An IKEA product with an Ethan Allen price tag...I think the pics here speak for themselves. In…read moreLongmont, they'll gladly sell you a PAIRED home for ONE MILLION DOLLARS with very sub-quality finishes, and TWO car garage with a tiny 100 sqft slab of concrete they call a patio. Postage stamp joke of a back yard back yard with a $680/mo HOA bill. LOLOLOLOLOLOL!!!!!

1.) MAJOR Theft/Safety/Security Issues with Markel Homes Employees…read more * Safety Concern #1: A gun was stolen from my home after Markel Homes Employees and/or Contractors accessed my property (after closing) to complete repair work warranty work items. The gun was subsequently "magically" returned after I filed a police report and emailed Markel Homes employees (only), alerting them to the theft. There are further details regarding Markel employees' access to my home after closing and other information that I am leaving out for brevity's sake. * Safety Concern #2: Myself and at least 3 other witnesses confirmed that Markel contractors were seen drinking on the job throughout the day (as early as 11am) on multiple days. Markel Homes maintains they take *strict* security and safety measures, however Jason Markel and other Markel employees were completely unaware of this happening. * I installed a security system and cameras at my home after these two unsettling incidents. One video clearly shows contractors come to my home, looking around, and leaving after they noticed the doorbell camera. I provided this video to Jason Markel and he could not provide a reasonable explanation for why his contractors were on my property, only that he agreed it was of concern. The workers were working at a different house down the street and I have a "Private Owner" sign in front to make it obvious that the residence is occupied. * Despite having video evidence and a stolen (and returned) firearm, Markel refused to take ANY RESPONSIBILITY WHATSOEVER for their employees or do anything to anything to make it right. Markel took the position that I've "already received enough 'concessions' when {I} originally negotiated the purchase of the house," which obviously has zero relation to these current issues beyond illustrating that they pay little if any regard to their customers once they have their money in hand. 2.) Warranty Items and Repairs Remain Incomplete 6 Months After Closing (as of the date of this review). * We closed on 9-24-2019, and Markel has completed only ONE of the many warranty/punch list items they "promised" to complete. I have contacted Markel *and* the warranty company no less than 10 times (if not more), and typically receive a response with an excuse for why they are unable to complete the repair at this time OR they send someone to complete the repairs, however the "completed" items have turned out as bad or worse than the item was to begin with. 3.) Sloppy, Rushed, and Cavalier Work. * Countless instances of sloppy, sub-par work (see photos for just a few examples). Photos were taken of the house at 4 months old, lest you think the work looks as though it's several years old. 4.) General attitude of unhelpfulness and condescension throughout the company. * Markel does an excellent job at making you think *you* are the problem, not their slapdash, careless workmanship or fraudulent employees. It was my understanding that, in the past, Markel Homes has been a quality builder, however, with their entrance into the non-custom home market, it is clear they have very little to offer clients but a "take it or leave it" approach to home building and a reflexive "No."

We bought the Superhome, were so excited for our first new build. The buying process was smooth…read morewith Stephan. Pre construction was also a good process. On closing day all the issues pilled in. We signed our closing documents while items were being fixed. So my biggest gripe is the hassle if getting things done first couple of months. It's a fight for everything. We still have a damage garage, roof, gutter since we moved in not fixed. The dish washer Lennar selected for our house steams right into the granite and drips on the floor. Our entire kitchen floor has water damage. Their (Lennar)solution is to put a mat or a bucket below when running the dishwasher. All the closets were not anchored down. One master closet already came down. Brad nails holding it down.

Do NOT build with Lennar... Incompetence has never reached a level this low!…read more -Piss Poor Construction Management We had two construction mgrs both were horrible -Awful Customer Service Representatives No idea what customer service is and no sense of urgency Good luck being heard if issues arise...

RECOMMENDATION FOR SOPRIS DEVELOPMENT…read more In December 2021, we lost our home and all its contents to the Marshall Fire in Boulder, Colorado. At age 77, facing this emotional event, insurance uncertainty, and the daunting prospect of rebuilding was overwhelming -- especially since we'd never planned to build a home. After exploring options, we chose to rebuild and were fortunate to work with John Stevens and Sopris Development. Sopris provided truly full-service support: lot remediation, design, permitting, vendor introductions, and construction. It is hard to imagine receiving better service from any other company! Concept and Design: We worked closely with John and his architect, describing what we liked about our former home and our future needs. Our goals included: - A home designed for "aging in place" -- one-level living with wider doors, halls, and shower entrances. - A modern design that still blends with the environment and preserves mountain views. - Features that balanced personal needs with future marketability. - Staying within our financial and insurance limits. Sopris delivered a design that met all these priorities, adding thoughtful features we hadn't considered. Preconstruction: Before building started, we selected everything -- appliances, flooring, fixtures, paint, etc. -- through Sopris's recommended vendors. This process ensured an accurate cost estimate, addressed supply chain concerns, and kept the project on schedule. The vendors were professional, offered great selections, and coordinated seamlessly (e.g., cabinet makers accounted for appliance sizes). Construction: Sopris's subcontractors and craftsmen were top-notch -- professional, skilled, and focused on quality. We especially appreciated having a dedicated project manager. Weekly on-site meetings kept us informed and allowed thoughtful adjustments (e.g., adding stair lights, extra outlets, etc.). Timing and Costs: Unlike some builder horror stories, our experience with Sopris was remarkably smooth. Many of our neighbors were told 15-24 months to completion by other builders; Sopris estimated 12 months and completed our home in 13. This was thanks to their planning, vendor relationships, and scheduling. Final costs came in under the original estimate, with minimal changes needed thanks to thorough up-front work. Insurance Support: Sopris's professional record-keeping and understanding of codes were invaluable in insurance matters. For instance, they successfully advocated for coverage of solar panels under our Ordinance and Law provision when initially denied. Sopris was more than a builder -- they were our advocate. One Year Later: We love our home. Any minor issues were promptly resolved. Thanks to Sopris, we have a beautiful, functional home where we can age in place, enjoy family and friends, and take in the surrounding beauty. We highly recommend Sopris Development. They know what they're doing and made the process enjoyable. Roger and Laura Bohart

Building a custom home can be a stressful experience, but it doesn't need to be. Sopris made it fun…read moreand easy. We had always planned to move back to my home state of Colorado from Ohio. As that time approached we looked at pre-existing homes and new home builders. We found Sopris and met with owner John Stevens. It didn't take us long to decide on Sopris. We were a bit nervous about building from several states away. Those concerns were unfounded. We decided on one of Sopris' existing floor plans but modified it substantially with John's help to meet our needs. Our home was finished on budget and on schedule. Craig T and Kurt C, two of John's employees worked with us every step of the way. They kept us informed, and on those rare occasions where issues did arise, they were quick to address them, in many cases beyond our expectations. We highly recommend the entire Sopris team.

Jason and Trish helped us get our offer accepted on our dream home, within one day, and helped us…read moresell our previous home. They patiently walked us through this very complicated process (including a simultaneous closing), answered our many questions, were generous with their time, and always had our best interests at heart. Jason is a former mechanical engineer, and is very knowledgeable about home construction, HVAC systems, appliances, and more. He is also very personable, and proactively communicated with other agents, contractors, and our mortgage broker on behalf of us. Trish has sold over 500 houses, and it shows -- we got a great offer on our home the first day it was listed. If we move again some day we will definitely work with Jason and Trish, and will recommend them to all our friends and family.

We are not new homeowners. This was our third house buyer experience. However, we were/are new to…read morethe Boulder. Jason Kay was our R/E agent. All I can say is...Wow!!! He did a lot of homework before we got to Boulder and was ready to take us to see homes according to our specifications. Immediately, we felt confident of his in depth knowledge of the area, and also about real estate procedures in Colorado. He was skilled and informative in all R/E matters and responsive to any questions we had by phone, text, email, etc. His intuitive nature helped identify homes and being a good listener he showed us homes that really fit our needs. As the process developed we grew in clarity about our priorities as well. It didn't take long to say 'yes' to the perfect home for us. He negotiated with the seller on our behalf and that transition was important to us in more ways than typical because the seller will also be our neighbor. We wanted that relationship to go well and it did. We came to Boulder end of October for six days and left with a signed contract. We closed end of December. We believe that Jason was a huge part of making our dreams come true. He became a a trusted advisor in Colorado R/E and all the things that come with a house as well. My husband and I recommend him to potential buyers. Buying a home and moving are one of the biggest stressors and Jason knows that. He helped ease the transition so we can look forward to the joys of our new home in beautiful Boulder, Colorado

Wow - what a Rockstar! My husband and I have moved 7 times in the past 25 years and Alison has by…read morefar been the best realtor we've ever worked with. She facilitated the selling of our house at the price we wanted, and in record time. And she was instrumental in making sure the new home purchase we made went off without a hitch. She is knowledgeable and efficient yet still makes you feel like you are her only client. And although moving can be very stressful, Alison made it truly fun! VERY highly recommend.​

Alison is AMAZING! If you want a kick ass realtor who gets things done, look no further. Alison is…read moreso knowledgeable, capable, smart, and kind and she is a master of negotiation. She is also incredibly responsive and makes you feel like you are her number one priority. I know she had many other clients while she was working us but she always made time to thoroughly answer all of my first time home buyer questions and any other questions I had. She found us an amazing off-market house that ticked all of our boxes and managed get us a fantastic deal on it. We couldn't be happier and we couldn't recommend Alison more!

David was awesome! He was available the next day after calling him to help with our new build in…read moreErie. He was a great resource for things I would have never thought of had we not used a realtor through the process. He stayed in touch and was always available to answer questions during the 8 month process and was flexible with dates and timing on closing due to delays from the builder. Can't recommend enough, very knowledgeable of the Erie/Broomfield area. 10/10

We have used David and Amanda to both buy and sell our home. They are consistently wonderful to…read morework with. Not only do they give solid advice and guidance, I feel like I learn from them every time we work together. We are buying in a new market now so we can't use them but I'm still applying advice they gave me for our current search!