Home Building Hero

There are many factors why people pick up and leave their home. Climate, family, work opportunities, state income taxes, and entertainment are big factors. One of the largest factors is property taxes. We look at the 2026 best and worst states for property tax rates and analyze them. Find out if your state is in the best or worst category. Please make sure to subscribe to the show and give us a 5*...

You may want to sit down before you listen to this episode. A new study has been done that reports that regulatory costs now exceed 26% of the cost of a new home. We have all the breakdowns and share what areas this adds costs to the new home, as well as how many buyers are affected. David also provides an update on his trip to DC with over 1000 home building professionals to lobby for housing ref...

In the most recent session over 6 exciting new pro-housing and development laws were past with bi-partisan supporting in the State of Wisconsin. David discusses the most recent developments and how they will address key supply issues and allow for more entry level homes to be built to fill the need. Thanks for listening! Please make sure to give us a 5* review and hit that subscribe button to supp...

How do you decide what are the best home products at the largest home show in the world, the 2026 International Builders Show. That's a tall order especially considering there are over 1 million square feet of exhibit space in the show. David was up to the task. He shares his top 5 products from the show in Orlando Florida. Learn his favorite trends or innovations for new homes this year. Than...

David talks all about the 2026 International Builders show and all the things that he's currently involved with. From new positions David has gotten to some fun things he did while he was attending the show this is a true behind the scenes peak at David's time at the conference. He also provides listeners updates on the show as well as all the new content that will be coming down the pipel...

Many people who build homes have horror stories. Unfortunately many can be self inflicted . They can easily be avoided when you understand why builders do what they do. We share three of our "horror" stories from builds and the lessons learned to you don't go through the same thing. Thanks for listening! Please make sure to give us a 5* review and hit that subscribe button to support...

In what would be the largest Real Estate Transaction our lifetime, the US is looking to purchase/aquire Greenland. The last big purchase of US Land land was the purchase of Alaska from the Russians in the 1800's. It was widely criticized at the time but it was a genius move. We discuss how the US could acquire the land, why they want it and what it could mean for development in the future as w...

Are you constantly feeling tired, have headaches, feel dizzy, can't concentrate, or have lots of muscle pain? Before you start taking tons of meds or go to the doctor, you may want to explore your environment in your home and office because there could be and everyday item right near you making you sick. If you truly want to have a healthy home and more wellness this episode is for you. We exp...

We are very optimistic on the 2026 housing market. We share a variety of economic data that suggests it is going to be a great year to buy, build, or sell your property. Tune in to learn all 10 reasons for the optimism! Thanks for listening! Please make sure to give us a 5* review and hit that subscribe button to support the channel!   Email:   homebuildinghero@yahoo.com Twitter:  @building_hero F...

Recently the EPA announced a new proposed ruling on the controversial Waters of the United States Ruling (WOTUS). This has been going back and for since it's adoption in 2015. After four leadership changes in our government it's see-sawed back and forth creating tons of confusion, costs, and ultimately hampered developments across the country. It's also created significant lawsuits to...

Whats up with housing over the last year? David brings national economic news fresh from NAHB Chief Economist Robert Dietz as well as local sales data. Find out how much more your home is going up. Learn about lot prices. Find out how many homes are expected to be built in the coming years! Thanks for listening! Please make sure to give us a 5* review and hit that subscribe button to support the c...

This week the HUD announced a new 50 Year mortgage option to promote more home ownership among first time home buyers. What will be the impact of this program? Will it help first time buyers and more importantly what does it do to your payment monthly and over the life of the loan. If you plan to use one of these, make sure you listen in and learn our strategies to make it work best for you. Thank...

Are you just beginning your home search? Don't know where to start? Are you not sure how much you can afford or even if buying a home is a good idea? This episode is for you. We discuss all the things you will need to gather to go to a bank and get pre-approved for financing a home. Learn what you need and ultimately find out what you can afford so you can decide if a home purchase is right fo...

When we began this podcast it was designed to help people build and buy homes. After over 5 years of content we decided to create a line of episodes called "Back to Basics" which are designed to help those looking to learn more about home buying, building, how to buy land, etc. to continue the core mission of this podcast. Help grow the American Dream and make sure people become the hero...

The Federal Reserve finally agreed to lower rates after nearly 11 months of inaction. We share the circumstances that have occurred that put the pressure on Chairman Powell and his board of governors to finally move rates downward. We also share what might happen next and what this means for home buyers. Thanks for listening! Please make sure to give us a 5* review and hit that subscribe button to...

We all come to a point in our lives where we need more help to do the simple things on a daily basis. With a massive jump in aging boomers the need for independent and assisted living is on the rise. I recently toured one of these facilities and was amazed and how that industry is booming and also how much it costs for Mom and Dad to stay at one of these places. Do you have a lot of senior living...

One of the largest buyers of homes these days is retiree's or potential retirees. They have the financial wherewithal to purchase new homes and they have different wants and needs from their floor plan. We discuss the potential rooms they desire to have in their next home and why the shift. As a builder, do you need to change your plans, as a home seller do you need to do some updates to hit t...

If you are new to owning a home, or you are planning on purchasing one in the near future this one's for you! You are not done spending when your buy your first home. There is a grocery list of things you will want to have around to be a successful homeowner. You are likely going to need many of these things to function daily and also deal with small repairs now that you don't have a build...

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...