You're right about inspecting homes, no matter the builder. It's important for a smooth home-buying experience. Keep up the good work with your videos!

Thank you for making these - They have been super helpful. I’m curious on your take on HistoryMaker Homes.

I think that it's refreshing to know that you're be very frank and honest and open on your videos. You're educating ppl on basically you get what you pay for. Continue on your path of honesty and openness and I believe it will pay off for you. It's very important that customers need more clarity and education and match their expectation with their affordability.

@zakschmidt-DallasTXrealestate

3 ай бұрын

I appreciate that! Trying to be as helpful as I can where I can.

It's the same with all other builders too..just because paying more money doesn't mean other builders are doing better job of making their customers happy

We are in the process of building a DR Horton Express build in Josephine Texas. Have several friends in mixed in ours and other communities that are also DR Horton express communities in Josephine. Have heard nothing but great things about the builds. Our realtor is the one who recommended a DR Horton new build as well. We do have a 3rd party inspector as well, have it inspected at every phase within the build. Tape a beading and paint is being done this week. So far so good on everything else. But we are being extremely picky about everything.

@chrisgracia4522

2 ай бұрын

Thanks for the comment Going to get a home inspection in the Cartwright area

Almost bought a home (resale) built by DR Horton, but was told by a friend who owned a DR Horton built home to NOT buy their product. Long story short, his community had a long history of problems with their homes and was involved in a class action lawsuit. DR Horton was forced to fix the problems, which was done, but just know that and watching other videos about DR Horton, I probably will never buy their products.

@samvigil1333

5 ай бұрын

Don't Do it they are the biggest liars and scammers and if you are thinking about opening a lawsuit you better be ready to be harassed and black mailed I've seen it time and time again.😤😤😤

@gnomiefirst9201

4 ай бұрын

You Dodged a bullet.

Thanks 💖💖💖

The problem is the sub-contractors Horton hires to build these homes. Lowest bid contractors that employ teenage migrants with little or no building skills. Most can't speak english or read a tape measure properly. They pay them bare minimum wages and use the cheapest building materials available. People pay $400K for a home that is total crap that is falling apart and leaking the first year they move in. Better to buy a home built 50 years ago.

They just did “phase 2” of my subdivision as build to rent in the Indy area

I'm 6 months into my new DR build... literally, every interior door knob (to include the garage door knob) has fallen off multiple times. I am a proud gay man, but I am straighter than most of the walls and ceilings in my home. Built cheap, and it shows. Anything I hang on the walls looks weird and makes the walls and ceilings stand out. I just got a new warranty rep because the first guy was unprofessional and told me not to do anything to my home until after the year mark. He said to just live in it. So far my experience isn't the best 😕

@zakschmidt-DallasTXrealestate

3 ай бұрын

This comment had me rolling today 🤣🤣🤣. Hate that about the house, and the insult to injury is the warranty manager. Best of luck friend.

@CindyRobinson-mr8zx

21 күн бұрын

Your hilarious

Love your videos! Can you review Taylor morrison?

@zakschmidt-DallasTXrealestate

9 ай бұрын

You got it, coming on up on the list.

D.R. Horton home in prosper ISD or David Weekly home in Denton ISD? We are looking to live in our home for 2 years and then rent it out? The DR Horton Home is around 2400 sq ft on a 10,000 sqft lot vs a David Weekly home on 2300 sqft on a 6000 sqft lot. I am looking only from the point of ROI and rent-ability. Both homes are priced at $520,000 and are 4 bed and 3 baths. Please Help.

I see that they are building in Halifax Plantation in Ormond Beach Fl where there is established homes there. Is it a good idea to look at these homes in Florida? Thanks great show.

@zakschmidt-DallasTXrealestate

6 ай бұрын

Not sure I am based in Dallas so I cant speak about florida

Step 1: Do not buy a cookie cutter D.R. Horton home.

I looked at about 20 of their houses, I thought they looked very cheap. The kitchens were garbage, in my opinion.

@CAdams93

3 ай бұрын

Lol 😂

Is there any downside to buying in a community that expressly forbids leasing and renting?

What do you think about DSLD?

OMG I’m I the process of buying on in Locust Grove GA

@zakschmidt-DallasTXrealestate

5 ай бұрын

Good luck. Hope it turns out well. Please be sure to get a home inspection before closing.

If you so not want renters in your community then I suggest getting on the board of the HOA. You can change the bylaws to ban rental properties. I live in a neighborhood that has done this.

I love new construction 🚧

@zakschmidt-DallasTXrealestate

4 ай бұрын

Me 2!! Big fan and there are a lot of great builders in DFW to choose from

You also have to look at the city councils that allow them to come into an area and build thousands of homes and townhomes. Employing mostly immigrants go by one of their job sites you'll see. Its not about creating homes the workers can afford. Its about running locals out for wealthy investors to take over. Greed and capitalism are not the same. Greed destroys capitalism and societies.

Fun fact: in Hawaii some of the best sushi and poke does in fact come from the gas station 😂 also McDonald’s sells taro pies instead of apple pies

Hi! Thank you for doing this series! Can you review Clarity Homes and Centre Living Home builders?

@zakschmidt-DallasTXrealestate

9 ай бұрын

Yes will add them to the list

I've been doing HVAC work in the DFW area of Texas. Awful seems to be DR Horton's default construction standard, well built ones are special unicorns.

Almost bought a P-2 DR Horton home in Princeton yesterday and before I signed the contract I decided to go on the community facebook group and see what people were saying prior to any knowledge about DR Hortons reputation. There were a lot of complaints about Structure, Water damage, HVAC etc the list goes on. Feeling extremely lucky to have found that out before I decided to sign contract and lose my deposit. This just gave me even more confirmation that i made the right decision. Thank you!

@zakschmidt-DallasTXrealestate

4 ай бұрын

Of course glad I could help. If you need more help let me know!

Would love to see more specific details on the construction. I.e. Wind ratings, energy ratings vs competition, etc. Other than quick builds, is there anything to highlight about their design, materials, etc.

@eattherich9215

18 күн бұрын

If you want the lowdown, KZreadr Mary Betsy has a two part expose that will blow your mind.

@davidyoung8034

17 күн бұрын

@@eattherich9215Excellent, thank you!

This isn't as bad as I thought it would be. Everything mentioned, I knew. We're having an Emerald Series home built and I'm all for not having renter's. Nothing against them. We are currently in a rental house now. But I'm looking forward to everyone in the community being homeowners. Also, given the amount of horror stories I'm seeing, like mentioned, because of the massive amount of homes built, we're having three inspections done (two pre-drywall). All, every single, large production builder has issues. Period. Just trying to do my best to mitigate ours.

@dm9310

5 ай бұрын

Hahahaha woooooo do some research buddy

@SmoresFamily

5 ай бұрын

@@dm9310 🙄👍🏾

Can you please do starlight homes behind the builder series?

@zakschmidt-DallasTXrealestate

5 ай бұрын

Of course. It’s up on the channel now.

So guess what? June 8, 2020 a new LLC popped up in Mansfield called Horton 6 Investments, LLC. They purchase rental properties. Guess what else they do? Keep security deposits and no walk through at end of leases. Nice scam, huh?

@zakschmidt-DallasTXrealestate

3 ай бұрын

Wish I could say I am surprised, but unfortunately I am not. That sucks im sorry

thank you for your amazing videos! You are so competent and a good critical thinker! Very much appreciated

@zakschmidt-DallasTXrealestate

6 ай бұрын

Absolutely. Thank you For hanging out

Can you do a KB video. I didn't see one in your channel. Can't really find much on them

@zakschmidt-DallasTXrealestate

3 ай бұрын

Yes I will get in in the CUe

@imaginarygoblin

2 ай бұрын

My neighborhood in San Antonio was KB and all our houses had issues.

sorry- i tend to agree with most people's sentiments about this company...the more you're about sales, the less quality you tend to offer...i've heard so many nightmares about their houses (would never buy one)...

@zakschmidt-DallasTXrealestate

9 ай бұрын

No need to apologize. You and I tend to agree. As someone who’s bought 2 of them. Just trying to provide information for people to make their own decisions.

Hey Zak! Can you review Pulte? We’re actually building in a community with Pulte and some Dr Horton home lots. I’m curious to hear your thoughts.

@zakschmidt-DallasTXrealestate

9 ай бұрын

Yes I will and them to the List. But short version is I think they can be okay. Most of their homes are good, would take them over DR. I'll get some more details out soon.

@SmoresFamily

7 ай бұрын

We lived in a Pulte Home, little problems. I'd say close to the best home we've lived in. Others in our community had major issues. Our realtor is in a Pulte Home and has a D.R. investment property. Both were new builds and HATED the Pulte process. Issues after issues. Almost backed out. "Surprisingly" was impressed by the D.R. build quality. Nothing but good things to say. ALL large mass production builds boil down to the subcontractors and inspections done. We're building with D.R. right now and are having two pre-drywall inspections, along with a final being done.

@ohshebudgets

7 ай бұрын

@@SmoresFamily we hired a third party inspector and so far so good! The process has been extremely smooth thus far. Framing should be going up within the next week or so and a few moving pieces in January as well before insulation. No complaints on our end.

@bean6528

6 ай бұрын

Pulte homes in Flower mound several years ago. Now home owners discover all the foundation problems. Friend had 10x foundation repairs and found out the foundation was was at huge difference in depth from 3 inches to 12 and 16. It is an expensive mess as texas has lots of land issue as it is. Quality control is not good.

@ohshebudgets

6 ай бұрын

@@bean6528 yikes! I’ll be sure to ask the third party specifically to double check the foundation. We did a pre slab inspection already so hopefully that saves us some of the trouble.

I’m here after getting approved for a Dr Horton home and the reviews, pictures, videos are overwhelming, bothersome, and scary … how do they stay in business with their practices ? Ridiculous I’m having a change of heart

@zakschmidt-DallasTXrealestate

8 ай бұрын

Do you have other options in your price point/area/timeline? can i help? In terms of staying in business I think alot has to do with the amount of volume that they do. They will be the top production builder in the nation. I think they lean into it similar to spirit airlines. They know their place and emobody it. To be fair not all DR horton is bad. If you decide to go forward pay for third party inspections. If I can help you here in DFW look at some different options let me know. my email is zak.schmidt@exprealty.com

@kathyjones3022

7 ай бұрын

We bought a D R Horton home about 1 tear ago and already seeing Owen’s move out and renters move in. We are very disappointed and regret ever buying our home. Do not buy.

@fredmartinez4248

6 ай бұрын

Me too

@adilenegalicia

3 ай бұрын

Did you end up purchasing from them?

Who's the better buyer? I've heard nightmares about DH!!! So that would be a no go. They need to fix all their problems and stop building for a while.

Builders also don't use good paint inside or out. Buy your own if you can and let them use it. Paint is a very important barrier against water intrusion.

Wow ever heard of real bricks or real stone like old traditional buildings.

I have pictures from a New DR Horton home in Dayton Ohio. I framed houses For 15 years in Tennessee. Done lots of remodeling, trim,sheetrock,concrete siding roofing, I have never seen worse work. I understand also. It depends on the subcontractors. What quality building your gonna get. My sister an Brother in law. Are buying a home. I went to look at this home. Luckily that haven't signed anything with them. The basement have a Crack from one corner 50 long to the other corner. 1/4 wide to 1/8 wide. In the poured floor. The sidewalk and front steps. The ground is washed out from under the concrete. 3ft back under the driveway. From the Garage all the way to the road. The Garage door header is Sagging almost an inch in the center. There is just so much. So do some research make sure backfill is done properly. Do research on who the subcontractors are. Good luck 👍🏼

My husband and I just signed the contract and paid earnest money for a DR Horton home(express in Houston) and now after watching this video I am very nervous. I know you mentioned that you felt there were better options. Can you please elaborate on that? What builder do you think has the best quality for the best price.

@zakschmidt-DallasTXrealestate

Ай бұрын

I can’t speak for the Houston market so not sure on all of those. Depending on budget I’d look at highland, Perry, Meritage, trophy if they are down there or Bloomfield.

@lau3022

18 күн бұрын

Any update ? I’m in Dallas Tx I feel super nervous, with everything they say I'd rather lose that money

Does D R Horton home builders = Damned Robbing Horton??

Can you recommend an inspector?

@zakschmidt-DallasTXrealestate

9 ай бұрын

here in DFW there are 2 companies that I recommend usually. texasdhi.com/ www.greenstarpropertyinspections.com/ Both of them are phenomenal to work with

We are new home buyers looking at DR Horton. In our case, for our budget (under 300k), everything is selling fast with multiple offers so they end up going for higher than asking price. All we want is a 3BR ranch with a garage. Everything else is optional to us. We just want to stop flushing money down the toilet by renting. We went to look at a ranch at 240k built in 1997, today was the open house and it already had offers from yesterday. According to my realtor, that house was already well over the higher end of the price per sqft for that neighborhood and was going to be selling for more than that. And it was nothing special. In fact it had an active railroad practically outside its back yard. Probably 260k for that. Meanwhile we can get something that checks our basic checkboxes while being a newly built home in the same desireable areas for that same price (and further from the railroad). It will have its problems too I’m sure, but anything major we would have a warranty to theoretically back us up at least and minor stuff we would probably have to deal with either way. Honestly this video made me feel more secure in choosing this as an option. Because we just happen to be in that right place in the market where it makes sense for us. And it’s given me some good things to consider and watch out for.

@eattherich9215

18 күн бұрын

Did you not pay attention to this video?

Is Stanley Martin any better?

Our first home was a DR Horton in Keller & we loved it but that was 2 decades ago. Lenar was the worst for us but it is what it is 🤷🏽‍♂️

So like building inspectors are looking the other way as they get paid?

@zakschmidt-DallasTXrealestate

5 ай бұрын

I’m not saying that. But what I am saying is in places where all of this growth is happening cities are shortstaffed and often sometimes you have one or two city and code inspectors for 10 to 12 developments so things might get missed.

What is the express?

@zakschmidt-DallasTXrealestate

5 ай бұрын

Dr Horton express is there entry level product. Base level product. No customization. Built quickly. All of the homes will be the same in the neighborhood.

Don't eat gas station sushi or drink Flint, Michigan water.

All the builders are using the same trades to build their homes. Get an independent inspector to watch and inspect each phase. The city will let things pass that shou!don't pass. This won't be possible in a development.

I think it's great that they don't sell to investors... I don't want Chinese, foreign, or money hungry corporations buying them and ridiculously drive prices up, keeping out Americans from buying and not renting

@eattherich9215

18 күн бұрын

Are you happy that Americans are going to be saddled with a sub-standard product that can never be fixed?

So basically, a tool shed would be better home than DR Horton house.

You can't have the best subs on the job if you have 30 developments popping up in the area. I sadly own one. I watched another 20 homes being built while my punch list took a year to complete! I saw fancy trucks n custom trailers w crews wearing matching t-shirts and I saw crews of disheveled workers working out of a junkyard pickup. The guy that re-did my ceiling twice n still didn't fix it falls into the latter category.

Only go with builders that build a small number of custom homes per year. These tract builders are nothing but trouble

Run away from D.R.Horton quicker than a fart leaves a fan factory.

Always hire your own inspector with any builders everything contracted out. Not all contractors are good they bid on the Jobs.

D.R. here in Kyle TX has bought some lots from the BlackBurn community (Brooks Ranch). I am in process of buying one of the D.R. homes there, neighborhood not too bad. Blackburn is quite fancy pants, so I am intrigued they (D.R.) decided to build directly on some of their lots in their original community.

@MusicLovingFool1

3 ай бұрын

you might want to read the reviews, and most likely it will include an HOA...read the fine print.

Get the home inspection by sometime who is not in cahoots with the builder.

gotta wonder if the reason they don't sell to investors is because they have deep pockets which = top-shelf lawyers us little guys can't afford. Hmm.

@aftermathmatix

6 ай бұрын

Pulte and DR horton dont sell to ppl that want to buy homes as investment?

If you were building a paper doll house, you could build it fast too!

What’s better then? No new builders are reputable. Everything goes up quick. Is what it is. Not paying a million for a custom built home.

Great work Zak, you are an honest guy to speak the truth.

@zakschmidt-DallasTXrealestate

4 ай бұрын

Thanks my friend, Just trying to help however I can

They will sell a home to an investor friend. Higher price. To get comparable. Then sell the subdivision out. The friend is given a kickback. His or her home is sold. Example a showroom home. Then there off to the next subdivision. Like a horse race. It's amazing the fraud that goes on.

I swear you have a twin working for a filmscreen company... Uncanny

@zakschmidt-DallasTXrealestate

7 ай бұрын

For sure not a twin 😀. Don't think the world needs more of me. But that is crazy.

Anything for Centex homes

@zakschmidt-DallasTXrealestate

8 ай бұрын

Centex is alright. Have gotten a little better since being bought out by Pulte a few years, ago. Overall i think they can be a good place to start. Where are you looking at and we can explore other options in that area as well?

@SS-zl3ox

8 ай бұрын

@@zakschmidt-DallasTXrealestate unfortunately I’m in Houston but I would of loved to of worked with you your info is awesome! I just moved out of Dallas this summer and looking for a starter home to eventually rent out in about 5-7 years.

@zakschmidt-DallasTXrealestate

8 ай бұрын

@@SS-zl3ox Hey im willing to travel if thats what it takes to help some one. I also have team mates in Houston that are top notch if you want me to get you connected with them!

DR. Horton as the worse reviews at the Consumer Affairs website 80% rated F reviews

We have a D.R. Horton and I can tell you the quality is dismal. I would never buy another home built by them!

You should do a video on MI Homes!

@zakschmidt-DallasTXrealestate

9 ай бұрын

On the list. Will have them coming up.

Is this to suggest that it is acceptable to do shoddy work? That it’s okay to allow for a conglomerate to triangulate consumers at the consumer’s expense ultimately? That we ought to accept subpar craftsmanship at the most basic level(s)-such as structural integrity (i.e., insufficient joists, miscuts/misaligned structural beams, etc.)? How can anyone hold these “builders” accountable considering they are virtually AMAZON huge without an ounce of the responsibility or accountability that comes with that level of influence/power?

@zakschmidt-DallasTXrealestate

4 ай бұрын

I am in no way suggesting that it’s okay to do shoddy work. I have always been very vocal and straightforward with my people in regards to what they get with certain companies. But to your point of what can be done I don’t know. They have a major market share and continue to expand. People will continue to need housing so until other builders step up their games or local authorities do a better job of regulation this exists. Doesn’t mean you have to purchase from them. I would say we always look for a better option.

It’s cut rate trash build that won’t even last the 30 year mortgage. Run fast and far from DR

My new home is over 500K and DRHorton built it like the builders built I'm the dark. It's horrible. I need help joining a class action suit in my area. 😢

@zakschmidt-DallasTXrealestate

6 ай бұрын

🤕 ouch. That really sucks. Wish I could help on that end but I’m definitely not an attorney. Wish you were alone in that sentiment honestly but unfortunately that never seems to be the case

@leahsansone8799

6 ай бұрын

@@zakschmidt-DallasTXrealestate Thanks. I wish I had investigated them more before I purchased. I’ve got a long road ahead of me.

@Steven-en6uu

5 ай бұрын

Search the term due diligence. A complete lack of forethought and planning on your behalf doesn't constitute a crisis on mine. A brand new home. Enjoy your self-induced suck.

@leahsansone8799

5 ай бұрын

@@Steven-en6uu excuse me???

@Steven-en6uu

5 ай бұрын

You admit that you didn't even do your due diligence before getting involved with D.R. Horton and now you're in a world of pain. Even Stevie Wonder could see to stay away from D.R.Horton. Nobody gives two shits about how much your stupid personal decision now costs you. Again, enjoy your suck. @@leahsansone8799

I'm in SC and they are buildings subs here also and as a contractor with 39 years in the biz I also tell my customers do not buy from them, bad rep in the building world, even home inspectors warn folks about them. I've seen them in action, build as fast as they can, it's all about production with them not quality. There are countless lawsuits against them, there was a whole sub in NC suing them.

May I recommend the carnivore diet so you can make more good videos and heal your body.

Great video, their homes come with a lot of defects

Man I dodged a bullet before seeing this video. Glad to be building with pacesetter

@zakschmidt-DallasTXrealestate

5 ай бұрын

Definitely. I love pacesetter. One of my favs and who we personally built with. Which community?

No commission for you.

They are criminals

Regulations are for corporations not PROTECTING PEOPLE. Oh wait…its supposed to be the other way. Not when you live in a fascist state.

DR= complete junk. Built on a slab, no overhangs, the cheapest siding you can buy warps when installed, Stay far away.

Add Miranda to that list of shite home builders

Trashy builder. Never again.

Piece of crap!!!!! We closed in 2/2023 & are having foundation issues and our floors creek. The warranty department opens tickets but are slow to proceed. Ughhh

@simplespirit

5 ай бұрын

Are you in Texas?

@walterkielbus3672

5 ай бұрын

@@simplespirit We're I'm Fl.

@Steven-en6uu

5 ай бұрын

Search the term due diligence. A complete lack of forethought and planning on your behalf doesn't constitute a crisis on mine. A brand new home. Enjoy your self-induced suck.

@TheBuckeyeFarm

4 ай бұрын

Hope you get it all fixed before your warranty is up.

DRH is the wish.comm of houses.