Huber Ridge Area

Just curious...has anyone heard anything about the house on Panama Drive that caught on fire last year? Just wondering if there is a a plan in place to get it cleaned up or repaired. It's such an eyesore. When I turn onto my street, it is the first thing I see. I would love it if they would start repairing it before Christmas. If I remember correctly, the fire happened almost a year ago (because the house had Christmas decorations on it when it happened).

Hello, I contacted Huber Homes to get an update. Below was their response. Hope this helps. Bryan Rhoads, Director of Development "We have had to contact our attorneys due to issues with the prior residents insurance company. This case will be in court litigation and the home in its condition cannot be altered until our experts and our attorney for the case have gotten everything they need for it.?  We can thank the insurance company that does not want to live up to its responsibilities for the prior residents for causing the delay. Had they lived up to their responsibility we would have the means to be working on it long before now. When any future encouraging news comes about on this case, I will be more than happy to let you know."

Christmas has come and gone...still no repairs on the fire damaged house on Panama Drive. Something tells me that it cannot simply be because of the court litigation...etc. Huber Homes is notorious for neglecting their properties, wouldn't surprise me if this is another example. I feel sorry for the neighbors who live next to it and behind it. I did not realize how much damage was done to the property until I took a walk around the block one day. The back of the house is ruined. The front of the property has boarded up windows, Looks as if we live in a run downed, poverty stricken neighborhood.

 

Our house will be placed on the market soon and I hope this house does not pose a problem for us when potential buyers come to view our property.

 

Our neighborhood has so much potential but until the rental properties are addressed, the potential will be overlooked. This neighborhood has nice "bones" and is an excellent place for first time buyers (as we once were). Hope the future holds positive changes for Huber Ridge.

Hi, Neighbor.

 

At the last trustee meeting, Carolyn Cordray brought up this issue and pressed for a good answer.  Trustee Flaherty responded accordingly as he directed Bryan Rhoads to again pursue the matter and the last I heard, the matter is indeed going to court.

 

I will be amazed if this house does NOT pose a problem for the sale of your home.

 

You are correct, our neighborhood does have so much potential.  I have always maintained that the best resource for improvement lies with each of us.  We need to care about our own properties, to be sure, but while we do that, it is so important that we care for the community as a whole.

 

I used to think that if I cared for our own property, that the rest would take care as well.  That is not reality.  A unified voice, a unified community, a volunteering community, and a caring community are what makes the difference.  Many do this already, but many do not.

 

So many know that Huber Homes has long ignored their properties.  A positive note; since Bryan Rhoads has become the code enforcement director, he has established a better working relationship with Huber.  I have seen more response from them in the last three years than I have seen in the prior 21 I have lived here.  They have a long way to go.

 

So I hope the home gets attention and you get a fair price for your home.  I wish you success.

 

Pam Clegg, neighbor