Building and Construction - Premier Home Builders/USA Five Star Homes LP in Little Elm, TX

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Premier Home Builders/USA Five Star Homes LP in Little Elm, TX

Robert Woolley

2007-05-22, 1:25 pm

Hi all,

Awhile back, I posted a rant about being cheated by Premier Home
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 Star Homes LP
because their reputation under Premier Home Builders is obviously
damaged.

Due to premier's failure 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
by Premier that work would begin and when we would drive to the site
to verify absolutely nothing would be done. We would then complain to
Premier and 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 that Premier can 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 and Premier is 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. Premier had 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 about Premier Home Builders, it seems I am not
alone. There is an unofficial term for people like me. We are called
"Premier Busts". Many of my neighbors were also victims of Premier
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 many homes
have liens against them by builders due to Premier's failure 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 where Premier
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.

Ian

2007-05-22, 1:25 pm

Robert Woolley wrote:
> I am posting my final reply to the BBB in Denton County

The Attorney General for your state, or your local representative could
help as well. I've solved a couple problems related to computer stuff by
writing the Atty. General for Michigan.

Hope you're well,
Ian
--
http://sundry.ws/

inspector.terry@gmail.com

2007-05-23, 1:25 pm

Talk to your contractor licensing board as well. In our state they
control all licencing and as an inspector we check the validity of
that license prior to allowing a permit.

Terry

rickmilteer@hotmail.com

2007-06-22, 8:25 pm

On May 22, 12:59 pm, Robert Woolley <bigrob...@gmail.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.

Andy Asberry

2007-06-23, 3:25 am

On Fri, 22 Jun 2007 17:37:49 -0700, rickmilteer@hotmail.com wrote:

>On May 22, 12:59 pm, Robert Woolley <bigrob...@gmail.com> wrote:
>
>
>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-----

rickmilteer@hotmail.com

2007-06-25, 1:25 pm

On Jun 22, 10:28 pm, Andy Asberry <aasbe...@aol.com> wrote:
> On Fri, 22 Jun 2007 17:37:49 -0700, rickmilt...@hotmail.com wrote:
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> 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--
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Thanks, I plan to do that this week. I investigated the company and it
seems that the family has various "corporations" that they are hiding
behind. In fact when I was at the sales office on Saturday in McKinney
and I overheard another buyer who was also very upset because her
house is supposed to close and there are various items missing in her
house and the walls now have black mold. But because they have not
paid their vendors things cannot get fixed. I also saw 2 other people
drop off earnest money $4K. I have a feeling that this is a problem
where they are doing contracts on mulitple lots in hopes that people
will get frustrated and lose their earnest money. Certainly FRAUD is
the word here.

rickmilteer@hotmail.com

2007-06-26, 8:25 pm

frippletoot@hotmail.com

2007-06-27, 8:25 pm

Has this builder been in the news about any of this? Please share a
link if so.
Also check out the following sites for consumer complaints on
builders:

www.hadd.com
www.hobb.org
www.rateyourbuilder.com

As someone who has done work for a consumer organization here's a few
tips:

Keep complaints really brief and factual, no ranting, swearing etc.
Find out who to direct complaints of this sort to at the agencies
already mentioned.
When a builder is messing with your money or there are lending issues
report it to the US Dept of Housing and Urban Development, because
quite a few builders are causing this agency to lose money by making
bad loans thru their own lenders: http://www.hud.gov/offices/oig/hotline/
HUD Office of the Inspector General

rickmilteer@hotmail.com

2007-06-27, 9:25 pm

On Jun 27, 6:27 pm, fripplet...@hotmail.com wrote:
> Has this builder been in the news about any of this? Please share a
> link if so.
> Also check out the following sites for consumer complaints on
> builders:
>
> www.hadd.comwww.hobb.orgwww.rateyourbuilder.com
>
> As someone who has done work for a consumer organization here's a few
> tips:
>
> Keep complaints really brief and factual, no ranting, swearing etc.
> Find out who to direct complaints of this sort to at the agencies
> already mentioned.
> When a builder is messing with your money or there are lending issues
> report it to the US Dept of Housing and Urban Development, because
> quite a few builders are causing this agency to lose money by making
> bad loans thru their own lenders:http://www.hud.gov/offices/oig/hotline/
> HUD Office of the Inspector General

Thank you so much!! I also went to ripoffreport.com
I found someone who has a very similiar story. This may
be another good source to bring Premier Homes to the center of
attention with the District Attorney and the media.

kkpt@kkposttension.com

2007-07-11, 1:25 pm

We supplied the post tension cables to a concrete man in littile elm,
anna , and forney.
they never paid the concrete man so we did not get paid, is there a
law suite being filed aginst the?
if so mabey we should locate more people they did this too and make it
class action?
I will check the links out above.

Thanks

apuente@greyhound.com

2007-08-15, 5:25 pm

We are in the process in building a 5-Star home at Sunset Point and my
wife really loves the house. We are having the same problems in
delays and being off schedule. We put our earnest money in March 06',
the house was supposed to be completed in Sept 06', then April 07, now
moved to Sept 07'.

Alberto
apuente@greyhound.com

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