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Thanks for sharing, I'm sorry to hear about all the problems you're having. I think a major issue is just water being the root of all evil for house problems a

Thanks for sharing, I'm sorry to hear about all the problems you're having. I think a major issue is just water being the root of all evil for house problems and the bigger your house is, the more recent it was built, the more corners were cut. It's all compounded by contractors wanting to overcharge you if you're in an expensive neighborhood and not give you the time of day otherwise. It's like you could just say, "let's just get rid of all this extra furniture and stuff and live within our means. The kids don't need that many toys." But then the argument falls on deaf ears and you wind up with the neverending complexities of redecorating, contractors, insurance claims and stress.

chiefalchemist 4y ago
Agreed. But I'd like to perhaps interpret it a slightly different way. What if house construction was "branded". That is, aside from (possibly uninforced) local standards a company built homes AND committed to their quality. Given how sloppy new home construction has become, perhaps buyers would trade less home for say 10 years of peace of mind? I realize long term guarantees are tough. Obviously. Nonetheless, the current shit-show seems to be begging for alternatives.
- tstrimple 4y ago
  Home warranties were fairly common when purchasing. They are meant to cover things you don't find right away during the inspection. Unfortunately market forces, especially lately, have made these less available for purchasers as competition for houses is too high.
  - chiefalchemist 4y ago
    Sounds like it's a race to the bottom. No one can differentiate with better quality goods and work because no one is willing and able to do it. The lower the price the better. Regardless how it'll cost you later, affect long term value, etc. If anything it makes the argument to not buy new. Instead go for something in the 10 to 15 yr range that's had the structural bugs worked out but might need updated appliances.

chiefalchemist 4y ago

Agreed. But I'd like to perhaps interpret it a slightly different way. What if house construction was "branded". That is, aside from (possibly uninforced) local standards a company built homes AND committed to their quality. Given how sloppy new home construction has become, perhaps buyers would trade less home for say 10 years of peace of mind? I realize long term guarantees are tough. Obviously. Nonetheless, the current shit-show seems to be begging for alternatives.

tstrimple 4y ago
Home warranties were fairly common when purchasing. They are meant to cover things you don't find right away during the inspection. Unfortunately market forces, especially lately, have made these less available for purchasers as competition for houses is too high.
- chiefalchemist 4y ago
  Sounds like it's a race to the bottom. No one can differentiate with better quality goods and work because no one is willing and able to do it. The lower the price the better. Regardless how it'll cost you later, affect long term value, etc. If anything it makes the argument to not buy new. Instead go for something in the 10 to 15 yr range that's had the structural bugs worked out but might need updated appliances.