Finally some good news on the lumber front. Prices start to soften. How much? Is it a good time to build and what can you expect to see from builders in the next few months. We review pricing changes over the last year and assess the market. We appreciate our program sponsor Pella Windows and Doors of Wisconsin . Thanks for listening to reach us visit: www.homebuildinghero.com Twitter: @building_hero Facebook: www.facebook.com/homebuildinghero Instagram: @homebuildinghero Email us: homebuildingh...
Aug 31, 2021•14 min
With the housing boom comes more people entering the Real Estate market hoping to strike gold. With that comes challenges of professionalism, less supervision, lack of inventory, and increased competition. We discuss this and all things Real Estate in this episode of the podcast. We appreciate our program sponsor Pella Windows and Doors of Wisconsin . Thanks for listening to reach us visit: www.homebuildinghero.com Twitter: @building_hero Facebook: www.facebook.com/homebuildinghero Instagram: @h...
Aug 25, 2021•20 min
We recently met with Gina Della from Pella Windows and Doors of Wisconsin at their brand new experience center. This is a place where you can see, touch and feel all the windows before you buy them. Even check out the patio doors, entry systems, and work them all for yourself. If you are building a new home you shouldn't move forward without checking out the most important feature first hand! Make sure to see if there is a Pella Experience Center near you!! We appreciate our program sponsor Pell...
Aug 23, 2021•8 min
Should I build a custom home or off a builder's floor plan. It is a very common question from consumers. We discuss the reasons why custom homes will cost more thank working with a builder model. Find out if a custom home is really the right way to go. We appreciate our program sponsor Pella Windows and Doors of Wisconsin . Thanks for listening to reach us visit: www.homebuildinghero.com Twitter: @building_hero Facebook: www.facebook.com/homebuildinghero Instagram: @homebuildinghero Email us: ho...
Aug 16, 2021•14 min
Have you been by a car dealers lot lately? Still waiting for that online order? Trying to buy a home but not seeing anything interesting? We talk about what is happening post pandemic and share some stats on housing in Wisconsin that are pretty eye opening!
Aug 11, 2021•16 min
How do you identify potential issues with your foundation or slab before it's to late? What if there was a solution to solve these issues without cutting up and replacing concrete. We discuss with foundation expert Brent Pearson of Alpha Foundations in Florida. He shares what you should look for and also an amazing process and product he uses to remedy the situation. We appreciate our program sponsor Pella Windows and Doors of Wisconsin . Thanks for listening to reach us visit: www.homebuildingh...
Aug 05, 2021•19 min
The Federal Moratorium on Evictions ended 7/31/21. Expect a wave of eviction notices being filed. What States are extending the moratorium and what does this mean for housing? Find out on the latest podcast. We appreciate our program sponsor Pella Windows and Doors of Wisconsin . Thanks for listening to reach us visit: www.homebuildinghero.com Twitter: @building_hero Facebook: www.facebook.com/homebuildinghero Instagram: @homebuildinghero Email us: homebuildinghero@yahoo.com To learn more about ...
Aug 02, 2021•12 min
Impact fees have become one of the largest taxes on new construction homes. We talk about how they are structured in Wisconsin and how local municipalities are not being held accountable to follow State law. Bottom line, impact fees need to be monitored, checked and reconciled. Learn more on the podcast. We appreciate our program sponsor Pella Windows and Doors of Wisconsin . Thanks for listening to reach us visit: www.homebuildinghero.com Twitter: @building_hero Facebook: www.facebook.com/homeb...
Jul 30, 2021•21 min
Every wonder the process of how a innovative new product hits the market? Well it is never really the same each time but today we hear an incredible story of how a small startup in San Fransisco solved a problem that a large scale plumbing manufacturer could not figure out. Hear the origin story of Nebia and how they solved an age old problem and turned it into an innovative shower product called the Quattro that got picked up by one of the largest plumbing manufacturers in the United States and...
Jul 26, 2021•21 min
Millennial buyers are the largest buying segment and have faced huge homeownership challenges in the past few years. 2021 was no exception. Find out a bit more about how this buyer segment is fairing in the housing market. We appreciate our program sponsor Pella Windows and Doors of Wisconsin . Thanks for listening to reach us visit: www.homebuildinghero.com Twitter: @building_hero Facebook: www.facebook.com/homebuildinghero Instagram: @homebuildinghero Email us: homebuildinghero@yahoo.com To le...
Jul 21, 2021•12 min
A recent study shows that consumers continue to spend additional money on building and remodeling in 2021 compared to previous years. We discuss all the details. We appreciate our program sponsor Pella Windows and Doors of Wisconsin . Thanks for listening to reach us visit: www.homebuildinghero.com Twitter: @building_hero Facebook: www.facebook.com/homebuildinghero Instagram: @homebuildinghero Email us: homebuildinghero@yahoo.com To learn more about my building company and to inquire about build...
Jul 14, 2021•13 min
You have a pipeline of information entering and leaving your home on a daily basis. With every new device you are opening up your home to more cyber risks. We talk with cyber security expert and fellow podcaster Brian Nichols about what you can do to protect your home and data. In addition, Brian shares some of his best sales advice so you won't want to miss the content filled episode, we have something for everyone. For more information about Cyber Security: Stratus IP -Contact Brian: bnichols@...
Jul 12, 2021•33 min
There have been a lot of changes in the building industry over the last year and a half and inventory levels of existing homes is an easy one to track. But what about new construction and builder inventory? We have some staggering numbers on how few homes builders have in inventory right now. We discuss how the pandemic slowed production, increased demand depleted levels and other factors to drastically reduce builder inventory. We appreciate our program sponsor Pella Windows and Doors of Wiscon...
Jul 07, 2021•16 min
Windows are one of your biggest investments in your new home and how they are installed is one of the most important parts of the equation. We are joined by Gina Della from Pella Windows and Doors of Wisconsin to discuss their "expert installation" training program and how that equates to a better product and experience with Pella Windows. We appreciate our program sponsor Pella Windows and Doors of Wisconsin . Thanks for listening and please feel free to reach out www.homebuildinghero.com Twitt...
Jun 28, 2021•8 min
Bathrooms are still one of the most important areas of a home and also an area that is heavily remodeled. We review the results of a national survey asking potential home buyers what features they most want in their bathrooms. We appreciate our program sponsor Pella Windows and Doors of Wisconsin . Thanks for listening to reach us visit: www.homebuildinghero.com Twitter: @building_hero Facebook: www.facebook.com/homebuildinghero Instagram: @homebuildinghero Email us: homebuildinghero@yahoo.com T...
Jun 25, 2021•15 min
Today we have a brief update on key economic indicators for home building. We analyze what this might mean for the building and real estate industry for the remainder of the year. We appreciate our program sponsor Pella Windows and Doors of Wisconsin . Thanks for listening to reach us visit: www.homebuildinghero.com Twitter: @building_hero Facebook: www.facebook.com/homebuildinghero Instagram: @homebuildinghero Email us: homebuildinghero@yahoo.com To learn more about my building company and to i...
Jun 23, 2021•10 min
With home building booming there are a lot of products out there that have become more difficult to obtain as well as become more expensive. We discuss a recent survey of builders across the country on what products they are having the most trouble obtaining. We appreciate our program sponsor Pella Windows and Doors of Wisconsin . Thanks for listening to reach us visit: www.homebuildinghero.com Twitter: @building_hero Facebook: www.facebook.com/homebuildinghero Instagram: @homebuildinghero Email...
Jun 21, 2021•18 min
We go over the Housing Headlines and provide an update for June 2021 We appreciate our program sponsor Pella Windows and Doors of Wisconsin . Thanks for listening to reach us visit: www.homebuildinghero.com Twitter: @building_hero Facebook: www.facebook.com/homebuildinghero Instagram: @homebuildinghero Email us: homebuildinghero@yahoo.com To learn more about my building company and to inquire about building visit Belman Homes Lastly please pick up a copy of my new Amazon Best Selling book "Leade...
Jun 18, 2021•13 min
We are pleased to have in the Home Building Hero Studio Katie Paling Seymore CEO of Gerhard's First Supply and 5th generation owner to talk all about the latest trends in Kitchen and Bathrooms. We also discuss a variety of topics such as supply chain issues, how people are incorporating wellness into their home designs, and other emerging trends in the kitchen and bathroom areas of the home. To Learn more about Gerhard's visit their website or give them a call 414-967-9156 We appreciate our prog...
Jun 14, 2021•23 min
Well we are all feeling the pinch at the pump lately. Gas has increased about 80 cents since the beginning of the year. The bigger question is how does gas prices affect home values? We explore several in depth studies on gas prices and how they affect consumer behavior and pricing of both rural and urban homes. There is some pretty interesting findings. Tune in to learn more. We appreciate our program sponsor Pella Windows and Doors of Wisconsin . Thanks for listening and please feel free to re...
Jun 07, 2021•23 min
I recently posted a photo that went viral. There have been a lot of conversations in the past few months about lumber prices. Tons of stats were being thrown out but nothing was resonating with people. Then, I had an idea... I called my lumber supplier and asked him to help out. In the picture, I showed how much $1000 of lumber looked like in September of 2020 vs. May of 2021. It went completely viral! 700+ shares of Facebook over 100,000 views, 7,300 retweets on Twitter, 7000 views on LinkedIn,...
Jun 04, 2021•15 min
What are the newest things coming out in siding? What are the hot colors these days? We have Trevor Hubbs field and project manager from James Hardie on the podcast to talk about all the latest innovations and new products hitting the market in siding, trim, and shakeboard. To learn more visit the James Hardie Visualizer to find the perfect color or check out their gallery of products We appreciate our program sponsor Pella Windows and Doors of Wisconsin . Thanks for listening and please feel fr...
Jun 03, 2021•21 min
The Gina Della from Pella Windows and Doors of Wisconsin joins David in studio to talk about Windows for Dummies. Answering all the common questions and myths about windows, how they work, installation, glass types, styles and more! You won't want to miss this one! 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: @h...
May 26, 2021•13 min
With lumber prices soaring and no end in site builders are looking and seriously considering alternatives to conventional lumber. A 1900 sq. ft. home has went up $25,000 in 3 months and over $39,000 in 6 months pricing many people out of the market and causing other builders to halt production. We discuss five possible alternatives as well as some reasons why they may not be a viable option. We appreciate our program sponsor Pella Windows and Doors of Wisconsin . Thanks for listening and please ...
May 24, 2021•17 min
If you are like me and busy all the time, spending time organizing your home or office is not a top priority. Learn 10 great tips to help get you back on track! 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: @homebuildinghero Or email us: homebuildinghero@yahoo.com To learn more about my building company visit Bel...
May 19, 2021•19 min
Why has lumber gotten so expensive. The rapidly rising lumber cost has added over $36,000 to the cost of a new home and now is up a whopping 436%! We discuss 9 different reasons why lumber has gotten so expensive. Tune in to learn more! 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: @homebuildinghero Or email us: ...
May 17, 2021•13 min
If you are just about to start building a home there are some key things you should NOT do. We talk about them in our newest episode and the second part of a two part series on Do's and Do Not's of building a home. This will help anyone thinking about starting the process and also help avoid some common pitfalls. 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...
May 11, 2021•17 min
If you are planning on building a new home we go over the 8 Must Do's when building your next home. These are things we think are vital to making sure you have a successful build. This part one of a two part episode. (Part 2 Don'ts of Building a Home) 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: @homebuildingher...
May 05, 2021•15 min
With lot costs at an all-time high consumers are looking elsewhere to build. Many are considering in-fill lots or larger parcels and spending the additional dollars on them as the gap has closed between new lots and large tracts of land. Learn more about it on this episode. 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 Inst...
Apr 30, 2021•10 min
Innovation in the building industry is everywhere including home ventilation. Covid-19 has shown us that air quality is paramount in your new home so we brought in Patrick Neilson Global Technology Product Manager for Broad-Nutone to talk all about it. We learn some great new products for your home to help with Covid-19, talk about bluetooth and smart home technology that integrates with your ventilation systems and he introduces a new product called "Overture" you are not going to want to miss ...
Apr 26, 2021•30 min
