re: Anyone know anything about DSLD homes?

Posted by NastyTiger

Hammond/Baton Rouge/Lafayette

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Posted on 8/30/14 at 5:32 pm to TigerTatorTots

Ummm, I'm not losing any cred by stating the FACT that every single one I've seen built is terrible. Also, there are quite a few that I've seen only post construction that have major, major problems.

Honestly, I feel bad for people that get sucker in to buying/building one bc of cost.

Posted by TigerTatorTots

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Posted on 8/30/14 at 5:35 pm to NastyTiger

You must not be able to read very well. Your first statement was

quote:
Every single one has major problems,

Which is saying all 1000+ homes they build has a major problem. Every single one.

You backtracked and then said

quote:
EVERY single one I've seen built from start to finish has had major problems

which is very different that every single one every built. The 2nd statement is understandable. The first statement is ludicrous

Posted by TigerTatorTots

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Posted on 8/30/14 at 5:37 pm to NastyTiger

Also, what are you calling "major problems"? I've been in my house 3 years, and haven't experienced anything bad. I need to know what to look for in my house. Must not be too major though if I have to look for it

This post was edited on 8/30/14 at 5:42 pm

Posted by Meezy

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Posted on 8/30/14 at 5:51 pm to NastyTiger

DR Horton and DSLD are two different companies. Allen Thomason sold PCC builders to DR back somewhere around 2006. DSLD was started by Saun Sullivan and Allen joined him later on. Mr. Thomason has some very deep pockets

Posted by NastyTiger

Hammond/Baton Rouge/Lafayette

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Posted on 8/30/14 at 5:56 pm to Meezy

I realize that. Dsld is better than horton, for sure.

Major problems are things that easily do not pass inspection and put construction back months. If you need specific things I don't kind listing the main ones I've seen frequent.

Posted by Meezy

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Posted on 8/30/14 at 6:19 pm to NastyTiger

I know the problems. Trust me, I'll never live in one

Posted by LSUTIGER694

Baton Rouge

Member since Apr 2005

386 posts

Posted on 8/30/14 at 6:34 pm to NastyTiger

As someone else considering one of their higher priced homes (DSLD), please list the major problems that you have been aware of. Thanks!

This post was edited on 8/30/14 at 7:22 pm

Posted by 777Tiger

Member since Mar 2011

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Posted on 8/30/14 at 6:37 pm to LSUTIGER694

quote:
As someone else considering one of their higher priced homes, please list the major problems that you have been aware of. Thanks!

you're going to get similar, middle of the road homes from any builder that mass produces spec homes, be it starter home or McMansion, not necessarily a knock, you'll be getting a known quantity, but still more or less. a spec house

Posted by TigerDent

New Orleans

Member since Jan 2011

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Posted on 8/30/14 at 7:13 pm to 777Tiger

I've lived in a horton home for about four months. A few minor issues so far but they have been very responsive to fixing them (as in the next day). I must say though you guys do make me nervous with what y'all are saying. I don't need that with kickoff in just a little bit.

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Posted by TigerTatorTots

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Posted on 8/31/14 at 11:08 am to TigerDent

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I must say though you guys do make me nervous with what y'all are saying. I don't need that with kickoff in just a little bit.

Hopefully that W last night made you feel a little better

Posted by 777Tiger

Member since Mar 2011

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Posted on 8/31/14 at 11:12 am to TigerDent

quote:
you guys do make me nervous with what y'all are saying.

I might have worded it better, no major cause for concern, you'll get a good house under warranty.

Posted by Rize

Spring Texas

Member since Sep 2011

15779 posts

Posted on 8/31/14 at 11:44 am to LSUTIGER694

quote:
Posted by Message LSUTIGER694 Anyone know anything about DSLD homes? As someone else considering one of their higher priced homes (DSLD), please list the major problems that you have been aware of. Thanks!

My roof leaked from the start and they came out 5 or 6 times to fix it. It was a royal pain in the arse having to meet the builder at 2:00 or 3:00 after every rainstorm on a workday. They finally got it fixed and I haven't had any issues since.

I didn't realize DSLD were starter homes.

Y'all must be some ballers if $275,000 to $340,000 houses
are starter homes.

Posted by iknowmorethanyou

Paydirt

Member since Jul 2007

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Posted on 8/31/14 at 1:28 pm to Rize

You must not have seen the shite they're buidling in Lafayette Parish. 150s to 160s on swampland.

Posted by Rize

Spring Texas

Member since Sep 2011

15779 posts

Posted on 8/31/14 at 11:49 pm to iknowmorethanyou

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iknowmorethanyou Anyone know anything about DSLD homes? You must not have seen the shite they're buidling in Lafayette Parish. 150s to 160s on swampland.

Yes 150 to 160 would be a starter home. The DSLD homes in my neighborhood are $120,000 to $200,000 more than that.

Posted by The 25 Jersey

Tiger Stadium

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Posted on 8/12/15 at 1:22 pm to TigerTatorTots

quote:
TigerTatorTots

I'm looking at a couple DSLD homes in Tuscany. A year later, do you still feel good about your DSLD home? What are your opinions on the neighborhood? Is the HOA super restrictive?

This post was edited on 8/12/15 at 1:24 pm

Posted by Polar Pop

Member since Feb 2012

10748 posts

Posted on 8/12/15 at 1:39 pm to dkreller

DSLD is killing a few nice neighborhoods in North Bossier.

They are coming in the back (phase 3 roughly) and building for $110-113/sq, plus RDL.

One neighborhood in particular has a shitload of nice large houses for sale in phase 1 that have been sitting for months, I hated to pass on that many deals but did not want to inherit the predicted future.