More buyers are sitting out of the housing market. Why? Prices continue to rise, and there is tons of equity to gain. We discuss a recent Bloomberg and New York Times article that shares some examples. Why is this happening and what should you watch out for? Tune in to learn more.
We explore the differences in home building 30 years ago vs today. Believe it or not a lot has changed. From the floor plans to the features todays homes look a lot different. Find out what are some of the key differences and how much building has evolved.
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.
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 near their jobs. Workforce housing has many challenges over the years as it first is not clearly defined. Secondly it requires 3 levels of government to...
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 could get a lot closer. It would help solve the housing crisis on hand and help many first time buyers have more choices and opportunites....
What can putting off buying your new home for just one month cost you?
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! We appreciate you all! Please make sure to leave us a 5* review and a positive comment if you appreciate the content to support the show! Email: homeb...
Many people have been down on housing since interest rates rose last year. Surprisingly, the data is showing a lot of positivity. We discuss the 8 key reasons why you should be optimistic about housing in the remainder of 2023. Help us grow by providing a 5* review and some positive comments about our show. 🙏🏻 We appreciate all our listeners!! Email: homebuildinghero@yahoo.com Twitter: @building_hero Facebook: www.facebook.com/homebuildinghero Instagram: @homebuildinghero Thanks to our studio ...
2023 is flying by and we have some interesting data on home building and the Real Estate market to share. The ultra low inventory of housing along with the high interest rates have created some unique times and we are seeing things we have not ever seen before. Find out what is happening and if you should sell your home or buy a new one. Learn if it's better to wait or move forward. Thanks for listening! Have a comment, potential guest, idea for topic, or want to sponsor our show? Email: homebui...
If you are planning on purchasing a home in the near future there are many things that can affect your properties value. Many of these factors can reduce how much equity can grow in your home and may make it difficult to re-sell your home in the future. Learn the 10 factors that hurt your property values and try to avoid buying a home or a lot with several of these conditions. Help out the show! Leave a 5* review and a positive comment so others can learn about the program! Email: homebuildinghe...
The US Supreme Court recently took up a case on the controversial Waters of the United States WOTUS ruling. This has been a controversial ruling since the beginning and has been in and out of congress as well as the court systems for many years. We explore what the most recent ruling is and what it means for land owners, farmers, and developers. Is this just the beginning of another long fight or the end of the confusion? If you want the full history on the WOTUS Ruling check out our previous ep...
What are the most popular states to move to? Which ones are people fleeing from? If you are considering moving or work from home and are thinking of picking up and leaving, learn which ones are attracting the most people and find out why. Thanks for listening! Have a comment, potential guest, idea for topic, or want to sponsor our show? Email: homebuildinghero@yahoo.com Twitter: @building_hero Facebook: www.facebook.com/homebuildinghero Instagram: @homebuildinghero Thanks to our studio sponsor L...
Multigenerational housing is a rapidly growing segment of the housing market. We dive into what it is, show the numbers on how fast it's growing and explain what you need to do to be ready for it and what things these buyers are looking for. Thanks for listening! Have a comment, potential guest, idea for topic, or want to sponsor our show? Email: homebuildinghero@yahoo.com Twitter: @building_hero Facebook: www.facebook.com/homebuildinghero Instagram: @homebuildinghero Thanks to our studio sponso...
Work from home is not going away. Today with so much mobile technology anyone can, and sometimes need to work from home. Find out the 9 key factors (That all start with the letter P) that you need to consider to have a great and functional home office for your current or new home! 🤷🏻♂️Can you help me out? Please leave a 5* review and some positive feedback about the show to help more people find this great information. You are all awesome!! Email: homebuildinghero@yahoo.com Twitter: @building...
How the Silver Tsunami will affect housing? The housing market much like other industries is going to be smacked by a generational wave of people moving out that will have a massive ripple effect on the industry as well as many others. It’s called the Silver Tsunami. What is it? Well it’s the baby boomers hitting the retirement age and also passing away. Why does it matter? There are 76.4 million boomers in the United States. 33.9% of people over the age of 60 own homes. In the next 20 years it ...
There are some big changes to lighting design and style. No matter if you are an interior designer, builder, or consumer you will want to pay attention to the latest offerings to make sure your home and designs up to date! Learn what we found at the International Builders Show this year and what is hot and trending. Have you subscribed to the podcast? Given us a 5* review? If not, now's the time! We appreciate all of you! Email: homebuildinghero@yahoo.com Twitter: @building_hero Facebook: www.fa...
Angela Childs, National Account Manager of Hubble Residential joined our show to talk all about the amazing new smart switches, outlets, and innovations for homes hitting the market. Unlike many smart home products, Hubble focuses on practical, easy to use and life simplifying technology. They are creating products that pass the most important tests. Easy to use, practical and the bottom line, they make your life easier. Angela shares some of the latest innovations, smart home trends, and where ...
A new proposal by the President which takes effect in May 2023 will penalize home buyers who have high credit scores. What does this mean for anyone buying a home? How much will this cost you? For buyers with lower credit you will be getting some assistance. Is this right to do? We discuss the validity of the program and if it will survive legal challenges. FOR SPOTIFY USERS: Please fill out the poll. Are you for or against this program? Let us know by 5/2/23! Thanks for listening! Have a commen...
Have you heard of the Waters of the United States regulation (WOTUS)? If not you may want to pay attention. This has been a battle that has been waging for decades and it's heated up recently with a recent executive order and now bills being passed in congress. What is it? Why does it matter? How does it affect home building and housing affordability. We share the history of this regulation, where it is today and why it is extremely troubling for farmers, developers, and builders alike. Thanks f...
Some say faucets are the jewelry of the home. That certainly is true as most people building and remodeling spend a good amount of time exploring their options for faucets. After two years of supply chain headaches and lots of paring down of product choices and finishes we are now seeing a re-birth of new finishes and faucet designs as the new innovations hit the market. We share some of our favorite finds and new styles that were on display during the 2023 International Builders Show. We love o...
We've all heard the security issues with TikTok. We can all agree that something needs to be done about it. The government just drafted some legislation call the #restrictact to empower themselves to shut down these platforms. But that is not all that is in this bill. There are many ramifications to this legislation that affect how much control you are giving to a few people, as well as your personal data and privacy. If you have #smartdevices or use a #vpnservice or you just care about your per...
What are the hot colors going to be in 2023? Are you updating your home? Looking to build and want the freshest colors out there? Find out what the hot trending colors are and what general pallet consumers will be asking for this year. Thanks for listening! Have a comment, potential guest, idea for topic, or want to sponsor our show? Email: homebuildinghero@yahoo.com Twitter: @building_hero Facebook: www.facebook.com/homebuildinghero Instagram: @homebuildinghero Thanks to our studio sponsor LP B...
That last few years it's Smart Home this, Smart Home that. But did we have it all wrong? There is going to be a seismic shift to intelligent homes in the near future. What is and Intelligent home? Why is it a better evolution of technology and what will I get out of it. We discuss on the podcast. Thanks for listening! Have a comment, potential guest, idea for topic, or want to sponsor our show? Email: homebuildinghero@yahoo.com Twitter: @building_hero Facebook: www.facebook.com/homebuildinghero ...
After two years of supply chain issues dominating the appliance world it's time to refocus on the new innovations hitting the market. This year there have been a number of brand new cutting edge products and innovative features in appliances. It's exciting to see some of these new products and on today's show we are highlighting all the new and noteworthy trends in all household appliances that we saw while touring the show. Thanks for listening! Have a comment, potential guest, idea for topic, ...
Some things in new homes seldom change. Outlets and switches were one of them. Not anymore. With the advent of more affordable technology and the hightened awareness for germs from Covid-19 there have been a ton of innovations in outlets and switches in new homes. Find out some of the cool new products and how you can utilize them in your home. Thanks for listening! Have a comment, potential guest, idea for topic, or want to sponsor our show? Email: homebuildinghero@yahoo.com Twitter: @building_...
Jennifer Cooper knows design, she also knows marketing in the home building industry. As a former marketing exec for larger builders she went off on her own and is extremely active in the industry. Jennifer recently completed a massive INTrend Model booklet @BuildersDesign called @InTrend, an #interiordesigntrends book for the building industry. Jennifer shares some of the biggest industry changes and trends hitting the market as well as talks about her passion project of getting more women invo...
Half the County cannot afford a $250,000 home. That is according to a recent NAHB Study on the Housing Pyramid. In this study they analyze different price points of homes and show how much of the country can afford each level. It's a pretty shocking set of data. If ever there was a good argument for more focus on housing affordability this is it. You are not going to want to miss this episode. Thanks for listening! Have a comment, potential guest, idea for topic, or want to sponsor our show? Ema...
There are tons of new products encouraging outdoor living. After touring the 2023 International Builders Show I have my list of exciting new products. Tune in to learn more! Thanks for listening! Have a comment, potential guest, idea for topic, or want to sponsor our show? Email: homebuildinghero@yahoo.com Twitter: @building_hero Facebook: www.facebook.com/homebuildinghero Instagram: @homebuildinghero Thanks to our studio sponsor LP Building Solutions! To learn more about my homes visit Belman H...
There are always changing trends in housing. Usually they revolve around colors, or shapes. However, a new trend is emerging. Texture! Adding and experimenting with texture in your home is one of the newest trends. We scoured the International Builders Show and found that there are TONS of options to include different and unique textures into your home to create a visual and kinesthetic appeal to your home that will delight you and your guests. Tune in to learn more! Do us a favor!! Take a momen...
Every year we attend the International Builders Show we come across some unique items. Many of these are prototypes and never see the marketplace. Some are amazing, some are strange. It doesn't matter if its a big or small manufacturer there is always a few surprises. We share some of our most unique finds from the show. Do us a favor! Leave us a 5* review and a comment to help others find the program!!🙏🏻 Email: homebuildinghero@yahoo.com Twitter: @building_hero Facebook: www.facebook.com/home...
