Looks like the Rogers Castle may be moving forward again

[FredGarvin]

http://www.wfaa.com/news/local/Frisc...158224005.html

[everyrose05]

It's about time. I'm sick of looking at it the way it is.

[Frisco Mortgage Guy]

My boys saw it and said we should buy it - had to have the "were not rich" talk with them....


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FriscoMortgageGuy.com says "thanks for all the refi and purchase calls!!!!".

[PugLover]

Have been watching this for years and I do not believe that one can ever put enough money into this to repair it as the mortar will be deteriorating forever. Take a look at the retaing wall along the side...many cracks, loose mortar, flaking stones, missing stones, etc.

If I lived there I would not trust any of the stone facings that are on the house...would just wait until the next one falls and hope that it did not hit anyone...

And yes, the style is an abonomination; however, each to his/her own.

[Rat]

Steve did a good job with is follow up report.

I bet St. Francis's church a couple blocks away is finished before that house,

Preston Road on the other hand ...

[Canned Laughter]

With the way taxpayer money is blown around here, I'm surprised the City hasn't bought it for some pet project...maybe FAC II ?

[bubbles10586]

The story mentions that the family lost a son during construction. Does anyone know if this horrible tragedy had something to do with the lack of construction, or the lawsuit?

[Rat]

Which story, Bubbles? I don't recall that from any of the coverage I have seen. If so, then that's indeed tragic and the family deserves our patience, understanding and compassion.

But if not, then GET ON WITH IT ALREADY!

[Sax Maniac]

FYI, I've been occasionally checking out the city websites to check for signs of progress and it looks like the permits that were going to be applied for "next week" at the time of the story referenced above (almost a year ago) were approved about two weeks ago. Permit #B13-0604 was issued as a "PERMIT TO REPAIR AND COMPLETE CONSTRUCTION OF STRUCTURE ORIGINALLY PERMITTED B07-2079.
". Applied 2/28/13, issued 3/22/13.

Keep your eyes out for activity at the scene!

Quick edit to add: while it sounds like it might be this is NOT an April Fools Day hoax. ;-)

You can pull up the permit here: https://etrakit.friscotexas.gov/Search/permit.aspx

[WestSider93]

Disney just stopped construction on this house until they can get everything in place to buy the Brinkmann Ranch property and begin construction on Disney Texas. The home will be completed in time for the Disney Texas GM and his family to move in.