Selling the dream, delivering the...

[@vyvianalcott1681]

"Doing the WHOLE job we were contracted for is an unrealistic expectation" LMAO I have no words. If I ever pulled that excuse I'd never work again.

[@jillcrowe2626]

We bought our new house in 1986 from a local builder who went to high school with my husband. He was just starting out and hired his best friends who were framers, drywallers, plumbers, and everyone knew everyone else and their dogs. It was the best built home I've ever lived in.

[@JohnSmith-pl2bk]

The 1980's were the time governments throughout the world were "persuaded" to cancel an awful lot of trades apprenticeship schemes. That depth of knowledge and best practice being passed on to the following generation was lost forever...and your friend's friends are now retiring or retired..... leaving this mess...

[@dgk42]

In my area of NZ we have several local, experienced, qualified and competent builders. The only downside is they are extremely popular so they have a long wait list. Oh, and to follow the other comment, our builders are bringing back apprentices, which makes them even more popular.

[@KevinMarston-t4i]

This is an example of why community and folks around your circle of trust are so important. Going big, world view and corporate chains is not trustworthy, no integrity needed if you rip people off but live 4000 miles away

[@Absaalookemensch]

These are not mistakes, rather their normal substandard building practices.

[@TJB-zt9tx]

Some would call it organized crime.🥴

[@Absaalookemensch]

@@TJB-zt9tx Ooooooooh. It's time for investigation to get evidence, then the state could file RICO criminal charges. That's BRILLIANT. If a few crooked builders, contractors, government and private building inspectors are found guilty of organized crime it would send waves through the builder and inspector communities.

[@Aggemannen117]

Zero professionalism and pride

[@Absaalookemensch]

@@Aggemannen117 Someone suggested organized crime investigations and charges. If a few builders, contractors and official/private inspectors are proven to collude to commit crimes and get sentenced under RICO laws, it would send shock waves to the builder, contractor, inspector communities.

[@Andris-ur8py]

@@TJB-zt9tx not really just unskilled labor

[@MiriamMillen]

Those poor people! What a nightmare!!! I hope they're able to sue and not only get their $$ back but an extra mil for pain and suffering. This is ridiculous!!

[@MonkeyJedi99]

Builders today don't have customers. They have hostages. "We will do what we want, and if you fight us about it, we'll take your money AND fine you daily for not closing on this crumbling box. No, you can't have your own inspector on site until after you close, and we'll try to convince you that it is illegal to have that inspector there at all. Suck it up and give us the money. Aw heck either way we will destroy your life, your finances, and your credit rating."

[@dgk42]

They should at least get a 100% refund of the cost of alternate accommodation. And I can only imagine being a mother of a newborn in a "foreign" house. That isn't right at all.

[@johndough23]

Here's a tip...if the house you are considering is NOT a fixer upper at least 35 years old, walk away. Far better to buy one needing work than the problems labeled new.

[@geedubb-q1u]

Proof, They Don’t Build’em The Way They Used To.

[@MS-ig7ku]

Building quality has been going down for a hundred years.

[@johndough23]

@@MS-ig7ku 40 years.

[@mattd8222]

They can't even handle "minimum requirement"! That is why when we built our house, I did all the work myself just me and the wife except for the concrete, rough plumbing, and HVAC. I know this isn't an option for many but it is well worth it if you can. I watched all the inspectors, and it was quite eye opening. Most of them didn't do much more than walk around and say OK...good to go. I think during the whole build process the inspectors collectively were there less than 20 minutes.

[@braveworld2707]

Man I feel for that poor family. I had a crap builder but nothing like theirs. The stress when we built was incredible and I can't imagine what they went through especially the pregnant wife with all the extra pregnancy hormones and feelings she was going through. I didn't realise how stressed my wife was until we got the Final Payment check from the bank. She closed the car door after leaving the bank and burst into tears. Never wanted to kill someone so much in my life for bringing that on her. I imagine the husband would have also wanted to rain pain down on those basturd builders for the stress and hurt they have caused his family. I hope they eventually get there house fixed and get a decent job done on it but who am I kidding. Keep fighting the _good fight_ Cy because you are one of the few who can and are able to bring these shonky builders out into the light of day and expose their corrupt asses. My deepest sympathies to this family and all those other families who have their money, hopes and dreams stolen from them by these shonky r-sole builders.

[@TheRussellStover]

Thanks for doing a good job. You give people peace of mind.

[@Dogsrcute823]

Some people have peace of mind, some are driven out of their minds.

[@34stzoo]

I bought a flipped house and didn’t use my guy and relied on the realtor inspector. HUGH mistake!!! This is what I found and what I had to fix. More than a dozen three prong outlets that were not grounded. The ceiling in the master bedroom room sagging. A leaky hot water tank. This one was my favorite! The builder used a 8’X6” piece of poplar on the edge of the tub and paint it a high gloss white to make it look like porcelain/marble. Independent inspector is the best move to protect yourself.

[@OttoByOgraffey]

Who's Hugh? Hugh made the mistake?

[@JohnSmith-pl2bk]

@@OttoByOgraffey Hugh made a huge mistake....

[@johndough23]

Flippers are also notorious for roofing over old roofs. That is their style...slap some paint and cover-up issues to get it sold. They focus on cosmetics.. They rip 3 things, bathrooms, kitchens and the floors, but only if absolutely necessary. The rest gets make-up. They paint and mop then raise the price to the top of the market and troll for idiots.

[@berrito]

I know exactly where this community is. Knew it was too good to be true XD Love your content Cy. Hope Florida treated you well and wish you the best

[@jacobrzeszewski6527]

Dear god. My grandpa built a better house out from Sears catalog than these clown builders did. And it's still standing 80 years later

[@shaec3405]

My mom literally 30 seconds ago just said the house is built from the Sears catalog are still standing. And by God she's right

[@thewisecracker-rq1pu]

Yes! The need to start selling those kits again! They'd sell like hot cakes!

[@KLondike5]

​@@thewisecracker-rq1puI think Menards sells kits and Amazon is trying but they're still not the quality of what those Sears kits were.

[@Tom-hz9oc]

@@KLondike5If they get their shit together and stop importing the kits from India and China, they’ll corner the market!

[@johndough23]

again it usually takes the same-time to do the job correctly. NONE of the people involved in this business have any idea themselves they are doing it wrong. I would wager most of them are YT trained at best.

[@woodrot7887]

I love Cy ... !!! Great guy !!! I feel so bad for that young couple ... my gosh... Watching Cy's videos really makes me wonder how I wood respond IF I were to buy a new home. I just can't imagine the anxiety that wood follow. Yikers...

[@Andris-ur8py]

The people who purchase these new homes need to bring a lawyer with them to closing as well as approve of the contract before they sign agreements to purchase. As much as I hate lawyers , I've always used one when purchasing a home * * i didn't use one when we had a home built in the valley , luckily we had very few problems and they were taken care of(pulteeee). Anyway, I recall several real-estate transactions that we either negotiated a better price or their was "hold back money" until whatever discrepancy was resolved. . I know the same applies for new construction as I've been in the trades for longer than I want to admit and I've seen it happen to builders for a multitude of reasons (unfinished landscape due to snow....)

[@mlee888]

I be investing in blue tape shares immediately the way Cy is using them 🤣🤣🤣

[@rainemccandless8160]

Remember how a few year ago we were all gawking at Chinese building quality? I don’t think we are that much further ahead than they are 😅

[@ImAlecPonce]

WTF!!! A new house should be in PERFECT conditions...... Thanks for your vids. They churn my gut but new home buyers need to know what is going on.

[@pman2916]

I feel so bad for the buyers. Disgusting! I've learnt so much from these videos. Thanks Cy🙏

[@tonyburzio4107]

A contractors license and a hunting license are essentially the same thing from the point of view of the prey.

[@johndough23]

If you want to play this buy new game you need to have your OWN warranty contract the builder/realtor sign, in the presence of your own lawyer.

[@987654321wormy]

The builder must go by Bob Ross's adage "They're not mistakes, just happy accidents." 🤦

[@rojohe]

At a minimum, Toll Brothers should have their license(s) revoked in Utah.

[@tommymohlen8919]

I wonder if there would be an opportunity as a foreigner from sweden to start a building company and try to make some leeway to start getting those billion dollar builders to compete for real with actual standards followed to get people some actual good homes as they are paying for it and i bet you my standard would still be higher and cheaper on top of that. Its so sad to see, infuriating to me how people dont care about others in this day and age

[@tonyburzio4107]

You'd be fighting the local city bureaucracy, who makes most of their income from graft off of bad builders. Think medieval guilds mixed with the Mafia.

[@tommymohlen8919]

That sounds…great. Ir whatever. Its atrocious

[@vyvianalcott1681]

@@tonyburzio4107 If you're worried about corruption in the US, most of it is at the state and local level and it transcends party affiliation. Vote locally, probably not for the candidate all the regulated industries support.

[@brianfoster7064]

They don't pay the workers enough to care.

[@MikeJones__Who]

Most workers are very low skilled and underpaid 1099 contractors. Even the ones that "care" are few and far between. They also get pressured from the GC to close a home every 30 days which causes even more cut corners. It's maddening.

[@Drunkenvalley]

Fines for customer not closing on a home that's not ready for delivery should be criminal.

[@stargazer4683]

2:28 Cy is completely wrong that’s a feature for the kids to play helps build strong bones.

[@cyfyhomeinspections]

😂

[@toddmetzger]

Why do new home buyers tolerate such insolence? I would take their agent, and keep them in the basement, until the issues were resolved.

[@HomeStarInspect]

They’re throwing these houses up so fast that if you’re not getting these inspected by somebody as qualified as Cy, then you’re opening yourself up to a really bad product. Always be sure to hire the most qualified inspector you can find! 🤙😎

[@eggman9713]

If I'm buying a million dollar home, you bet there's going to be more color than grey, beige, white, black trim, and blue tape.

[@commentdeleted173]

More corporations making something for the shareholders at the expense of the consumer.

[@johndough23]

Most of what people consider the economy is nothing more than a MATH Equation in a system beholden to money over people by mandate.

[@jokeassasin7733]

How have professional complaints not been leveled against the city inspectors?

[@F3nrisTAG]

The city should be liable for the repairs if the builder fails to fix within a reasonable time.

[@dynamicguy202]

This makes me wonder how well built modular houses are built. 🤔😬

[@gatowololo5629]

Crazy how many builders and contractors hate Cy for DOING HIS JOB.

[@capitalisa]

Omg. I'm nauseous for the homeowner. This is criminal fraud.

[@ricknelson947]

It would be a great public service if the media would pressure the government inspectors as to why they are accepting some of these obvious code violations. They need to be held to even the bare minimum standards that they appear to not catch. What a shame.

[@JohnSmith-pl2bk]

The media is own by the billionaires. The builders are billionaires. The billionaires paid for the billionaires' choice of "elected" politicians... and approve any proposed legislation. Anything that interferes with billionaires' profits...may not be passed...or may be taken away. Starting to get the picture?

[@janetr5929]

Toll Brothers used to be considered a reputable, semi high end builder.

[@cyfyhomeinspections]

How about now?

[@janetr5929]

@@cyfyhomeinspectionsNot any longer it would seem.

[@FrogsForBreakfast]

So many companies that were great during my grandparent's time are terrible now that the original owners are gone.

[@thehuggz-i9k]

Cy needs to start training and opening branch offices. Put some MASSIVE pressure on these clowns.

[@gatowololo5629]

I wanna work for Cy 🫡🫡

[@Andris-ur8py]

I think that people have become cheap and bypassed using a real estate attorney for purchasing a home... 100 dollars probably could save some headaches The lack of skilled labor is an issue as well

[@JohnSmith-pl2bk]

@@Andris-ur8py The 1980's were the time governments throughout the world were "persuaded" to cancel an awful lot of trades apprenticeship schemes. That depth of knowledge and best practice being passed on to the following generation was lost forever...and those taught through the apprentice schemes are now retiring or retired..... leaving this mess...

[@Andris-ur8py]

@JohnSmith-pl2bk whatever you are such a troll Unions have apprenticeship programs High schools have programs Guys work their way up on companies The problem is since covid it's difficult to find people to work And if you find someone they want top dollar even though they don't have skills. Then they barely show up

[@JohnSmith-pl2bk]

@@Andris-ur8py Would they show up if they were well paid and well trained.... if the billionaires actually shared some of the profits with the people working for them???

[@ChristianHistBuff]

I really do not understand why they are allowed to get away with this kind of stuff. It is unprofessional and sloppy. After so many of these things the builder’s should lose any contracts until they can prove that they can do it properly.

[@crazyman8472]

…nightmare? 😱

[@JoanieBC]

Nightmare on Every Street. Nobody's afraid of the guy with the striped sweater, long nails, or burned skin. They're afraid of the big developers and their shortcuts.

[@JJ-wd4rb]

Please this needs to go national, these shitty builders need to get sued.

[@d.r.keeler2804]

The builders are bad enough but I can't help thinking that the city inspectors are either inept, on the take or both. It's another example of our elected officials not representing the people. If you're the mayor I'd be demanding explanations from the city engineering department. If I'm a legislator I'd be demanding law changes that stopped closings prior to the builder meeting their obligations. By the way everyone, this is happening EVERYWHERE in the country.

[@MrRickjitsu]

Criminal...

[@manGoSayNa]

Exactly!!

[@TakenTook]

We have this company in Michigan also, since at least the 1970s. They fool a surprising number of wealthy people because they use some high-end finishes and kitchens and what not. But working class people, especially those who have a little bit of experience in the building trades, figured them out a long time ago.

[@johnnynephrite6147]

Dont install tile on concrete slab foundations. Just DONT DO IT!

[@jesseherring324]

It doesnt help that the builders overwork there foreman by having them overlook more buildsites than anyone can reasonably handle so they cannot be onsite to make sure things are being done properly

[@stefanmuc2k]

I know it's a very different building style in the US, but the way American roofs are built just weirds me out. It seems the insulation is either just a huge mess of shredded newspapers on the floor, or spray foam dripping everywhere like stalactites in a cave. And it's all held up by pieces of scrap wood nailed together. And neither of these things are even what's wrong in the inspection.

[@iconic_horror]

These Builders are garbage. There's no pride in their work anymore.

[@dusty7264]

These days almost every home is a million dollars home.

[@jbarnhart2774]

Its so sad what these builders do to take advantage of people.

[@cristianmatos3505]

Honestly can some explain why there isn’t legal liability? Like I work in healthcare if we worked on people with this …. ethic you’d have dead bodies and criminal manslaughter charges. Why isn’t this illegal? Like I legit don’t understand why contracts are exempt from legal responsibility to fulfill contractual obligations? Like even musk got sued for trying to back out of twitter. Why is it that everywhere else in the business world your REQUIRED fulfill contracts as indicated but contractors are immune ?

[@krazykornpunk]

This is the american dream! Spending the bare minimum on the bill of materials and another bare minimum on the cheapest & fastest subs they can find; so they can turn around and sell you a polished piece of shit for $1M. I doubt Toll Brothers put in 70% of that houses cost into materials and a labor. If you're lucky they spent 35% of that on materials and labor and just pocketed the rest. Don't worry we can just blame the inflation what are they doing to do? What recourse besides putting them on blast on the internet do you have? If house sinking isn't a good enough reason to back out of a deal, what is? Pretty sure the next step up would be considered an act of god and not be covered either.

[@frankvanfossan]

Unreal...There is no WAY after watching these videos that I would ever give a down payment on future home to be built....regardless of the incentives! BUY a home that is already constructed after a third party inspection before even placing a bid!

[@J.C...]

How do those windows get broken at the corners like that? Smh.

[@blazertundra]

Now it makes sense why certain homebuilders were undercutting the one I went with. They're no angels, either, but wow. That's beyond bad.

[@MS-ig7ku]

PVC windows should not exist.

[@thoughtlesskills]

I can't argue but when they are installed correctly they last a long time. They just rarely get put in right and are a beech to paint.

[@kjisnot]

I replaced old aluminum windows with low E vinyl windows around 1998. Isn't so called vinyl a form of PVC? They are still in great shape. I think the installer was the key to be honest. Are these broken ones some cheap grade of PVC?

[@JohnSmith-pl2bk]

The 1980's were the time governments throughout the world were "persuaded" to cancel an awful lot of trades apprenticeship schemes. That depth of knowledge and best practice being passed on to the following generation was lost forever...and the apprentice trained generation are now retiring or retired..... leaving this mess...

[@johndough23]

Reaganomics. At least we can feel good the incoming Admim DOGE are not like Reagan, snort.

[@chethaynes5802]

Go Get Em !

[@MoonbeameSmith]

I'd sue for 3x the purchase price...

[@Musicman9492]

Their lawyers would delay the trial for so long that you'd have to file for bankruptcy before a judge even looked at a single photo of the property.

[@MoonbeameSmith]

I's start with social media.. .

[@tonyburzio4107]

The law protects the builders. In old English, lawyer is pronounced the same as liar.

[@JohnSmith-pl2bk]

@@MoonbeameSmith You see the strife Cy gets. How rich are these builders They are billionaires. Now think who controls the media... the billionaires. Who paid the politicians' election expenses? The billionaires. Who are dictating the choice of all the oversight positions that should protect we the people? How far do you think you'd get???

[@Music_Blueprint_78]

These new construction Ponzi schemes are out of control 😂

[@MrTread-cn2ro]

They expect you to pay 100% of the cost for 90% of the project. The other inspectors seem to be fine with the attitude.

[@rainman7992]

should have bailed when you had the chance...one year fight to get back deposit, take 1500 days to get home still under repair...NICE

[@SteveSabbai]

Construction workers are some of the worst. The shoddy work they do to those homes, they would not do it to their own homes. Trust no one especially if YOUR money is involved. Silly Humans.

[@glbernini0]

BEST OF LUCK WITH THE FIXES!

[@danielojed]

where can I find that foundation story?

[@russellnc]

How do they get away with building such crap?

[@nomusicrc]

HOW CAN THEY GET AWAY WITH THIS

[@JohnSmith-pl2bk]

Many builders form a limited liability company to build one house....yours. Then when the house is sold the company is dissolved and a new company is formed for the next house. Even though all parties in the new building firm are the same as the company that built your house...you can't sue them.,...and the original company has no assets. The scam goes right through up the line to the billionaires controlling the politicians, the legislation...and our lives.

[@sleze]

God. Who would buy a house from Toll Brothers at this point?

[@MattHudsonAtx]

Utah and Arizona are full of Republicans.

[@ICHope1]

I always thought Toll Bros are way over priced. After watching Cy they couldn’t give me a house for free.

[@gatowololo5629]

People are desperate to own a home. And supply is short. They probably don't know better.

[@ellwoodwolf]

It's literally all current new construction

[@niveknospmoht8743]

The Toll Bros houses in question were built in Utah and the whole subdivision is having settlement problems with that hillside

[@vvorldnewsmedia]

rich people problems that i wish we had

[@sokraal]

Ain't that funny through the tears that most of people on this planet would like to live back in the 80s instead of now? So much less bs.

[@BlahBlah-k3w]

This seems criminal.

[@julias.4980]

These Shady Builders should have their Licenses REVOKED! They are "Pound Wise, Penny Foolish" when it comes to construction they hire the cheapest labor which ends up costing them far more in the long run because of incompetence, lack of oversight, rushed work and improper supplies. They obviously don't care about their reputations either. Part of the problem is many of them are not local so they have NO community ties OR they ARE local and they have "friends in office" or are used to greasing some palms here and there to "get things done". They and their families should be forced to live in these very shoddy houses they build. That would straighten them up really fast!

[@johndough23]

These scammers are way beyond caring. Most of them are not even clear they are doing shoddy work. At best they are simply COPYING what they see and the cycle is now 20 generations latter. 20 times the number of original mistakes. If not for prefabricated parts these homes would not stand by themselves.The lack of quality is that bad.

[@Dogsrcute823]

I just get depressed watching these videos

[@nicgurkweitz389]

These are CRIMINAL! When the house falls apart, or catches fire, can they finally be charged criminally or do you have to wait for someone to die? So dumb.

[@JohnSmith-pl2bk]

Many builders form a limited liability company to build one house....yours. Then when the house is sold the company is dissolved and a new company is formed for the next house. Even though all parties in the new building firm are the same as the company that built your house...you can't sue them.,...and the original company has no assets. The scam goes right through up the line to the billionaires controlling the politicians, the legislation...and our lives.

[@hackneo64]

Tofu dreg construction just like China!

[@robertmcnearny9222]

MIllion dollar hove, lives 5 feet from neighbor.

[@thechumpsbeendumped.7797]

Are those the Bluetooth railings I’ve been hearing about?

[@brakejoe]

With the bad ba der weather GO GO GO FOR IT

[@I_SuperHiro_I]

How is this not considered Grand Theft?

[@My-Pal-Hal]

But Let's Be Fair. Think of all the Content they've built for you in that years time 😳 You should do your reinspection videos, wearing a Ton of Gold Bling and a Grill 😂 ... money in the bank

[@sokin8576]

If you dont have a home after 1500 days you should be able to get a full refund plus interest.

[@johndough23]

People do realize this sort of shoddy work and quality is ubiquitous across all areas of the economy correct? In fact the building Trades are probably near the top of the quality ratings. Your Hamburger has rat hair, feces and so many additives you would fall asleep before the list ended. Besides most of the baddies happen way before the cow is even slaughtered. If you are an ignorant consumer there is a scam ready to service your needs. If you are shopping not expecting to get scammed you are doing it wrong. Odds are extreme the people you are trading for are out to f*ck you. No house is perfect but the problems seen in these inspector videos indicate a total lack of concern and scams a plenty. The referees are incompetent and probably paid off. They are scamming the taxpayers and buying public. Have a nice day.

[@johndough23]

anyhow the "solution" to all this fun will be automation. Then the new home will be as good as the typical $35 sneaker which lasts 3 months.

[@pflume1]

Where is the municipal government?

[@Aggemannen117]

Is installing doors like that hard?

[@thoughtlesskills]

No, not even a little bit. Of course I say its not hard but that's if the framers aren't idiots.

[@glennac]

Especially the Toll Bros experience at the end - DIS - GUST - ING! 🤬

[@kareno8634]

1st - my mistake, *Not buying Stock in Blue Tape.* 0:20 {{sigh}} 2nd - "We", *Your* Inspection concerns? 1:11 FYI: Growing *Issue* using "official", *Wrong* 'title', they are *SERVANTS.* *Duty to "SECURE" Rights* of the people, is public *servants' Sworn Allegiance.* When Executing Laws & Regulations they *ensure* people's *"pursuit of Happiness"* is possible. *Without* Honor & Trust, results are *Unacceptable behaviour by ALL.* 1:20 ... 3rd - *"Involved":* Building' ["official"] *'servant',* 'Engineers', 'Builder', 'Framing' company. re: *workers' Qualifications?* Tyrants have *NO Defense* when One *Uses *Rights & Constitutions* in reasoning to Facts of *TRUTH.* 🇺🇸 _just saying_

[@sonofelroy]

Why does this video repeat in the middle and then switch to a totally different story?

[@Georges3DPrinters]

Slum contractors? 🤔

[@peetos-chan2835]

🤦‍♂️

[@kennethking8208]

That's why people shouldn't move to Utah. Just saying.

[@LykeArgy]

3:21 wait why are you not allowed to use a hammer? is it aesthetics or does driving the nail in with 1 hit vs multiple make a stronger connection?

[@yothere4863]

What a scam

[@MattHudsonAtx]

In Utah and Arizona these homes are overwhelmingly sold to Republicans. It's no wonder the builders treat them like a captive audience.

[@kludgescraftsplus8631]

You know it's not exactly like you built a shitty house, but don't think you're noticing that you're doubling down on some of your clips in the same video. The section about cutting the world is in there twice.

[@inspectflix]

📐Wow!!! Good example of Speed process in construction without any care of the product.🤨 Most consumers don't know that Improper installation of materials can void out the manufacturer warranty of the product in a lot of cases. AND... I cringe when I hear " Tol brothers". 😬