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Hosts Mikki Paradis and Jessica Abreu of The Chicks in Construction discuss a homeowner horror story tied to alleged lawsuits against Welcome Homes, a PropTech startup founded in 2020 by DigitalOcean executives that promised custom homes built in about six months through an online design-and-build platform. Citing a vetted New York Post article, they describe claims of long delays, permit issues, construction errors (including flooded basements and hidden mistakes), and disputes over deposits and cancellation fees, including one couple who reportedly ended up with only cleared land and a pit. They note former HGTV host Anthony Carino joined as VP of Design but left in January 2024, saying leadership wouldn’t follow construction best practices, and that only one customer was living in a completed home when he left. The hosts highlight red flags like guaranteed timelines and inexperienced leadership, and advise homeowners to vet contractors carefully.
00:00 Experience Matters
00:27 Podcast Welcome
01:48 Pet Debate Begins
03:19 Cat Cafe Chaos
07:49 Allergy Aftermath
09:55 Babysitting Confessions
11:27 Water Cooler Horror
15:04 Legal Preface
16:13 Tech Meets Construction
19:58 Prefab Versus Hype
22:21 Six Month Promise
27:57 Welcome Homes Lawsuits
28:52 Price Too Good
29:57 Permits and Delays
31:04 Mud Pit Fallout
33:17 More Lawsuits Surface
35:14 HGTV Credibility Boost
40:16 Tech Bro Leadership
42:03 Business Model Pivot
48:27 Red Flags Checklist
55:57 Construction Is Hard
01:00:50 Final Takeaways
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By Mikki ParadisHosts Mikki Paradis and Jessica Abreu of The Chicks in Construction discuss a homeowner horror story tied to alleged lawsuits against Welcome Homes, a PropTech startup founded in 2020 by DigitalOcean executives that promised custom homes built in about six months through an online design-and-build platform. Citing a vetted New York Post article, they describe claims of long delays, permit issues, construction errors (including flooded basements and hidden mistakes), and disputes over deposits and cancellation fees, including one couple who reportedly ended up with only cleared land and a pit. They note former HGTV host Anthony Carino joined as VP of Design but left in January 2024, saying leadership wouldn’t follow construction best practices, and that only one customer was living in a completed home when he left. The hosts highlight red flags like guaranteed timelines and inexperienced leadership, and advise homeowners to vet contractors carefully.
00:00 Experience Matters
00:27 Podcast Welcome
01:48 Pet Debate Begins
03:19 Cat Cafe Chaos
07:49 Allergy Aftermath
09:55 Babysitting Confessions
11:27 Water Cooler Horror
15:04 Legal Preface
16:13 Tech Meets Construction
19:58 Prefab Versus Hype
22:21 Six Month Promise
27:57 Welcome Homes Lawsuits
28:52 Price Too Good
29:57 Permits and Delays
31:04 Mud Pit Fallout
33:17 More Lawsuits Surface
35:14 HGTV Credibility Boost
40:16 Tech Bro Leadership
42:03 Business Model Pivot
48:27 Red Flags Checklist
55:57 Construction Is Hard
01:00:50 Final Takeaways
Submit your homeowner horror story:
www.chicksinconstruction.com
Follow on Social Media:
www.instagram.com/chicksinconstructionpodcast
www.facebook.com/chicksinconstructionpodcast
www.linkedin.com/company/chicksinconstructionpodcast
www.youtube.com/@ChicksInConstruction
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