Build Better with Silverthorne

Jim sits down with Silverthorne Marketing Manager, Skyler, and Silverthorne 2025 Salesperson of the Year, Tyler, to discuss their Gen Z take on renting vs buying a home. How do 20-somethings who work in the homebuilding industry view tackling the life milestone of purchasing a home? If you're a first-time homebuyer, listen in for some relatable advice and insight into the journey of finding your f...

Join Macey as she chats with Silverthorne team members, Jamie and Samantha, about the CoConstruct client portal Silverthorne utilizes to streamline the building process, selections, and home updates throughout your new home build.

Macey, Michelle, and Mary go through the reality of Villa Living, where you can build a villa with us, things to think about when going from a single-family home to a villa, along with many other villa details you may not have even thought of! Whether you're a young professional, enjoying the golden years, or anywhere in between, make sure to take a listen to this episode to see if Villa Living wo...

Join host Macey with Silverthorne Warranty team members, Josh and Brandy, as they discuss the typical warranty items that are covered in the first year of Silverthorne homeownership as well as long term warranties you can access through our manufacturers. If you've got warranty questions for your home, we've got answers!

Join host Jim Work and special guest Michelle Trees as they break down the wild world of housing economics: why prices are up, inventory is down, and what it means for everyday buyers.

In this episode, Jim and Macey sit down with special guest Brian Murphy to break down the ins and outs of energy efficiency in modern builds versus older homes. Whether you’re house-hunting, building, or just curious, this conversation will help you see where the real value lies.

From the ground up! In this episode, co-hosts Jim and Macey are joined by Silverthorne Construction Manager, Logan, to break down the foundation and framing phase of home construction. Where stability meets structure. Tune in as we talk about what it takes to build the bones of a semi-custom Silverthorne home.

Let’s face it.. things don’t always go as planned when building a home. But Silverthorne isn’t your average homebuilder. Tune in to hear how we handle hiccups like the pros we are.

Join our host, Macey, and special guests, Kayla and Michael, from our Sales Team to discuss the key factors to think about when choosing the right floor plan and home design for your Silverthorne semi-custom build.

Join Build Better co-hosts Macey Kott and Jim Work as they discuss what home trends peaked in the 2010s, what evolved to stand the test of time into the 2020s, and what new features are becoming more and more popular in today's current homes!

In this episode of the Build Better podcast, host Macey Kott is joined by Founder of Silverthorne Homebuilders, Jim Work, and Vice President of Operations, Brian Murphy, to discuss the planning and pre-construction phase of building your home with Silverthorne. This podcast guides you through the crucial initial phases of building a home — from budgeting and permits to design decisions and timelin...

In this episode of the Build Better podcast, host Macey Kott sits down with Jim Dulaney and Mary Grieger to explore the latest trends in modern home technology. From smart home automation to energy-efficient upgrades, they break down what today’s homeowners are looking for—and what the future holds. Whether you’re building your dream home or just tech-curious, this conversation is packed with help...

Take a deep dive into the Winter Constrcution Phase of homebuilding in the Midwest with out host Macey Kott, our VP of Operations, Brian Murphy, and one of our Senior Construction Managers, Logan Way! 

Take a look at the behind the scenes in homebuilding in Chicagoland and Qud Cities! Our Co-hosts Jim and Macey discuss topics about things that we do during each homebuild that not many homeowners know, and even go through some stories of the oddest requests we've gotten for a home! 

Buckle in and learn all about financing your home, mortgage types, and why we use John Cornish/Key Mortgage Group as our Preferred Lender. Get to see Jim Work's first episode as host... How did he do?! 

Take a deep dive into the Construction Phase with Brian Murphy, our VP of Operations, and one of our Construction Managers, Ryan Webb!

Hear about some of our favorite Special Features and Upgrades with Macey Kott, Jim Work, and Jim Dulaney! Which features do you want to see in your new home? Which upgrades give you the best bang for your buck? Want your home to look bougie on a budget? Get inspired and educated on what we offer and what you want to add to your new Silverthorne Home! 

Take a look at our Included Features and Get MORE with Silverthorne! In this episode, we go over some of our favorite features that are included in Silverthorne homes and some favorite upgrades we've done with a member of our Sales Team, Jim Dulaney! 

Take a deep dive into Silverthorne's Homebuilding Process with our co-hosts Macey Kott and Jim Work. Listen to their hardships, successes, advice, and more! 

Jump into behind the scenes of the New Construction Homebuiling world! Learn about processes, success stories, and meet our co-hosts: Macey Kott and Jim Work.