Home Building Hero

Everyone likes saving money right? We outline some very simple steps to help you save dollars on your utility bill each and every month. No matter if your rent or own a home these tips will help get you more dollars in your pocket! Homebuildinghero.com

How many of you have been brought up on the 3 Bid Myth from our parents.  Get 3 Bids.  Well in theory that may work but not so much with home building.  I explain the fallacy of getting 3 bids on a home and why it can be a waste of time for you.  No two builders are the same, no home is exactly the same so why are you treating it like you are buying a t.v.?  I also discuss...

Are you in the hunt for a new home and getting frustrated with losing out on your Dream Home?  In this podcast we have several tips to help you leap in front of the competition to land your dream home.  These days you need to stand out in front of your sellers in a crowded market.  These tips will help make sure you get to the front of the line when you are buying your next home so...

With a hot housing market remodeling should be stronger but several factors have hampered remodeling starts. Learn more from a recent study on this podcast.

We are celebrating our 100th episode of the Home Building Hero and to celebrate we are including guest questions from our listeners.  So this will be a fun episode where you can learn more about the Home Building Hero and find out what we have in store for you in the future!

We explore an article about the rising rental rates around the country. We discuss some of the most expensive rental markets as well as why rates continue to increase and why owing a home is still a smart play. Find out more at HomeBuildingHero.com

Today we explore cities that people are moving out of and why based on a recent study. The reasons may surprise you. Make sure to subscribe so you don’t miss future episodes!

There are a ton of details you must consider when building your home. This essential list will help you pare it down to a more reasonable list to start so you get off to a great start. Make sure to connect with us on Twitter @building_hero or online homebuildinghero.com so you don’t miss more great advice!

Working with contractors can be challenging as they don’t always tell you everything you need to nor want to hear. Learn how and why they communicate and how to properly navigate working with them so you have a successful project. HomeBuildinghero.com

When a quarter of the cost of a home is due to regulations and there is not enough product on the market you have an issue. After over 700 builders lobbied at the Capital several issues were brought to attention. Learn how this may help our industry and how I was able to play a small part in this. HomeBuildinghero.com

Learn some super inexpensive ways to get maximum dollar for your home that won’t cost you an arm and a leg! These are easy to do as well! Make sure to subscribe to the Podcast and visit us on the web at HomeBuildinghero.com

Building a home is not just about how much home you get per square foot. In fact that is the worst way to buy a home. Learn some of the best questions to ask when you are interviewing your builder to make sure you find a good fit and the right one. Check us out at HomeBuildinghero.com. And also make sure to subscribe do you don’t miss an episode!!

Let’s face it, contractors don’t always have the the most stellar reputations among consumers. I go over why that is and give you some tips on how to communicate and deal with contractors do you have a great experience on your next project! Find out more on Homebuildinghero.com

Get a peek behind the scenes of a great cause called Operation Finally Home which provides brand new mortgage-free homes to wounded veterans. We have partnered with this organization and recently provided a home to a deserving family. Find out who it is, how it works and how you can get involved! homebuildinghero.com

Learn about the various styles of Windows and the benefits of each kind. We also discuss Energy Star, u-values, and types of cladding so you can make a great decision on your next build or remodel. Homebuildinghero.com

If you’re planning on touring homes, knowing what to look for if quickly find out if the home is quality built or not can be very valuable. In this podcast we give you some quick tips of what to look for to make sure you are getting a good home. No matter if your building or buying an existing home you will be sure to appreciate these tips. Learn more at homebuildinghero.com

Screened in porches are one of the most in demand features on a new home. You can still enjoy inclement weather or be bug free with a well designed porch. Find out the key things you need to add to made the screen porch of your dreams! Please feel free to reach out to us at homebuildinghero.com

One of the most misunderstood and frustrating aspect of building a new home is Allowances and how they are handled. We give you the straight truth on them to give you a better understanding when you build. Homebuildinghero.con

If you think your drinking water is safe, you are in for a big surprise! In this podcast we show you how you can find out exactly what’s in your water. The results may shock and surprise you! Even if the water leaves the treatment plant perfectly fine by the time it travels through Old pipes it could contain numerous contaminants. Even if you don’t drink the water simply washing your hands brushin...

There are a ton of innovations in lighting these days, especially with the advances in LED lighting. Find out all the new and creative uses for lighting in homes in this podcast. Www.homebuildinghero.com

We discuss the various barriers younger home buyers face when purchasing their first new home. Homebuildinghero.com

There are numerous different architectural styles for residential homes. In this podcast we discuss the various styles and what makes them different. We talk about over 18 different styles of homes in this episode so you can easily look at one and determine what style it is. For more information please also visit our website at homebuildinghero.com

We explore a recent study about which cities in the United States millennial homebuyers are moving to and what’s behind their decisions. HomeBuilding Hero.com

Learn about some of the latest, cutting edge technology that will be coming to new homes in the near future. We toured the largest trade show in the world and brought back some of the coolest new things that you will see in new construction.

The housing market is on one of it’s longest most sustained drives in well over a decade. When will it end and how long will a recession last? Will it be bad for housing? Find out on the latest episode of the Home Building Hero. Homebuildinghero.com