So You Want To Build A House Podcast

"Dreaming of a new home but confused by the builders? In this essential episode, we break down the three main types of home construction: Production, Semi-Custom, and Custom builders. Production: Learn how this path offers efficiency, affordability, and streamlined design in community settings. Semi-Custom: Discover the perfect middle ground, where you can personalize finishes and make minor modif...

Building a new home creates a long-term relationship with your builder.  This episode explores how you can find the right builder who aligns with your values.

In this episode, Scott and Keith explore life at the beach as a year-round resident in a seasonal town.

In this episode, we explain how and what to do when visiting a builder's model home.  Setting up an appointment with a builder in their model home is an essential part of the new home process.  In this episode, we give you the tools you need to reduce the stress of that visit and make the most of your appointment.

In this episode, Scott and Keith explore the differences between types of Delaware new home foundations.  

The Hunter is one of the newer floorplans released by Aurora Homes.  In this podcast, you can learn about the ideas behind the design of this 2700+ square foot home!

Building trust with your builder is critical.  In this episode, Keith and Scott explore why that is so important and why we think the builder should take the first step in building trust.

Does the floorplan of your new Delaware Home work for you?  How do you really know?  In this episode, Scott and Keith explore a few things that you want to be able to identify on a 2-D or 3-D floorplan from a Delaware new home builder.

Uncharted SYWTBAH podcast territory- we have a guest! This episode is part one of our new occasional season- "Delaware Life" where we talk to people about what life is like in Southern Delaware. This episode is with entrepreneur and marketing genius Chris David. Like many people, Chris moved to Southern Delaware, and created some great opportunities for himself in marketing and real estate investm...

Learn more about the design behind the Cora, one of Aurora's single level floorplans.

Happy New Year! We have a data driven approach to understanding what is happening in the real estate market in 2024.

Most new home builders use old, outdated designs.  In this episode, Scott and Keith breakdown the importance of new home design.  It makes sense to build a new house that isn't based on an old design.

The way we live in our homes is changing.  2020 is a year that changed everyone's life in ways we are just beginning to understand.  In this episode, we start to unpack how our homes need to conform to meet the needs of our new lives.  We also welcome Keith- our new co-host!

Do you need all your appliances linked to an app on your phone or do you wear a tinfoil hat like Jacki? Maybe somewhere in between? Scott and Jacki discuss the ways smart home tech can have an impact on your home life. Feel free to message Statera Homes through Facebook and let us know what technology is a must for you!

Thinking about downsizing? Do it! It is time! Scott and Jacki discuss steps to make this process easier as you enter into a new season in life. This episode is in honor of all the grandparents who pump their grandchildren full of sugar before returning them home (or grandparents who aspire to). Take a listen!

Most people believe they need a certain amount of square footage in their home to live the best life possible... but is it really about the amount of footage? Shouldn't we be more concerned about what kind of spaces we pick and how that space is used? It isn't about the amount of square footage, it is about how you live! It is almost as if... you should design your home around your lifestyle!! 

Technology has had a dramatic impact on home building so why not talk about it? In these next several episodes, Scott and Jacki talk about improvements made in the world of new construction. In this episode: Cars aren't built like they used to be, neither are houses. It's for the best! Listen to find out why.

Technology has had a dramatic impact on home building so why not talk about it? In these next several episodes, Scott and Jacki talk about improvements made in the world of new construction. In this episode, they tackle different types of flooring, breaking down product stereotypes along the way.  10 points to anyone who knows Paul Krugman. 

Scott manages to connect middle school social networking to HVAC and Jacki uses the internet for the first time ever (not really...). Listen for crucial comparisons on systems responsible for making your life comfortable. Become an educated buyer and have confidence in what you are paying for!

Picking the exterior of your home is not like deciding to wear socks and sandals... looking at you, Scott. Find out what to consider when piecing together the outside of your brand new home! 

Building new is intimidating! It is okay to feel that way. If Scott can go skydiving, you can build new. Listen to Scott and Jacki discuss overcoming the fear of building new. 

Cost per square foot (PSF) can be deceiving! Learn how to see through the numbers and make a smart decision when comparing builders.

Buyers beware! Often, builders will use discounts, incentives, and other deals in order to create a positive emotion within the customer and achieve a sale. Listen to this episode and see past the "feel goods!"  SYWTBAH team does not condone purposefully ramming your car into the back of another, no matter how you feel.

A lot of thought goes into designing a floor plan. Scott and Jacki take time to discuss how Statera's latest, The Jaclyn, came to be! Wonder where they got the name...

Scott and Jacki aren't the only superstars at Statera! VP of Sales, Keith Straume, joins this episode! Keith's unique background in both sales and production allow for good conversation! Keith points out common misconceptions he sees with customers, and throws in a few stories...listen and try not to laugh.