Home Building Hero

The construction industry and interior design are always changing.  There are some new trends in interior design for new homes hitting the market.  Find out what changes people are making and what is catching peoples eyes this year when building and remodeling. Thanks for listening! Have a comment, potential guest, idea for topic, or want to sponsor our show? Email:   homebuildinghe...

Did you know there is a certification program for energy efficiency for new construction homes?  Some builders include the certification and many do not.  Learn more about what goes into the certification and decide if you think it's important to have or not.  Find out a bit about the programs and learn the upcoming changes in the upcoming 1.3 version arising from the Inflation Redu...

From a young age, he knew traditional school was not for him.  John Seamen enjoyed working with his hands, creating something and ultimately the rewards of being paid for a hard days work.  Flash forward today and John owns several companies and is passionate about teaching today's youth how they can become millionaires doing blue collar work.  John Seamen was featured in a recent F...

A proposed rule change by the Department of Labor (DOL) could have radical effects on home building, construction costs, and adversely affect the industry.  Find out what the current rules are, what the proposed changes are and how it can affect home building, remodeling, and other related construction industries.  If you are in the trades you MUST tune in to this.  If you are consi...

Did the rapid rise in mortgage interest rates have an effect on the housing market?  We reveal the housing sale data in 2022 from Wisconsin as well as our 7 county area and you can decide for yourself.   Thanks for listening! Have a comment, potential guest, idea for topic, or want to sponsor our show? Email:   homebuildinghero@yahoo.com Twitter:  @building_hero Facebook: &nbsp...

It's here!  Your first selections meeting for your new home.  But wait before going in blind what are 5 easy things you can do to ensure you have a great design meeting and make the most of it.  Following these five steps will help make a smoother process and avoid some tears! Thanks for listening! Have a comment, potential guest, idea for topic, or want to sponsor our show? Email:...

Thanksgiving is here and it is time for us all to take a moment, reflect and be thankful!  In this episode David shares some recent developments and gives thanks.  If you want a more behind the scenes and personal touch to the show check out this episode. Thanks for listening!  Have a comment, potential guest, idea for topic, or want to sponsor our show? Email:   homebuildinghe...

We explore the new data from the Houzz bathroom remodeling trends data and share what are the most common changes people are making with their bathrooms.  We also explore the hot colors for countertops, cabinets, and other finishes in the bathroom. Thanks for listening! Have a comment, potential guest, idea for topic, or want to sponsor our show? Email:   homebuildinghero@yahoo.com Twitt...

Reviewing your blueprints are vital when you are building a new home.  Most homeowners have no clue what to look for when they review their plans.  This is the ideal time to make changes and adjustments to your home and avoid costly mistakes later.  In this episode, you will learn several things you should look out for and possibly adjust to save you the headache of making changes l...

There are a lot of rumors in the media going around about the housing market.  Some of these rumors are creating fear in home buyers.  Are they true or false?  What do the facts and data show?  That is the true answer.  Find out on our latest episode. Thanks for listening! Have a comment, potential guest, idea for topic, or want to sponsor our show? Email:   homebuild...

Have the higher rates put your home purchase dreams on the sidelines? There is a new product on the lending market helping potential home buyers save a ton of money.  It's commonly called a two for one buy down.  We just had an example of a home buyer who could save $800 per month on their mortgage payment using this option.   Find out what it is and how it works in this new episode...

You might have seen the headlines.  "Next housing bubble", "Housing market next to collapse"... Newsflash.. It's not going to happen.  Here is why. We are in a very different situation than we were in 2007.  Not only is the market very different but there are additional safeguards out there that will prevent another bubble burst. Tune in to hear the 6 safeguards in the market and ho...

There have been a lot of "Myths" that have been published in the media in recent years about the housing industry.  Many times these stories get consumers scared or riled up and turn out to be false.  We discuss some of these headlines with Joe Manusa a 31 year Real Estate Pro, Former Army Ranger, and Westpoint Computer Science Grad who also creates data driven content to dispel this myt...

Zillow is one of the most popular sites people visit when shopping for new homes.  Learn from Director of Industry Relations, Qadra Evans what new innovations, changes and new features their site is working on.  No matter if you are a consumer or in the building industry you learn all the amazing offerings and behind the scenes things this tech giant is offering to improve the home shopp...

Are you in the market for a lot?  Planning to build in the next few years?  Learn the 7 things you must keep an eye out for when buying your lot so you don't get screwed!   You will find out hidden things the developer may not be telling you and also learn the things you might need to pay for just to make the lot buildable. Thanks for listening!  Have a comment, potential guest...

Let's face it.  Most builders fear technology.  With a wave of millennial and Gen-Z buyers hitting the marketplace as well as the shift to more virtual transactions with the pandemic the need for more and better online home shopping experiences is greater than ever. In comes Anewgo creating connected technology, virtual models, data collections, interactive showrooms and a buy it now fea...

The building industry is changing lives. Find out how a builder helped start a program that provides loans to impoverished countries and is making a huge difference.  Drake Holtry from Homes For Hope joins the program and share their incredible story. www.homes4hope.org    Find Drake:  dholtry@homes4hope.org Thanks for listening!  Love the episode?  Shoot us a 5* rati...

This week (October 1st 2022) the Wall Street Journal and Yahoo News reported "Lumber Prices below pre-pandemic levels".   It kind of surprised me as a home builder.  I didn't think that was correct.  So I went back and looked at the numbers.  After all I buy lumber all the time through out the year, several times a month, in fact. In this episode I share the numbers and the res...

The Parade of Homes is an annual source of inspiration, ideas, and dreams for thousands of home buyers each year.  Learn what new things are trending in construction.  I recently toured the Milwaukee area Parade of Homes (The longest running event in the country and original trademark of the phrase). I point out some of the local design trends.  This year was particularly interestin...

One change that can drastically help promote more housing affordability is reducing overall lot size.  The good news?  In many parts of the country it is on the decline.  Others, not so much. Many municipalities have minimum lot sizes and that can make housing unaffordable or unattainable in many areas.  This policy must be reconsidered if we want to help millennial home buyers...

Builders and trades are great at construction but paperwork and contracts are not their strong suit.  I spoke with a leading construction attorney Karalynn Cromeens who represents contractors in construction all over the country.  She shares some of the most common mistakes and issues contractors get into and how a little preparation and paperwork can help a business survive.  Karal...

There are definitely some mixed signals out there in the housing market.  David reviews the recent economic data and helps make sense of it all. If you are thinking of buying or selling a home as well as building in the next year, the information here will be very helpful in making a solid decision for your home. If you enjoy this podcast, make sure to leave us a 5* review and comment so othe...

We are deeply saddened by the loss of an industry icon Herbert V. Kohler Jr. (Herb) over the weekend. Our company has proudly used Kohler fixtures for over 45 years and as a Wisconsin company and product manufacturer Kohler has always been an industry leader and respected brand. In this episode we share some of the amazing things Herb Kohler did in the industry and David shares when he met him in...

You've probably seen the economic news.  There has been a bunch of bad news out there, but is housing and real estate really a bad investment right now? The answer may surprise you.  We highlight 8 reason why Real Estate is still a good investment.  Tune in to learn more. Thanks for listening!  Thanks for listening! Have a comment, potential guest, idea for topic, or want to sp...

You've probably heard the rhetoric around climate change recently.  Anytime there is an unusual weather pattern or event you can pretty much bet on activist groups and pundits coming out and asking for more legislation for climate change. Sorry to say this to you but throwing money and increasing the size of government is not going to affect climate change.   We debunk several of the mai...