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If you are renting but planning on buying a home soon recent data suggests you are falling further behind. The gap is widening to afford your first home. We review national data that shows how much time an average renter needs to save up for a 10% downpayment on a median home around the country. It's a lot longer than you would have imagined! Plus the gap is getting bigger so if you know someo...

After years of grey and white color pallets, brown has returned. But before you go back to what you've used before know that it's coming back in a very new way. Learn how designers are incorporating the new "warm minimalism" color scheme and also using some new methods of contrast to bring it all together and freshen up the looks of interior homes. If you want to learn more inter...

There are some pretty alarming stats about housing coming out right now. On the surface, these seem alarming, but are they really? After doing some research we share which ones are cause for concern and which ones are a big nothing burger. From average sales price, number of home sales, average mortgage payment to affordability we debunk the data for you.

Did you know there is a vibrant group for people in the building industry under the age of 45? The National Association of Home Builders has a Young Professional Group (as do many other trade organizations). These YP groups are a place for developing professionals to learn, grow, and become future leaders of these trade associations. Where the average age of a builder is 59 years old a clear need...

Today we celebrate the amazing companies and products that are made in Wisconsin. You may not be aware of all the unique and amazing brands that you hear of and use everyday and their origin. Quite a few of the companies have big impacts on the building industry as well. We also touch on some of our states biggest exports and how they affect the global economy.

The Housing market is cyclical and is always changing. The big question these days is what mode is it currently in. We look back at the different modes we've seen over the last two years and share the different cycles that come up and which ones we are in. Here are some of the cycles: Pull back > Positive Adjustment > Growth >Throttle back >Pause >Growth >Negative Adjustment....

The trades are changing. Young people have been brought up with the concept of work life balance. It's seeping it's way into the trades can causing some unique challenges. We compare the old school contractor mentality to the new school mentality and explain how it will affect the industry for years to come. We also share some recent examples of this change of thinking and how it's aff...

Creating more housing for police, firefighters, nurses, teachers, and factory workers is a huge need. Despite many valiant efforts, much of the workforce housing initiatives don't do enough to make it viable for builders. Why is this broken and how can we fix these issues to solve one of the biggest needs in the housing market. . . Workforce Housing.

A recent study indicated the worst cities in the USA. Find out if your city made the list and why. We also analyze what states have the most culprits and also the key factors which make cities bad.

Recently the Department of Energy (DOE)announced a new plan for your ceiling fans. Many are clamoring that they are going to ban your ceiling fans. Is this true? What does this mean for you home or if you are planning on purchasing a home. We help you get to the bottom of this.

A new trend is emerging in home buying. Skipping out on home insurance. Why is that? We dive into why people are doing it, what the ramifications are and the reasons behind it all. If you are potentially in the market to buy a home you definitely need to be aware of the rising costs of insurance and how it can impact your purchase.

Custom home building is growing in popularity but there are quite a few differences in the process, timing, and cost. We discuss what customers really need to know about custom home building before they get started. This episode will help you better understand the process as well as determine if custom building is for you or not. Thanks to our studio sponsors LP Siding for supporting the program.

More buyers are sitting out of the housing market. Why? Prices continue to rise, and there is tons of equity to gain. We discuss a recent Bloomberg and New York Times article that shares some examples. Why is this happening and what should you watch out for? Tune in to learn more.

We explore the differences in home building 30 years ago vs today. Believe it or not a lot has changed. From the floor plans to the features todays homes look a lot different. Find out what are some of the key differences and how much building has evolved.

The Department of Energy just came out with a new ruling going after another gas appliance. First it was your gas stove. Now it's your gas water heater. They are also looking to target gas backup generators. How soon until they do your furnace? Can our grid handle it? We have some interesting stats and thoughts on this so make sure to tune in.

One of the biggest issues in housing is providing homes for the workforce. Especially vital workers such as police, fire fighters, nurses, and teachers. Unfortunately, many of these workers wages do not allow them to afford even a basic home near where they work. This makes it especially hard to recruit these workers as they can't afford to live near their jobs. Workforce housing has many chal...

There is a large discrepancy in housing prices and the gap is wide between new and existing homes. There are many reasons for it. We cite a recent example of a transaction we are involved in and how it really illustrates many factors into the price gap. There is a lot of work that can be done to bridge that gap and if everyone did their part it could get a lot closer. It would help solve the housi...

What can putting off buying your new home for just one month cost you?

Electrification is really gaining a lot of steam in all industries. One of the big questions many people are asking is, "Is solar worth it?". We look at current costs of solar power installation on typical homes, as well current federal tax incentives and determine the actual payback time so you can make an informed decision. Thanks for listening! We appreciate you all! Please make sure...

Many people have been down on housing since interest rates rose last year. Surprisingly, the data is showing a lot of positivity. We discuss the 8 key reasons why you should be optimistic about housing in the remainder of 2023. Help us grow by providing a 5* review and some positive comments about our show. 🙏🏻 We appreciate all our listeners!!   Email:   homebuildinghero@yahoo.com Twitter:  @bui...

2023 is flying by and we have some interesting data on home building and the Real Estate market to share. The ultra low inventory of housing along with the high interest rates have created some unique times and we are seeing things we have not ever seen before. Find out what is happening and if you should sell your home or buy a new one. Learn if it's better to wait or move forward. Thanks for...

If you are planning on purchasing a home in the near future there are many things that can affect your properties value. Many of these factors can reduce how much equity can grow in your home and may make it difficult to re-sell your home in the future. Learn the 10 factors that hurt your property values and try to avoid buying a home or a lot with several of these conditions. Help out the show! L...

The US Supreme Court recently took up a case on the controversial Waters of the United States WOTUS ruling. This has been a controversial ruling since the beginning and has been in and out of congress as well as the court systems for many years. We explore what the most recent ruling is and what it means for land owners, farmers, and developers. Is this just the beginning of another long fight or...

What are the most popular states to move to? Which ones are people fleeing from? If you are considering moving or work from home and are thinking of picking up and leaving, learn which ones are attracting the most people and find out why. Thanks for listening! Have a comment, potential guest, idea for topic, or want to sponsor our show?   Email:   homebuildinghero@yahoo.com Twitter:  @building_her...

Multigenerational housing is a rapidly growing segment of the housing market. We dive into what it is, show the numbers on how fast it's growing and explain what you need to do to be ready for it and what things these buyers are looking for. Thanks for listening! Have a comment, potential guest, idea for topic, or want to sponsor our show?   Email:   homebuildinghero@yahoo.com Twitter:  @build...