Home Building Hero

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...

Beverage stations are fast becoming a important new feature in homes for consumers. With the growth in people consuming coffee from national brands and the desire for fancier hot and cold drinks in the morning, beverage stations are becoming a hot commodity. In addition wine enthusiasts and whisky collecting is taking off causing demand for places to prepare and serve your favorite drinks. Learn h...

Quiet Luxury is the new hot trend for new homes. Find out what Quiet Luxury is and how you can utilize it's concepts in your new home construction or re-design. It's inspiration comes from recent clothing trends and a paradigm shift away from recent trends seen from social media as well was build your own furniture stores. Thanks for listening! Potential guest, idea for topic, or want to sponsor o...

Trends change faster than ever on homes. Don't get stuck investing a ton of money in a project that is already out of date with buyers. Learn the 2024 construction trends that are on the way out so you don't get stuck with a dated mess. Thanks for listening! Have a comment, potential guest, idea for topic, or want to sponsor our show?   Email:   homebuildinghero@yahoo.com Twitter:  @building_hero...

Trends in housing come and go. Today they come on quicker and go away even faster. Learn what popular home trends were featured in 2024 that are no longer going to be relevant. Make sure if you are marketing your home soon that you don't have too many of these in your home. Thanks for listening! Have a comment, potential guest, idea for topic, or want to sponsor our show?   Email:   homebuildinghe...

Building a new home means you get everything right? Well even the most detailed of customers is likely going to miss something and wish they had a "do over". We've complied a list of 10 common new home construction regrets so that you don't miss anything important on your next home build. Learn some of the things that most home buyers overlook so that you don't mess up your next home. Thanks for l...

Are you planning on selling your home in the near future? You are probably not sure what you should and should not update on your home before selling. Many home sellers make huge mistakes by putting money into updates that just don't pay off. Learn what you should not spend money updating in your home before you sell it and a few things you should do! Thanks for listening! Have a comment, potentia...

The 2024 Election is in the books and big changes are coming. How will they shape the housing industry in the future? We talk about 7 key policy changes and how they will either help or hurt the housing market in the next few years. If you are thinking of buying a home, what will you be able to expect? If you are a builder, how you should be prepared? Find out on our latest episode. Thanks for lis...