Home Building Hero

The latest economic data on housing is sending some mixed signals.  We highlight some key data points and what that means for housing in the coming year. We appreciate our program sponsor Pella Windows and Doors of Wisconsin . Thanks for listening and please feel free to reach out www.homebuildinghero.com Twitter:  @building_hero Facebook:   www.facebook.com/homebuildinghero Instagr...

We started scouring the internet for some brand new and notable features coming out for new homes in 2021.  Since there was not an in-person IBS and KBIS Show we are working hard to find out new products and share them with you on the podcast.  Stay tuned for more information as it comes available. We appreciate our program sponsor Pella Windows and Doors of Wisconsin . Thanks for listen...

Miss going to the movie theater?  Many people are not because they are making some amazing home theater rooms in their lower levels. Find out the 7 elements you need to make a great home theater. We appreciate our sponsors Pella Windows and Doors of Wisconsin and Build Book ! Thanks for listening and please feel free to reach out www.homebuildinghero.com Twitter:  @building_hero Facebook...

We have a huge announcement on our podcast!  Our host, David Belman has written his first book "Leadership Growth Hacks" and it is now available for sale!   ▪️If you have worked hard you're whole life and have hit a plateau, or you want more out of your professional career, this book is for you. ▪️If you struggle with your time, or don't think you are operating as efficiently as possible...

Today we discuss the largest new construction markets by permit data for 2020.  There are some expected cities on the list as well as a few surprises.  We also discuss why some of these markets are performing so well.   We appreciate our sponsors Pella Windows and Doors of Wisconsin and Build Book ! Thanks for listening and please feel free to reach out www.homebuildinghero.com Twit...

There are multiple challenges that will affect the housing market in 2021.  We go over the seven biggest challenges and how they will shape home building, real estate, and home sales in the coming year. We appreciate our sponsors Pella Windows and Doors of Wisconsin and Build Book ! Thanks for listening and please feel free to reach out www.homebuildinghero.com Twitter:  @building_hero F...

How is the housing market going to perform in 2021?   In one of our most popular segments of the year we revisit the housing data from the previous year and how we project the 2021 housing market to perform.   We appreciate our sponsors Pella Windows and Doors of Wisconsin and Build Book ! Thanks for listening and please feel free to reach out www.homebuildinghero.com Twitter:  @bui...

Just when we thought lumber prices were declining after a tariff was reduced the cost of lumber has risen again.  We discuss current lumber prices and how they have affected the cost of a home in the past year.  The net affect on the cost of a home is staggering! We appreciate our sponsors Pella Windows and Doors of Wisconsin and Build Book ! Thanks for listening and please feel free to...

We are seeing a big shift in the color pallets and trend colors for new homes in 2021.  Incoming is moderate earth tones that allow for more earthy red and deep blue accents.  Also look out for teal as an accent color.  While shades of gray are still popular look for warmer versions of it to pop up in color pallets.  What do you think do you like the new 2021 trend colors? &nbs...

New homes and toilet paper have more in common that you would think.  Find out the answer to this question in our latest episode. We appreciate our sponsors Pella Windows and Doors of Wisconsin and Build Book ! Thanks for listening and please feel free to reach out www.homebuildinghero.com Twitter:  @building_hero Facebook:  www.facebook.com/homebuildinghero Instagram:  @homebu...

Today we explore what is going in our local housing market with fresh research data straight from the Home Building Hero.  Using the research, we point out local trends, and how hot the housing market is currently.  This will be super informative for all listeners and is a microcosm for many housing markets across the country. We appreciate our sponsors Pella Windows and Doors of Wiscons...

We discuss some under the radar home trends that are coming for new homes.  Hear about some of the new design trends working their way into homes.   We appreciate our sponsors Pella Windows and Doors of Wisconsin and Build Book ! Thanks for listening and please feel free to reach out   www.homebuildinghero.com Twitter:  @building_hero Facebook:  www.facebook.com/homebuildi...

A new administration is upon us and we are discussing some potential policy changes from the Biden administration and how they will affect the housing industry and home building.  We hit on tariffs, energy policies, wages, immigration and more in this episode. We appreciate our sponsors Pella Windows and Doors of Wisconsin and Build Book ! Thanks for listening and please feel free to reach ou...

If you want to start an outdoor project now is a great time to begin planning it.  Find out what people are most looking to do in the next year with their outdoor spaces.  More and more people are adding improvements and value to their homes.  Get some ideas and inspiration for your spring and summer outdoor projects! We appreciate our sponsors Pella Windows and Doors of Wisconsin a...

We are talking everything about the kitchen sink!  There are so many options now both with designs, styles and materials used that we had to devote an entire episode to it!  Learn some of the exciting new options and directions people are going with.   We appreciate our sponsors Pella Windows and Doors of Wisconsin and Build Book ! Thanks for listening and please feel free to reach...

We take an early look at what trends will be emerging for bathroom designs in new homes and remodel projects in 2021. We appreciate our sponsors Pella Windows and Doors of Wisconsin and Build Book ! Thanks for listening and please feel free to reach out www.homebuildinghero.com Twitter:  @building_hero Facebook:  www.facebook.com/homebuildinghero Instagram:  @homebuildinghero Or ema...

The new year is here and there are some surprising new trends in kitchen products and designs that are emerging in new homes and remodels.  We talk about all of the latest things you might be seeing come your way. We appreciate our sponsors Pella Windows and Doors of Wisconsin and Build Book ! Thanks for listening and please feel free to reach out www.homebuildinghero.com Twitter:  @buil...

One of the largest events in the building industry the International Builders Show (IBS) and the Kitchen and Bath Show (KBIS) will not be happening in person this year.  Instead they are switching to a virtual trade show.  We discuss how the loss of in person trade shows will slow the pace of innovation in the building industry in the coming year.   We appreciate our sponsors Pella...

2021 is here and it is expected to be a strong year for new home construction.  But not everything is rosy.  The uptick in building along with supply chain issues and lingering effects from the pandemic are going to cause pauses and delays in building construction.  Find out more why this is happening on this episode. We appreciate our sponsors Pella Windows and Doors of Wisconsin a...

Winter is here and one of the most common frustrations with homeowners is seeing condensation or frost occur on your windows.  We discuss why this happens, and some tips to reduce this occurrence from your home. We appreciate our sponsors Pella Windows and Doors of Wisconsin and Build Book ! Thanks for listening and please feel free to reach out www.homebuildinghero.com Twitter:  @building_he...

We discuss a study of the fastest shrinking cities in the USA and some of the reasons why people are exiting. We appreciate our sponsors Pella Windows and Doors of Wisconsin and Build Book ! Thanks for listening and please feel free to reach out www.homebuildinghero.com Twitter:  @building_hero Facebook:  www.facebook.com/homebuildinghero Instagram:  @homebuildinghero Or email us: h...

The 2020 Housing Market was a roller coaster rider this year. We discuss some interesting statistics for the year as and look back at how the year shook out for home building and Real Estate.

Join us for another fun episode of the Home Building Hero Story time edition.  Haylee and Katie from Belman Homes swap stories of their favorite Christmas Memories as well as their most memorable Christmas gift.   From all of us at the Home Building Hero we want to wish you all a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!   We appreciate our sponsors Pella Windows and Doors of Wiscons...

There has been a lot happening in the building industry and on the legislative side of the industry the last few months with an election, coronavirus stimulus packages, and some movement on lumber tariffs.   We discuss all these issues with the EVP of Federal Lobbying Jim Tobin and Director of intergovernmental affairs Karl Eckhart of the National Association of Home Builders.   You will...

David Belman, host of the Home Building Hero gives a year in review on the podcast.  We look back at some of our previous guests and reflect back on an amazing year of growth for the Podcast.  Most importantly we thank the listeners of the show for your continued support! We appreciate our sponsors Pella Windows and Doors of Wisconsin and Build Book ! Thanks for listening and please feel...