notice our 22k was being refunded and contract canceled because we missed a meeting we knew nothing about . When we got our check received a call and asked if we were still interested and that it could be sold to us at the current build price. I went left field and the police called on me. They understood and didn’t arrest me. I filled a grievance and complain at the bbb. We purchased 1.5 acres in aledo , Tx and can build our dream home at the time of choice because we own the land

[@opulence_prime]

You filed a grievance? So they got away with it?

[@AB-ij2mv]

You owned that land is major bruh

[@taylahtv]

This should be illegal especially in the climate of housing crisis

[@gloriadouglas5968]

Yes it is climate chain

[@alyssahamlett]

What housing crisis homes r selling for astronomical amounts

[@olyviaiozzi6464]

I would imagine that’s part of the crisis. Homes are selling for astronomical amounts, people can’t afford astronomical.

[@G-nyc1644]

People keep saying you should have read the contract. But if they refused to sign it, no problem. The builder would have just built the house for someone else. If they had owned the land then had the builder build on their property it would have been a whole different ball game. But almost no one builds homes that way anymore. This is a wonderful learning lesson for other potential buyers to avoid in similar circumstances. Sad situation, because there are even big tax ramifications. Because they sold their house and are not returning the money into a similar property so they might now owe taxes on the whole gain from selling the house! Crooked and yet still legal in Texas.

[@LuvOldschoolRnB]

I'm in North Carolina and i'm building a 500 sq ft home for my daughter for when she turns 18. She's 13 now, but the plan is to Air BnB it out, and use the residuals for her college + first car. I'm paying cash for the build, and i'm searching for builders now, and they all seem a little shady. Like fast talking lemon sellers. One tried to peer pressue me into getting financing through them, so I can keep "money in the bank". Another tried to get me to sell my current home. Like why, i'm not looking to get financed..... None of it make sense to me. lmaoooo... I think im going to wait this weird economy/housing market out.

[@SaintChicagoJay]

@@LuvOldschoolRnB I’m with a construction company in Texas that builds homes. If you have the money for the build there should be no problem. Figure out if there’s permits required in the area you want to build in and I’d recommend buying the land first if possible. So that you can build whatever you want on it and take as long as you want to get it done. But yeah don’t place any deposits without a contract in place ever.

[@sarinasmall6619]

So they didn't own the land?

[@earnestbarnes9633]

@@sarinasmall6619 no

[@Wandafully_Wanda]

@@sarinasmall6619 when you build in a community, you don't own any of it. You finance through a bank and end up with a mortgage that you can be paying off for decades. It's becoming rare these days that people purchase land, then find a builder to do the work because a bank will make it harder to get the loans approved for that. They prefer mortgage loans because if you miss one, they can snatch the house back and resell it.

[@darciawilson114]

One company did the same thing to us but different way. They took our down-payment for 7mths then increase the price to what we no longer qualified for, then they sold the house for way more. We moved from a different state and changed jobs, the mth of closing is when we learnt all this. We had to spend another 6 mths in the bidding war almost homeless and bought a house we never planned on but given the market we had to compromise. These builders are such scammers. It's unbelievable how these things are allowed to happen. I HOPE THIS FAMILY WIN BIG!

[@brendaj.carpenter7516]

They need to be sued for inconvenience too. All the money they spent for additional housing, food and inconvenience. Hit them hard!!!

[@annaleevalfig1119]

That’s why, I always say “read the small print” !! Also my absolute sympathy for this couple!

[@kimm3385]

Even if they read it, it's said we can cancel based on convenience, who even knows what that truly means even the lawyer said he's never seen that before. Of course if it said "we can cancel if we feel like it! To sell ur home @ a higher cost bc the market went up!" Then u can blame the consumers

[@HiddenAgendas]

No sympathy here. They should have read the contract.

[@steelwill78]

Yeah a lot of ppl don’t understand the jargon of a real estate contract so it’s a good idea to hire a licensed real estate agent. They’re familiar with contracts and can recommend you don’t enter into one if it’s not in your best interest.

[@FaithandNova]

It's ok it's a reason why they didn't get the house. Something better is waiting for them

[@Shonnie1122]

True, nevertheless the lawyer even said he never heard of anything like this. The company had them sell their house. Who would think a business would do something like this. But your right understand you contract.

[@jenniferwilliams6494]

I recently closed and 1st time home buyer. I was stressed out even after signing because I saw the homes value go up after they started building. I'm so sorry this happened to them. It's stressful enough without this so called rule they used. I hope they get more than the value of the house they were building.

[@abimaellopezmaylord27lopez7]

Is it easier if I bought a house

[@sandraweber4336]

I remember watching our house being built. My husband took pictures every weekend. This is sad.

[@joyaustin6581]

All the time you spend customizing it

[@bridgetjones103]

Me too!! It’s like your baby… I closed July 2021 thank God

[@alyssa7782]

Same here! Our home started as a spec house (our realtor talked us into selling our home before we bought a new one) and two weeks later the COVID shutdown started. Almost all the homes on the market were pulled off and the spec home felt like our only option at that point. The amount of time we put into it going over the few options we had left felt never ending. I couldn’t imagine the time that this couple spent on their custom home that took over 2 years to build. How devastating!

[@allyouget320]

I took pictures weekly too and when the builders attempted to cancel the contract due to not being able to get material we had so much proof of progress that took place and hired a attorney for breach of contract and our home was delivered to us.

[@msg4141]

This couple and their attorney need to check how many other people were scammed by this company. Note to all entering into a Contract: read the fine print and better yet employ a lawyer or someone who can read and interpret a Contract - its in your interest to do so.

[@DA-ji4tf]

I'm in the mortgage business for 30 years, review Texas collateral after closing. Do business with ethical people. File for liquidated damages.

[@marriejames01]

Yeah there’s no way I’d do all this without legal counsel. Hopefully others would learn from their experience. Also, the BBB rating is low. That’s another clue.

[@upclose22]

That’s awful… Hoping they come out victorious and this company fails completely. What a cruel thing to do to a family..

[@Ragin.Official]

It’s sickening to see them go through this, the lesson I learned from this, is buy the lot first. Then have the contractor build on YOUR lot. Buying them both together on a pending contract looks like a risk I’m not willing to take

[@tonoaj]

Yeah. But you need a lot of cash to buy the lot first.

[@Ragin.Official]

@@tonoaj bank loans bro. Very few people buy houses and properties with cash

[@odnorwood5221]

Exactly what I'm doing with my builder, I purchased the lot (2.33 acres) separately and starting building a year later. It's possible...

[@jul.escobar]

Key take away for sure

[@ZackWolfMusic]

Yea you can buy the lot separately out right for you to own but the builder can pick up the house and move it else were, many houses in Texas are on slab foundation, which is easy to remove and pick up house!

[@helloworld411]

Thank you for sharing this story. I don’t know this couple. Now maybe others will reconsider this builder in the future.

[@pcoop7212]

Thank you for helping this couple which, also, helps all of us.

[@susannaschnell4147]

Criminals at every turn. May they be blessed to win that law suit without hesitation. Heartbreaking for the family. Yet they are still so calm and composed. Share, share this news with everyone.

[@venvensworld3090]

Amen

[@PerfectlyFunctioningAI]

The top 1% is making the peasents fight each other for scraps. Thats why we have record criminals and dishonest work ethics all over the place now.

[@thekidinhisroom]

This is what happens when people sign a builder’s contract. Builder contracts are always in favor of the builder and I bet you, even though he didn’t disclose it, the builder was able to back out because it cost him a lot more to build a property instead of what he contracly agreed to. Builder contract loophole. It’s happening everywhere.

[@theshyevelyn]

Thank you for the info

[@dcg590]

Yup

[@kassha49]

It almost happened to Us in San Antonio, Tx…The sales office called and said “if we didn’t close by such and such date they would cancel the deal”. I now believe a lot of the closing issues were to set that in motion…Fortunately we closed after their delays without an issue…

[@thezu9250]

No, it’s because housing prices skyrocketed in the last two years. So they listed the house at $300,000 more than what this family was getting at four.

[@tobehonest7541]

People are getting mad at the builder for no reason ! 8:28 MOST IMPORTANT LINE IN THE INTERVIEW Politicians make the law! Republicans want de-regulation and support businesses over people

[@n.c.4829]

That's incredibly heartbreaking. I couldn't imagine the time, the effort, all of the hours that went into drawing up the designs and selecting the pieces for each detail of their home. From what we could see, that house was STUNNING. I pray the Lord places his hand over this young family and that they win their lawsuit, in Jesus name. Imagine building your dream home just for someone to rip the rug right from under your feet and now someone else is living in it. That's despicable.

[@lisafowler7477]

I hope this couple prevails with enough $$$$$$ to build their dream home and I hope this builder loses his A$$ in the process. There is no room for shady contractors like this! Sending prayers & god bless.

[@ladyraye4446]

This story is so heartbreaking. Those builders are motivated by greed. Most likely they got out of the contract with this family because, they were offered more money. They will get theirs. And this Beautiful family, will get something greater.

[@tinadudley5318]

Yes Jesus is in there favor in Jesus Name amen!!!!

[@dcg590]

Motivated by business. If you had a choice of a job to make $5 an hr then had and opportunity to make $10 what would you do?

[@ladyraye4446]

@@dcg590 The job logic is obvious. And yes everybody is look for extra money. But at what cost??? Do you lose your morals and self respect just to make money??? It is so sad what state this world is in. That house was under a contractual agreement. They signed a contract that both parties agreed upon. And the family thought that it was binding. They were lead on for over two years...right up to closing time. They even sold their old house. I have no dog in this fight. But my heart goes out to this family. I truly emphasize with them.

[@MAGAISKLAN]

What a beautiful home! This must have been incredibly devastating for this family. I hope they find a new home soon and that the builder is sued up, down, left and right!

[@G-MAW-9]

This is just sickening. This couple didn't deserve this. How can you just cancel for convenience. Convenience for who ?

[@israelmoreno3620]

you aint black !

[@KeishaRose]

Contract. That's why is smart to get a lawyer to read over the contract although that would be extra money its worth it. This is flat out wrong. They builder cover themselves per contract and were proably planing to do it all along.

[@israelmoreno3620]

@@KeishaRose you sound racist to the WWhite's Man's .............. this did not happen to me or any JUAN i know ..... so pleaes stop the hate ........ present byeden would not this i will report you to the office of kumallah ......

[@msg4141]

Convenience for the unethical company. Listen to the expert on the video.

[@ThatGirlLib]

@@KeishaRose it was cheaper for me to use a realtor as they know the fine print and have in house attorneys to also refer to no retainer needed. People thought I was crazy to have a realtor deal with the homebuilder and be there for inspection. It was the best decision. 9 years later, the same realtor sold my house for more than double what I paid and got me into another new build for less than half of what I got. It’s been a year in my new house and no mortgage. My advice, find a good realtor. The good ones look out for you and get you out ahead.

[@angelaalston971]

Your not the FIRST in Texas 20 families sold their homes and were ready to sign the final paperwork for their homes. A company came in with CASH and brought all 20 under construction homes. Never sale your old home until you sign and get the keys of your new home.

[@tanyas2670]

That’s easier said that done. A lot of builders won’t let you sign a contract without agreeing to sell your home. I had to sell my home and get an apartment for 6 months. Luckily my builder wasn’t crooked like this. They let me go into my house with the equity Since prices rose during the duration of construction.

[@traceejohnson290]

@@tanyas2670 Just wondering, is it that they want you to sell your house or want a large sum of cash downpayment?

[@tanyas2670]

@@traceejohnson290 they want to make sure that you’re able to sell it for the amount and time you’re expecting so nothing will hold up closing.

[@fbennett6656]

What if you won't do that unless they remove the convenience clause. You will sell your old house but for your safety and protection the convenience clause must also go. Also how do things change if you own the lot?

[@marriejames01]

@@tanyas2670 What if you wanted to keep the home as investment property? This technique sounds so strange to me. I can see why it’s easy for builders to screw people over.

[@g.m.c.6606]

These people are SO GRACIOUS and I really feel sad that this happened to them, but I hope that the builder has to reimburse EVERY SINGLE PENNY that you spent to be able to get this home, INCLUDING the property that you SOLD, as a deterrent to any other builder that would try to pull such a stunt. So sorry this happened to your family. I hope the place you end up getting is even better. 🌷

[@pntdblack]

Hope everything works itself out in your favor guys!!!

[@tonibarb]

Contractor cancelled it so he could sell it at a higher price and probably because they were black. I was in a similar situation, but because my contractor had gotten to know me and my family. he wouldn't let the other buyer talk him into this shady move. I designed my own plans and had a 5 bedroom, 3 full bath, with an oversize playroom 2 story put on a corner lot. Nobody tried to get that lot until I got it and the contractor held the lot for me for a year before even building. The contractor like my plans so well that he offered to buy them from me and I sold them to him. Anything can happen when you work with people who have no fear of the Most High and Integrity.

[@nezza1963]

You mention the fear of God yet boast about yourself, and you mention race.....evil and wicked ones do not care about race,

[@tonibarb]

@@nezza1963 I didn't boast about myself and you must have misunderstood. Could you not see the power of YAHUAH at work here? There's a whole lot more to this story, but it's to long to share. Everyone who knows me is aware that this was the hand of YAH. that helped me and my 8 children. So if you feel that I'm bragging on myself, I'm sorry. Yes my contractor is a nice white guy, the other guy who wanted my plans is white, my realtor is a black women,and I am a black single woman. See, I understand that my GOD doesn't care about color. I mentioned color to help readers understand. There's nothing wicked here. Besides, you are aware that He works through us , right?

[@jcgizzle]

Amazing testimony... Very good to develop those relationships as well... congratulations!

[@someonesomewhere1100]

When there's no explanation, its always blamed on race. Smh

[@darjohnston4222]

What does race have to do with anything

[@charlac0893]

This happened to me with Chesamar homes in Humble, Texas in the Balmoral community. They cancelled my contract days before the walk through and closing. They stated that my salary was significantly different from one year to the next. It was about a 20k difference. Everything had been approved for months. The house was posted the very next day at a much higher rate. They figured they could sell it for more as it was the model home. I was completely stunned that they could do that.

[@theduchessofkitty4107]

How much do you want to bet that house is now owned by a corporation - and being rented out?

[@reneedennis2011]

Yup.

[@malcolminthemiddle8777]

I'm thinking someone don't want blacks in the area. Some middle class neighborhoods have a limit. Let's not act brand new.

[@GSP-76]

I live in NJ and also a builder...I'm not understanding this. A builder or buyer can't just cancel a contract... especially under these circumstances a week before closing. The builder probably got a bigger offer but that doesn't matter when a home is under contract and out of attorney review. They absolutely need to sue, get the house and then sell it at a higher price themselves. Always get a good real estate attorney when buying or selling a home folks!

[@1_South_Business_Services]

Absolutley needed especailly in this market climate!!!

[@DynamicBailey]

I hope this couple’s lawsuit really hurts this sham company big time. They have absolutely NO ethics, conscience, decency or integrity whatsoever. I hope this never happens to anyone else. How many other people did they do this to?

[@johngrasso1483]

Our current administration leading the country is treating the whole population of the US like this ( except those illegally coming in through the southern border of course). Lie, cheat, & steal is the common thread now.

[@dcg590]

Nope they signed No grounds to sue

[@ihaveinsomnia1]

This is such a bummer. I feel so bad for this couple and I hope things work out for them.

[@TI77Y7ACE]

Love how they didn’t even call them.. they sent a text message 🤦🏾‍♀️ crazy. This is so heartbreaking for this family. I hope they win their lawsuit

[@Soulsurviver22]

Thanks to this news people will avoid this company

[@vavavoomsp1]

Thanks for covering this story... Guys hold on, things will turn out amazingly just hold on to your faith and each other...

[@ramonacarter3939]

This happens more than people realize. ☹️🥺 I am glad they are standing up for themselves. I wish this beautiful couple all the best!💕💕

[@LovelyLisha3]

I've seen too many stories like this and it's absolutely horrible for the would be buyer! For any contractor that conducts business in this manner, I hope for every cancellation, they suffer ten bad deals behind it...something need to humble these lunatics

[@uniquehill8400]

Amen

[@tslavens3092]

Kindred homes stole their home. They are to be ashamed a company that operates like this has a rotten core.

[@Tsadiah1]

Selah, amen, so let it be done!

[@angelapennycooke7906]

My daughter broke ground for bldg a new town house, I'm sharing this video with her now. I'm praying that she doesn't fall in that dilemma. My heart goes out to this couple, things will work out good for them. Very sorry. Scamming comes in all ways.

[@lindakincaid4530]

It's important to know your contracts before you sign. That means you need a few days to read every word and have a layer to go over it with you.

[@leabush2608]

What’s a layer?

[@robinperronjones5024]

There should be regulations to guard against these clauses being used in this way. It would seem that you can terminate without any reason, I would think the builder understands that the housing market can give them a better sale price. Investigate all contract clauses and negotiate the erroneous ones, so that it’s not all one sided

[@kimdawcatgirl]

That is fricking dirty! The couple did such a good job with their decorating taste and skills, someone coveted that house and offered more money than the owners were paying and the dirty builder stiffed them! I hope this couple buries this builder and the people who undermined this couple regret the wickedness they did!

[@abimaellopezmaylord27lopez7]

It’s wierd that everyone in my town is buying land so easy

[@garysantos7053]

The Termination For Convenience Clause must be stated in your contract and signed by both parties for it to be legal. If you agree to a termination for convenience provision, you should consider negotiating a “termination fee” or “wind-down costs” to balance out the potential costs or risks associated with an unexpected termination.

[@chaunie77]

Wow. That company used that couple to fund their project that they could basically cancel at any time with the couple, just to make a profit without any personal out of pocket expenses. The love of money is truly the root of all evil. Smh

[@NotfromDetroit]

I agree… they used them!

[@tangotea7192]

Couple didn't fund the home. The builder only asks for a small deposit. They build the home and then all parties close so the builder can get paid. However, even if prices go up, the contract locks buyers in the agreed price. The builder cancelled because they knew the home price went up from 2020.

[@NotfromDetroit]

@@tangotea7192 I didn’t hear them say that. That big nice house, I know that couple put down some money.

[@chaunie77]

@@tangotea7192 Sounds like a scam.

[@chaunie77]

@@tangotea7192 The couple is the only party that walked away with nothing. No old house, no money and no new house. I still don’t understand why the builders would back out even if the prices went up. Why, because they can’t charge more because the contract was already signed? All I know is that this couple lost all of their money, but all other parties got paid somehow.

[@Annie-ZA]

How awful! Poor couple 😥😭 ... will be sending you prayers! 🙏🙏🙏🥰 Please keep us posted on this case.

[@charliecharlie7898]

If there was ever a need for a protest, it would be this one. What a beautiful family, that I would love to have as neighbors.

[@msreen269]

God has a better plan for this family.

[@jmb6000]

This happened to another couple I just seen on the news. Scary!!!

[@briannaje5419]

Something similar happened to my in-laws.

[@nicoyaclarke4333]

My builder tried this with me as well, I signed my contract in April of 22 to be close in December. As of October the builder didn’t start the process, so I got a lawyer to extend the date before my initial contract expired. I am still waiting as we speak and have updated the contract twice. We are waiting on electricity, because the builder said FPL is waiting on a transformer, we are waiting for two months… still nothing. Hopefully we can close, I am trying to get FPL to give me more info, but they can’t provide details

[@wrightcargle]

Our Father in Heaven will give you way more then you can ever ask in think. Wrong and evil doers have a very special place reserved for them. I'm so very sorry that you have to go through this. We will be praying for you and your children. Can't wait to see the pictures of your new and better home!

[@cameronlewis7029]

So, with all your faith and glory, why not find them and help them out instead of commenting in the name of your God!

[@wrightcargle]

@@cameronlewis7029 I do

[@REXS10]

@@cameronlewis7029 Jesus is Lord. I am boldly commenting on the name of my God. Repent or perish. You won't silence me for speaking about my God. You people are a hot mess. You choose not to believe in God and hate and try to silence those who do. I will speak my mind just like y'all do.

[@tabbykat2748]

I've been seeing stories like this often. These builders have a clause that says they can cancel the contract which is so unfair. Also, I have a friend who was purchasing a already exiting house that was bought at Sheriff sale. The owners claimed they could not get the deed situated. They drug it out so long that my friends ended the contract. A month later the owner sold the home for a substantial amount higher.

[@daisyapontehavenmemoriestr8552]

That’s why the famous frase”. Read every little thing in a contract. And also hired a lawyer to review everything

[@rondadepenbusch8152]

Unacceptable. That’s absolutely no way to conduct business. That’s extremely selfish and disrespectful of that company to be soo inconvenience to the buyers and how they sold their home and then they just wasted their money & time and were soo let down by that contractor. How sad

[@SirCarlosMusicBMI]

That is DISGUSTING 🤮❗️ I’m so sorry to hear about this. May God find you a Better home 🏡. Put God first in EVERYTHING you do and He will Provide ✝️🙏❤️😊❗️

[@monicawilliamson223]

Amen and amen again 🙏

[@Yarncandybycherie]

This couple seems so nice and pleasant, despite the issue. I am sure God is going to bless them.

[@nicolemadison729]

Watch how God lays his hands on them and gives them a more beautiful dream home greater and better.🙏🏾❤️

[@mugen1077]

“God” should have never let this bullshit happen in the first place.

[@nicolemadison729]

@@mugen1077 well it happened so now all that can be done is to move forward.

[@makayahmilani2232]

They had the nerve to have this couple sell their home before they could close on the new build! Evil!

[@prettyacct]

That's standard practice, if your income can't support 2 mortgages. This is a standard clause in most contracts.

[@makayahmilani2232]

@@prettyacct I understand that on it's face. However, they screwed these people over big time and they had no home to go back too. They knew they were going to screw these people over, that's why that contract was so one sided! That's the evil part!

[@ginaonthemic]

Heart goes out to their struggle. Praying they find Justice.

[@classicredwine]

This is awful. The governor needs to do something about this. Greed. Your dream home is still out there family, be encouraged

[@sarcasticallyrearranged]

Ha, ha! Abbott isn’t going to take the side of the consumer when he’s well known to be on the side of businesses. Why do you think hospitals can’t be sued for more than $250,000 even if they destroyed your body? You want a different system, vote different!

[@Woke365]

Republicans love greed and big businesses.

[@classicredwine]

@@Woke365 you’re absolutely right. I didn’t think about that.

[@dontehouston7625]

Well I'm glad they put their story out there for everyone to see, a lesson learned next time have a lawyer look over the contract to make sure it doesn't lean towards one side so that you are also protected.

[@AB-ij2mv]

Facts because one simple word can screw you over!

[@Sam-gv6lo]

excellent advise

[@Sheruffin04]

So right. I'm an attorney but not real estate so would myself hire an attorney!

[@selenasmith7943]

That's insane. They had them uproot their lives for almost 2 years (which costed money) , cancel the contract in April and its now June it's sold for more. It was only "convenience" because they were being paid more than initially. I pray this couple win the lawsuit!!!

[@theresaphillips6741]

When they forced this couple to sell their home before signing the contract, should’ve made the contract 100% binding on both sides. This is political corruption- plain and simple.

[@robertameredith1190]

Shame on these contractors who back out of their agreement with this family. Not matter what, you should do everything to keep your word. It says a lot of whether, as a business, you are morally sound and trustworthy.

[@sassylady2001]

This behavior on the part of the builder is not rare. I have heard of it happening several times. Many times the builder cancels the sale, the closing, at the last minute using the excuse all the building materials, appliances, faucets, doors are not available due to the supply chain shortages. Then when the parts come and are installed, the builder sells the house at a higher price. Many times the buyers sign off on the missing parts, just to get in the home - parts like no garage doors, front doors, etc. are missing but the buyers are so desperate to get the home, the forgive the missing parts. This is especially tempting for the builder to do when homes were going up $3000 to $6000 a month - they say sorry and then turn around and make more money on the house - selling it for $50,000 more than it had been under contract. Rotten, unethical builders. Also - it costs the buyers more money when they don't get the house when they were supposed to, because now they have to arrange additional housing, they have additional fees and expenses, sometimes moving several times before they find suitable housing. As an ex-Realtor, the advice I give to those buying a home, never, never buy as much as you possibly can buy because there are ALWAYS unexpected expenses that come up - and you may end up in trouble financially. Buy only as much as you can COMFORTABLY afford. My husband and I saved up money in an emergency fund and then we bought low enough costing homes that if one of us lost our job, we could limp along financially for 4-6 months using our emergency savings until we both had jobs again and our income was back up.

[@duncan8345]

I believe the only way to avoid this type of problem. Is to completely buy the land first. Then have a builder build your home if possible. I hope this couple wins there lawsuit.🙏🏾

[@steelwill78]

Yeah this sucks. I was gonna go with a new build but we decided to purchase a preowned property. We had no problems at all! It came with everything we wanted with more space at a cheaper price in a quiet neighborhood. Best decision ever!

[@GEOMETRICINK]

Same. Spent a year planning on building my dream home and finally decided against it. Instead I’m going to buy preowned and invest in updating it, making it my dream home. It’s just so much easier, less headaches.

[@gogochee1122]

This lawyer sounds like he's on the builder's side. This is outrageous. This should be illegal and the builder should be prosecuted. If the the Market had fallen dramatically in that area...would the buyer have been able to negotiate with the builder for a lower price or walked away from the deal? No. The builder would have sued them for breach of contract if they tried to back out.

[@BKWhite07]

did he? even when he stated that the consumer has favor to win the suit given the contract stipulations? all in all I just want peace & justice restored for all

[@you_only_have_4000_weeks]

Unfortunately it is in the contract that they can do just what they did. Getting a construction loan before thr home is built and closing on the loan could have prevented this problem. When we hsd our house built the builder was only offering construction loans thus locking him into any price changes prices exploded but the loan already closed to start the build

[@JaredTuck]

"Rapidly rising costs" and "the surge in demand" were the specific risks the company assumed when they signed the contract. We all know how this would have turned out if material costs and home costs decreased and the buyers wanted to back out. A contract that can be cancelled for "convenience" isn't a contract at all.

[@missu1324]

Right!!

[@nicoleholley7049]

The people that brought their home worked together!!!

[@sableann4255]

yep

[@Floatdude86]

That home builder used this couple for the cash up front/ cost to build the home, then turns around and marketed to whom would pay the most for it. This company and others could do this over and over. Most likely it was the home builder's plan from day one. I'm from Phoenix back it the day, huge building boom, never heard this happening to home owners in Phoenix.

[@JohnDoe-do3fm]

Ironclad contracts are a must when dealing with contractors of any kind. There are very few honest contractors and most will try to weasel their eay out in any form with as much profit as possible.

[@annmariepardo6989]

After listening to this, it’s definitely a scam, also racism, using other people’s money to get their projects done Then refusing to live up to their obligations This is so unfair, this couple is very calm, others may choose not to be so calm and accepting, that could pose a huge problem Hopefully 🙏 a judge see’s the injustices in this situation and favours this couple all the way Definitely their are injustice here

[@jessramirez5721]

Racism? This is happening to EVERYONE. Builders are doing this to EVERYONE. Research this. Everyone wants a new home… don’t trust these builders. This is NOT a good time to buy… older or new homes.

[@strayedarticle2838]

Why do you think it was racism? Did I miss something, or was the story covered by another channel that uncovered racist motives?

[@annmariepardo6989]

@@strayedarticle2838 you did not miss anything cause maybe you was not looking at what I was seeing No two people see the same thing Their is a story that goes like this, several people see an accident, same exact accident When asked what they see, each person give a different account of what they witnessed This is not a fight, my love, we are each entitled to our own options, furthermore, you seems to be a bit touchy, because of what I wrote Just maybe their is some truth to what i wrote and it hit a spot, the reality of life for some people is different for others Do not get offended, you would not like someone to take your money and deny you the product, you would not like it What’s good for the goose Should be good for the gander Let’s not sugarcoat this, it’s a horrendous/horrible, story to listen to, it’s devastating, no one should have to go through this What goes around comes around, some companies as well as people, etc think that they are untouchable

[@strayedarticle2838]

@@annmariepardo6989 Why do you think I'm a bit touchy? Is there no other news outlet covering this story? I didn't see any evidence of racism, but if you have another source, I'd like to see it, because housing issues are important to me. I want to know the truth though, not just suspicions based on prejudice.

[@logicalblueberry]

Definitely a scam but not racism. The builder saw an opportunity to rip off their client and sell the home at a higher price. It had nothing to do with race. I'm sick of hearing this nonsense. Not everything is about race. This is just pure greed.

[@sallyj632]

Always, always, always hire an attorney to ensure you will get protection. The paperwork involved is quite lengthy with loads and loads of legal terms that you may not fully understand. An attorney can better summarize and let you know the risks involved if you do sign.

[@Blackshuck51]

I'm sorry this happened to these folks...... my mom bought a used house and she got ripped off too

[@AweInDivineTime]

Let justice be served and let this family build an even better home. ✨🏠✨