Yep! Let's chat about surveys. We can't design a custom home on your lot without a survey! Find out what these surveys really do say!

We welcomed Matt Probstfeld of Probstfeld and Associates to share his 40+ years of knowledge and experience in the surveying business. From title surveys to new build surveys he breaks it down into bite size pieces to help us understand why they are needed.

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Whether you listened to the state of the union or not you've most likely heard about the state of the home building industry. We thought it would be helpful to share some of the processes we are implementing to try to stay ahead of the supply chain issues. Price increases on products, discontinued products and long lead times can all affect the building of your custom home.

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Foundation Base that is! We can't build a custom home without starting with a foundation. Todays guest, Matt Gray, owner of Anvil Engineering joined us to help us "get into the weeds" about different types of foundations, how to know what kind to use and what you need to get your home plans ready for engineering.

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We all know you can't build a custom home without the assistance and guidance of a real estate agent. From helping you find the perfect lot to selling your current home they are a valuable part of the team!

We are joined by Leslie Lerner of Leslie Lerner Properties to share her insight and the best processes and where the industry is headed.

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The Greater Houston Builders Association is well known amongst custom home builders, remodelers and vendors in our industry. On this episode we are joined by Aimee Bertrand, Exec. VP and CEO to share some of the benefits of membership and the value they bring to our city.

We also welcome Carole Brady, Ex. Director of HomeAid Houston. She works with members of the GHBA to facilitate new construction and remodeling of shelters and facilities for local homeless care providers.

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Who would have thought you could create an almost hour long podcast about fencing? I didn't, but we learned a lot! If it's keeping your dog in your yard, keeping your neighbors dog out or keeping your nosey neighbor from getting in your business everyone needs a fence. 

On this episode we are joined by Alex Galvan, owner of Rio Grande Fence Co. to discuss all types of fencing and the do's and don'ts. 

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Got your attention! Now, let's talk Demolition! As much as we would like to keep some of the old cool homes, sometimes there is a need to tear them down and build new. 

Jim Bulgier, President of JTB Services joins us to share his immense knowledge of this "art". Yes, there is a method to the madness! Since 1986 Jim and his crew have been changing the city's landscape and repurposing and recycling along the way! 

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What a fun ride it's been! One year and 41+ episodes later we are still just as excited to continue providing our listeners with valuable information on building a custom home!

Join us as we clink our glasses of champagne together and share some great memories of the past year, growing pains, bloopers and much more. 

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Made you listen! So, what did the third little piggy build his house out of? YES! BRICK! On this episode we are joined by Damian Law and Carlos Detering of South Texas Brick and Stone to take a deep dive into brick and stone! The choices of bricks today is immense! Not only color, but shape, and application! 

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Every set of house plans must be engineered before it can be built. What does that mean to you as a homeowner? How do you go about it? How do you find an engineer that does that? How much time does it take? 

Here to answer those questions is Karl Breckon, founder and CEO of BEC Engineers. With years of experience in the industry Karl has engineered hundreds of custom homes.

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