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Enjoy a new home uniquely built just for you. With KB, customers have the ability to personalize their new home with design options that fit their lifestyle and budget. Homebuyers also have a partner every step of the way.

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  • Limited availability

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    Reviewed Aug. 20, 2019

    We decided to make the move from Massachusetts to Florida. We chose KB Home since they were recommended by my brother who purchased a KB Home the year before. We had a positive experience and are very happy with the overall quality and value of our KB Home.

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    Reviewed Aug. 20, 2019

    My wife and I are very pleased with our new home in the Mirabel community. Staring with sales, Josh ** was very easy to get along with and did not pressure us at all. He made the experience very enjoyable. Our construction manager Daron, always kept us up to date on timeframes and what to expect, which was great for us as this was the first time we ere purchasing a new construction home. Overall the entire process was a pleasure and these two men treated us like family and went above and beyond to ensure our complete satisfaction.

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    Reviewed Aug. 20, 2019

    The customer experience was unmatched, and can honestly be said to be better than what we could have asked for during our first home buying experience. We have purchased our dream home, something I thought we would not have been able to do, at a price that can't be argued. We are definitely happy to be part of the KB family.

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    Reviewed Aug. 20, 2019

    KB Homes are affordable and energy efficient. From beginning to end the KB Home experience is very enjoyable because KB representatives are kind helpful and very knowledgeable about there trade. I would definitely do business with KB Home in the future as I am truly satisfied with my home buying experience. My only complaint is the warranty personnel as they have not been helpful with servicing my home for warranty issues.

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    Reviewed Aug. 20, 2019

    I am overall happy by choosing KB Home as my home builder and KB loans. It made my life a lot more easier as this is my first home buying experience. It felt like hand holding and showing every step of the process. I would definitely recommend for anyone to go with KB Home especially if first home buyers.

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    Reviewed Aug. 5, 2019

    We were pleased with home building materials, timely manner in which home was completed, friendly staff, and professional loan officers. The front exterior elevations design are simply beautiful and the floor plans fit today's lifestyle. KB Homes has had issues many years ago and their reputation wasn't excellent, but we feel KB Homes has successfully redeemed itself among the public, improving the quality of their materials, and hiring staff that genuinely have your best interest at heart. We are glad we decided to build with them and look forward to making great memories in our new home.

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    Reviewed Aug. 1, 2019

    This is our second KB Home in San Antonio. Our first experience wasn't so very good but we decided to give it another chance in another community in the city. The construction team did everything they could to make this a better experience for us. Even though there were was some tough moments, they ultimately delivered.

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    Installation & SetupStaff

    Reviewed July 30, 2019

    Most things in the entire buying/building process were rather fine. I think the construction part of the entire process could use some more refinement. Like double checking the correct upgrades and selections were installed and cleaning up on the construction site. Beer cans everywhere is totally unprofessional. Everyone else I encountered (sales, studio, mortgage) were professional, understanding and courteous at all times.

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    Reviewed July 29, 2019

    I live in a KB home and so does my daughter. My daughter bought a KB home in 2013. When we bought her home we never looked at the windows. Recently my daughter showed me her windows. There are five that do not close at all. Whoever installed the windows installed them wrong. There is a plastic piece that is up against metal. There should be an opening where the solid metal piece is so that the plastic piece could go up into window when you close them. I have called KB Home and they sent a technician out. They said the windows were installed wrong and that he tried to get in touch with the company that installed the windows and that they have left town and that KB Home will not do anything to fix them.

    I would think that KB Home would be responsible for the work the window contractor did since it is their name on the home. My daughter has a three year old handicap child at home and now knowing that she can not lock her windows and that someone could break in any time is worrisome for me her mother. She does not have the money to hire someone to fix them and neither do I. Before buying a KB home check everything out because they have proven to me that they don’t fix what is wrong once you buy the home.

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    Reviewed July 28, 2019

    Hello! I’m not rating the home itself. This review is about my experience with their sales team, namely their sales manager, Justin. We had to change lenders and I was extremely grateful that they continued to work with us even though we missed our close date and had to start over. I received a letter that extended our close date. When we couldn’t make that date I reached out the Justin who said that if I brought $3000 to the office, I would have 30 days to secure financing ($100 a day) BUT if I failed to do so I would lose my earnest money AND the $3000. Scary, right? Justin reassured me that if I switched to KBHS the process would be quick and the likelihood was that it wouldn’t cost me the entire $3000. Let me tell you, Ryan ** and KBHS kicked butt! They worked hard knowing how much it was costing per day. We got clear to close in two weeks. That is amazing! By my calculations, it cost $1600 in hold fees.

    To my dismay, when I asked for my $1400 refund I was told I was due NOTHING...ZERO. Justin either lied to my face or decided to come up with a deceitful way to keep my money. I have reached out to Donna ** (Sr. Manager Customer Relations), Lara ** (Regional Sales Manager) and Linda ** (Sales Agent Tanglewood) in addition to the lying Sales Manager, Justin and NONE of them will help me. Linda even told my Realtor that Justin confirmed our agreement and the date the hold fees began but NONE of them will even respond. Disgusted with the whole deal. Just a warning to be very careful with these people. They are unprofessional and deceitful.

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    Reviewed July 28, 2019

    Great experience with the staff in sales, design studio and construction team. Some opportunities for improvement with the KB Loan department in better communication but overall the sales, design and construction team were able to assist every step of the way. Very satisfied with overall purchase of our new build house. We will be recommending to friends and family.

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    Reviewed July 27, 2019

    I was not able to move into the house prior to leaving for NY for the summer. I closed remotely and have been promised a walkthrough when I return. It is my hope that everything will go smoothly then.

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    Customer ServiceStaff

    Reviewed July 27, 2019

    The whole process from our first walk through the model homes to closing and even the support afterwards has been so personal and much less stressful than it would've been without such talented, responsive, professional and capable leaders. The design center experience was so much fun despite the pressure of so many choices. The support and communication from our sale representative and construction manager throughout the building process was phenomenal. And now that we've moved in and are enjoying our new home, we continue to be impressed with amazing customer service and support. We can honestly highly recommend KB Homes to others and be excited for their journey. Huge thank you to the KB family!

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    Reviewed July 24, 2019

    KB Homes made the process of buying a new home so easy. This is my second from the ground up home in the past 12 years. I wish KB had been my builder back then. From the homes design to its livability, KB Homes just make sense. You can't say that about a lot of home in the greater Sacramento area.

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    Reviewed July 21, 2019

    Working with KB Homes in the purchase of our new house has been a fantastic experience. Being able to see the house built literally from the ground up was a wonderful and lasting memory! Having the ability to pick all the appliances, flooring, hardware and paint is absolute magic!

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    Reviewed July 20, 2019

    KB Homes is a great place to live. They know what the customer is looking for in a dream home, like the location, safety, great school for kids and the convenience of being close to everything. KB's staff is absolutely easy to deal with. They are very passionate with their job and know what they're doing. They are always on top of everything in making sure we feel satisfied with our new home. The price is decent and the quality of the home is perfect. I will definitely recommend KB to my family and friends who's looking to purchase a new home because I know KB Homes will never disappoint.

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    Sales & MarketingPunctuality & SpeedStaff

    Reviewed July 19, 2019

    Great home buying experience with their sales staff and construction superintendent. They were very timely responding to us and keeping us up to date on the progress of our new home. They worked closely with us every step of the buying and building processes.

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    Punctuality & SpeedStaff

    Reviewed July 19, 2019

    We're thrilled with our new home and appreciate all the hard work by KB to keep us on track or to get us back on it (things happen). Our sales consultant was professional and stayed in contact with us from start to finish. Our construction team was likewise in constant contact with us and worked tirelessly to make sure we were 100% satisfied with our new home. It was completed as expected and even ahead of schedule. Highly recommend the team at KB if you're looking to build a new home.

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    Staff

    Reviewed July 19, 2019

    Our experience with KB Home was delightful from the beginning to the end. Everyone went above and beyond to make the process amazing and not stressful. We didn't feel like customers, we felt like family. I am glad we chose KB to build our home.

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    Reviewed July 19, 2019

    I am so pleased that I purchased a KB Home this year. My experience with KB Homes was delightful and I purchased my home from them because this company really cares about their customers. They support the home buyer in every way from showing quality homes at a very fair price - to working with the customer to make sure that they were with them every step of the journey. They provide a support team to ensure that nothing falls through the cracks. I will tell all of my friends and associates to purchase a KB Home if they want quality and a home that comes with a support team that is top notch. Best buy ever! Thank you KB.

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    Customer ServiceStaff

    Reviewed July 19, 2019

    From sales office to closing my experience with KB Homes was impressive. Staff is very professional and courteous. Isabeau in customer care, Christian in sales, Ray in construction and Tyler in studio made my experience exceptional. Thank you all.

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    Reviewed July 19, 2019

    Building with KB was a great experience! They always went out of their way to ensure that our needs were being met and that we understood every step of the process. I have built with them before and I would build with then again! They push out quality homes!

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    Reviewed July 18, 2019

    Easy! Easy is the best way to describe it! This was my first home purchase and everything from start to finish has been amazingly easy! You guys have it down and an amazing experience from a customer point of view!

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    Reviewed July 18, 2019

    We felt at every step of the KB Home buying process, everyone went out of their way to ensure our questions were answered and we were kept up to date on where we were at in the process. From our sales representative, David, to Brenda at the home studio, Mike in construction and Brian at KB Home loans. We love our new home and are very satisfied with our choice of KB Homes.

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    Reviewed July 18, 2019

    At times throughout the buying experience, I feel that the different parts of KB weren't communicating well with each other, until pressed by customer to do so. I found this annoying, considering I accepted KB services for all parts of the transaction, that it could perform. In other words, I did not shop around for a lender and such, expecting the KB entities to work seamlessly together. I don't believe that is what happened and would shop the competition on all fronts, in the future, based on this current experience.

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    Punctuality & SpeedStaff

    Reviewed July 8, 2019

    Great company with long history, which delivers great homes. Unlike many other companies KB does not mess around and has a simple model - build it well and move on. These days I rarely hear any complaints about KB, unlike about many other builders around, that constantly go into court and battle over their failing houses. Staff is experienced and great, easy to work and most importantly - all staff members always communicate on time and provide weekly updates. I was enjoying my building experience and would recommend other people to look at KB Homes, if they have such option in the area. Keep it up guys!

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    Customer ServiceStaff

    Reviewed July 3, 2019

    When the process began I felt things were going along smoothly. Robert ** was the sales agent that was my point of contact. He was very nice but to be honest did not follow up nor was attentive as a salesperson should be. Most of the information I received was from the app I downloaded and Belinda **. I'm disappointed with what feels like a deception on a option that was given. I informed Mr. ** I had reservations on the purchase because of the 500 dollar HOA fee. He came back with a resolution that management offered to pay it for 3 years. Come to find out there's also a street reservation fee that he did not mention to me. I gotta say when I saw the HOA bill for 700 and plus I was upset. I tried contacting both Bob and Belinda but still no response.

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    Reviewed July 1, 2019

    I have said enough! If someone would like to speak to me I am more than welcome to. Even better if they come to the property of comment to see the issues. Use it for KB company training of what not to do!!!

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    Customer ServiceStaff

    Reviewed June 29, 2019

    Of all the houses I saw, KB Homes had my favorite Floor plan; I loved it! The whole team was very competent, professional, and attentive. The only thing that needs to improve are the finishing touches on the house, I was slightly disappointed. The customer service has been amazing in helping fix all the issues. Overall, yes I would recommend KB Homes.

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    Reviewed June 29, 2019

    KB Homes was an amazing experience from beginning to the very end. Everyone involved in the process were professional and knowledgeable. Questions were answered in a timely manner. Customer services is very important/critical in this process and they exceeded all expectations. As first time home buyers I felt like I was in good hands.

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    Reviewed June 29, 2019

    Five years ago the average construction quality of KB Homes was limited and not attractive to buy... Today we admire the improvement, designed and quality of their construction and professional team with their vision for strong customer service and high customers satisfaction. Congratulations!

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    Staff

    Reviewed June 28, 2019

    From the very beginning picking out a lot and floor plan to receiving my keys - KB's staff was absolutely amazing! Very patient, understanding and helpful. Terri, Wes and David kept in close contact with me and always answered any questions or concerns I had. Katie was patient and helped me make design choices which could be overwhelming. The overall process lasted around 6 months and I couldn't have asked for a better team to help me along the way!

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    Staff

    Reviewed June 27, 2019

    Through all the process this experience had been excellent. The KB home family made me feel home, appreciated and understand. Some people have negative comments but not me. Every single moment was 100% satisfactory. If you go to Lakewood Pines talk to Victor **. He'll find out the way to get you your dream house. If you get KBHS talk to Luis **, he'll guide you financially, and Billy ** will keep you updated every step.

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    Staff

    Reviewed June 26, 2019

    Overall experience was excellent, I had a great salesman in Al and a great construction manager in John over at Lake Minneola Landings! They both were on top of everything and letting me know step by step and also provided pictures ! Really helped since I was in Las Vegas selling my home! Put me at ease! Much appreciated guys.

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    Sales & MarketingStaff

    Reviewed June 26, 2019

    The whole team at KB Home made our first home buying experience better than we ever could have expected! From sales to closing, every interaction was pleasant and meaningful. I would highly recommend them to anyone looking to purchase a home!

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    Customer ServiceStaff

    Reviewed June 25, 2019

    Our overall experience with KB Homes have been great. Once we walked in we were welcomed and shown around the neighborhood. We were able to also engage with our neighbors to see how they felt about the new development. Any questions we had the sales staff and construction staff had the answer in no time. We were pretty impressed with the turnaround in the response. We really loved our experience and letting some friends know that there is room for them in Cypress Landings.

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    Reviewed June 25, 2019

    The smoothest and most enjoyable home buying experience we have ever had. Our family absolutely loves the quality craftsmanship and value of our new home. The professionalism and customer service provided during the entire process was exceptional. Highly recommend!

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    PriceStaff

    Reviewed June 25, 2019

    My KB Home experience could not have been better had it not been for the professionalism of their team members in the Shadow Grove subdivision. From the moment my realtor brought us to the office we felt like this was finally where we wanted to build. Our construction manager, home sales consultant, and loan officer are a great team of individuals. My only pause for concern with my home buying experience is Home Pro Operating. I wish that KB would consider using another contractor in regards to security and prewiring their homes. Someone should really be doing more checks and balances with all of the third party vendors. Overall price point is good for the area of Pearland which is vastly up and coming.

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    PriceStaff

    Reviewed June 22, 2019

    The entire process was very smooth with our new KB Home build. The whole staff was tremendous to include sales, design studio, loan processing and construction staffs. We hired our own inspector who concluded the house is well built and a great floor plan. We were delivered what was promised at a solid price. We have recommended KB Homes and already have a family member building a house in the same neighborhood.

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    Reviewed June 22, 2019

    Not much transparency with process before construction starting. Studio pricing difference still has me upset without much offered to help the price gap. Accepted $300 upgrade but still spend $2700 more than I thought and wanted to.

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    Reviewed June 21, 2019

    Decided to go with KB Trevato because the model homes were lovely and we cannot beat the price. Also I got a nice lot. With Jolanda ** help we were able to get the house. Also from KB home loans we were helped by Tara ** who helped us having a smooth process without any hassle. And Tony ** and Norman ** have been taking care of us if any small issues comes around. Overall we are very happy and satisfied by the decision of going ahead with KB Homes.

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    Staff

    Reviewed June 19, 2019

    I started this home buying journey with buying a resale and fixing it up. I'm so glad I changed my mind and decided to stop at Magnolia Grove. I love this house, this neighborhood, and the care and kindness given to me by my KB Dream Team!

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    Reviewed June 19, 2019

    Great experience with KB Home, the team was very professional and made sure we were happy every step of the way! David, our sale person was very knowledgeable and kept up updated with pictures every week. Matt explained in detail all we needed to know about our new home and how it was built. Thank you KB for making my vision come true and building my dream home!!!

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    Reviewed June 19, 2019

    KB has a great team from start to finish. Our sales rep, Sam, was very friendly, always welcoming, and very knowledgeable. Our loan officer, Lionel, was competitive and knowledgeable. The construction staff, Mario, was friendly and beyond knowledgeable in this field. I can't stress enough how happy we were with the process and our home itself!

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    Reviewed June 19, 2019

    Everything from sales to construction was exactly as promised. Until we went with KB mortgage. Rudy and his boss were unacceptable and unapologetic in our eyes. Go with the builder but get your own lender!

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    Staff

    Reviewed June 18, 2019

    KB Homes are not only built to your plans and desires, but they exceed your expectations. They are caring and attentive, and follow-through. Their homes are energy-efficient in ways you wouldn't think of, and their neighborhoods are designed to be communities.

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    Reviewed June 9, 2019

    KB demands their subs work for pennies, use substandard materials, and practices. Based on poor designs by KB's architects and engineers, then years later when the houses start leaking or having structural issues, KB sues their subs saying it was their fault. Shame. If you buy a KB home, you get far less than what you pay for.

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    Customer ServicePunctuality & SpeedStaff

    Reviewed June 3, 2019

    After shopping around within our desired area, we kept coming back to KB. We toured several other builders and felt KB offered more "bang for your buck" than the others. We then fell in love with their floor plans and finishes. We believe for our money, KB offered the best value. What we did not realize in the beginning, was just how much value we would receive from the KB staff.

    Though the purchase of a home can be confusing, then add onto that the fact we were building a new home versus buying an existing home, you can understand our initial struggles and reservations. All of the stress quickly melted away once we started communicating to the KB staff. From the sales team, to the KB Studio staff, to the Loan team, the Construction team, and the warranty department. Everyone along the way has gone above and beyond their duties to help us feel at ease, and take the extra time required to answer all of our questions and address all of our concerns. Now that we have moved into our custom built masterpiece, we regret we will no longer be interacting with the wonderful KB staff. We would highly recommend anyone looking for a new home, to definitely consider KB. I know we are sincerely satisfied with our purchase!

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    Reviewed June 1, 2019

    My overall experience is as satisfying as it can get. I would not hesitate on buying other house from KB Homes and recommend it to everyone. On my experience, there is not perfection in construction especially working with contractors but KB Homes does its job to get it done and make it happen.

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    Reviewed May 31, 2019

    Nothing but issues since move in. Just the latest, tore out part of our backyard fence to put up a new one for the new house behind us. Not the whole back fence, only about 3/4 of it. Left gaps in the fence and just threw all the stuff we had hanging or leaning up against the fence into the backyard and tore up plants putting the fence in. NO notification!!

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    Customer ServiceStaff

    Reviewed May 31, 2019

    We moved from a home we had been in for over forty years. We were rather anxious about the move to a townhome in a new area. KB could not have offered more support. The customer service team has been outstanding. From the tiniest mark on a wall to trimming trees on a neighboring property they have been on the job.

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    Sales & MarketingStaff

    Reviewed May 28, 2019

    KB is great! Our home is beautiful and we love our neighborhood. From the sales, office to design all the way to construction each person that helped us left a lasting impression. The value of our home exceeds our expectations and the design center offered so much that our home looks beautiful inside. We are so blessed and excited to live here. We would buy KB again for sure!

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    Reviewed May 27, 2019

    Good Home Buying Experience that Could Be Much Better - It could be a much better experience if the entire team (sales, maintenance, loan officer, processor, closer, etc.) were on the same page. It felt disjointed because I each person appeared to care only about their lane. I walked away feeling like it could've been much better customer service.

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    Reviewed May 26, 2019

    Overall we had a great experience with KB. There was a water leak in the bathroom for to an installation error, but they fixed everything like new free of charge. They fixed EVERYTHING we talked them to, no questions asked. Juan and Val were fantastic! Pricing was the selling point for us, good value.

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    Reviewed May 25, 2019

    KB Homes is definitely the best builder offering the greatest value! After visiting several other reputable Builders, I discovered that KB Homes offered more square footage, amazing floor plans & elevations, and great construction for the value.

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    Staff

    Reviewed May 25, 2019

    Overall we were very pleased with the experience. This was our first move in 47 years, and to complicate matters we were out of state buyers. KB and their staff made the buying process easy and comfortable.

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    Reviewed May 21, 2019

    This first home buying process was definitely a pleasant experience. From the floor plans, to the staff, I was completely blown away with the builder. Professional and informative staff which is strongly needed throughout a home buying process; KB matched the ideal experience in which influences a buyer to purchase.

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    Reviewed May 20, 2019

    In Summer 2018 I entered into a contract with KB Home to purchase a new home in Rocklin (**), but unfortunately my initial work agreement with my employer (William Jessup University) fell apart after a few months and I had to withdraw from the deal. KB Homes representative, Jean **, told me that if I send them a letter explaining my situation, it is likely they will return my $3000 deposit, but they did not even bother to reply! I am very disappointed with KB Home, especially now that I have realized other companies like Shea Homes and Century Communities almost always return their customers’ deposits when they have legitimate excuses for not going ahead with the contract.

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    After a positive interaction with KB Home, Frank increased their star rating.

    Reviewed May 18, 2019

    First off, lets start with the reason most people are drawn to KB Homes is they're cheaper than other homes. With this in mind, the phrase know what you're getting comes into play. Being cheaper means cheaper materials, cheaper building practices and cheaper subcontractors. I can only speak to my personal experience and opinions, so take this with a grain of salt. I was lucky to live literally around the corner while they were building my house, so I was there almost every day. I am all about cheap, and when it comes to materials, I am ok with cheaper. Those things I can have some control over if I treat them well (my philosophy, anyway).

    As for building practices, from what I can tell, their practices are pretty standard, just the cheapest version. For instance, KB uses non-structural sheathing and engineered joists as opposed to structural and manufactured joists. Basically, this means that they are using cardboard stapled and taped together to the outside of the frame rather than OSB or plywood. Think about a picture frame with a cardboard back, you can pretty easily break the frame. Now use a piece of plywood instead. You would have a much harder time bending or breaking the frame. This also causes the water intrusion issues that KB is known for because the builders constantly are poking holes in the cardboard and the fix is to just put some tape over the hole (more on my personal experience with that later).

    If you get a 2 story house, the second floor will be on engineered joists which (in my opinion) are nowhere near as sound as manufactured joists. The result is a second floor that squeaks and creaks like a 100 year old Victorian. My experience with the contractors was not that great. There are holes in the mortar and the slab/patio have big chips and cuts in them and are crumbling in places, which lead me to believe that they used too much sand (cheap). My house is only 5 months old. There are standard issues like corners not being square and edges not meeting and so on, but the biggest issue I had is this:

    My house was built during a particularly stormy few months. In the final stages (carpet wasnt in yet), I found a big puddle of water in the upstairs master bedroom. I told the super and he said it was fixed later that day. An attic vent had blown off the roof. Went back 2 days later and there was the huge puddle again. Called him back and he said it was fixed; it was something else this time. OK. Went back the next day and now there was a puddle and the sheetrock was soaked down the wall.

    Now, I was getting upset, but still... I had the super and the sales man come over and they tore down the sheet rock to discover mold everywhere and where the vent had been, a hole in the roof that the roofer had just slapped some shingles over. This was their "fix" and if it hadn't been raining, they would have gotten away with it... So, they apologized and remediated it and put a new piece of roof deck down. (I was mad). A couple days later, they said it was fixed (again). Went to look and, yes, the sheetrock was back up and all looked ok (except the water stain on the OSB floor). Great. Wait. They never put the insulation back in the wall. My point is this. KB builds cheap homes. Which isn't inherently bad, it just causes huge problems when something goes a little wrong. I wouldn't say they flat out lied to me, but, if left to work on their own, they will do the absolute minimum required to get the house out of their hands.

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    Reviewed May 18, 2019

    Very professional and courteous. They helped from day one with the process. From the home itself, to financing. Everything went smooth and efficiently. From the time we put earnest money down and closed on the house it was only approximately 6 weeks. Thanks.

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    Reviewed May 18, 2019

    From the first experience meeting the sales staff, to going through the whole process of picking the home and options, to dealing with the construction crews, I couldn't of been happier with our purchase.

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    Reviewed May 17, 2019

    Before buying a KB Home. I did my research. KB Home has really stepped up to the plate by making their homes better and more energy efficient. I feel like I made a smart decision and I got a beautiful new home that I am proud to own!

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    Reviewed May 17, 2019

    I had a pleasant experience, everyone was very helpful, they all were very accommodating as well when it came to changes and issues with paperwork on my side of things. I appreciate all the help I received.

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    Reviewed May 17, 2019

    KB Home have provided us a superior service and product from start to finish. The price of the house is reasonable and that's reason why we were able to do a great upgrades. The ending product has materials of good quality and a beautiful finished.

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    Customer ServicePunctuality & SpeedStaff

    Reviewed May 16, 2019

    The home buying process is nerve racking and especially if you're building a new home. I enjoyed that I had one to three calls a week from the construction and/or the loan staff. I felt that if we had any questions they were answered quickly.

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    Reviewed May 15, 2019

    We started the build process thinking that KB built quality homes at a reasonable price. What we found is that quality is only there when you force the issue and check up on them during the build process. Be ready for phrases like "that is how we have always done it", "that is normal" and "we only do it this way". First thing you should know is that these are engineered homes. This means that the walls are built somewhere else and will show up on a big flatbed. The quality of the wood is terrible. It is like they went shopping for the worst looking pieces of lumber available. I counted over 50 studs that I would have thrown aside if I was picking them out at Lowe's or Home Depot. For our build only the front and back walls are reinforced with OSB.

    The side walls are reinforced with a sheeting product. When I saw this and expressed concern and even offered to by the OSB to reinforce the sides of my home, I was hit with a definitive no. You can't call yourself a custom builder if you won't even budge on letting your customer pay for OSB and installation. We hired a independent inspector and forced an inspection before the insulation and drywall went up. He caught several things, the biggest issues were related to how the roof was tied down. They claimed to address it but we really couldn't tell because the drywall was thrown up quickly. The quality of the exterior painting was terrible. In the afternoon evening light you could see the spray lines. I complained and they painted it again.

    The next big issue was the bathrooms, the tub surround in the one and the shower stall in the other. They used cement board and then patched the seams with fiberglass tape and joint compound. It should have been mortar. Joint compound is fine for drywall but a time bomb for tub and shower areas. I sold tile for 10 years. This is one of those times where I got the "this is how we always do it" response. They said they were going to move forward and do it how they always did it. I pointed out that they did not follow the manufacturer's specifications for installation and I would be willing to fight them on it. They threatened to continue the build and sell my home as a spec home if I refused to close. I asked them if they thought they could sell it with a lien against it for the amount of my deposit.

    They magically offered to use the sealant called Red. That worked for me. Next big thing was the island in the kitchen. When I looked at it I could tell it wasn't level. The project manager said it looked good to him. I put a ball in the center and watched it roll to the side. It turned out the center was higher than all the rest of it. It took two more tries to get it right. Next, every window sill had saw marks. I pointed it out. Caulk was how they fixed it the first time. So instead of saw marks there was now excessive caulk. Caulk was also the go to weapon for every trim corner in our home.

    We were in the home with the project manager looking at the Red application and the finish carpenter was putting the trim around the island in the kitchen. I watched him cut the trim too long and then use his hammer to force it into place. The end result was the trim was now pushing out in both places where it intersected with other trim pieces. They had to redo that twice. After being in the home. We found that the flashing was done wrong in the back of the house and actually resulted in water being directed into the back wall. Fortunately the water did not get to the drywall. Many studs had to be replaced and the installed OSB that sat out in the rain for 2 days. I made them redo it.

    During the repairs the new project manager got chatty and shared that they no longer use the roofer that did all the roofs in our neighborhood because of quality issues. They replaced the flashing between the house and the patio roof. They used turn back flashing that has a C channel to prevent water from running under the roof. Do your research, step flashing is the right way to do it. When I asked about that, the project manager acknowledged that step flashing is the best way to do it but that they didn't do that.

    When they pulled the back of my house apart to fix it, I noticed that none of the windows were properly flashed. They only used four nails to hold each 6-foot window in place. No nails on the top or bottom. When they first put it back together the outside trim around the window did not lay flat where it intersected with other trim. Each intersection of trim had at a quarter of an inch depth difference. When they replaced the siding on the house along the roof line it resulted in a very crooked cut line. Bottom line. Watch them like a hawk. Oh, and I will never buy another KB home.

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    Reviewed May 10, 2019

    We enjoyed our buying and building experience with KB homes. Antonio, James and Jeri always made every effort to help us no matter how big or small the question. We would recommend a KB Home to anyone looking to build or buy a new home. Thank you for a great building experience.

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    Sales & MarketingStaff

    Reviewed May 7, 2019

    KB Home is a great option for first time buyers looking to customize every detail of the home. The sales team is very friendly and not pushy at all. Our experience with Bert was that he truly cared vs. some salespeople only looking to sell you something and profit from it. The Design Studio has many options to choose from and offer great selections. Our contractor John kept us informed on construction and helped explain the inner workings of the home. Overall very happy so far in our first 2 months.

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    Reviewed May 3, 2019

    The homes are well built with nice underground gutter/drainage systems to handle flooding issues that may arise. Love the serene environment and streets with well placed beautiful lights to light up the community. The accessibility to a large number of malls and other commercial settings is an added advantage to owning a home in this community.

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    Punctuality & SpeedStaff

    Reviewed April 26, 2019

    Our experience with KB Home was made very easy by the people that we worked with and how well executed the process was. Our house was built quickly and everyone we worked with addressed any concerns we had in a very timely manner.

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    Customer ServiceStaff

    Reviewed April 23, 2019

    We moved here from the Midwest. KB representatives were flexible and understanding, as we watched our home being built from pictures on our phone. We only had to travel to FL twice. The Selection Studio is beautiful, so beware---it is easy to go over budget. Our advice: relax and enjoy the whole experience!

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    Customer ServicePunctuality & SpeedStaff

    Reviewed April 20, 2019

    After 1 month of living in my newly constructed KB Home, I can say with honesty that the experience has actually been a great pleasure. For our first home buying experience, the sales staff, construction process, studio selection process and closing were all relatively smooth and problem-free. We had small issues along the way regarding negotiation of pricing, construction/design concerns, appraisal issues and closing, however, the KB Homes staff provided excellent customer service throughout and in the end, they provided exactly what we wanted.

    In this first month, the warranty service has been responsive and helpful. While scheduling has taken a little longer then I would have liked, the staff has always made great effort to make sure my concerns get resolved and to keep in touch with me to make sure I am satisfied. Since it has only been 1 month, I cannot give my 100% recommendation yet for KB Homes. Although, I can say that based off of my experience so far, I would recommend KB Homes for home buying. I am eager to see how my home keeps up throughout time, and only then will I determine how truly satisfied I am with KB Homes and whether or not they are truly worth the recommendation.

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    Sales & Marketing

    Reviewed April 20, 2019

    KB Homes are nice and the sales and service we got from them was great! We wanted a better selection of upgrades and appliances but were not available. This was our first time buying a new home and it was a good experience working with Joanna and Debbie.

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    Staff

    Reviewed April 19, 2019

    The process was smooth and was moved in to our home within 3 weeks. Everyone at KB is polite and professional and is always available when you need something or have questions. I would 100% recommend KB Homes to anyone.

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    Sales & MarketingStaff

    Reviewed April 19, 2019

    KB Home made the home buying process simple, but more importantly, comfortable. Every employee took the time and had the patience to educate us about the process until we were comfortable to continue. There was never any hard sales, and it was never difficult to get ahold of anyone involved in the process to have our questions answered. While we hope this new home is our forever home; if we ever buy again, we hope to buy through KB Home.

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    Staff

    Reviewed April 18, 2019

    I am very pleased with my new KB Home. The arches on the entryways give it a beautiful look. I appreciate the energy saving features they put in every home and makes me feel good about saving money on energy every month. Love the sales staff and construction manager as they have helped me with any questions or concerns to ensure I'm satisfied with the house and any issue is resolved in a timely manner.

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    Customer ServiceStaff

    Reviewed April 18, 2019

    KB Home it is a excellent customer care company lidering in provide a personalized care to their customers and helping make happy the all family who get involved in the home purchasing. Love, timely communication and respect are qualities that characterize the staff who are responsible to make your dream home coming true, with positive and special staff member.

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    Reviewed April 18, 2019

    Complete, blessed. The only request I would like KB Homes to know is to Place grass on homes before closing, then the appearance would look a 100% better and customer that's making these big purchases will feel complete hands down.

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    Staff

    Reviewed April 18, 2019

    Our experience with KB Home was very poor throughout the whole process. Multiple items were changed without our consent. The sales staff and upper management that we spoke with were not very helpful at all. It was more of a take it or leave it scenario with every issue we encountered. The one bright spot we had with our build was Chase **. He was our builder and did a outstanding job. Overall our experience was one of the worst I have experienced. I would not recommend KB Home to anyone!

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    Punctuality & SpeedStaff

    Reviewed April 18, 2019

    KB Homes will do whatever they can do make sure you are happy with every single part of the home building process. When you say jump, they backflip. Each person at this company knows everything there is to know about your home, and the best way to go about completing it on time. Do yourself a favor and if you want to buy a home, do it with KB!

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    Sales & MarketingStaff

    Reviewed April 14, 2019

    I am happy with my home buying experience. Sales, Design Center and Construction Staff are all knowledgeable, honest, and helpful. They made sure that they attend to all your inquires and request. I am happy with my new KB Home.

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    Punctuality & Speed

    Reviewed April 13, 2019

    The experience was easy, professional and was kept up to date at all times. I had no problems going to view the progress on my house at any time. All my questions were answered promptly and Jayson and his team sincerely worked on satisfying me at all times.

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    Staff

    Reviewed April 2, 2019

    The KB employees are exceptional. They make the building process enjoyable from start to finish. I was provided weekly updates, had all of my questions answered and most importantly I saw how important it was to the employees that I was happy with my home. That meant the world to me. I am very pleased with the quality and design, and absolutely LOVE my home! But it all goes back to the employees. They made it all happen.

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    Staff

    Reviewed April 1, 2019

    Sweeta, our sales consultant was very helpful throughout the process, and KB Home certainly offered homes that fit in our searching criteria. The surrounding area is also easy to access and very clean. All of the KB houses are very nice to looked at.

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    Reviewed March 31, 2019

    Overall, our experience with KB has been more positive than negative. The design center experience and customer care AFTER the close of our house were amazing and worth noting. It was so nice being able to move in and then still be provided customer service to make small cosmetic and warranty items worked on. It definitely felt that KB genuinely wanted us to feel happy and comfortable in our home. However, KBHS and our projected completion date was a part of the process we were not satisfied with.

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    Contract & TermsStaff

    Reviewed March 31, 2019

    It was my pleasure to work with such a great team from KB Homes. They are truly dedicated to customer satisfaction from the time of signing the contract to the close of escrow. Even after, their team checked up on me to make sure everything is to my satisfaction.

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    Reviewed March 27, 2019

    Overall, it was a good experience. It would be nice to know the sequence of events in the construction process and the mortgage process. I would enjoy the opportunity to provide more in-depth suggestions on how to improve the process.

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    Sales & MarketingStaff

    Reviewed March 27, 2019

    It is a company with a lot of experience in building houses. The sales and construction staff is highly professional. KB Home has a construction system very friendly with the environment and the digital system to design the style of the house is quite attractive and efficient.

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    Staff

    Reviewed March 26, 2019

    Working with KB has been a dream! They were so nice and helped me at every point of the process. Any question or concerned I had was answered immediately. At every step of the process they were thorough and I felt so comfortable working with them.

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    Staff

    Reviewed March 22, 2019

    Pleasant sales people. Value for Home. Only three problems the homes are too close together. And no 3 car garages for the large homes. Width of garages too narrow for storage. The clothes closets are in some of the bathrooms mildew problem.

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    Reviewed March 19, 2019

    I bought my house in 2013. First issue, house being built on wrong lot. I made several calls because the light bulbs kept blowing out. I called so often, they gave me a case of light bulbs. Each time, they found nothing wrong even though light bulbs continuously blew out. I have had to hire an electrician to do some rewiring and need to call an electrician again due to some lights 'humming' when turned on and my porch light not coming on and my security light continuously going out. I called KB Homes when I lost power in the rear of my house and was told, "Sorry. Your warranty has expired". Even though they have record of an ongoing issue with the lights going out which had to be an electrical issue, I'm SOL. I have found more negative reviews than positive ones.

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    Reviewed March 16, 2019

    This was my first new home experience and it was great! I had seen your sign, came in for a tour and we were off! Within a month, I closed on my home and I am a happy person. I love my home, I love the layout and the whole experience was top notch!

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    Reviewed March 16, 2019

    My experience with KB Homes was wonderful, I'm a first time home buyer and I have heard horrible stories about buying a home. Well the team at KB Homes, made my experience very easy. There was a couple of bumps in the process, but the team I worked with never stopped and made the end. A Lasting Impression. I would recommend KB Homes to all.

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    Punctuality & Speed

    Reviewed March 16, 2019

    KB Home makes great promises, however frequently and regularly fails to meet standards and requests of Homebuyers. I will never recommend or purchase another KB Home purely due to the problems I had during the construction process. There were behind schedule which put me into a pinch due to moving out of an apartment. I gave them the opportunity to need more time 8 weeks and 4 weeks before the expected completion date. The day of completion they told me they would be five days late. There were lots of grand promises made, however the execution was terrible. There were many shortcuts taken that the inexperienced homebuyer would not pick up on.

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    Reviewed March 16, 2019

    Overall KB Homes has been a very professional and organized company to do business with. From contract signing to being updated along the way throughout the process I felt that I was valued as a home buyer. The staff was always there to help and I feel very fortunate to have had such a smooth home buying process. The KB Home Studio is one of the highlights of the entire experience, where you can really bring your visions to life. Thank you KB Homes!

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    After a positive interaction with KB Home, Asif increased their star rating on April 3, 2019.

    Updated review: April 3, 2019

    KB Homes has done an amazing job when it comes to communication and organization. They have stayed with me the entire step of the way and made sure that I was fully satisfied. Every new construction home will have issues, but it's the response of the builder that matters. They have been very respectful, helpful, and communicated all the details. Don't hesitate to get your home built by a company that cares about it's customers.

    Original Review: March 16, 2019

    My home was given to me incomplete. The warranty service is more interested in ignoring me and keeping me in the dark. The workmanship and quality of the materials is poor. The lack of communication is upsetting. I have to escalate to corporate in order for my voice to be heard. I expected much better from a brand new home.

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    Staff

    Reviewed March 13, 2019

    We are so happy with how our home turned out. KB Home make the home buying, design, and construction process an enjoyable experience. KB Home and staff has helped make our dream house a reality.

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    Staff

    Reviewed March 2, 2019

    My husband and I could not be happier for having chosen KB to construct our new home. From the quality of the construction, to the outstanding staff dedicated to making your home buying experience a good one, I don't think we could have done better. The reason I say this, and I know there are many other great homebuilders, KB did not stop in just offering nice home models, or great quality construction, KB also took into account a homebuyer's additional home costs by constructing with EnergyStar Certified homes saving us utility costs and protecting our environment. From the HVAC system, the types of faucets included that controls the water flow, saving you money, to the CFL lighting, energy saving appliances from a well-named brand and many other energy saving features.

    We would not hesitate in referring friends and family to buy with KB. The additional features offered for the community are also excellent. The beautiful landscaping, enormous olympic size pool with lots of chairs, safety first children's play area, an enclosed dog park for the furry babies and many other community features. As far as we can say, you will not be disappointed.

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    Customer ServiceStaff

    Reviewed Feb. 28, 2019

    We shopped around a lot before picking KB was our home builder and we are so glad we did. No matter how many model homes I toured, I always came back to this one. The things that were standard in our home would have been upgrades with other builders. The customer service has been great. We are so thankful to KB and its staff for building us our dream home!

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    Reviewed Feb. 27, 2019

    During the home buying process it has been overwhelming, however when we first met Amber she was right there to answer all of our questions. Other properties you go to everyone is too "busy" to help or go over options and details with you. It has truly been the the individuals that work for KB homes that have made us want to choose them when purchasing our new home.

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    Reviewed Feb. 27, 2019

    My overall experience was great! I didn't know what to expect and was very nervous in the beginning but as time went on the team assigned to my home made me feel confident that I made a great choice in buying a KB home. I look forward to many happy years in my new home and love the community that I chose. Everyone involved in the process was such a pleasure to work.

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    Reviewed Feb. 26, 2019

    Having never purchased a new home, my wife and I were very apprehensive regarding the possibility of such. From the time we first entered the KB office and met Joyce, all our apprehensions quickly subsided. All plans and options were carefully detailed out for us to choose, and soon we were designing our dream home in the KB Design Studio. From the moment we decided to purchase a new KB home, until the day we moved in (And past) all facets of the process has been stress-free! The KB Team still reaches out to us on almost a daily basis to ensure our satisfaction with our new home! The team has not only been very professional but have become friends along the way! I would recommend a new KB Home to anyone in the market for a quality home at a great value! Not to mention the incredibly friendly staff that comes with your purchase! We are very, very satisfied KB home buyers!

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    Reviewed Feb. 26, 2019

    KB Homes was an excellent builder for our first home purchase this year! The sales team staff, contractors and service care was wonderful and very timely. I would highly recommend them to anyone for beautiful new construction!

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    Staff

    Reviewed Feb. 26, 2019

    I was very pleased with the entire process from purchase to completion of my home. The sales staff are very professional and friendly and I couldn't be more pleased with the home design and the finished product. Excellent value.

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    Staff

    Reviewed Feb. 23, 2019

    Many new construction homes are not much different nowadays. Maybe different quality of materials and different size of home. And locations, etc. Out of all that I think the most important matter is who you meet at the first place and how they are. If I did meet someone else besides Angie, I might bought my house from other builder. Starting from her I met several people from KB Home. They are all trustworthy people. If I have another chance to buy one more house, I would look for KB HOME people again.

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    Reviewed Feb. 22, 2019

    We purchased a model and the construction of the home was very good. We used an outside lender so there's no comment on KB financing. There are minor issues to be resolved but that was to be expected since it's been a model for approx. 3 years. Overall we are well pleased with this home and our experience with KB Home.

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    Reviewed Feb. 22, 2019

    The home buying, designing, and building process with KB Home was an excellent experience, especially as first-time home buyers. Someone was in communication with us the entire way ensuring that we knew what to expect and easing any concerns we may have had.

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    Reviewed Feb. 22, 2019

    I love KB. Love the service they provided for us. From the studio to construction, everyone was so friendly and genuine. Our loan officer helped us every step of the way. Art answered questions on the spot as if he was Google for loan questions. He was like 100%. Our construction manager helped us from day 1 to present, we love Mario and everything he has done for us and our home. Our sales rep. showed us different models even those outside our community so that we can personally visualize the upgrades we'd be getting in our home. Everyone at KB has been the best, if I buy another house in 30 years, it'd be with KB.

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    Reviewed Feb. 21, 2019

    From the mortgage lender to sales to construction to customer service following closing, the entire team at KB Home has been phenomenal! Thank you to Heidi ** at KBHS Home Loans for putting up with my constant questions and reassuring me through the whole process! Thank you to Jarret ** for being the most caring and thoughtful sales counselor. He truly made us feel like family and has kept in touch with us following the sale. He has even come by the house on multiple occasions to see how we are settling in to our new home. Thank you to Sam ** for getting everything in tip-top shape for our move-in. We closed 22 days from going into contract and he really had his work cut out for him. He jumped through all the hoops for us and he made sure our home was move-in ready following closing. We couldn't be happier.

    Finally, now that we are in our new home, we would like to thank Marisela ** in customer service. Obviously, with any new house there will be issues that arise after you move in and start using the home. Marisela has addressed every issue immediately after bringing it to her attention. We are very satisfied with our KB Home experience!!!

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    Reviewed Feb. 21, 2019

    I looked at 3 other builders and they did not offer the choices KB offered. In fact one painted the interiors one color and offered no other options. KB's design studio gave us many choices and let us design our home.

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    Reviewed Feb. 21, 2019

    The experience I had with KB Homes was very surprising. The way they made the process so simple. Especially since I was in California buying a home in Florida. Their customer service and eagerness to want to make the process, was simply amazing.

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    Reviewed Feb. 19, 2019

    As stated above: We waiting a long time to do this survey as we could not properly gauge our feelings about our experience. Dealing with KBHS felt like a cumbersome experience. Our initial closing date was scheduled even before our walkthrough was scheduled. We constantly had the feeling they were trying to hurry and get us to close. The construction manager Bill ** has been great fixing our issues but he seems so very busy. He along with our sales consultant Robbie Moreno have by far been the highlight of our experience with KB though We still have issues with our home that are still being worked on. I kind of expected a bit better quality in a new home.

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    Reviewed Feb. 16, 2019

    I’m a realtor working in the Katy area and have worked with Sweeta many times. She listens to my needs and has always be extremely helpful and professional. If I have a client in the price range I always go to Sweeta first. Thanks for all the great help!

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    Reviewed Feb. 6, 2019

    Buyer beware!! If you are contemplating buying a home built by KB Home, please, please, please, beware. You better get a separate, private home inspection done before assuming occupancy of your home or you will soon regret it. As much as I would like to give this builder a zero, I can't. My experience with KB was initially a good one, at least with the sales staff. I bought my home some 12 years ago from KB, built from the ground up and paid upwards of $250,000 for it. Due to the shoddy construction of my home, my house is now currently falling apart around me. Not from poor upkeep, but from shoddy construction.

    In September and then October of 2018 during the hurricanes that hit the region, I discovered that rain was pouring through my living room windows. I filed a claim with my insurer who promptly advised me that the damage to my home was a result of improperly installed j-channels and siding and refused to pay for the repairs to my home. I reached out to KB and over the past few months have found out that they really don't give a damn about you. In short, they refused me assistance because I was past my 10 year warranty period stating that I would have (somehow have bionic vision seeing damage formulating in the interior of my walls) noticed the damage if it were from poor construction.

    The damage to my home was very extensive, and was due to water infiltrating behind the j-channels for years (the last 12 years) and rotting out the OSB walls, 2 by 4s, joist, support beams, etc. This required a full reconstruction of the right side of my home. KB REFUSED TO HELP ME causing me to take a $40,000 HELOC to fix the repairs. All through this time I had been in communications with KB, particularly Sean **, who is a regional manager(?) of KB. He was assigned to assist me by KB. This man lacks total compassion. After sending them umpteen pictures of the damage to my home which displaced me for a month and resulted in my hospitalization from the black mold found in the walls, they still refused to assist me.

    Fast forward a few months in, after completing repairs to the initial area, my contractor noticed sagging over my garage in an area where the j-channel was also used by KB as some form of decoration. Well, last week, my contractor pulled apart that wall and found more extensive damage over the garage. This after my garage door caved in because of what we now know was rotten land beams. In essence, all of the land beams (every layer of the 6 used in the original construction) supporting the upper floors above the garage has rotted out. When this was discovered, I revisited my efforts to have KB assist with the repairs. After having me wait over a week, on the vise that he was going to speak to his superiors, Mr. ** told me in no uncertain terms that "our position has not change". In other words, give it up. We (KB) don't give a damn.

    I have been patiently trying to deal with KB, yet, time and time again, this cold, callous company who gladly pocketed my money, refused to assist. Telling me that I should have seen what was going on in the walls. Even a professional contractor would not have anticipated that the house they had built would 12 years later fall apart around them. Not even a professional contract would have bionic vision to see damage forming inside the walls of their home, particularly when there was NO EVIDENCE on the interior walls that every time it rained, the J-Channel would collect water and shoot it over the top of the j-channel and behind the siding which ultimately rotted out walls that should have lasted the duration of the existence of the home. This is a crying shame. KB HOME will pocket your money and hang you out to dry afterwards.

    In addition, my contractor after inspecting the roof, discovered substantial grit (hands full) from the roof shingles in the gutters on the roof, indicating that the roof is also deteriorating quickly and will also need immediate attention. So basically, I paid KB $250,000+ to build my home. Now 12 years later, I had to put a second mortgage on my home to cover damages for the repairs, and still had to find more money out of pocket to cover what is now upwards of $60,000 worth of damages to my home. If this were unique to just my home, it would be one thing. But several other homeowners in my community are plagued with the same issues. Water pouring through their windows when it rain, sagging beams across their garage door (which in and of itself pose serious risks to those entering/leaving the garage), black mold, mildew and rotted out exterior walls hidden behind the siding.

    KB Home, YOU SUCK. The home I have grown to love is now the bane of my existence. Not to mention the numerous medical issues both my daughter and myself have suffered over the years resulting in numerous hospital visits and hospitalizations from what has been now revealed to me as the side effects of black mold exposure. Don't Buy KB Homes.

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    Reviewed Feb. 1, 2019

    It's my first home, so it was very exciting to select how my house will be in the inside and outside. Really want to say that the whole team as a one did a great job and that KB should feel proud of the people who actually make your company move forward, James, Jeremy, Mariel, Rosa and Linda, all of them were amazing people who helped me through the process and made this purchase possible and a pretty exciting one. Thank you all for the help.

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    Customer ServicePunctuality & SpeedStaff

    Reviewed Jan. 31, 2019

    We were told by a variety of people, that buying a home is a hard and long process. But for some reason we didn't find it that difficult. When we told friends and family about our house they were in shock and awe, because it seems like it happened so fast. Everything just kept moving along smoothly. We were even told, "Y'all make buying a house look easy." And my response was it's because of the KB people we were working with. Their communication and dedication is what kept the ball rolling.

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    Reviewed Jan. 31, 2019

    Being a first time buyer my husband and I had a great and exciting experience. It was not overwhelming at all and we were properly carried along and every staff we worked with was helpful and we were satisfied. Thank You KB Homes and I already referred a sister and will refer more.

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    Reviewed Jan. 31, 2019

    From the initial person we spoke with that represented KB HOME (Sean **) to the last (Ken - Construction Supervisor), all encounters were amazing! The KB team as a whole made the process of purchasing our first home an unforgettable one! We are gladly and will continue to refer family and friends to KB! Keep up the great work!

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    Reviewed Jan. 30, 2019

    My KB Home experience has been great. We compared houses with other companies that were around the same price range and came to the conclusion that KB offered more for the price. The houses looked better as well. Next up, lakefront house!

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    Reviewed Jan. 29, 2019

    Home was not delivered on time as promised within industry standards. Staff did not have end user and their needs included in their delivery of our home. (i.e. wet garage floor with wood imbedded in concrete, showers caulked, blue take still where identified areas to be completed before possession, sod dead, flashing not completed above front door and on and on). KB Home loan underwriters created unreasonable and unnecessary requirements during application process. You need to value your customer and supervise the trades that work for you. They just are like unattended children not knowing what to do or say.

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    Reviewed Jan. 26, 2019

    Everyone at KB, from sales, construction and lending seems to be knowledgeable and efficient in what they are doing. Phone calls and emails were returned timely and any questions or problems that arose were taken care of quickly. People listened to the customer and wanted to help. A pleasure doing business them. Keep up the good work!

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    Reviewed Jan. 26, 2019

    KB gave us the opportunity to savor the time that it took us to go through this first homebuying adventure. They made it easy for us and they were there each and every step of the way. The staff are amazing, accommodating, and kind. Thank you for an unforgettable experience!

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    Reviewed Jan. 26, 2019

    My wife and I decided to buy a new build here. Even after my sister warned me about many negative reviews that have since been removed! We chose one of the models 2003 in Riverview, Florida in a community called Medford Lakes. We noticed the windows and sliding doors are much smaller than the model. They charged me full price with no concessions. They came back saying that it was an upgrade and no where on my contract states the window sizes or sliding door sizes. The manager said that there are signed in the models stating that the model isn't what you get!!!

    I went to the model and there were no signs and I mentioned that to the manager and he oh well its in the contract and I already signed for it! I came home from serving this country after 28 years to be ripped off by this company is disrespectful and a disgrace. I have no idea what to do! Do I lose my deposit and have no place to live due to I gave notice to move out already. I truly hope that my experience will help someone make the right choice to avoid this company at all cost!

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    Reviewed Jan. 25, 2019

    I wanted to say that from the first moment I walked into the sales office or model home I was greeted by Frank who very nice and in detail help me throughout the process of picking a lot and the home style I wanted and always optimistic through the process. I'm pleased with KB Home.

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    Reviewed Jan. 22, 2019

    KB Home by far surpassed the other companies that I've dealt with when buying a home. They made the transition quick and easy and really worked with us to provide my family a home that we really wanted. The team that worked with us were so friendly, courteous and made sure it fit our budget. They were accommodating throughout the buying process and even after buying, with follow ups and touch ups and fixing anything we needed. Someone was always available. Very blessed by the service KB Home puts out.

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    Reviewed Jan. 16, 2019

    Overall my experience was negative. I purchase a very expensive home and the amount of dishonesty and disrespect that was apparent is upsetting. I am a life long resident of Manteca, I work in the community with families and professionals and I would not recommend KB. The home is beautiful although the lack of professionalism in your customer service team lacks integrity and honesty. At one point I even had to call corporate office because no one was calling me, I felt as though no one could take the time out to call me and answer my questions on the closing of my home. At this point I am still completely frustrated with KB.

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    Reviewed Jan. 16, 2019

    From day one, the KB Team has treated me like family. They genuinely wanted my house to be exactly what I envisioned. The minute I sent over a question (and I asked a lot of questions), they were quick to send an answer. If I had a concern, my construction manager and sales consultant immediately put me at ease with their knowledge of the process and materials. I wouldn't hesitate to build another house with KB Homes.

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    Reviewed Jan. 16, 2019

    This experience was great. I was so impressed with how KB Homes has streamlined this process, they offered a ton of choices so I could get exactly what I had envisioned and I was amazed at the quality of work they were able to achieve while also keeping to their timelines and great value. I really love my new home!

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    Reviewed Jan. 16, 2019

    The process was very easy and the staff was very helpful. The home itself is worth the price and is very comfortable. The KB studio visits help us get a clear vision of our future home. Sales team worked very well together, keeping us informed with any questions. I would definitely purchase another KB Home in the future.

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    Reviewed Jan. 16, 2019

    Overall, it was good buying experience. House pricing was fair, and we got the house that we want even though the upgrade price is higher than what we thought. All the staffs are friendly helping me to get it done.

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    Reviewed Jan. 12, 2019

    My overall experience with KB have been great. They have a very friendly team that is very responsive to my questions and requests. I feel that they take great pride in the quality of their work. I would definitely look at more KB homes in the future. I am very satisfied with my home and pleased with the price of the home as it compares to market prices. The KB team truly strive to receive 10 ratings in all areas. They have achieved that with me.

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    Reviewed Jan. 5, 2019

    KB, have great people working for them. The people really made a difference in why we proceeded with this home. Bill and Norman, I just can say enough about them too. They made it worth it with there level of service. Again, not happy at all with the lending dept and the things at that was told to us and not fulfilled. But overall, I am very happy with KB Homes.

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    Reviewed Jan. 5, 2019

    My family and I are so pleased to have had such a great team of professionals in our corner during this major accomplishing moment. The knowledge and tireless efforts of our KB team allowed us to successfully close on our new home in three weeks and we were to spend Thanksgiving holiday in our new home.

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    Reviewed Jan. 4, 2019

    The KB Staff that worked with us to achieve our goal of owning a home again was amazing. We looked at multiple builders and were turned off by their attitudes and lack of enthusiasm in general. KB Homes never made us feel that way. I would highly recommend KB Homes for anyone looking to own a home.

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    Reviewed Jan. 3, 2019

    We were fortunate to have Sarah ** as our sales agent, Raymond ** as our construction manager, and Mike ** as our customer service rep. They are amazing people, they know their job and are always eager to help and make the process easy. We had a great experience with our new home and I definitely recommend KB Homes.

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    Reviewed Jan. 1, 2019

    Our KB Home experience was great from start to finish. All staff we encountered contributed to it all. We love that KB Homes allowed us to customize what we wanted in the design. We saw models at over 10 different builders and KB Homes won us over. We are so happy with our KB Home and would choose them if we had to do it all over again.

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    Reviewed Dec. 29, 2018

    KB has great customer service. All my questions were answered. Overall throughout this whole experienced KB kept us up to date with the whole process of the house from signing papers to closing. They've even helped us after moving in. I had a minor leakage underneath my sink, and my front door knob wasn't locking properly. Both issues were fixed in a timely manner.

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    Customer ServicePunctuality & SpeedStaff

    Reviewed Dec. 27, 2018

    This is my first experience with KB Homes. Alfred ** was my KB Homes Sales Counselor and he was awesome. He is very knowledgeable and if he did not know the answer he would find out immediately. Since moving into my new home I have maintained contact with Mr. **. I can still call and ask him questions and without hesitation, he responds. My Construction Manager was Joseph ** and he is totally awesome as well. There are always minor issues associated with a new home and each everyone has been addressed and rectified in record time. Mr. ** has been very helpful and thoughtful and has gone beyond the call of duty. He's still willing to answer any questions or concerns that I may have. In closing, I have had nothing but positive experiences with the KB Homes team and I would truly recommend them to my family and friends!

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    Reviewed Dec. 27, 2018

    KB Home was a good first time home buyer experience for me, being able to pick out all of the features for the home from countertops to light fixtures to carpet color was by far the best part of buying a brand new home since you are able to get exactly what you want from the beginning. You do pay a premium for brand new, but you also get a very energy efficient home that will likely need little to no repairs for years to come. KB seems to stand behind their product and takes feedback seriously if you have any complaints, they are also very receptive to fixing any issues as they come up. I did not use their in-house lender as they misplaced my original paperwork and delayed my approval process by a couple of weeks which left a bad taste in my mouth over the poor handling of my application, but the house is great and I'm glad I made the purchase.

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    Reviewed Dec. 27, 2018

    KB Home has wonderful staff who are excited for you. They will go above and beyond to ensure that you find your dream home. KB Home has resources that help make the process much smoother by partnering with KBHS Home Loan and First American Title to ensure that each party is fully informed of the application process. The apps were also a handy tool for me as a homebuyer because I can easily contact my sales agent, lender, or escrow officer. Two thumbs up!

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    Reviewed Dec. 27, 2018

    All KB Home's staff were friendly and knowledgeable. The home was delivered on time (and sooner than we expected overall). There were minor flaws after closing but they were quickly resolved. Overall the experience went very smooth.

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    Reviewed Dec. 21, 2018

    I appreciate how Jason ** tried to make this experience pleasant rather than intimidating. He answered all of our comments, questions, and concerns in an outstanding manner that made this process that is so stressful, slightly more enjoyable. Beyond having all of my families support I also had KB's support in this home buying adventure.

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    Reviewed Dec. 20, 2018

    Overall everyone in the KB Home team I had the pleasure of working with were great. I had outstanding customer service with studio, mortgage and construction. Sales counselor was professional at all times and responded to my calls on a timely manner.

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    Reviewed Dec. 19, 2018

    I am appreciative of the help I have received from your KB home staff. Thanks to sales, loan, construction, design, warranty department. All these people made it possible for me to have a beautiful home. I would definitely recommend people to buy a KB home. Great staff.

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    Reviewed Dec. 19, 2018

    The professionalism and knowledge of KB homes staff, such as Maricela **, made our choice refreshingly easy in choosing our new home. The beautiful construction and presentation of the homes are top notch.

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    Reviewed Dec. 19, 2018

    My wife and I were not sure what company to go with when we started our search. We were not even sure we would go with a new build. From the moment we came across KB Home and their virtual homes on their website, we fell in love with their options for design and reading other reviews, felt confident in their ability to deliver. Our interactions with the sales staff to the design studio to the construction and post-construction staff have all been absolutely great, everything one could expect from a top notch company. Their customer service is second to none, and we are extremely happy to have chosen KB Home to build our forever home!

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    Reviewed Dec. 19, 2018

    We are very happy and satisfied with our new home from KB, we had met Bert and Dan on the process; they are friendly, professional and very knowledgeable on their field. Thank you for doing our home buying experience an enjoyable one and less stressful!!

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    Reviewed Dec. 19, 2018

    Friendly and professional staff. Our Superintendent Matt and Sales Counselor David went above and beyond and were committed to delivering a quality home and were genuinely concerned with our satisfaction regarding the end product.

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    Reviewed Dec. 18, 2018

    This was our first home purchase and everyone at KB made it a smooth and easy experience. The home is amazing and there were hardly any issues. Ken ** and Martin ** have been extremely helpful throughout the process and made sure we were taken care of. Deborah ** treated us as if we were family and was helpful with any questions we had about the process.

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    Reviewed Dec. 18, 2018

    I have a bad experience with KB Home. Materials and quality of workship are very poor. I feel that I am not in a new house. In fact, paint and texture are horrible. Doors and baseboards not well done. Did not like irrigation system. It is too loud. Garage was not well done. I will not recommend KB Home for all these reasons and I am thinking of selling soon. Not happy.

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    KB Home Company Information

    Company Name:
    KB Home
    Company Type:
    Public
    Ticker Symbol:
    KBH
    Year Founded:
    1957
    Address:
    10990 Wilshire Blvd.
    City:
    Los Angeles
    State/Province:
    CA
    Postal Code:
    90024
    Country:
    United States
    Website:
    www.kbhome.com