Tracewater Homes Podcast

In this episode of the Tracewater Homes podcast, hosts Brent and Matt are joined by Paul Deorgio, the architect behind the company’s home designs, to discuss the intricacies of residential architecture and custom home building. The discussion focuses on the collaborative process between builder and architect to create efficient, high-quality living spaces tailored to a homeowner's lifestyle. Key t...

In this episode of the Tracewater Homes podcast, hosts Brent and Matt are joined by Kiara Proctor of the Abbott Martin Group to discuss the booming real estate market in Florida's "West Market," specifically Escambia and Santa Rosa counties. The conversation explores the advantages of semi-custom home building, innovative investment strategies, and the unique lifestyle offered by the Pensacola are...

In this episode of the Tracewater Homes podcast, hosts Matt and Brent are joined by Clay Phillips from the Abbott Martin Group. Phillips, a sales agent with over 20 years of experience in professional operations and management, discusses the unique opportunities and challenges in the Eastern Florida market, specifically covering areas from Bay County and Panama City Beach up to the Alabama line. T...

In this episode, the team at Trace Water Homes breaks down their streamlined five-step process for building a custom home. Designed to remove the typical stress and uncertainty of construction, these steps provide homeowners with transparency and clarity from the first contact to the final walk-through. Key highlights from the episode include:   * **Lot Selection & Evaluation:** How the sales...

Discover how easy it is to become a homeowner and generate income with the Trace Water Homes duplex plan. Many young people believe homeownership is out of reach, but this episode explains why that isn't true. This plan, called "House Hacking," allows you to live in one side of a brand-new duplex and rent out the other side. Learn about the four-step process, which includes finding an R2 zoned lot...

Trace Water Homes Podcast Episode 10 focuses on the newest plan in the Trace Water portfolio: the duplex, and the benefits of owning one in the Florida Panhandle market. Host Brent is joined by TJ of Avid Martin Group, Tammy from the finance team (the Fritz), and other team members to discuss the simple, turnkey process for investors. Key takeaways from the discussion include: Simplicity and Team...

This episode of the Tracewater Homes podcast features Leslie Dion of Abbott Martin Group EXP Realty, the sales agent for the Walton and Okaloosa County area, who discusses the value, quality, and convenience of building a new home with Tracewater Homes. The key points of the discussion include: Convenience and the Building Process: Leslie highlights that her favorite aspect of Tracewater Homes is...

In this episode of the Trace Water Homes podcast, host Matt speaks with TJ Martin, President of Abbott Martin Group, about the current state of the real estate market in the Florida Panhandle. TJ Martin, whose group represents Trace Water Homes across the entire Panhandle from Pensacola to Panama City, shares insights into new construction. Key discussion points include: The current market is show...

This episode of the Tracewater Homes podcast features a discussion with Jeannie, the VP of design, about design and structural options available for home buyers. The conversation, hosted by Brent, moves beyond technical specifications and building products to focus on the aesthetic and customizable aspects of a home, such as tiles, flooring, and countertops. Key topics include: Design Trends for t...

This episode is a full-circle moment for Tracewater Homes. Jeanne and Matt share the story of one of the very first homes they ever renovated—an 1880s farmhouse that was moved 13 miles and rebuilt from the inside out while they were young parents starting their journey in construction and real estate. Fast forward nearly three decades: the family who bought that home— Dan and Tammy —join the podca...

Brent and Matt sit down with TJ Prime of King’s Roofing to explore GAF Timberline HDZ shingles, Galvalume metal roofing, wind resistance, warranty coverage, and the installation practices that make Tracewater roofs storm-ready and built to last.

Matt is joined by Garrett Fuller and Chris Jane of Fuller Insurance to discuss how construction choices—steel framing, roof types, impact windows, and more—directly influence insurance rates in Florida. They break down market challenges, recent legislative changes, underwriting trends, and why Tracewater’s building approach creates long-term savings and lower risk for homeowners.

Brent and Matt are joined by Brett Pearce from LP Building Solutions to break down why Tracewater uses LP SmartSide, WeatherLogic, and TopNotch structural products in every home. They compare LP to fiber cement, explain the impact resistance and termite protection, discuss warranties, and highlight LP’s sustainable manufacturing. A clear and insightful look at how these materials make Tracewater h...

Jeanne, Matt, and guest lender Shevlin Lockler discuss how Tracewater Homes simplifies the construction process through one-time close loans, transparent pricing, steel framing, and better insurance rates. Learn how the right financing and materials can make building faster, easier, and more affordable — plus hear big news about Tracewater’s expansion across the Emerald Coast.

Get to know Tracewater Homes and the family that built it. In this episode, Matt, Jeanne, and Brent share what makes their homes stand apart — from steel framing and storm-ready construction to thoughtful design, better insurance rates, and a fully customizable selection experience. A must-listen for anyone curious about building smarter, safer, and better.