Nerd Alert. This is a deep dive into the world of floodwater and what you need to know before buying a piece of land. A must listen for developers and home buyers. Thanks to Matt Gavelek for joining me!

Part 2 of the Ultimate Lot Selection Checklist! Today I discuss the items you should confirm before buying a piece of land within a subdivision. I review recorded plats, grading plans, covenants and more.

Go to www.birnamdesign.com/resources for the checklist.

Today's episode is a meat and potatoes deep dive into resources to check before buying a lot. I touch on setbacks, easements, flood plains, wetlands & more. If you want to download the checklist, you can find it here: www.birnamdesign.com/resources

On today's episode I interviewed Tom Goodnature, Sales Manager at M/I Homes in the Twin Cities. We discussed the why's behind setting expectations and what it can do for your sales numbers.

The final installment of the 3-part series on what to expect when you're building. This episode breaks down the custom build track, selecting an architect & builder. Stay tuned for more deep dives into designing a custom home and selecting a lot!

In today's episode I break down the wild world of semi-custom builders. What you can expect as far as changes, process and selections.

In today's episode I break down the process of a typical production builder. What you can expect as far as communication goes, process and timeline. I also give some advice on whether or not a production build is right for you.

In today's episode I break down a home building horror story relating to allowances. Allowances can be tricky. This podcast I discuss how to help your clients by anchoring your allowance numbers, as well as advice to clients on digging into their numbers better. If you have your own horror story send a message to Birnam Design Co. on Facebook, LinkedIn or Instagram.

In this episode I tackle questions to ask your builder. Key tips and tricks to finding the right home builder for your next project. Plus a quick break down on the pros and cons of production vs. semi-custom vs. custom builders.

Special thanks to Andrew Michael Meador for the intro music.

www.AndrewMichaelMeador.com

My life's mission: to help builders and home buyers come together and live in peace and harmony. This podcast will be advice and tips to both builders and buyers to help them see the whole process better.