Home Building Hero

With housing prices rising steadily for several years now it is clear we have a supply problem. We need more homes and builders need to produce more. The challenge becomes available land. Did you know the Federal Government owns 24% of all land in the US? Would a recent proposal to release some federal lands help the situation? We share our thoughts on the matter and provide some additional inform...

If you are looking to take advantage of the Federal Tax credits for solar, geothermal, or battery powered storage you will need to act quickly. Likewise if you are using energy efficient home improvement credits these will also be affected. Many of these credits will now expire soon with the passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill. So if you have a project in progress make sure you are aware of the...

Recently Realtor.com posted an article saying it's a buyer's market in housing. While they share some compelling stats, I began to look at the data and have some interesting findings of my own. Find out what type of housing market we are really in and learn if it truly is a good time to buy or sell a home. Thanks for listening! Have a comment, potential guest, idea for topic, or want to sp...

Find out what is happening in the housing market in 2025 so far. We discuss the latest sales data for existing homes as well as new homes. Are homes still a good investment? Should you sell now? How is new construction faring? Tune in to learn more. Thanks for listening! Have a comment, potential guest, idea for topic, or want to sponsor our show?   Email:   homebuildinghero@yahoo.com Twitter:  @b...

Last week over 1000 builders traveled to Washington DC to advocate for housing. We share what issues the building industry was fighting for as well as some updated economic data on what is happening in the building industry right now. Thanks for listening! Have a comment, potential guest, idea for topic, or want to sponsor our show?   Email:   homebuildinghero@yahoo.com Twitter:  @building_hero Fa...

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. Thanks for listening! Have a comment, potential guest, idea for topic, or want to sponsor our show?   Email:...

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 an...

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 housin...

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. Thanks for listening! Have a comment, potential guest,...

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 cl...

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. Th...

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. Thanks for listening! Have a comment, potential...

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. Thanks for listening! Have a comment, potential guest, idea for topic, or want to sponsor our show?   Email:   homebuildinghero@yahoo.com Twitter:  @building_h...

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...

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. Thanks for listening! Have a comment...

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...

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...

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...

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 fo...

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. Special thanks to our studio sponsor LP Building Solutions . Please make sure to subscribe to the show and give us a 5*...

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. Thanks for listening! Have a comment, potential guest, idea fo...

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...

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 projec...

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 ar...

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. Thanks for listening! Have a comment, potential guest, idea for topic, or want to sponsor our show...