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Note: This is the second story of four detailing the legal travails of Bella Vita Custom Homes, and the trail of dissatisfied customers, subcontractors and investors they left in the wake of their bankruptcy. The first story can be found here. The custom home Tod Gibbs is building was almost built by Bella Vita Custom Homes.…
The ranch-style home found its heyday in the years between the 1940s and 1970s. Back then developers and builders weren’t trying to squeeze as many homes on a property as possible to maximize earnings.
Back in my single days, I loved living in East Dallas. Everything about that part of the city appealed to me, from the proximity to White Rock Lake to the beer biscuits at Barbec’s. The last place I lived before meeting my husband was one of my favorites, a townhome in Old East Dallas’ Bryan Place, near…
I have to thank the Dallas Builders Association (DBA) for a very good “last meal” before a business trip to Orlando last week. With 63 categories, it certainly wasn’t a small, small world that packed the Westin Galleria. This year’s festivities were kept on track by former Good Morning Texas host Amy Vanderoef who did…
By William R. Nadeau Special Contributor As a professional dog trainer, I am often asked for pet advice for all sorts of doggie dilemmas. One question frequently comes up among clients who are selling their homes: “What do I do with my pets if my home has a showing?” Since moving to Dallas, in addition…
Publisher’s Note: A few months ago, two of the most well-known, highly promoted home builders in North Texas filed for bankruptcy, leaving scads of consumers who thought they were building custom-built homes loaded with liens and unpaid subcontractor bills. These were builders who advertised everywhere, won accolades for being the “best” in their business, and…
