Home Building Hero

There are five notable housing markets worth keeping an eye on.  We talk about a recent article and what the activity in these markets indicate around the country. We appreciate our program sponsor Pella Windows and Doors of Wisconsin . Thanks for listening and please feel free to reach out www.homebuildinghero.com Twitter:  @building_hero Facebook:   www.facebook.com/homebuildinghe...

We discuss a recent survey on the paradigm shift in buyer's preferences since Covid-19 began and where we are today.  It's pretty interesting what things have become a priority not only for building a new home but also remodeling an existing home.  We discuss and analyze the topic.   We appreciate our program sponsor Pella Windows and Doors of Wisconsin . Thanks for listening and pl...

Today we talk about a new and growing phenomena called Single Family Build to Rent and it is popping up in major markets across the country.  Building brand new homes to rent them out.  Is that really a thing?  How big of a market is it? We explore on this episode! We appreciate our program sponsor Pella Windows and Doors of Wisconsin . Thanks for listening and please feel free to r...

We look back on the data from the 2020 Wisconsin Real Estate market and share our final thoughts on the year.  There were lots of amazing things we can learn from it. We appreciate our program sponsor Pella Windows and Doors of Wisconsin . Thanks for listening and please feel free to reach out www.homebuildinghero.com Twitter:  @building_hero Facebook:   www.facebook.com/homebuildin...

We look at a recent article about "housing trends" and share if we would buy into that trend or if we are taking a pass on the idea.   We appreciate our program sponsor Pella Windows and Doors of Wisconsin . Thanks for listening and please feel free to reach out www.homebuildinghero.com Twitter:  @building_hero Facebook:   www.facebook.com/homebuildinghero Instagram:  @homebuil...

Special guest Josh Fischer of Pella Windows and Doors of Wisconsin joins the podcast to talk about the latest smart technology and innovations hitting the market from leading window manufacturer Pella Windows and Doors of Wisconsin.  From their new award winning slide opening casements windows to the Insynctive smart technology there is a lot to be excited about for windows.   We appreci...

We explore all the new technology and offering from the world's leading skylight manufacturer Velux!  Product Specialist Paul Braun from Velux joins us on the podcast.   Paul is a fountain of knowledge about all the benefits of skylights.  There are tons of product offerings from Velux from their "No Leak" skylights to their solar powered skylights with automatic rain sensors they h...

The latest economic data on housing is sending some mixed signals.  We highlight some key data points and what that means for housing in the coming year. We appreciate our program sponsor Pella Windows and Doors of Wisconsin . Thanks for listening and please feel free to reach out www.homebuildinghero.com Twitter:  @building_hero Facebook:   www.facebook.com/homebuildinghero Instagr...

We started scouring the internet for some brand new and notable features coming out for new homes in 2021.  Since there was not an in-person IBS and KBIS Show we are working hard to find out new products and share them with you on the podcast.  Stay tuned for more information as it comes available. We appreciate our program sponsor Pella Windows and Doors of Wisconsin . Thanks for listen...

Miss going to the movie theater?  Many people are not because they are making some amazing home theater rooms in their lower levels. Find out the 7 elements you need to make a great home theater. We appreciate our sponsors Pella Windows and Doors of Wisconsin and Build Book ! Thanks for listening and please feel free to reach out www.homebuildinghero.com Twitter:  @building_hero Facebook...

We have a huge announcement on our podcast!  Our host, David Belman has written his first book "Leadership Growth Hacks" and it is now available for sale!   ▪️If you have worked hard you're whole life and have hit a plateau, or you want more out of your professional career, this book is for you. ▪️If you struggle with your time, or don't think you are operating as efficiently as possible...

Today we discuss the largest new construction markets by permit data for 2020.  There are some expected cities on the list as well as a few surprises.  We also discuss why some of these markets are performing so well.   We appreciate our sponsors Pella Windows and Doors of Wisconsin and Build Book ! Thanks for listening and please feel free to reach out www.homebuildinghero.com Twit...

There are multiple challenges that will affect the housing market in 2021.  We go over the seven biggest challenges and how they will shape home building, real estate, and home sales in the coming year. We appreciate our sponsors Pella Windows and Doors of Wisconsin and Build Book ! Thanks for listening and please feel free to reach out www.homebuildinghero.com Twitter:  @building_hero F...

How is the housing market going to perform in 2021?   In one of our most popular segments of the year we revisit the housing data from the previous year and how we project the 2021 housing market to perform.   We appreciate our sponsors Pella Windows and Doors of Wisconsin and Build Book ! Thanks for listening and please feel free to reach out www.homebuildinghero.com Twitter:  @bui...

Just when we thought lumber prices were declining after a tariff was reduced the cost of lumber has risen again.  We discuss current lumber prices and how they have affected the cost of a home in the past year.  The net affect on the cost of a home is staggering! We appreciate our sponsors Pella Windows and Doors of Wisconsin and Build Book ! Thanks for listening and please feel free to...

We are seeing a big shift in the color pallets and trend colors for new homes in 2021.  Incoming is moderate earth tones that allow for more earthy red and deep blue accents.  Also look out for teal as an accent color.  While shades of gray are still popular look for warmer versions of it to pop up in color pallets.  What do you think do you like the new 2021 trend colors? &nbs...

New homes and toilet paper have more in common that you would think.  Find out the answer to this question in our latest episode. We appreciate our sponsors Pella Windows and Doors of Wisconsin and Build Book ! Thanks for listening and please feel free to reach out www.homebuildinghero.com Twitter:  @building_hero Facebook:  www.facebook.com/homebuildinghero Instagram:  @homebu...

Today we explore what is going in our local housing market with fresh research data straight from the Home Building Hero.  Using the research, we point out local trends, and how hot the housing market is currently.  This will be super informative for all listeners and is a microcosm for many housing markets across the country. We appreciate our sponsors Pella Windows and Doors of Wiscons...

We discuss some under the radar home trends that are coming for new homes.  Hear about some of the new design trends working their way into homes.   We appreciate our sponsors Pella Windows and Doors of Wisconsin and Build Book ! Thanks for listening and please feel free to reach out   www.homebuildinghero.com Twitter:  @building_hero Facebook:  www.facebook.com/homebuildi...

A new administration is upon us and we are discussing some potential policy changes from the Biden administration and how they will affect the housing industry and home building.  We hit on tariffs, energy policies, wages, immigration and more in this episode. We appreciate our sponsors Pella Windows and Doors of Wisconsin and Build Book ! Thanks for listening and please feel free to reach ou...

If you want to start an outdoor project now is a great time to begin planning it.  Find out what people are most looking to do in the next year with their outdoor spaces.  More and more people are adding improvements and value to their homes.  Get some ideas and inspiration for your spring and summer outdoor projects! We appreciate our sponsors Pella Windows and Doors of Wisconsin a...

We are talking everything about the kitchen sink!  There are so many options now both with designs, styles and materials used that we had to devote an entire episode to it!  Learn some of the exciting new options and directions people are going with.   We appreciate our sponsors Pella Windows and Doors of Wisconsin and Build Book ! Thanks for listening and please feel free to reach...

We take an early look at what trends will be emerging for bathroom designs in new homes and remodel projects in 2021. We appreciate our sponsors Pella Windows and Doors of Wisconsin and Build Book ! Thanks for listening and please feel free to reach out www.homebuildinghero.com Twitter:  @building_hero Facebook:  www.facebook.com/homebuildinghero Instagram:  @homebuildinghero Or ema...

The new year is here and there are some surprising new trends in kitchen products and designs that are emerging in new homes and remodels.  We talk about all of the latest things you might be seeing come your way. We appreciate our sponsors Pella Windows and Doors of Wisconsin and Build Book ! Thanks for listening and please feel free to reach out www.homebuildinghero.com Twitter:  @buil...

One of the largest events in the building industry the International Builders Show (IBS) and the Kitchen and Bath Show (KBIS) will not be happening in person this year.  Instead they are switching to a virtual trade show.  We discuss how the loss of in person trade shows will slow the pace of innovation in the building industry in the coming year.   We appreciate our sponsors Pella...