Home Building Hero

There is an organization that provides mortgage-free homes to wounded combat veterans called Operation Finally Home. It is a cause that is near and dear to my heart. Find out what it does, how it works, and learn the huge difference it is making in the lives of pretty amazing people. For more information about this cause also visit www.operationfinallyhome .org

First time home buyers all have regrets about their first home purchase. We explore a recent study that looks at each generation of Home Buyer and what their top regrets were and compare how that has changed over time and how each generation has viewed housing.

After visiting the largest building show in the world, I have noticed some amazing new trends in fireplaces for new homes. Unique shapes, special installations, to narrow walls there is a product for any application. Find out all the great fireplace options that are available to you in this episode.

The Home Building industry is over regulated. We discuss a recent research survey detailing the cost added to a new home due to Local, State, and Federal Regulation. The amount will astonish you! In a time when there is a lack of homes in the market and affordability is challenging we all need to be aware of how much even a simple law can push buyers out of the housing market.

Learn all about the hot new hardware Trends for new homes in 2019. The Home Building Hero toured the International Builders Show in Las Vegas and brought back his observations on the show and what styles and trends are coming down the line.

The process of getting an accurate appraisal is flawed. If you are building a new or custom home; especially in a market with rising costs you will have challenges. We explain why the appraisal system is flawed and how it is hurting new construction in this podcast.

Remodeling your home can be a great option if you live in a very desirable area. However many times the cost associated with her remodeling and the impact on the value of your home are two different things. We explore some research to let you know which remodel projects are most cost-effective so you can determine if you are better off selling your home or leaving it as is.

Millennial Home Buyers are a driving force in the industry but they do things different than a typical buyer. How do they research, what decisions factor into their purchase and how do we best communicate with them? We discuss all of this on this episode of The Home Building Hero!

There is a severe shortage of skilled labor in the homebuilding industry. How did this happen? What can we do to solve the issues? And what does this mean going forward for homebuilders, the trades, and you as a homeowner. We tackle some of these issues in this episode.

While many people are cooking less and grabbing more of their food on the go there is a revolution happening within the appliance world. There are tons of new products out there to take your cooking to the next level. We toured the 2019 International Builders Show in Las Vegas and brought back some of the coolest, most cutting edge appliances on the market. They will make cooking easier and produce better results and help you take your kitchen to the next level! #IBS2019