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Posted by Andy Asberry on June 22, 2007, 11:28 pm
On Fri, 22 Jun 2007 17:37:49 -0700, rickmilteer@hotmail.com wrote:
>> Hi all,
>>
>> Awhile back, I posted a rant about being cheated byPremierHome
>> Builders in Little Elm, TX. Well, I was cheated and I am out a fair
>> bit of cash. I am posting my final reply to the BBB in Denton County
>> after being denied my refund for deposit/upgrades. My purpose is to
>> hopefully prevent another person for falling for the same scam. I am
>> not sure where to effectively post this since most people don't search
>> groups to begin with. Any help to make sure it reaches a mass audience
>> would be appreciated.
>>
>> Secondly, they are changing their name to USA Five StarHomesLP
>> because their reputation underPremierHome Builders is obviously
>> damaged.
>>
>> Due topremier'sfailure to make any progress in any way that can be
>> considered timely, we were forced by their negligence and blatant
>> disregard to look elsewhere for a home. We were constantly lied to by
>> James Bourg about the status of construction. Every week we were told
>> byPremierthat work would begin and when we would drive to the site
>> to verify absolutely nothing would be done. We would then complain
toPremierand their excuse was that something out of their control was
>> responsible. This happened every week for 6 months. For example, one
>> of their favorite excuses is to blame the housing inspectors for
>> Little Elm, TX. When I finally called the inspectors about why they
>> are not inspecting my home they offered a different story. The
>> inspectors informed me thatPremiercan not keep a clean work site and
>> they are constantly having permits withheld to force them into
>> compliance. Secondly, the inspectors will respond within 24 hours to
>> an inspection request. However, payment must be made prior to the
>> inspection andPremieris notorious for not paying their bills. When I
>> asked why I could not have my plumbing rough inspected after 4 months
>> of waiting every week. The answer was simple.Premierhad not paid the
>> fees associated with the inspection. Surely, after 4 months, they had
>> the money from the bank loan to pay for it. The question was why were
>> they not paying it?
>>
>> After hours of research aboutPremierHome Builders, it seems I am not
>> alone. There is an unofficial term for people like me. We are called
>> "PremierBusts". Many of my neighbors were also victims ofPremier
>> Home Builders This pattern of lying and accepting deposits with no
>> attention of following thru and completing the work per the contract
>> is their modus operandi. I have subsequently learned that manyhomes
>> have liens against them by builders due toPremier'sfailure to pay
>> their debts. There is only one way to describe a business that has a
>> continuous pattern of deceit and that is quite simply to say that they
>> are crooks.
>>
>> I cannot say that I am surprised in the very least that I would be
>> denied my request for a refund. After all, they have made no attempt
>> to rectify the situation. They will not return a phone call. The only
>> recent response I got from them was because I complained about them
>> directly in front of a potential customer, or should I say victim,
>> while showing a home. While living in the same community wherePremier
>> builds, I have really got to notice how poorly the houses are built.
>> Job sites are left unattended for months. They are exposed to the
>> elements. While I am no expert on construction, this can not lead to a
>> well built house. I may have been cheated out of $2,800 but I have to
>> think I got off easy. I could be stuck with a house that they built! I
>> am not sure who will read this response but if it dissuades one
>> customer from making the same mistake that I did then it was worth it.
>
>
>I am going through the same problem in McKinney, TX. My house
>supposedly has been under construction since January, 2007 when they
>took my money. Nothing but excuses have happened. Just today I found
>out that the City of McKinney placed a hold on their construction
>because they need to pay fees and fines to the city They promised me
>that the home would be built by July, 2007. It is horrid! The plumping
>is all wrong-the toilet is under what is supposed to be the stairs.
>
>They do not return phone calls and the salesman Mr. Ed Lynch just
>offers exuses on what is going on. It is my understanding that many of
>the homes being constructed now have liens. The vendors do not want to
>do business with them because they are owed money. We have always been
>told that the problem lies with the City of McKinney Building
>Inspectors, not Premer Homes/5 Star Homes.
>
>The only difference between me and the other buyers is that I have
>about finished my investigation and I am going to sue them for my
>money back! I am also planning on going to the media for coverage on
>the fraud that is committed by the family behind Premier Homes.
>
>If anyone is interested in getting more information send me an email
>at rickmilteer@hotmail.com.
Fellows, I wish you well. I believe this is more than a civil dispute.
It looks like fraud to me. I would contact the District Attorney in
each county. Find as many victims as possible; band together.
--Andy Asberry--
------Texas-----
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