Home Building Hero

Your home is your biggest investment and the last thing you want to do is cause permanent damage to it.

More importantly, some common products people use also cause serious health risks.

We explore 10 common things people use frequently that can be very damaging to your home or your health.

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The Big Beautiful Bill passed the House and now moves to the Senate. They have signaled that there will be changes to this massive piece of legislation before they approve it.

A July 4th deadline has been set. While several senators are dug in for various issues it is believed it will be passed with some changes.

In this episode we highlight what will likely be discussed and potentially changed and why.

We also touch on why this bill is good for the building industry and how it may affect your housing decisions.

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Today the House of Representatives passed the Big Beautiful Bill. This is a massive piece of legislation that reshapes tax codes, funds projects, provides credits and savings to many different people.

Ultimately this bill will be a big boost to the economy and have a pretty big positive impact on the housing industry.

Find out what key provisions are in this bill and how it will benefit the housing industry.

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Flooring and Countertops are one of the most commonly updated features in someone's home. With new styles, colors, and finishes always dropping it easy to see why people are on the hunt for the latest look.

Find out what finishes were featured at the 2025 International Builders Show and what you might want to include in your next project.

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With inventory being low, Realtors may struggle to get sales and listings but there is a solution.

Working with builders.

Inventory of new homes on the market is nearly 24% of all homes for sale currently.

For many REALTORS® that is an untapped market.

We share why Realtors should work with builders and some ideas how so they can build their business and gain access to more sales, listings, and clients.

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For most people building a home is a foreign experience to them.

They fear what they don't know.

Most potential building clients don't know what to watch out for or the right questions to ask about.

Home building is complicated and misunderstood.

We share the top 10 building fears customers have so we can provide them a better experience and lower the barrier to constructing a new home.

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Flooring and Countertops are one of the more important finished on a new home or remodel.

We recently checked out the 2025 International Builders Show (IBS) and the Kitchen and Bath Show (KBIS) to see all the latest styles and products for new homes.

Find out what stood out this year and what colors and finishes are dominating new home construction.

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What are the latest styles and trends coming out in light fixtures?

What will be the IT finish?

We toured the 2025 International Builders Show and Kitchen And Bath show to find out what the largest manufacturers have in store for new homes.

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April 2nd was declared Liberation Day as reciprocal tariffs were announced.

While there was much dread over how these would affect costs, there were several surprisingly positive developments for the housing industry.

We discuss the latest and how a bleak situation turned positive quickly.

Canada, Mexico are dropping their tariffs and building materials from the two countries are excluded.

However many new tariffs are coming from other countries. Looks like more things to keep track of.

Don't worry we will keep you up to speed!

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Plumbing fixtures are always a highlight at the International Builders Show and Kitchen and Bath Shows. 

They are something everyone sees right away and they can really help a new home stand out and freshen up an older home.

What kinds of new products and features hit the market this year?

We talk about everything from toilets, sinks, faucets, showers and more.

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One of the most impressive set of new trends at the International Builders Show and Kitchen and Bath Show (KBIS) was the appliances.

While many other areas of the did not feature as much innovation the appliances were very the stars this year.

There were so many new ideas, looks, and different spins on home appliances that this was easily the best category of the year in our opinion.

Find out what new features, styles and trends and happening in the appliance world from the largest construction show in the world!

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We have renewable gold growing in our country but we don't utilize it.

What are you talking about?

Well the gold is lumber and we have tons of it in this country and much of it sits idle, dying in a forest, rotting up or worse burning up and taking forests with it.

USA has 8% of all the worlds timber and most of it remains largely untouched.

Recently the President signed an executive order to increase domestic lumber production.

With housing affordability issues on the rise this could help alleviate one of the largest costs in a home. Lumber.

We talk about how much lumber that could create as well as how that could help with the current tariffs and trade wars.

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We recently returned from the International Builders Show (IBS) and Kitchen and Bath Show (KBIS) in Las Vegas.

After touring the nearly 1.4 million sq. ft. of exhibits we have some initial thoughts and impressions to share.

Learn what David thought of the show, as well as what type of exciting trends content will be coming out in the next couple of months.

We also give industry folks a heads up on the 2026 show and how to prepare as it will be in a different location.

If you every want to learn about the biggest event in the housing industry this is it.

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While Real Estate agents don't have as bad of a reputation as used car salesmen or replacement window salespeople there are some traits that potential home buyers are looking for.

We share a recent study on what traits they most want their Real Estate agent to have.

If you are an agent, do your skills match up?

If you are buying or selling a home, what traits do you think are most important for your agent to have?

Let us know!

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Realtors were recently surveyed asking what housing market trends we should be watching out for.

From the obvious housing affordability concerns to the growth and potential of AI we explore these key issues and how they are going to shape the housing industry over the next year.

Lots happening with Tariff's this week.

We share the no good, very bad tariffs hitting the construction industry and how much it could cost on a typical home build.

I was interviewed by Bloomberg News about tariffs and I share my findings and also a ton of data on why these talks are happening and what you should do as a homebuyer.

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If you are going to talk to builders, don't miss this episode!!

We are doing a deep expose on some the dirty tricks builders try to pull on their clients to get them to work with them.

We reveal some of the biggest sneaky sales tactics and how you can spot them and avoid them.

We are not pulling any punches on this one so that we can make sure you are not taken advantage of or hoodwinked.

This is a must listen for anyone building or planning construction of a new home.

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It's hard to describe but there is a powerful energy and excitingment brewing in the building industry that we have not felt in awhile.

After some recent builder meetings as well as a recent article the sentiment that 2025 is going to be a great year is growing.

We share some of the reasons for the optimism including how home traffic and sales inquires are increasing and clients who put projects on hold are re-engaging builders again.

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If one thing the California wildfires are showing us is the value of the proper insurance on your home.

Many homeowners in this country are inadequately insured and could face devastating losses simply by not having the right policies in place for their most valued possession... their home.

In this episode we go over some of the policies you might need as well as best practices to make sure you are fully insured.

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Your kitchen is the most important room in your home.

The last thing you want to do is make it look cheap.

Yet, many of us can't help ourselves and keep making these mistakes cheapening the best part of your home.

Find out what to avoid to make the most important room of your home the best it can be.

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Beverage stations are fast becoming a important new feature in homes for consumers.

With the growth in people consuming coffee from national brands and the desire for fancier hot and cold drinks in the morning, beverage stations are becoming a hot commodity.

In addition wine enthusiasts and whisky collecting is taking off causing demand for places to prepare and serve your favorite drinks.

Learn how a beverage center can improve your home.

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Quiet Luxury is the new hot trend for new homes.

Find out what Quiet Luxury is and how you can utilize it's concepts in your new home construction or re-design.

It's inspiration comes from recent clothing trends and a paradigm shift away from recent trends seen from social media as well was build your own furniture stores.

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Trends change faster than ever on homes. Don't get stuck investing a ton of money in a project that is already out of date with buyers.

Learn the 2024 construction trends that are on the way out so you don't get stuck with a dated mess.

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Trends in housing come and go.

Today they come on quicker and go away even faster.

Learn what popular home trends were featured in 2024 that are no longer going to be relevant.

Make sure if you are marketing your home soon that you don't have too many of these in your home.

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Building a new home means you get everything right?

Well even the most detailed of customers is likely going to miss something and wish they had a "do over".

We've complied a list of 10 common new home construction regrets so that you don't miss anything important on your next home build.

Learn some of the things that most home buyers overlook so that you don't mess up your next home.

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Are you planning on selling your home in the near future?

You are probably not sure what you should and should not update on your home before selling.

Many home sellers make huge mistakes by putting money into updates that just don't pay off.

Learn what you should not spend money updating in your home before you sell it and a few things you should do!

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The 2024 Election is in the books and big changes are coming.

How will they shape the housing industry in the future?

We talk about 7 key policy changes and how they will either help or hurt the housing market in the next few years.

If you are thinking of buying a home, what will you be able to expect?

If you are a builder, how you should be prepared?

Find out on our latest episode.

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As a Real Estate professional and home builder I've always planned for lean years during presidential elections.

So I decided to do some research. Do home sales decline during election years?

I was shocked to find some interesting data on it and you might be surprised.

Don't worry, although this episode talks about elections this is a partisan topic and we don't talk any policy or candidates. :)

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More and more families have someone who as accessibility challenges which make navigating their home a challenge.

As the baby boomers continue to age as well as new trends like multigenerational homes on the rise the need for accessible features on a home grows.

We share some of the most important accessibility features needed on a new home.

Many won't dramatically alter the appearance of your beautiful new construction home but will make it more useful for you and your family for generations.

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Energy efficiency is important in both new and existing homes. Nobody wants to waste money or be a burden on the enviornment.

Tying efficiency standards to financing, well that is a dangerous slope to travel.

Especially with regards to low income housing loans.

HUD is looking to tie their financing requirements to the 2019 IECC code.

This simple change can add between $18,000 to $30,000 to a new home.

How does that help housing affordability?

Wait until you hear how long it takes to pay that off. We discuss here.

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Hey, times are tough but you still want to get into the smart home game. Here are 9 amazing smart home products that you can buy right now all under $50.

Take your home to the digital age quickly and at a low cost with this high value products.

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Is being fit important to you?

Do you have trouble fitting in a workout into your busy schedule?

Are you sick of paying tons of money for a gym membership?

Perhaps it's time for you to make your own home gym in your home or build one in your new home.

Many people do this and enjoy huge time and costs savings while getting fit.

We share the 10 best tips for your next home gym.

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New Homes Cheaper Per Square Foot than Existing Homes?

Is that true?

A recent research article by Zillow states that is the case.

We review the data and share our thoughts on it.

Is price per square foot a reliable measure?

In addition there are a host of other interesting findings in the report that we share.

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Want to know what's going on with the housing market? Well some big changes are coming so it's time for a market update.

Will the FED finally deliver a rate cut after 9 months of promises?

How much will it be and how much more home can you afford as a result.

Learn more on today's episode.

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More and more young buyers are purchasing and building homes. These buyers are putting much more emphasis on their pets. There are some stunning stats on how pet are influencing the purchase decisions on a new home.

Learn some new techniques and design ideas people are incorporating into their new homes to accommodate their pets.

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Vanities no longer sit in front of a plain drywalled wall. Home buyers of today want a more exciting look. Enter the vanity wall.

Vanity walls have much more depth, textures, and offer a unique backdrop to your bathroom.

We share all the different techniques used to make your bathroom vanities in your new construction home really pop with style.

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We are have some fun today on the show.

We explore a recent study about what the Baby Boomer generation thinks about Millennial Home Buyers favorite home trends.

We turned it into a competition and scored the results to see who was right and who was wrong.

In an epic battle between Boomers and Millennials, who is right here?

Tune in to find out.

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Vice President Harris who is the expected Democratic nominee for President just teased their new plan for housing.

A $25,000 first time home buyer down payment assistance and government price controls.

While this is sure to be a headline grabber we provide 10 reasons why this program will fail and only create more inflation on housing costs.

Tune in to learn more!

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There has been a huge shift in what new home buyers are asking for out of their floorpans. The great room might be seeing the most changes recently.

We talk about how custom home buyers are turning to the internet for inspiration and what they are asking for in their new home designs.

Learn what people are looking for in their new home construction and stay atop the design trends for new homes.

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As the world changes and our perceived needs change. This affects how we use and utilize our new homes.

Years back every home features a living room and dining room L-Shape design.

Now new homes don't have living rooms, or seldom dining rooms, yet homes are as large as before.

What are we replacing these spaces with?

We discuss the three most requested new spaces in homes and how to make them work for you.

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One of the ways to make the most visual impact on your new home is with your plumbing fixtures.

We explore the latest plumbing, bath, and kitchen trends we saw at the 2024 International Builders Show in Las Vegas.

From the latest colors to styles, we have all the updates so you can stay on top of interior design trends for new homes and construction.

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Housing affordability is finally at the forefront of people's minds.

Yesterday I posted on LinkedIn about housing affordability (like I periodically do) and it went viral. Like super viral.

665,000 views in less than 24 hours!

Your kitchen and bath fixtures are one of the biggest focal points of a new home or remodel.

We recently toured the 2024 International Builders Show in Las Vegas and have all the latest styles and product trends from the show.

We will be talking about new products, color trends, and new directions the industry is headed so you can make wise design choices for your next project.

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Find out the latest interior and exterior door trends as well as what's trending in hardware straight from the 2024 International Builders Show.

We explore the latest interior design trends for new construction homes right from the largest home building show in the world.

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If you haven't heard the National Association of Realtors just settled a lawsuit about real estate commission. This is going to have a massive effect on transactions starting in July 2024.

Don't believe everything you are reading in the media, however. Their claims that home prices will drop, commission rate will drop are not accurate.

Find out what this ruling really means as well as how it will impact the buyer and seller relationship.

Also learn in this podcast how the buyer will now be responsible to pay for real estate services and their own commissions.

There are going to be a lot of questions, confusion and challenges over this ruling but we are here to help you sort it all out!

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Tile is rapidly changing due to the newfound popularity of luxury vinyl plank and luxury vinyl tile.

Change brings innovation.

There are lots of new innovations in tile.

We were at the 2024 International Builders Show in Las Vegas and have all the intel on design trends.

Learn how they are innovating and what might be featured in new homes in the coming months.

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The average lot cost in Waukesha County Wisconsin is over $207,000.

The average lot cost in Wichita Kansas is $50,000!

Why the huge disparity?

It's not the raw land cost.

It's how the development process is handled.

I learned this information talking with local builder and developer and current chairman of the National Association of Home Builders, Carl Harris.

In this episode, he shares the unique public and private partnerships that are created that actually promote home building developments and radically drive down costs.

Carl and David compare and contrast how development is done in their markets and why there is such a disparity in lot prices.

Everyone in development, every public official, everyone concerned about housing should listen to this episode and share it with their elected officials.

If some of these measures were implemented the cost of housing would go down dramatically and we could achieve a better level of housing affordability.

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They way that homes are marketed and sold is going through rapid change.

With the advent of AI and other technology platforms there are a variety of tools that builders are using to promote their homes and communities.

Our host, David Belman recently attended the Tech Home Builders and Housing Transformation Summit and shares some of the amazing things he learned about the Future of Home Marketing.

He attended several panel discussions with experts from all around the industry about how homes will be marketed and sold in the near future.

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You've decided to build and soon come the plans to your brand new home!

Now what?

You need to review them and make sure you are getting what you were supposed to.

Most customers only look at the layout and have no clue what all the symbols, notes, and drawings really represent.

In this episode we will walk you through what you need to look for so you have a thorough plan review so you don't make a major mistake in the construction of your new home!

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The home building industry is one of the largest parts of our nation's GDP.

Even though it is very robust it is heavily influenced by outside factors.

We explore some of the big factors that influence the housing market and compare data that shows how it directly impacts housing.

By learning some of these levers, agitators, and factors we can better predict the market and make good buying and selling decisions.

Don't miss out on this episode if you plan on building or have a construction project in the near future.

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