What’s the scoop with Reynen and Bardis Community? With A Photo of Reno, NV

The above statement may lead people to believe that Reynen's problems are a result of certain soil types in
Rancho Murietta. This is not true as homes in Wallace, Bakersfield, and Nevada have similar problems. Cutting corners and altering the architectural plans for the homes and using unlicensed contractors are the reasons for the failures in Wallace not soil types.

Also telling people to "cut their losses" is unrealistic. The homes here are already worth 1/2 of the sale price. Anyone who put up a substantial downpayment is probably unable to walk away especially retirees.

I haven't heard about the other projects until reading these blogs and can't vouch for the problems there, but someone lashing out about altering plans and unlicensed contractors is ignorant and without any proof is just rude.  But since I am not involved or have no proof you aren't correct in your insinuations I will just say that all of my encounters with the superintendents of Reynen And Bardis have proven to me they do not and would not hire unlicensed contractors.  I hope this economy can be turned around and am looking forward to the day we can all begin showing a profit again.  This country is still the leader of the free world and it is business and the pursuit of wealth that creates jobs and builds this nations economy!

It was mentioned in one of the blogs that there 21 homes in the Estates at Mt. Rose that have concrete slab flooring issues.  What are the 21 homes?  We are considering buying a resale in that neighborhood and would appreciate any information on which homes have problems before we close escrow.

Thank you.

Does anyone know if they are still up and running?  Their website doesn't say anything different.

They are up and running under other names.....Pinnacle LLC and Auctor LLC

http://www.sacbee.com/realestatenews/story/2202022.html

This story from the Sacramento Bee may be of interest to many of you.   ENJOY!

NO 402 PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA SACRAMENTO DIVISION Case No. 08-34878, In re Christo and Sara Bardis (the "Debtors") NOTICE TO ALL PARTIES WHO HAVE PURCHASED A HOME BUILT BY REYNEN & BARDIS OR ANY OF ITS AFFILIATED COMPANIES BETWEEN APRIL 23, 1998 AND OCTOBER 15, 2008 AND WHO DID NOT HAVE ACTUAL OR CONSTRUCTIVE NOTICE OF THE ABOVE CAPTIONED CASE PRIOR TO APRIL 13, 2009:PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by its Order entered September 11, 2009, the Court established November 16, 2009, as the deadline by which any entity must file home warranty or construction defect claims against the Debtors. Anyone that has or asserts any claim against the Debtors for home warranty or construction defects for homes purchased prior to the Petition Date must file a proof of claim with the Court so that the proof of claim is received. by the Court on or before the Special Bar Date of November 2009. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that you may be a creditor of the Debtors. You may want to consult an attorney to protect your rights. CONSEQUENCES OF FAILURE TO FILE PROOF OF CLAIM Anyone that is required to file a proof of claim, who fails to do so by the Bar Date, shall be forever barred, estopped and enjoined from the following: (a) Asserting any claim against the Debtors for home warranty or construction defect claims against the Debtors; or (b) Receiving distribution under, any plan of reorganization propounded by the Debtors. PROCEDURES FOR, FILING, PROOFS OF CLAIM Claim forms can be obtained by calling the Debtors' counsel, David Meegan, at (916) 925-1800 or by email at dmeegan@mhksacto.com Attorneys for Christo and Sara Bardis, Debtors: Meegan Hanschu & Kassenbrock DAVID M. MEEGAN, CA Bar # 114549 11341 Gold Express Drive, Suite 110 Gold River, CA 95670 Telephone: (916) 925-1800 Facsimile: (916) 925-1265

The attorney's name is at the end of the above posting including his bar # and phone number.  good luck to your client. there may be more information in the Sacramento bee (newspaper) online. Put Reynen in the search and it brings up lots of information.  Good Luck to your client as reynen is going to be allowed to keep a 2.9 million dollar home.

Many thanks for this Blog, Catherine! Its great to see some local input.  

I'm a R&B homeowner and I also received the personal bankruptcy notices for both Reynan and Bardis respectively in late October of this year.  I haven't been able to find out much about it in regards to what a homeowner should be doing in this situation.  I did call the lawyer's number that was included in the letter and was told that it was just a notice regarding the individuals' bankruptcy and that the due date of Nov 15 was for any claims against the two men themselves.  Also if there were any claims filed, that the lawyers most likely would file a stop claim on those.

After reading some articles regarding the problems in California, I did check with the HomeBuyersWarrenty company (the 2-10 coverage) to ensure that I was listed as having coverage.  (That's something to check for if you haven't already)  They told me that  even if the builder goes out of business, they are responsible for the structural soundness of the home - so for any foundation or frame problems, the homeowner would call them directly regardless of the builder being in business or not.

Not sure sure of what else should be done in situations like this... Retaining a lawyer is fairly expensive.

This blog seems to be pretty active - What have other locals done in this situation?

Do you have the name & phone number of the Home buyers warranty company?  It would be appreciated since I can't find my documents.

Regarding the Home Buyers warranty:

1-800-775-4736

Their website:

www.2-10.com

The representative should be able to look you up by address and let you know if you have coverage

Does anyone know if the lots for the Remuda and Stagecoach collection in Reno have been purchased by another builder?

I have heard that Remuda and Stage Coach communities have been sold and that they are moving furniture back in to the models. Does anyone know who the new builder is?

Artisan Communities.  Be aware as this is another new entity that the old R&B crew has established for the purposes of buidling new homes in Sac and Reno.  They have simply lowered the RB flag and and will shortly be flying the Artisan Flag. 

Francis Furtado is the President of Homebuilding Operations (Former RB Executive)

Kerrie Miller is the VP of Sales and Marketing (Former RB Manager)

Randy McReynolds VP of Homebuilding Operations Northern Nevada (Former RB Manager)

Androo Allen is the Director of Customer Care for the old RB  (Warranty/Construction Defects) and is still managing the defect claims and law suits with local (NV based) counsel.

P.S. How come there is no mention of what Reynen or Bardis did to the Boise, Idaho market with Corinthian Homes?

Also in CA they are doing business under the name of

UNITED COMMUNITIES

www.unitedcommunities.us

http://unitedcommunities.us/

Also in CA they are doing business under the name of

UNITED COMMUNITIES

www.unitedcommunities.us

http://unitedcommunities.us/

any word on when they might be reopening in Reno Damonte Ranch area?

Just read that R&B's construction license was suspended in Nevada