Home Building Hero

A tale of two halves.  That is the story for housing in 2020.  We talk with Danushka Nanayakkar a Forcasting Analyst from the National Association of Home Builders about the dramatic turnaround for housing in 2020 and also where housing is likely heading in 2021. In this information packed podcast we also talk about some emerging trends for home construction and the data behind it includ...

The average family moves about every 8 1/2 years.  While many people will stay in their homes for decades others move more often and for a variety of reasons.  We discuss some of the key motivators for why people are moving.  We talk about personal reasons, economic reasons, and other outside factors that motivate people to buy or build a home.   We appreciate our sponsors Pell...

Getting serious about building a new home? One of the more important exercises when planning out your home is to look at features you may want in your next home that you can't live without, and also the features in your home that may be very difficult to change later.  Sometimes for a few dollars extra a month you can avoid long term regret by including these features.   In this episode...

Chief Economist and thought leader Ali Wolf from Zonda joins us today on the Home Building Hero!  Not only is Ali well traveled once serving as economic researcher for the UK Parliament and the Canadian Parliament.  Ali shares her thoughts and research on the housing industry throughout the country.   Today we dive into tons of topics including housing affordability, suburban shift,...

Are you a veteran? First off thank you for your service, you are the true heroes in the country! Good news for you is there are several programs available for you when you purchase your next home to make the transition a bit easier. Find out more on our latest podcast.

Today we explore a study of existing homes and what people will pay more money for in their homes.  This provides good insight as to what people truly value.  No matter if you are a home seller or you are looking to purchase a home these are keen insights to help you make sure you look for homes with these higher value features. We appreciate our sponsors Pella Windows and Doors of Wisco...

If you are planning on buying a home before you sign all the paperwork you should know all the costs you might incur from the transaction.  We discuss all the hidden fees so you don't miss anything and find yourself in financial peril! Thanks to our studio sponsor Pella Windows and Doors of Wisconsin and Build Book for their support of our program. Engage with us here: Website Twitter:  ...

Going to finish your basement but those pesky beams are ruining your plans?  We give you several great options to disguise them in your home.  You may not move them but you sure can hide them with some clever designs or architectural details. Thank you to our studio sponsor Pella Windows and Doors of Wisconsin!   and Build Book for their support of the program. ENGAGE WITH THE HOME...

There is always debate as to what a home is really worth.  Many times consumers do not really know and they base their values on bad data or false premises.  We talk through two a home is really valued and what is the best source of information. Thank you to our studio sponsor Pella Windows and Doors of Wisconsin!   and Build Book for their support of the program. ENGAGE WITH THE HO...

Design details, small mistakes, and lack of awareness by homeowners can add up to moisture issues in a home.  These moisture issues if unchecked can turn in to mold.  This in turn can lead to serious health consequences.  Many of these things can be avoided or remedied with simple actions early on.  Featuring LEED architect and mold expert Cheryl Ciecko who has first hand exper...

Okay a lot of people like watching HGTV.  We get it!  Unfortunately the programming creates a ton false expectations in the industry.  From expectations about timing, pricing, roles and more people's expectations are shaped by what they have seen on TV.  We explain the top fallacies that are created from some of these shows and how they affect the building industry.  Most...

If you are planning on buying a home no matter if it is new or used understanding the key components of the offer to purchase are critical if you want to land your dream home.  If you are on the selling end you should also understand some of the key features of the Offer to Purchase so that you don't get stuck in a difficult situation. Thank you to our studio sponsor Pella Windows and Doors o...

"Be the builder of choice". We are talking technology in the building process and finding the right trades with Felix Vasquez of Hyphen Solutions.  Felix developed technology for one of the largest builders in the United States and has some amazing insight to share.   Thank you to our special guest Felix Vasquez of Hyphen Solutions Thank you to our studio sponsor Pella Windows and Doors...

If you are planning on selling your home or buying a home, no matter if it is new or used it is important for you to understand what and how Bump Clauses and Sold Subject-to transactions can factor into the purchase process of your home.  This can be a confusing topic and we are glad to be able to break it down for you so you can understand on the program. Thank you to our studio sponsor Pell...

Is there an industry filled with more jargon than the financial industry?  Perhaps but it does make it challenging for home buyers to understand everything they are dealing with.  Learn some of the key terms and what they really mean so you can go into your new home purchase confidant! Thank you to our studio sponsor Pella Windows and Doors of Wisconsin!   and Build Book for their s...

While many people struggle to afford a new home, there are also those that struggle to keep up with the costs of owning a home.  The common phrase is "House Poor".   Are you struggling to make it each month or are you planning on buying a home and don't want to end up house poor?  Then make sure to tune in to learn our 7 tips to avoid being house poor. Thank you to our studio sponso...

These days more and more people need to work from home and telecommute.  The good news is that there are lots of ways to integrate a home office into a new home build without destroying your budget.  We have some great ideas for smaller rooms that will help you get the job done. Thank you to our studio sponsor Pella Windows and Doors of Wisconsin!   and Build Book for their support...

Your pet is part of your family and you want to make your home life and theirs as good as can be.  We discuss some changes and modifications to the home to make it as pet friendly as possible.   Thank you to our studio sponsor Pella Windows and Doors of Wisconsin!   ENGAGE WITH THE HOME BUILDING HERO!! ▶️ www.homebuildinghero.com ▶️ Twitter: @building_hero ▶️ Instagram: @homebuildin...

Not going out much?  Time to take the party to your own home.  Create an amazing home bar in your home with some helpful tips from the Home Building Hero! Thank you to our studio sponsor Pella Windows and Doors of Wisconsin!   ENGAGE WITH THE HOME BUILDING HERO!! ▶️ www.homebuildinghero.com ▶️ Twitter: @building_hero ▶️ Instagram: @homebuildinghero ▶️ Facebook:   facebook.com/h...

Natural light is very important to home buyers.  We discuss key ways to increase the level of sunlight in your new home to make sure it is bright and cheery.   Thank you to our studio sponsor Pella Windows and Doors of Wisconsin!   ENGAGE WITH THE HOME BUILDING HERO!! ▶️ www.homebuildinghero.com ▶️ Twitter: @building_hero ▶️ Instagram: @homebuildinghero ▶️ Facebook:   facebook....

Are you planning on building a new home?    Before you get too far make sure you look into they different types of insulation that can go into your home.  Upgrading your insulation can not only save you a lot of money on your heating and cooling bills but going with spray foam insulation can have some ancillary benefits.   We discuss all those and more on our latest episode. &n...

Are you considering finishing your lower level in the near future?  There are many advantages and also disadvantages of doing that.  We talk through all the key considerations to help you make the best decision. Thank you to our studio sponsor Pella Windows and Doors of Wisconsin!   ENGAGE WITH THE HOME BUILDING HERO!! ▶️ www.homebuildinghero.com ▶️ Twitter: @building_hero ▶️ Instag...

Colors and the effects of those colors play an important role in our mindset.  We explore some of the popular color tones and how they can make or break the mood in your home.   Learn which colors help your children learn better, stay focused, or help you maintain a state of relaxation in this episode of the Home Building Hero. ENGAGE WITH THE HOME BUILDING HERO!! ▶️ www.homebuildin...

Let's face it, many contractors become builders and don't understand how to provide a great building experience.  Luckily there are experts out there to help builders learn how to create systems and experiences to improve their process and provide a better experience for their clients.  Introducing Russ Stephens Co-Founder of Association of Professional Builders all the way from Australi...

We talk with owner of Drexel Building Supply Joel Fleishman about their building offsite modular construction and their recent merger with Blenker Building Systems as their new philosophy of constructing homes.   Drexel's mission is supplying happiness to their customers and builders.    ENGAGE WITH THE HOME BUILDING HERO!! ▶️ www.homebuildinghero.com ▶️ Twitter: @building_hero...