Home Building Hero

Spring is here and it is time to create an amazing outdoor living area to take advantage of all the warm beautiful days. There are so many things you can do to your patio to turn it into a great place to entertain. We discuss different surface options, outdoor cooking, fireplaces, and where the best place to start this project.

Owning a condominium is a great option if you like to travel or have a second home. They offer many benefits from security, less maintenance, more amenities so that you can have a more carefree lifestyle. So listen in to see if being a snowbird is in your future!!

We look ahead to the future of housing. What kind of rooms will there be? What features will be “must have” ten to twenty years from now? New innovations and technologies will impact the homes and rooms in those houses. We discuss all of that in this episode of the Home Building Hero.

Spring is here! It’s time to take a good look around your home and make sure everything is in proper order. Taking a little bit of time to look at the components of your home will make it easier for you to maintain your home. In this episode we point out several tips on what to look for to prevent potential problems before they happen.

Learn some great places to get inspiration for your next home build remodel or design update for your home on this episode of the Home Building Hero!

There is an organization that provides mortgage-free homes to wounded combat veterans called Operation Finally Home. It is a cause that is near and dear to my heart. Find out what it does, how it works, and learn the huge difference it is making in the lives of pretty amazing people. For more information about this cause also visit www.operationfinallyhome .org

First time home buyers all have regrets about their first home purchase. We explore a recent study that looks at each generation of Home Buyer and what their top regrets were and compare how that has changed over time and how each generation has viewed housing.

After visiting the largest building show in the world, I have noticed some amazing new trends in fireplaces for new homes. Unique shapes, special installations, to narrow walls there is a product for any application. Find out all the great fireplace options that are available to you in this episode.

The Home Building industry is over regulated. We discuss a recent research survey detailing the cost added to a new home due to Local, State, and Federal Regulation. The amount will astonish you! In a time when there is a lack of homes in the market and affordability is challenging we all need to be aware of how much even a simple law can push buyers out of the housing market.

Learn all about the hot new hardware Trends for new homes in 2019. The Home Building Hero toured the International Builders Show in Las Vegas and brought back his observations on the show and what styles and trends are coming down the line.

The process of getting an accurate appraisal is flawed. If you are building a new or custom home; especially in a market with rising costs you will have challenges. We explain why the appraisal system is flawed and how it is hurting new construction in this podcast.

Remodeling your home can be a great option if you live in a very desirable area. However many times the cost associated with her remodeling and the impact on the value of your home are two different things. We explore some research to let you know which remodel projects are most cost-effective so you can determine if you are better off selling your home or leaving it as is.

Millennial Home Buyers are a driving force in the industry but they do things different than a typical buyer. How do they research, what decisions factor into their purchase and how do we best communicate with them? We discuss all of this on this episode of The Home Building Hero!

There is a severe shortage of skilled labor in the homebuilding industry. How did this happen? What can we do to solve the issues? And what does this mean going forward for homebuilders, the trades, and you as a homeowner. We tackle some of these issues in this episode.

While many people are cooking less and grabbing more of their food on the go there is a revolution happening within the appliance world. There are tons of new products out there to take your cooking to the next level. We toured the 2019 International Builders Show in Las Vegas and brought back some of the coolest, most cutting edge appliances on the market. They will make cooking easier and produc...

In order to create more affordable homes we need to rely on innovative products to help us create more space in a new home. The homebuilding hero has just returned from the International Builders Show in Las Vegas and has scoured the show for a great space saving appliances and technology that can be integrated into a new home to save valuable space and yet provide the features you want and need i...

If you are a first time buyer wondering if you can purchase a new home, there are several grants and programs available to you to assist you with your down payment and your financing. We discuss some of these programs and where you can go to apply for them.

When you are planning to buy a home, there are several key steps you should go through in order to have a great transaction. We cover the 10 key steps you need to know when buying a home in this episode of the Home Building Hero.

Buying your first home is an exciting time! However many first time homebuyers fall into the same mistakes. We detail the most common five first time homebuyer mistakes and how you can avoid them so you have a great home purchase experience.

If you don’t own a home, 2019 should be the year that you try and make that happen. We present five compelling reasons why you should buy a home this year and how it can positively affect your financial future going forward.

Need to kick your flooring up a notch in your new home? Well these days there are a ton of flooring options out there that are not only great looking, but can also be affordable. We discuss all the great choices and options out there as well as the benefits and drawbacks of these new types of floors. So no matter if you are building, or remodeling your existing home you won’t have to settle for bo...

If your are planning on buying or selling a home soon, you may be deciding if you need to involve a Real Estate agent in the process. The home sale process is complex and having a trusted professional by your side can help you avoid some pitfalls. We discuss why you should have a REALTOR and some of the added benefits.

Buying a vacant lot for a new home build is exciting, however there are several things you must consider so that you don’t put yourself in a difficult situation. From what to look out for to when to involve your potential builder, find out everything you should look for and ask before you buy the lot of your dreams!

A huge shift in technology is happening in the most unlikely places - your toilet! Is this a trend? Are they worth the cost? What new things are they offering that you can take advantage of? Do they make your life better or are you just flushing money down the toilet? Literally! Find out all the latest innovations and offerings from lighting, to smart tech, to self cleaning toilets. We have it all...

Anytime a large amount of snow comes down followed by fluctuating temperatures ice dams can occur. If not handled properly these can cause serious leaks, mold, and damage to your home. We have some simple solutions to help eliminate them and also explain why they happen in the first place. A few simple proactive moves could save you thousands of dollars!