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Home Building Hero the leading voice in new home construction design trends, industry news, how to's, economics, & tips for building an amazing home. Home buyers, & Industry professionals alike listen here for tons of knowledge on construction. Top 10 in Home Building Podcasts 300,000+ Downloads. Be the hero of your new home by listening to award winning industry leading home builder David Belman, President of Belman Homes. New content weekly. Subscribe so you don’t miss an episode! LinkedIn ...
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The average lot cost in Waukesha County Wisconsin is over $207,000. The average lot cost in Wichita Kansas is $50,000! Why the huge disparity? It's not the raw land cost. It's how the development process is handled. I learned this information talking with local builder and developer and current chairman of the National Association of Home Builders,…
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They way that homes are marketed and sold is going through rapid change. With the advent of AI and other technology platforms there are a variety of tools that builders are using to promote their homes and communities. Our host, David Belman recently attended the Tech Home Builders and Housing Transformation Summit and shares some of the amazing th…
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You've decided to build and soon come the plans to your brand new home! Now what? You need to review them and make sure you are getting what you were supposed to. Most customers only look at the layout and have no clue what all the symbols, notes, and drawings really represent. In this episode we will walk you through what you need to look for so y…
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The home building industry is one of the largest parts of our nation's GDP. Even though it is very robust it is heavily influenced by outside factors. We explore some of the big factors that influence the housing market and compare data that shows how it directly impacts housing. By learning some of these levers, agitators, and factors we can bette…
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A great customer experience is a growing and important factor in a new home build. You can build the best home but if the experience is not good it will lead to poor customer reviews, lack of referrals and dissatisfied clients. NoviHome is changing that and we've brought in Haley Naebig to share how they are leveling up the customer experience for …
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Whats up? Regulation costs that's what. New homes are continually the target of new regulations driving up costs. Clocking in at over $93,800 from local, state and federal requirements regulations hurt housing affordability. In this episode we break down what different regulations add to the cost of a home. The more you know the sooner we can make …
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Learn what 5 things you should be careful of before you sign your building agreement. You've made the decision to build or remodel and you are excited to get going. Then comes the contract. Many people are so excited to get the project going that they check the price and then just sign the paperwork. We share the top 5 things you should pay attenti…
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Meet the new chairman of the board for the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB), Carl Harris. NAHB is one of the most powerful and respected trade organizations in the country who's mission is "Building Homes, enriching communities, and changing lives." Carl Harris a custom home builder from Wichita Kansas recently took over as chairman and…
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The housing industry continues to out perform it's expectations. There are challenges throughout the industry that builders face. We explore their biggest challenges in 2024 and and what that means if you are building or in the industry. Thanks for listening! Have a comment, potential guest, idea for topic, or want to sponsor our show? Email: homeb…
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Sustainability in new homes is an important desire for home buyers these days. Products that last longer and are more environmentally friendly are worth consideration. While some products are worth the investment, others need refinement before mass adoption. As with all decisions on homes, you must weigh your budget against the benefit and decide f…
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Hear from the new C.E.O. of the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) Jim Tobin. Jim has an extensive background as a lobbyist for the organization before recently being appointed the CEO of a 130,000 member organization representing the home building industry. Jim shares his new vision for the organization and how help plans on growing the …
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"They don't make things like they used to" Ok I sound like old man talking. . . But it's true. Especially appliances. There has been a huge uptick in repair requests for appliances and it has customers irate. Especially newer appliances manufactured in the last 5 years. Many repairmen are telling the customers it's better to just get another one ra…
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One of the most undervalued aspects of a community is it's safety. If residents do not feel safe and protected in their community they will not spend money there, they won't leave their homes and eventually will leave the community. Unsafe communities lose businesses, have declining property values, and gain a stigma in the area that is hard to sha…
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New AI powered cameras are popping up all over your neighborhoods. You might have noticed these near your homes, offices, or on main roadways. I discovered this right in front of my business office. They typically have a black square solar panel above with a black camera below and are mounted 8'-10' high on a pole or light facing a roadway. They ar…
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We've got a special announcement about some great things that have happened to us recently. David also wanted to take a step back and give you a little peek behind the microphone and share some things happening in his personal and professional life. We also want to say a huge thank you to all our listeners out there who continue to support the prog…
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A shakeup is coming to how new homes look and what consumers want in their new homes. The color pallet is changing and what was popular over the last 3 years is changing rapidly. Find out the hot colors, styles and trends for new homes in 2024. No matter if you are looking at new #construction, or remodeling, you will want to learn about the latest…
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Do I need an attorney to look this over? It's a common question we get about building agreements. We explain the reasons why you may want one and also why it might be a waste of your money. Learn a few warning signs so you don't make a big mistake. Thanks for listening! Thanks for listening! Have a comment, potential guest, idea for topic, or want …
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Want maximum impact of technology in your home? We've got some affordable solutions for you that give you tons of options without the huge cost of fully designed and integrated systems. Learn some of these amazing solutions to give you a smart home as well as be smart on your pocket book. Thanks for listening! Thanks for listening! Have a comment, …
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There is a massive shift in furniture design, styles and trends over the years. We explore the latest in furniture in homes. In many industries, there has been a big push to buying online and away from box stores. One local furniture company, Ashley Homestore and Appliance Mart is bucking the trend. Thanks in part to the leadership philosophy of Bi…
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What are the main influences that drive people to buy a home? These days when rates are higher than in the past some people feel they have the golden handcuffs on with their old rate. Yet people are still buying homes. Lots of them. Why is it? Well we share 6 unstoppable factors that keep driving people to buy homes and show why the numbers behind …
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Like it or not, AI is here and it has massive power to change all industries and the building industry is no exception. This rapidly growing technology is not going away. It presents some massive opportunities as well as challenges to the way that builders do business as well as how buyer's will purchase homes. John Lee and AI and Silicon Valley Te…
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Thinking about building a new home? You probably have a bunch of questions. Don't be afraid to ask them! But, are you asking the right questions? You probably don't even know where to start. If this is you, this is the right podcast for you. We've created a list of amazing questions you should be asking your builder to make sure you have a smooth b…
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Want to have the best bathroom on the block? Is spending time in your bathroom important? Want to have the bath of your dreams? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then this episode is for you. We talk about some of the best bathroom upgrades and trends for your new home build, or remodeling construction project. Learn what people are do…
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You spend all this time planning out and building your new home. You are not going to miss a thing and everything is going to be perfect. Well days or weeks after moving in you realize...it's not perfect. If only I would have known this one thing my home would be amazing. Well today we help you explore 10 common regrets with new home builds. This w…
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2023 has been a year of transition in the housing market. While the headlines have predicted doom and gloom, it's not been the case. We do our annual deep dive into the data and share our thoughts on how the market has performed. If you are thinking of selling, purchasing, or building we have tons of valuable insight from this study. You will learn…
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Who doesn't like to save money? Well there is a lot of opportunity for credits out there on either a new home build or a home remodel. We share several Federal tax incentives as well as some state specific ones you can take advantage of. Be warned, some come with strings attached. Find out what those incentives are and how to utilize them.…
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Some of the biggest product manufacturers in the world and adapting their products and processes to help builders around the country build their homes faster to solve the labor problems. Companies like LP Building Solutions are also investing in product development to help make their products last longer and perform better. Another major goal of LP…
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One of the beautiful things about the internet, podcasts, video channels and social media is the free flowing information you get. For people building our buying a home this can be very valuable. However, you must be careful where you are obtaining your information. Recently I uncovered some very popular videos on a platform and after watching them…
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Less and less people have been getting married. Is it a trend of millennials or something else? Believe it or not but Covid killed the dating scene for several years. You couldn't go out and enjoy your sports, movies, or concerts and many people stopped dating. That also means they stopped buying wedding rings, and then buying homes. But now that w…
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Lake homes are some of the most desirable properties in the housing market. No matter if they are old or newer they typically sell quickly and for top dollar if they even hit the market at all. They present unique challenges for building. We discuss the 10 top challenges that constructing lake homes possess and some of the things that builders and …
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The National Association of Realtors recently lost an Antitrust ruling on commissions that could cost 1.8 billion. The ruling states large brokerage firms conspired to artificially inflate the commission. Typically the seller pays the commission to a listing firm and the fee is parsed out between the listing broker and the selling broker. The fallo…
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If you are renting but planning on buying a home soon recent data suggests you are falling further behind. The gap is widening to afford your first home. We review national data that shows how much time an average renter needs to save up for a 10% downpayment on a median home around the country. It's a lot longer than you would have imagined! Plus …
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After years of grey and white color pallets, brown has returned. But before you go back to what you've used before know that it's coming back in a very new way. Learn how designers are incorporating the new "warm minimalism" color scheme and also using some new methods of contrast to bring it all together and freshen up the looks of interior homes.…
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There are some pretty alarming stats about housing coming out right now. On the surface, these seem alarming, but are they really? After doing some research we share which ones are cause for concern and which ones are a big nothing burger. From average sales price, number of home sales, average mortgage payment to affordability we debunk the data f…
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Did you know there is a vibrant group for people in the building industry under the age of 45? The National Association of Home Builders has a Young Professional Group (as do many other trade organizations). These YP groups are a place for developing professionals to learn, grow, and become future leaders of these trade associations. Where the aver…
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Today we celebrate the amazing companies and products that are made in Wisconsin. You may not be aware of all the unique and amazing brands that you hear of and use everyday and their origin. Quite a few of the companies have big impacts on the building industry as well. We also touch on some of our states biggest exports and how they affect the gl…
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The Housing market is cyclical and is always changing. The big question these days is what mode is it currently in. We look back at the different modes we've seen over the last two years and share the different cycles that come up and which ones we are in. Here are some of the cycles: Pull back > Positive Adjustment > Growth >Throttle back >Pause >…
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The trades are changing. Young people have been brought up with the concept of work life balance. It's seeping it's way into the trades can causing some unique challenges. We compare the old school contractor mentality to the new school mentality and explain how it will affect the industry for years to come. We also share some recent examples of th…
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Creating more housing for police, firefighters, nurses, teachers, and factory workers is a huge need. Despite many valiant efforts, much of the workforce housing initiatives don't do enough to make it viable for builders. Why is this broken and how can we fix these issues to solve one of the biggest needs in the housing market. . . Workforce Housin…
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A new trend is emerging in home buying. Skipping out on home insurance. Why is that? We dive into why people are doing it, what the ramifications are and the reasons behind it all. If you are potentially in the market to buy a home you definitely need to be aware of the rising costs of insurance and how it can impact your purchase.…
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Custom home building is growing in popularity but there are quite a few differences in the process, timing, and cost. We discuss what customers really need to know about custom home building before they get started. This episode will help you better understand the process as well as determine if custom building is for you or not. Thanks to our stud…
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The Department of Energy just came out with a new ruling going after another gas appliance. First it was your gas stove. Now it's your gas water heater. They are also looking to target gas backup generators. How soon until they do your furnace? Can our grid handle it? We have some interesting stats and thoughts on this so make sure to tune in.…
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One of the biggest issues in housing is providing homes for the workforce. Especially vital workers such as police, fire fighters, nurses, and teachers. Unfortunately, many of these workers wages do not allow them to afford even a basic home near where they work. This makes it especially hard to recruit these workers as they can't afford to live ne…
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There is a large discrepancy in housing prices and the gap is wide between new and existing homes. There are many reasons for it. We cite a recent example of a transaction we are involved in and how it really illustrates many factors into the price gap. There is a lot of work that can be done to bridge that gap and if everyone did their part it cou…
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Electrification is really gaining a lot of steam in all industries. One of the big questions many people are asking is, "Is solar worth it?". We look at current costs of solar power installation on typical homes, as well current federal tax incentives and determine the actual payback time so you can make an informed decision. Thanks for listening! …
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